Transport & Trade Corridors: Armenia’s Deputy FM opened a UN ESCAP workshop in Yerevan on sustainable transport corridors, framing connectivity as key to resilience and competitiveness. Macroeconomy: The World Bank says Armenia’s economic activity grew 7.7% y/y in Jan–Jul, led by construction and non-trade services, while industrial output rose more moderately. External Balances: The WB also reports Armenia’s trade deficit widened to 10% of estimated annual GDP in 7 months as exports fell and imports rose. Energy Security: Gazprom Armenia will suspend Russian gas supplies for 10 days (Sept 15–25) for pipeline maintenance, with domestic reserves and extra volumes from Iran covering demand; PM Pashinyan reiterated Armenia will diversify gas sources “regardless of price,” including via possible TRIPP-linked options. Customs & Regional Logistics: Armenia and Iran signed a protocol to create a simplified customs corridor, including preliminary data exchange and steps toward authorized economic operator recognition, and agreed to launch the Norduz–Meghri “green” corridor. EAEU Market Access: Armenia’s parliament ratified the EAEU–Indonesia free trade deal, granting Indonesia preferential duty-free access for major Armenian/EAEU categories over three years. Industry Spotlight: “Araratcement” is operating at full capacity under state management, with August output reported at 95.3k tons. Business & Exports: Armenia’s cellphone reexports to Russia surged, with SRC citing 1.27m handsets worth about $400m shipped to Russian retailers in the period. Tourism Leadership: Anushik Avetyan was appointed chair of Armenia’s Tourism Committee as the country targets 3m international visitors by 2030.