Emergency Connectivity: Armenia received 56 Starlink satellite kits to strengthen emergency communications for the Rescue Service, aiming for reliable, fast links when disasters disrupt conventional networks. Food Safety & Industry Compliance: Armenia’s food safety regulator suspended Martin Star vanilla ice cream production over alleged hygiene and coliform bacteria non-compliance; the company disputes the inspection results. Trade & Supply Chains: Armenia’s trade turnover with Russia fell about $567m in Jan–May 2026, driven mainly by shrinking re-exports of precious metals and gemstones. Infrastructure & Growth Prospects: Fitch says the U.S.-backed TRIPP infrastructure push could boost Armenia’s long-term growth, while warning risks remain from unresolved peace and tensions with Russia. Regional Connectivity Debate: Iran’s ambassador urged clear mechanisms to manage concerns about U.S. presence tied to TRIPP, amid broader U.S.-Iran shipping and security tensions. Industrial Cooperation: Indonesia secured 13 industrial MoUs at INNOPROM 2026, including meetings with Armenia and other Eurasian partners on downstreaming, investment, and supply-chain links. Armenia–EU/High-Tech Spotlight: Armenia’s first remote robotic surgery at Slavmed highlights continued medical-tech capability growth. Business Uncertainty: Reports say a crackdown tied to opposition leader Gagik Tsarukyan left over 10,000 workers in limbo, with potential knock-on effects for production and jobs.