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Iran, Qatar sign 14 agreements during Raisi’s visit

Iran and Qatar have signed 14 agreements during Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Doha.

Japan envoy: Hormozgan “attractive” for Japanese investors

Japan’s ambassador to Iran says investment in the solar energy, petrochemical and iron industries in the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan is “very attractive” for Japanese companies.

Uzbekistan to increase trade with Iran to $1bn

Uzbekistan’s deputy prime minister says the country is planning to increase trade with Iran to $1 billion over the next two years.

OPEC+ wants Iran to join supply deal if sanctions lifted

OPEC+ will work to integrate Tehran into its oil supply-limiting accord if an agreement is made in the Vienna talks over reviving the Iran nuclear deal, sources close to the group says.

Iranian Central Bank confirms talks with South Korea over frozen assets

The Iranian Central Bank has confirmed reports that an Iranian delegation has recently visited South Korea for talks over Iran’s frozen assets in the southeast Asian country.

Iranian daily: Officials paying lip service to improving economy

Iranian daily Jomhouri Eslami - Islamic Republic – has strongly criticized the government’s handling of the economic situation in the country, saying the pressure people are facing to provide for their livelihoods “has broken their backs”.

Iranian officials visit Seoul, demand S Korea to unlock frozen assets

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says an expert delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran consisting of banking and oil experts held talks in Seoul with South Korean officials and companies over ways of resuming exports of Iranian oil and gas condensate to the Southeast Asian country.

Iranian exports to Iraq increase 15% compared to last year

A member of the board of directors of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber has said in the first 10 months of this year, $7.280 billion worth of goods were exported to Iraq.

Report: South Korea plans to resume oil imports from Iran

A South Korean media report says the country plans to resume oil imports from Iran after a three-year pause.

Baku invites Iranian firms to take part in Karabakh reconstruction

The Azerbaijan Republic says Baku is ready for the participation of Iranian companies in the reconstruction of liberated areas of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Tehran ‘most unsafe’ Iranian province for investment: Study

A study finds that Tehran was the “most unsafe” province in Iran for investment in the past spring, whereas West Azarbaijan Province in the northeast has been classified as the best spot for that purpose.

Companies tracking oil sales confirm surge in Iranian crude exports

Three international companies that track oil sales in the world have confirmed a huge increase in Iranian crude exports despite US sanctions.

Donyaye Eghtesad: Second benefit of car imports

If Iran lifts a car import ban and foreign products worth $500 million are allowed to be imported with a tariff rate of 86%, the government will make 98,000 billion rials in revenue.

Iran’s service sector inflation rate hits record high

Iran’s service inflation rate reportedly hit a record high in the autumn of 2021.

Iran parliament sounds alarm over key economic indicators

A report by the Iranian parliament’s center for research show capital inventory will be in the negative zone this Iranian calendar year to March 2022 for the third consecutive year.

15th Iran Plast exhibit opens in Tehran

The 15th Iran Plast exhibition, the largest specialized expo on polymers in the Middle East, has opened in the Iranian capital Tehran in a ceremony with the presence of Oil Minister Javad Owji.

Raisi’s visit to Moscow to enhance Iran-Russia business ties: Official

An Iranian official says the recent visit by President Ebrahim Raisi to Moscow will entail the facilitation of business ties between Iran and Russia.

Iran interior minister calls for development of border markets with Pakistan

Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi says necessary capacities exist to strengthen cooperation, especially economic exchanges between Iran and Pakistan.

Iran-China trade hits $14.8bn in 2021

Trade between Iran and China, in 2021, hovered around $ 14.8 billion, of which $6.5 billion accounted for the latter’s imports from its trade partner.

Turkey’s inflation soars to two-decade high

The annual inflation rate in Turkey has surged to a 20-year high of 48.7%, state data revealed on Thursday.

TPO: Iran to use its funds in Iraq to import products

The Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) said Iran can now use its funds in Iraq to import commodities.

IRICA: Iran’s 10-month exports up 38%

The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Office (IRICA) says the country’s exports in 10 months have witnessed a 38 percent increase, compared to that of its preceding year.

Uzbekistan finalizes Chabahar Agreement accession

Uzbekistan has finalized its accession to the International Transport and Transit Corridor also known as the Chabahar Agreement.

Deputy minister: Iran’s non-oil exports expected to hit $45bn

Iran’s deputy minister of industry, mine and trade predicted that the country’s annual non-oil exports would hit $45 billion.

Iran, Pakistan to do trade by barter soon

Iran and Pakistan will resort to barter soon, said a member of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA).

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