Three Armenian businesses recognized as Ruban D’honneursJuly 29, 2011 - 17:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Three companies of Armenia have been awarded a ‘Ruban d’Honneur’ prize under the category "The Chairman's Selection" in the penultimate stage of the European Business Awards, sponsored by HSBC. Successful companies include AUM LTD, Byurakn LLC and Manana Grain LLC representing the crème de la crème of Armenia’s business. 100 of Europe’s most dynamic businesses have survived intensive and rigorous judging to make it onto the finalists list. With victory in their sights they now have a chance to be crowned as one of ten overall category winners in the Awards. ‘Ruban d’Honneur’ winners in each of the categories will be announced at the Awards ceremony in Barcelona on 22nd November 2011. HSBC Bank Armenia Press Officer commented: “We are very pleased for providing Armenian businesses with the opportunity to represent their country and to showcase their own success in the European community. While last year HSBC Armenia nominated 10 companies, this year number of businesses who were interested in connecting internationally has grown to 40”. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |