AgriTech Push: Armenia’s High-Tech Industry Minister Mkhitar Hayrapetyan says modern farming now depends on big data, AI, image analysis and space tech, with the state aiming to turn the country into a regional R&D hub; he highlighted Firebird AI’s Hrazdan “AI factory” as key computing infrastructure for new agri solutions. AI Infrastructure Investment: Firebird AI’s AI Data Processing Center in Hrazdan is moving toward launch, with $500m planned for phase one and up to ~$5bn total after phase two, positioning Armenia for higher-end AI services. Banking Digitization: Unibank now lets customers register in its UNIMobile app via imID, adding faster onboarding plus 24/7 account and payment services. Energy & Construction: Armenia and Iran continue coordinating the third 400 kV Armenia-Iran power transmission line, while Armenia also plans to start three new reservoirs by end-2026 (plus more via EBRD). E-commerce Fallout: Wildberries says it is finalizing compensation for Armenian sellers affected by logistics disruptions, with payments already being processed. Macroeconomic Watch: The Central Bank raised the countercyclical capital buffer to 2% effective Feb 1, 2027, citing credit and real estate momentum and rising household debt burdens. Trade Pressure: Exporters warn Europe is costly to access after Russia restrictions, with high logistics costs and delays hurting product quality and sales. Cement Leadership Change: Araratcement appointed David Gevorgyan as state manager following an Anti-Corruption Court decision tied to share custody transfer.