Philip Morris opening R&D center in Armenia's Polytechnic universityDecember 6, 2017 - 11:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian National Polytechnic University (Polytechnic) and Philip Morris Armenia LLC (PMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday, December 5 setting out PMA’s intention to establish a Philip Morris R&D facility in Armenia. PMA plans to discuss the establishment of an R&D facility in Armenia, including the launch of research laboratories within the premises of the university. In addition, PMA is interested in discussing the possibility of fostering and developing educational and research initiatives in areas of interest to PMA. Philip Morris expressed its readiness to promote highly skilled human capital development in Armenia in the field of research and development. Philip Morris International is planning to expand its research and development footprint into Armenia due to the country’s advances on the scientific and technological arenas. Fundamental and applied research projects in chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, engineering, thermodynamics and other fields are currently being conducted in Philip Morris R&D facilities located in Switzerland and Singapore. “We are very excited to provide the young Armenian talented scientists with the opportunity to mix with world-class scientists who are leaders in their field. This displays our trust in and commitment to the community where we work and live”, said Natalia Mayorova, General Manager of Philip Morris Armenia. 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |