Business

In Armenia’s financial sector, Corporate Social Responsibility often takes the form of sporadic donations and seasonal charity drives. AraratBank has taken a different path, building what they describe as a systematic approach to social and environmental impact over the past five years. We spoke with Anna Allahverdyan, Head of the Communication and CSR Programs Coordination Division at AraratBank, about their methodology and what they’ve learned from five years of implementation.

A key milestone for sustainability in Armenia came in 2025 with the adoption of the Green Taxonomy thanks to the efforts of the World Bank and a multistakeholder consortium of policymakers, organizations, and experts. We spoke to Dr. Irina Ghaplanyan, Senior Advisor on Climate Change to the World Bank, on what this is and what it means for Armenia’s future.

Regional Post spoke with Hovhannes Basentsyan, Deputy CEO of DCD, about the company’s ambitious Dilijan Eye project—an 18-hectare wellness estate within Dilijan National Park, transforming Armenia’s luxury hospitality landscape, as well as exclusive townhouse purchase opportunity details revealed for the first time alongside their other estate investment offerings.

The pension reform in Armenia more than a decade ago led to a groundbreaking impact with a multiplier effect through the years to come. The crucial role in the success of the reform is attributed to international fund managers, who came with a fresh mindset and strategic long-term focus. The activities of one of those entities have gone beyond traditional pension fund management and are now having a significant impact on the development of Armenia in multiple ways. Regional Post spoke to Arman Vardanyan, CEO of C-Quadrat Ampega Asset Management Armenia, to learn more.

Over the past two decades, Ralph Yirikian, the General Director of Ucom, has been a household name in Armenia, frequently appearing on television to discuss topics that extend well beyond purely commercial matters. Nazareth Seferian sat down with Mr. Yirikian to talk about the company’s latest developments and the broader topics of sustainability and Circular Economy.

The global lifestyle brand Rien-à-Porter has prepared a special gift for Yerevan. Throughout October, residents and visitors of the capital are invited to experience “Leo’s Diary” - an audio-immersive performance unlike anything the city has seen before.

Founder and designer of the renowned and beloved ANANYAN brand, Hayk Ananyan has been appointed CEO of Rien-à-Porter.

How one lifestyle group of companies is quietly transforming Yerevan—starting with newly opened Rien‑à‑Porter.

Armenia has plenty of entrepreneurs, but the country's technology gap is holding businesses back. Regional Post looks at this problem shown in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Armenia National Report 2024/2025, released in June by Ameria CJSC. The report shows a country where people want to start businesses, but many don't have access to the technology they need to succeed.

On June 12, in a remarkable achievement for Armenian entrepreneurship, Gecko Robotics has officially joined the prestigious unicorn club after securing $125 million in Series D funding, bringing its valuation to $1.25 billion. Founded by Armenian-American entrepreneur Jake Loosararian, the Pittsburgh-based company represents the latest success story in a growing constellation of billion-dollar startups led by founders of Armenian heritage. Regional Post explores extraordinary journeys behind six unicorn companies founded by Armenians that transformed from bold ideas into billion-dollar empires, and forecasts the future of 5 companies well-positioned to join this club.