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How Iran Standards Institute Gets Its First-Ever Female Chief

The female chief of the Institute of Standards & Industrial Research of Iran (ISIRI) has narrated the story of how she applied for a job at the Institute and finally became the first-ever woman to head the important body.

Iran, China to Promote Banking Cooperation

Iranian and Chinese officials have called for expanding cooperation between the two sides’ banks in different fields.

Int’l Machine-Made Carpet Exhibition Held in Tehran

The sixth edition of International Floor Covering, Moquette, Machine-made Carpet, and Related Industries exhibition was recently wrapped up in the Iranian capital of Tehran.

Belarus to Promote Banking Relations with Iran

Mikhail Myasnikovich, the speaker of the Belarusian Parliament’s upper house, has underlined the need to remove the existing barriers to expansion of banking relations with Iran.

Tehran to Host Int’l Conference on Agronomy

The first international conference and tenth national congress on agronomy will be held in Tehran in September, with researchers from 18 countries due to be in attendance.

Structural Changes in Iran Foreign Ministry; Speculations, Implications

A few days after President Hassan Rouhani’s second term officially began, media reports are saying the Iranian foreign ministry will undergo major structural changes in Rouhani’s new administration, mainly with the aim of strengthening its role in Iran’s economic diplomacy.

Iran, Renault Sign Biggest-Ever Car Deal

Iran has inked a historic car deal with the French auto manufacturer Renault in Tehran. Based on the new contract, the French side will produce more than 150,000 cars a year in the country.

Iran, Qatar, Turkey Hold Talks on Joint Transit Route

Officials from Iran, Turkey and Qatar discussed the creation of a joint trade route on the sidelines of President Hassan Rouhani’s swearing-in ceremony in Tehran.

Iran Keen to Export Agricultural Machinery to Armenia

A senior Iranian trade official has called for enhanced cooperation between Iran and Armenia, particularly in the field of agricultural industry.

Iran Safe Place for Investment: Top Austrian MP

Karlheinz Kopf, the second president of the Austrian National Council, says the Islamic Republic of Iran is a stable country and safe for foreign investment.

Budapest Eager to Promote Agricultural Ties with Tehran

Deputy Speaker of Hungary’s National Assembly István Jakab has called for expansion of Tehran-Budapest ties in a meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Friday.

Iran Calls for Foreign Investment in Oil Extraction from Caspian Sea

Iran’s petroleum minister has called on well-known foreign energy firms to make investment in projects to explore and extract oil resources in Caspian Sea, north of Iran.

400 Firms to Attend West Asia’s Biggest Furniture Expo in Tehran

Hundreds of domestic and foreign production units are expected to take part in the 26th International Exhibition of Home Furniture (HOFEX 2017), which is scheduled to be held in the Iranian capital of Tehran in early August.

Iran No Longer Needs Turkmenistan’s Natural Gas

An Iranian MP says the country will no longer need to import natural gas from its northern neighbour Turkmenistan.

Iran Starts Construction of Mideast’s Biggest Solar Farm

Iran’s energy minister on Thursday inaugurated a project to build the Middle East’s largest solar plant in the country’s southeastern province of Kerman.

Iran Inks Deal with Russia to Buy Several Sukhoi-100 Jets: Report

Representatives of Iran’s defence ministry have signed a contract with Russia for purchase of several Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) passenger planes, according to media reports.

Iran Ranks First Worldwide in Sponge Iron Production

The CEO of a leading Iranian steel production company says Iran is the world’s leading producer of direct-reduced iron (DRI), also called sponge iron.

Iran, S. Korea Hold Joint Seminar on Intellectual Property

Iran and South Korea as two close economic partners have held a joint seminar on intellectual property in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

‘Iran Not Obliged to Contract Out Oil Projects to India’

An Iranian legislator says Tehran has no commitment to contracting out the development of its oil fields to India.

Porsche Panamera Catches Fire in Tehran Highway

A Porsche vehicle has caught fire along a highway in the Iranian capital, Tehran. The fire has reportedly flared up in the engine and spread through the console wiring.

Iran, France’s Alstom Sign Deal for Building Railroad Cars

French transport company Alstom has signed a joint agreement for the construction of metro and suburban railroad cars in Iran.

Iran, Saudi Arabia Trade Volume Stands at Zero: Official

An Iranian official says the trade volume between Iran and Saudi Arabia stands at zero and the two sides have no economic relations with each other.

Bus Equipped with Evaporative Cooler Unveiled in Iran

Iran has unveiled a bus equipped with evaporative cooler in the extremely hot and dry province of Sistan and Baluchestan in the country’s southeastern.

Which Markets in Iran Are Most Profitable?

Which are the most profitable markets for investment in Iran? This is perhaps the main question lingering in the minds of all investors and even those who are seeking to launch a business in Iran with their savings.

Auto Show to Open in Iranian City of Shiraz

One of the most famous car exhibitions in Iran is scheduled to open this week in the south-central city of Shiraz.

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