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In the land of churches and wine

The beautiful countries of Georgia and Armenia are home to resplendent monasteries and boast a history of winemaking

The bank says “more than US$2.5 billion, or 51 per cent, of the replenishment will be funded by contributions from donors including two new countries: Armenia and Georgia”.

ADB agrees to US$5 billion funds replenishment with donors

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday (May 3) it had agreed to a US$5 billion replenishment with donors for the bank’s two funds, Asian Development Fund (ADF) 14 and Technical Assistance Spe...

The deal reflects HSBC’s ambition to redeploy capital from “less strategic businesses to higher-growth opportunities globally”.

HSBC bank sells Armenian business to Ardshinbank

HSBC has agreed to sell its Armenian operation to Ardshinbank as it continues to dispose of non-core businesses and tighten its global footprint, the British bank said on Tuesday (Feb 6).

Prior to Tuesday, tensions in the region had been smouldering for months, not least since Azerbaijani troops blockaded the Lachin corridor last December.

Azerbaijan attack stirs fears of new war in Europe’s backyard

EUROPEAN politics has been convulsed in the last year and a half by the Ukraine conflict. Now, there are concerns of a second war in the European Union’s (EU) backyard, after Azerbaijan forces began a...

Be happy, eat healthy, plus helpful tips for Christmas

Be happy, eat healthy, plus helpful tips for Christmas

AS Christmas draws closer, Weekend Magazine takes you on a tour of Armenia and Georgia, two of the earliest countries to embrace Christianity and which feature stunning landscapes filled with churches...

Singapore, EAEU poised to sign FTA, boost closer relationship

Singapore, EAEU poised to sign FTA, boost closer relationship

Agreement concluded at "breakneck speed" as far as FTA negotiations go, says PM Lee

Singapore, Armenia sign pacts to strengthen economic, bilateral ties

Singapore, Armenia sign pacts to strengthen economic, bilateral ties

SINGAPORE and Armenia sealed four memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and one agreement on Monday, building on their friendly relations and common interests.

Armenia PM's bloc takes lead in snap parliamentary polls: early results

Armenia PM's bloc takes lead in snap parliamentary polls: early results

[YEREVAN] The electoral bloc of Armenia's acting premier Nikol Pashinyan was in the lead according to early results in Sunday's snap parliamentary elections, which were triggered by the reformist lead...

Armenians pay last tribute to beloved singer Charles Aznavour

Armenians pay last tribute to beloved singer Charles Aznavour

[YEREVAN] Thousands of people gathered in the Armenian capital Yerevan on Tuesday to sign a condolence book and pay last respects to Charles Aznavour, a French singer of Armenian origin who died on Mo...

Revolution sweeps Armenian opposition leader into power

Revolution sweeps Armenian opposition leader into power

His win marks a dramatic rupture with previous rulers who have run the country since the late 1990s