Energy & Trade: Azerbaijan plans to ship another 977 tons of diesel to Armenia on Sept. 5, continuing a broader fuel and gasoline delivery flow. EU Market Access: The European Parliament’s trade committee backed temporary tariff relief for Armenian goods, suspending duties on a large share of exports for two years and setting duty-free quotas for key agricultural items, as Russia’s restrictions disrupt supply chains. Industry Investment: ENA is modernizing 27 distribution substations under its 2026 program, including major upgrades in Shirak and Lori, aiming to improve reliability. New Manufacturing: PROFAL opened a $20m glass processing plant, boosting monthly capacity and targeting exports to Europe and beyond. TRIPP Logistics: Armenia’s US ambassador says TRIPP feasibility work should finish this year, with construction potentially starting in early 2027, while Armenia seeks to keep decision-making authority despite a US stake. Regional Investment: Iran’s Araz Free Economic Zone is pitching Armenia cooperation in industry, agriculture, logistics, and tourism. Climate Policy: An IMF report says a gradual carbon tax could raise revenues up to 1% of GDP if introduced carefully and with protections for households. Transport Regulation: Yandex Go agreed to cap fare hikes during peak demand and adjust commission rules for the portion above set thresholds. Water Reform: PM Pashinyan called for a 2026–2031 roadmap to fix drinking and irrigation water access, wastewater treatment, and inefficient irrigation practices.