  Ten Armenian companies to compete for European Business Awards July 15, 2011 - 18:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - HSBC Bank Armenia CEO Astrid Clifford The results are now in for the second round of European Business Awards sponsored by HSBC, according to HSBC Bank Armenia cjsc press service. 220 exceptional companies, ten businesses from Armenia have been selected to represent their nation across Europe and compete in the next stage to ultimately win a European Business Award. Astrid Clifford, HSBC Bank Armenia Chief Executive Officer commented: “I am extremely proud to see such a significant growth of Armenian businesses among the Ruban d’Honneur country representatives comparing last year. Their selection is highly deserved, and highlights the success of Armenian entrepreneurs over the past twelve months “. The Country Representatives will now be judged by an eminent panel of economists, academics, business leaders, politicians and media owners. They will evaluate the entries and select the top 100 scoring companies to become Ruban d’Honneur recipients, to be announced on 28th July. All Ruban d’Honneur recipients will than invited to attend the European Business Awards Gala presentation ceremony at the Rey Juan Carlos I in Barcelona on 22nd November, where all award winners will be revealed in front of Europe’s top business leaders, politicians, entrepreneurs, business commentators, and media.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan  A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia.U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |
