Economy

Iran Proposes Barter Trade with Kazakhstan

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has proposed the idea of operating a barter system for bilateral trade with Kazakhstan.

Iran Warns US against Disruption of Legal Trade

Iran’s Foreign Minister has warned the United States against any disruption of legal trade, saying that Washington is not allowed to interfere with the Iranian tankers en route to Venezuela.

‘Sultan of Cars’, His Wife Sentenced to Death in Iran

Iran has given death penalties to a man and his wife who had hoarded more than 6,700 automobiles and disrupted the car market and are also convicted of money-laundering involving a sum of 32 trillion rials.

Vice President Urges Development of Digital Economy in Iran

Iranian First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has called for plans to develop the infrastructures for digital economy in the country, highlighting the role that the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology plays in working towards that goal.

Iran President Gives Orders to Support Businesses, Regulate Auto Market

The Iranian president has instructed the caretaker of the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade to adopt the necessary measures to manage the market and support businesses amid COVID-19 pandemic.

Efforts Should Be Made to Better People’s Living Standards: Rouhani

The Iranian president says all efforts should be channeled into improving people’s economic situation and living standards as well as boosting hopes of a better future.

Iran to Resume Trade Ties with Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Iran’s minister of roads and urban development says the ministry is seeking to resume trade transactions with Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

Tehran, Baku Move to Broaden Economic Ties

Senior presidential officials from the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan have expressed satisfaction with the growing economic cooperation between Tehran and Baku and have weighed plans for the expansion of bilateral relations and interaction in various fields.

Tehran Stock Exchange Index Hits Record High of 900,000 Points

The benchmark Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) index managed to break above its all-time highs hitting over 900,000 points.

Iran Eyes Resumption of Border Exchanges with Neighbouring Countries

The Iranian president says border exchanges and transportation of commodities with neighbouring countries should be resumed while observing health protocols.

Iran Issuing Directives for Reopening of Businesses, Public Gatherings

The Iranian president says directives for the reopening of businesses and public gatherings are to be discussed and approved at the upcoming meeting of the upcoming National Coronavirus Headquarters.

Iran Allocates $10 Billion to Compensate Industry Losses During Corona Outbreak

Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade says the government has allocated a great amount of money to help the industries which are damaged by the spread of the coronavirus.

Iran, Pakistan Weigh Plans to Resume Trade, Broaden Economic Ties

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani and the prime minister of Pakistan have called for efforts to resume trade exchanges between the two neighbors following a halt in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, and discussed the ways to enhance bilateral economic relations in defiance of the US sanctions.

Iran Says Almost All Border Crossings Reopened by Neighbours

Iran Says Almost All Border Crossings Reopened by Neighbours.

Iran’s EAEU Accession Good Chance for Boosting Ties with Belarus

Iran's trade minister says the country’s membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will be an ideal opportunity for the enhancement of trade cooperation...

Iran Distributing Millions of Aid Packages amid COVID-19 Outbreak

The head of Iran’s Organisation for Mobilisation of the Oppressed, also known as Basij Mostazafin, says an aid program called Momenaneh is underway in the country to help the needy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Non-Oil Exports from Iranian Ports Increase by 4 Percent: Official

An Iranian official says the export of non-oil products from the country’s ports in the last Iranian year has increased by 4% compared to a year before.

Iran Able to Export Health Items Needed to Fight COVID-19

The Iranian president says the country is able to export some health items needed to fight the coronavirus.

Iran Gov’t Selling Shares of Huge State Companies at Stock Market

Iran’s president has tasked the ministry of economic affairs to facilitate the selling of the shares of major state companies at the stock market as soon as possible.

Iran Struggling with Virus of Sanctions amid COVID-19 Outbreak: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has assured people that his administration is doing its utmost to alleviate hardship among the social groups while the country is grappling with two viruses at the same time, the coronavirus and the sanctions.

Iran to Grant Loans to Employers to Prevent Layoffs

Iran will offer low-interest loans to employers to keep their employees on the job amid the coronavirus outbreak, a top official says.

COVID-19 Inflicts Huge Losses on Iran’s Culture, Art, Media Sectors

The coronavirus outbreak has inflicted over Rls. 9.76 trillion ($65 million) in losses on Iran’s culture, art and media sectors, a top official says.

Dark Picture of Iran Portrayed by Enemies ‘Sheer Lie’: Rouhani

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the dark picture of Iran portrayed by enemies is baseless and an outright lie.

New Economic Plans Needed to Counter Fallout from COVID-19 Outbreak: Iran VP

Iran’s first vice president says new economic programs are required in order to tackle the repercussions of the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran to Allocate $250,000 to Make up for Tourism Industry Losses

Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts says the ministry is pursuing the allocation of about $250,000 to compensate for the damages to Iran's tourism infrastructure.

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