TRIPP Deal Moves From Politics to Paperwork: Armenia’s government has approved the draft law to start ratifying the Armenia–U.S. “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity” (TRIPP) framework, sending it to the Constitutional Court first; the plan envisages a 49-year land-use and development right for the TRIPP Development Company, with U.S. ownership at 74% and Armenia at 26% (potentially rising to 49% after an extension). Opposition Crackdown Hits Business Operations: Reuters reports Armenia has seized control of cement maker Araratcement tied to detained opposition leader Gagik Tsarukyan, with critics saying the crackdown is politically motivated and thousands of workers remain affected. EU Export Rules for Fish: Armenia approved procedures for fish exporters to register in the EU’s TRACES system and obtain veterinary/sanitary certificates, enabling access for frozen and processed fish. Trade Push With Oman: Armenia’s economy officials met Oman’s KV Group to explore fresh fruit and vegetable exports, including farm visits and B2B meetings. Tech and Connectivity Boost: Starlink donated 56 emergency satellite internet terminals to Armenia for the Rescue Service, adding to earlier support. Digital/High-Tech Cooperation: Armenia’s innovation minister met the Armenian ambassador to Bulgaria to discuss cooperation in chips, semiconductors, AI, data centers, and startup ecosystems. Air Travel Expansion: Shirak Avia announced new direct routes from Yerevan to Bali, the Maldives and Thailand starting in November. Governance and Integrity Watch: GRECO says Armenia partly implements anti-corruption recommendations, with only six of 22 assessed as satisfactorily implemented. Corporate Finance Spotlight: Mining services firm Capital reported record quarterly revenue of $117.3m and $219m for the first half of 2026. Global Deal Echoes in Armenia: Uber agreed to acquire Delivery Hero for €13bn and will also take over Glovo’s Ukrainian business plus Glovo operations in Armenia and many other countries.