Semiconductors & AI: Microchip Technology’s Armenia office received a U.S. export license for advanced FPGA development, a boost for local chip-design capacity and Armenia’s role in the semiconductor supply chain. Power & Utilities: Armenia has started a draft law to classify 100% of Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) shares as a public priority, aiming to protect uninterrupted grid operations. Tech & Finance: Converse Bank and the Asian Development Bank signed up to $15m to expand MSME financing in Armenia, with at least 20% earmarked for women-led businesses and support for renewable energy and efficiency. Trade & Logistics: Armenia-Iran talks focused on border infrastructure (a second bridge and new terminal), customs cooperation, energy collaboration, and reopening regional transport links. Agriculture & Exports: Rosselkhoznadzor suspended fish imports from Armenia, adding pressure as Russia tightens access for Armenian agricultural products. EU Market Push: Armenian officials discussed exporting flowers to Europe with Dutch partners, including Royal FloraHolland, as Armenia seeks new sales channels beyond Russia. Connectivity: Armenia is weighing railway restoration toward Turkey based on transit, security, and economic impact. AI Partnership: Armenia and the U.S. signed an AI Opportunity Partnership statement to expand pro-innovation regulation and AI supply-chain cooperation.