Armenia

The Artsakh Orchestra, revitalized in Yerevan after the forced displacement in 2023, is preparing for one of its most significant concerts to date. On May 5, at 19:30, it will take the stage of the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall for a performance that carries both artistic brilliance and profound symbolic meaning. The evening will feature world-renowned violinist Sergey Khachatryan as special guest, performing under the baton of internationally acclaimed cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan, the orchestra's Artistic Director. Regional Post explores the present challenges and future aspirations of the Artsakh Orchestra that continues to create musical excellence against all odds.

Innobiz NGO has launched a fundraising campaign called “Roots for 150” with a goal to raise initial capital for 150 Artsakh families who have completed business training through Innobiz’s "Byur" platform and are ready to start their own small businesses in their homeland.

Shaping a responsible investment culture in Armenia begins with financial literacy. Following this principle, Apricot Capital CJSC, a leading investment company, launched its Apricot Academy initiative – a free online platform providing educational resources in Armenian and English, making investment knowledge accessible to all.

Regional Post Caucasus sat down with the team of Consumer Empowerment Center of Central Bank of Armenia to discuss Armenia’s journey towards financial literacy through their pioneering ABC Finance platform established by CBA.

Dr. Konstantin Saroyan, Secretary General of the Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges (FEAS), and Armenuhy Hovakimyan, Deputy Secretary General of FEAS, highlight the importance of working together and creating platforms that encourage collaboration when it comes to developing the finance scene in new markets.

As part of its strategy to manage debt, the Government of Armenia has decided to increase the share of internal debt in the overall figure. We spoke with Samvel Khanvelyan, Head of the Public Debt Management Department at the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Armenia, to gain further insights into this approach.

In a conversation with Irina Chobanyan, Executive Director of the Armenian British Business Chamber, ABBC, Regional Post explores the organization's current trajectory and future outlook.

Deputy Minister of Finance Vahan Sirunyan details Armenia’s comprehensive budget reforms for 2025, introducing multi-year budgeting mechanisms, enhanced transparency, and expanded participatory budgeting approaches.