Pashinyan: IT turnover in Armenia jumped 20% in 2020February 5, 2021 - 11:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The turnover of companies in the field of information technologies in Armenia grew by 20% to reach $400 million, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at the Almaty Digital Forum 2021 in Kazakhstan on Thursday, February 4. The Armenian PM also noted that the sphere of advanced and digital technologies is the fastest growing sector of economy in the country. In 2020, he added, the number of employees in that industry increased by 22%. "At the moment, more than 1200 IT companies are registered and working in our country. Substantial tax benefits are provided to them in accordance with the policy pursued by the Armenian government in this sector," Pashinyan said. According to him, digitalization, innovation and advanced technologies are viewed by the Armenian government as an essential tool for creating an effective public administration system, a favorable business environment and ensuring progressive economic growth. Pashinyan arrived in Almaty on Thursday evening. The meeting of the heads of government of the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will take place on Friday. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |