AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI and Energy: Armenia-founded Picsart ranked among the world’s top 10 mobile AI apps. Amazon has indicated major investment would depend on a reliable 1,000-megawatt power supply, adding urgency to Armenia’s nuclear plant debate. A decision on the plant model is expected in the first half of 2027. Beverage Industry: Carlsberg agreed to acquire PepsiCo’s Armenian bottler, JI Pepsi Cola Bottler Armenia, building a South Caucasus beverage platform; the deal requires government approval. Investment and Trade: Net foreign investment in Armenia tripled year on year to $395 million in the first half of 2026, while exports of Armenian-origin goods to the EU rose nearly 70% in January–August. Industrial output was up 7.4% over the first eight months. Agriculture: The government proposes limiting subsidized agri-food loans to 2026, with agreements to be signed by December 30. The program had issued 24,729 loans worth about 44 billion drams by August 31.
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