Domestic Economy

Agriculture and processing industries together account for 10% of Iran’s GDP, but only less than $60 million is going to be allocated to these sectors as subsidy and facility by the government,…

Chinese investors recently visited Bushehr Special Economic Zone, located in Bushehr Province in southern Iran, to survey investment opportunities there, said deputy head of SEZ, Qasem Sabet, last…

More than 2.2 million tons of commodities were transported via railroad from Shahid Rajaei Port during the first seven months of the current Iranian year (started March 21), indicating a 51%…

As many as 200 domestic and international companies will take part in the 7th international exhibition and conference on Iran’s investment opportunities, “Invest Show”, and the 2nd Kish…

The administration should work on attracting private investors to dispel the recession in the economy, ex-presidential advisor Saeed Leylaz said.

Iran’s economy is suffering from…

International British enterprises are seeking long-term presence in the post-sanctions Iran’s energy and industrial markets, the visiting British Minister of State for Trade and Investment Francis…

A joint Japanese-South Korean economic and investment delegation examined investment opportunities in Yazd, during a meeting with the provincial officials held in the central province on Saturday…

More than 86,000 tons of fresh tea leaves worth over $40 million have been bought from farmers by the government in the current Iranian year (started March 21), indicating a 30% increase in value…

Production of high-quality machine-made carpets has risen significantly despite the recession afflicting the economy. By thoughtful planning, they can throw the economy a lifeline by boosting non-…

A 130-strong economic delegation from Germany’s Bavaria State headed by the state’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Media, Energy and Technology Ilse Aigner was due to arrive in Tehran on…

Rome and Milan hosted economic forums aimed at introducing Iran’s trade potential and opportunities to Italian entrepreneurs and companies in the post-sanctions era on October 28 and 30.

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Minister of Industries, Mining and Trade Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh said on Saturday relevant directives will soon be issued to implement the recommendation of the Leader of Islamic Revolution…

Rail projects worth $25 billion have been offered to foreign investors, says the head of Iran Railway Company, Mohsen Pourseyyed Aqaei.

France’s Sephora plans to open several shops in Iran starting next year, becoming one of the first major European cosmetics retailers to directly invest in the country as it emerges from years of…

Close to 4.5 million tons of citrus fruits were produced in the current crop year, which is sufficient for domestic consumption, says Abolqasem Hassanpour, director general of Tropical and…

The list of items in the preferential trade agreement between Iran and Turkey will be updated to include more goods, Iran’s attaché to Turkey said. Hamid Zadboum added that 125 Iranian goods and…

Iran-China trade in the first nine months of 2015 fell 34% compared with last year’s corresponding period to stand at $26.67 billion, registering a surplus in favor of China after years of…

Twenty-five commercial attachés will be sent to Germany, France, Italy and Spain by late December, says deputy minister of industries, mining and trade, and the head of Trade Promotion…

Iran has set in motion its agro outsourcing program called "Beyond Border Farming", announced the minister of agricultural jihad.

Mahmoud Hojjati added that Iran has 1 million hectares of…

Following the landmark nuclear deal with Iran, plans for the lifting of economic sanctions are moving forward with “Implementation Day” slated for late 2015 or early 2016.

The two-day International Conference on Migration: Patterns, Consequences and Policies, organized by the Statistical Center of Iran, concluded in Tehran on Wednesday. The event mainly focused on…

Tehran Province accounts for 34% of Iran’s total non-oil exports, 78% of technical and engineering services exports, 50% of tax revenues and half of bank savings, according to Tehran Province’s…

The development of Chabahar Port will gain momentum, following India’s prospective $85 million investment, says the head of Ports and Maritime Organization, Mohammad Saeednejad, on Wednesday. “…

The Producer Price Index in the 12-month period ending October 22, which marks the end of the Iranian month of Mehr, increased by 8.5% compared to last year’s corresponding period, according to…

The goods and services Consumer Price Index for urban areas increased 14.8% in the 12-month period ending October 22, which marks the end of the Iranian month of Mehr, compared to the same period…