Economy

Oman backs Iran in Saudi freeze row

Oman has lent weight to Iran in a row over a Saudi proposal to freeze oil output at current levels, saying the Islamic Republic must be exempted from the plan.

Iran-Germany Banking Ties to Normalize in 3 Months: Envoy

Iranian Ambassador to Germany Ali Majedi said normalization of banking relations between the Islamic Republic and the European country will take two or three months.

Vilified Siemens is Iran’s new darling

Iran’s Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh hopes to open a “new chapter” in cooperation with Siemens as Europe's biggest engineering conglomerate refreshes its indelible mark in the Iranian industry.

Iran negotiating with 30 European countries on oil drilling

Managing Director of Iranian Drilling Company announced that his company has held talks with 30 European and Asian firms over past several months, and said Tehran is ready to cooperate with accredited oil companies and joint drilling cooperation.

Iran intends to increase oil output: Analyst

An economic analyst Monday said Iran intends to increase its daily oil product and return to the pre-sanctions time, adding that as long as it has not reached its previous position in the oil production and export market and has not retaken its quota it will not retreat.

Russia lauds Iran’s role in oil market talks

Russia’s Energy Minister Alexander Novak on Sunday praise Iran for adopting what he described as a “constructive role” toward proposals by key producers to stabilize oil prices.

Japan eyeing Iran’s oil prize Azadegan

New indications have emerged that show Japan has become interested in the development of Iran’s Azadegan oil field that industrialists have for long described as the crown jewel of the country’s oil projects.

Iran laying basis for non-oil economy

Iran expects to attract $15 billion in direct foreign investment this year as the biggest economy closed to international business since the fall of the Soviet Union is humming back to life.

Russian flotilla to visit Bandar-e Anzali

In the second half of this year the Russian Navy Caspian Flotilla will visit the ports of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Iran, the Commander of the Russian Caspian Flotilla, Rear-Admiral Igor Osipov, said on Sunday.

Iran oil exports to rise by 500K barrels in current month: Official

An official at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) says Iran will increase its crude oil exports by 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) during the current month.

Iran Launches New Car Production Line in Iraq

Leading Iranian car manufacturer Iran Khodro Company (IKCO) established a new line for manufacturing its Arisun pick-up in the Iraqi city of Alexandria, south of the capital Baghdad.

Iran to export 60k bpd of oil to Greece

Iran said on Saturday that it has finalized a deal with Greece to sell as much as 60,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil to the country.

US pistachio growers worry about competition from Iran

Indications are growing in the United States that pistachio growers are becoming worried over what many see as an impending intense competition with their Iranian rivals.

Expert: It is only fair for Iran to increase oil production

A expert on oil and energy market said it is only fair for Iran to increase its oil production.

Russia Says to Start Construction of 2 Power Plants in Southern Iran

The head of Russia’s Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation announced the country is set to start the construction of two more nuclear power plants in Iran's southern city of Bushehr soon.

How to build tomorrow cities?

An urban economy expert believes best cities in the world are where social interaction is promoted.

Boeing gets Ok to study Iran market

Boeing said Friday it received the green light from the Obama administration to study the commercial airplane market in Iran as it eyes opportunity following the lifting of nuclear sanctions against the country.

Minister: Iran negotiating with American companies

Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh said several big American companies have started negotiations with Iran recently.

Iran exports 7.1mn barrels of oil only in 2 days

Iran has announced that it shipped more than seven million barrels of crude oil in only two days thus setting a new record in the country’s oil exports not seen in several years.

Airbus executive urges European banks to get over Iran fears

An Airbus executive urged European banks to overcome their wariness about financing export projects to Iran because of US sanctions, highlighting difficulties European companies face in their rush to Tehran.

S. Arabia, Russia to freeze oil output

Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed to freeze oil output, which is already at near-record levels. This is the first coordinated move by the world’s two largest producers to counter a slump that has pummeled economies, markets and companies.

Brazil ditching dollar to boost Iran trade

Brazil says it will ditch the dollar in trade with Iran to sidestep a US ban which prevents Tehran from using the American financial system.

Zangeneh: Iran to export gas to Georgia

Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said on Tuesday that export of gas to Georgia and joint investment in the petrochemical sector will be pivot of the Iran-Georgia cooperation.

Iran’s Bank Sepah reconnected to SWIFT

Iran’s Bank Sepah announced on Tuesday that it has been reconnected to SWIFT international banking services system after almost a decade.

Iran Signs Deal with Turkey to Smooth Financial Transactions

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Iyzico, an Istanbul-based payments startup, said the company has signed a deal with an Iranian firm, which would...

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