Economy

Iran Has Exported over $31bn of Non-Oil Products in 9 Months

The Islamic Republic of Iran has exported more than $31 billion worth of non-oil goods during the first nine months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 20, 2016, official customs data showed.

Iranian Banks Authorized to Sell Dollars at Free Rates

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says it has authorized banks to deal in foreign exchange trading at a free-market rate – a move which is expected to help control the rising rates of the dollar.

JCPOA Is Like a Melting Snowball: IRGC General

A former commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers is like a snowball that is gradually melting.

Iran Eyes Broader Energy Ties with Armenia

Iran’s president expressed the country’s willingness to promote cooperation with neighboring Armenia in the energy industry.

Iran’s Customs Office Ranks Third in Fight against Smuggling

The World Customs Organisation’s Centre of Information and Security has introduced Iran as the world’s third country in the fight against violation of customs regulations and smuggling of goods.

After OPEC Deal, Iran Is Now Trying to Attract Foreign Investment

Energy experts believe that Iran need to increase its cooperation with major oil companies if it wants to take better advantage of its recent victory in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) summit.

Iran Finalizes Deal to Buy 100 Airbus Planes

The Iranian flag carrier, Iran Air, says it has finalized a much-awaited contract with the European aviation giant Airbus to purchase 100 aircraft.

Tehran, Moscow Sign Several Investment Deals: Russian Minister

Russia’s Minister of Energy Alexander Novak announced that Iran and Russia have signed a number of investment contracts in recent days.

Iran, Czech Republic Sign MoU on Nuclear Cooperation

A memorandum of understanding has been inked on peaceful nuclear cooperation between Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and Nuclear Research Institute of Czech Republic.

Reactions to Iran’s Contract with South Korea for Building 10 Ships

President Hassan Rouhani’s government has placed an order with South Korea to build a number of ships for Iran, but the contract has sparked strong reactions, particularly from the IRGC’s influential construction base, which says Iranian companies are capable enough to build the ships.

Iran to Get First Airbus Planes by Next March

Iran says it expects to finalize an aircraft purchase agreement with European aviation giant Airbus within the next two weeks, adding that the first planes could be delivered by March 2017.

Contract with Peugeot, Best Car Deal in Iran’s History: Official

“The contract between Iran and France’s Peugeot is a joint venture; that is to say, we have a firm to jointly manufacture cars, which...

Oddest Pseudo-Jobs in Iran

There are some strange pseudo jobs in Iran that you may have never heard about.

2nd Int’l Exhibition of Gold, Jewellery and Gem Stones Underway in Iran’s Kish Island

The Second International Exhibition of Gold, Jewellery, Silver watch, Gem Stones and Related Industries is being held in Kish Island, southern Iran.

Zarif Assures Japanese Businesses of Safe Investment in Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif provided Japanese business people and merchants with reasons why Iran is a perfectly safe place for investment.

Iran’s Official Currency to Be Changed from Rial to Toman

Iran’s government has approved a bill to change the country’s official currency from Rial to Toman (1 toman equals 10 rials).

Iran to Receive Loan from Russia for Its Infrastructure Projects

The Iranian cabinet has approved a bill that allows the government to receive loan from Russia for implementation of certain infrastructure and production projects.

Iran, Airbus to jointly produce plane parts

Iran says it will soon launch a cooperation scheme with France’s aviation giant Airbus over the production of spare parts for planes – a move that could help the company get a stronger foothold in the Iranian market once a much-awaited agreement to sell planes to the country becomes effective.

People Say JCPOA Had No Positive Effect on Iran’s Economy

Three quarters of Iranians believe that Iran’s economy didn’t improve after the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

United States Is a Major Destination of Iran’s Handwoven Carpets

An Iranian businessman says that Americans purchase 10% of handmade carpets exported by Iran.

Illegal Immigrants Dominate Iran’s Job Market

A number of Iranian Parliament Members have openly criticized the excessive presence of illegal refugees and immigrants in Iran’s job market.

Swiss Economy Minister to Visit Iran

An Iranian official announced that Switzerland’s minister of economy will travel to Tehran in the coming week.

13% Growth in Budget Bill Rouhani Submitted to Parliament

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani presented the draft budget for the next Iranian year (which will begin on March 21, 2017) to the Parliament on Sunday.

Iran’s OPEC ‘Victory’ Hailed at Home

Iran’s media have hailed what is seen at home as the country’s “victory” in multiple-month negotiations with rivals and allies at the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) over a proposed plan to reduce production and boost the prices.

Germany OK’s €1.2bn Loan for Iran Rail Plan

Germany has reportedly agreed to provide Iran with a €1.2 billion ($1.27 billion) credit line to help finance a key rail project in what is seen as the biggest foreign financing the country has been able to secure after the removal of sanctions.

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