Digital Governance: Armenia will implement new procedures for secure data exchange between state information systems, aiming to fix isolated databases and improve “one-time access” for citizens and businesses. Responsible AI & Industry: At the Eurasian Economic Forum in Astana, Armenia pushed a human-centered, trustworthy AI approach for EAEU integration, while the forum highlighted AI use in customs, transport, industrial production and quality control. AI Infrastructure Investment: Eleveight AI plans to start operations of a $70m “AI factory” on June 1, using NVIDIA Blackwell B300 chips. Energy Storage & Grid Resilience: Armenia’s PSRC met Swiss Helvetas to discuss electricity storage opportunities and possible cooperation via a future memorandum. EAEU Integration Politics: Deputy PM Mher Grigoryan reaffirmed Armenia’s commitment to the EAEU, stressing trade liberalisation and regulatory harmonisation. Food & Beverage Export Pressure: Russia is tightening restrictions on Armenian produce and mineral water—64.5m bottles of Jermuk sales are suspended in Russia, and fresh fruit/veg import limits are set to start May 30—while Armenia’s food safety body says lab tests found no deviations for Jermuk. Defense Industry Showcase: Armenia displayed an upgraded Iranian-made Majid AD-08 air-defense system at the Republic Day parade, and highlighted locally made DEV-3 drones.