Economy

Switzerland Runs Payment Channel for Iran Drug Trade

The Swiss government has finalised an independent payment mechanism for trade with Iran, which could be used to import drug and grain to the country.

Iranian Firm Ready to Develop Chabahar’s Second Phase

An IRGC-affiliated firm has announced readiness to develop the second phase of Chabahar port in southern Iran.

Japan Begins Importing Oil from Iran: CBI Governor

Governor of Central Bank of Iran says after China, South Korea, India and Turkey, Japan has begun the process of importing oil from the Islamic Republic.

Int’l Energy Exhibition to Start in Iran’s Persian Gulf Island

The 15th edition of the Kish International Energy Exhibition will open on Iran’s southern island of Kish on Monday with representatives of 11 foreign countries in attendance.

Iran, Iraq to Raise Trade Volume to $20 Billion

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran and Baghdad can increase annual trade volume to 20 billion dollars and if the ground is prepared, the Islamic Republic is ready to proudly share its achievements in energy, engineering, agriculture and trade areas with the Iraq.

Works of Art Fetch Over $3m at Tehran Auction

Items at an auction in the Iranian capital, Tehran, have sold for a record of over three million USD.

Every Day Several Clients Ask to Buy Iran’s Oil: Official

Iran’s deputy oil minister says every day 5 or 6 purchasers send their request to buy oil from Iran, but the names will not be revealed as the enemies may misuse that information.

US-China Trade War Offers Iran Ample Opportunities to Circumvent US Sanctions

The escalating trade war between the US and China could in many ways benefit Iran, which has been a victim of US punitive measures just like China, a report published by Fararu news website reads.

Iran Not to Wait for Europeans: Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says the country will not wait for the Europeans and will work with its traditional partners.

Iranian Official Hopeful Ditching Dollar Boosts Iran-India Trade

An Iranian official expressed hope plans to ditch dollar in bilateral trade between Iran and India would soon go into effect, allowing the two countries’ private sector companies to cooperate to realize a trade target of $30 billion.

Iran Reliable Supplier of Oil for India: FM Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says the country has always been, and will remain a reliable supplier of petroleum for India.

Iran’s FM to Travel to India to Deepen Ties

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit India on Monday January 7, at the head of a high-level political and economic delegation.

CBI Offers to Lop Four Zeroes Off National Currency

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran says the body has submitted a proposal to the government to remove four zeroes from the national currency, reviving a shelved plan to keep up with rampant inflation.

Iran Bans Advertisement of Foreign Goods

Iranian lawmakers have approved a new law banning any advertisement of foreign products with the goal of supporting domestic production.

Iran’s Expediency Council Ratifies Second FATF-Related Bill

Iran’s state arbitration body has approved a bill to amend Iran’s anti-money laundering law in compliance with the Financial Action Task Force guidelines, pushing Iran closer to meeting the requirements for getting out of the global standard setter’s black list.

Is CBI Preparing to Lop Four Zeroes Off National Currency?

A new banknote unveiled by Iran’s CBI on Tuesday has fueled rumours the government is preparing to remove four zeros from the Iranian currency, rial.

‘Iran, Syria’s Top Priority in Reconstruction Projects’

The Syrian ambassador to Tehran says Damascus gives priority to Iran when it comes to the reconstruction of the war-torn country.

Iran to Hold 3rd Round of Direct Oil Sales Next Week: Minister

Iran's Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh says the third round of direct sale of oil to non-government traders through oil bourse may be held next week.

Iran Oil Revenues Decreased 28 Percent in New Budget Proposal

The state budget for the new Iranian year starting on March 21 assumes $21 billion of oil revenues, about 28 percent lower than this year's budget, Government spokesman Mohammad Reza Nobakht has said.

‘European Firms Planning to Establish Trade Ties with Iran’

An official says although the European mechanism to keep economic ties with Iran despite US sanctions has not yet been implemented, a number of European firms have contacted Iranian officials to plan to establish business ties with the country.

Iranian President Submits Budget Bill to Parliament

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has appeared before lawmakers on Tuesday to submit an annual budget of $47.5 billion for the next Iranian calendar year (to start on March 21).

Knowledge-Based Activities Make Iran Resistant to Sanctions: VP

Iran’s vice president says knowledge-based economy makes the country resistant to sanctions.

Iranian, Turkish Presidents Explore Grounds for Closer Trade Ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have explored avenues for expanding business cooperation in a meeting in Ankara on Thursday.

‘Finnish Firms Waiting for EU’s SPV to Do Business with Iran’

Finland says its small- and medium-sized companies are still interested in promoting their business cooperation with Iran, but are waiting for the European Union to establish its special payment mechanism, known as Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), to facilitate trade with Iran under the US bans.

Iranians Getting Prepared to Celebrate Yalda Night

Yalda is the longest night of the year in the Iranian calendar, during which Iranians celebrate winter solstice along with their families.

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