12.5% growth recorded in Armenia's construction industry in January-May 2010June 22, 2010 - 11:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to updated statistical data, growth was registered in almost all sectors of Armenia's economy. Specifically, 12.5% growth was recorded in the construction industry, the Armenian National Statistical Service reported. Besides, 0.9% growth was recorded in agriculture during the reporting period, while the increase in the fields of retail trade and services amounted to 1.3% and 6.8% respectively.
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