Economy

The Mazda3 sedan and hatchback are getting more standard features for 2016. Mazda has discontinued the old base model and made the Mazda3 i Sport the new standard model.

US sales of the…

A UAE delegation led by Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman of DP World, which owns and operates Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone, arrived in Iran on Tuesday for a three-day visit aimed at identifying…

The agricultural sector is threatened by rampant fruit smuggling via border markets, said the deputy minister of agriculture in horticulture affairs. “Four years ago, the Ministry of Agriculture…

About 170,000 tons of goods worth $40 million were exported through North Khorasan Province in the first quarter of the current Iranian year (started March 21), which indicates a 18.2% decrease in…

Fifteen Italian firms will take part in a specialized exhibition organized by Shiraz Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mining and Agriculture from 20 to 26 July, said the head of the Chamber. “…

More than $152 million worth of handicrafts were exported in the Iranian year that ended March 20, said an official with the Cultural Heritage, Handcrafts and Tourism Organization.

The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines has opened the first direct marine route between Iran and Russia, announced president of Iran-Russia Chamber of Commerce, Asadollah Asgaroladi.

European ambassadors to Iran met with Minister of Economy Ali Tayebnia in Tehran earlier this week, Mehr News Agency reported.

The meeting was organized at the request of the ambassadors…

The Greek debt crisis has turned into a subject of many debates and discussions across the globe. The more the European country’s problems intensify, the more politicians become concerned about…

In June 2015 Iran Mercantile Exchange played host to the trading of 1.9 million tons of various commodities worth more than $981 million in spot and secondary markets.

Bullish sentiment at the equity market is emerging amid mounting optimism about Iran’s economic prospects, as negotiations with the West are showing signs of a final breakthrough.

Iran and…

Coal concentrate output in Tabas Parvadeh Coal Company is set to reach two million tons per annum from the current 750,000 tons as part of a five-year development plan, said the manager of the…

Official data show that the mining sector with 9.8% growth was the best performing sector last Iranian year (ended March 20).

Data provided by the Ministry of Industries, Mining and Trade…

Since the start of nuclear negotiations with Iran, France has been seen as taking the toughest stand. Now as a deal nears, Paris must be ready to dash in and grab a slice of the long untapped…

LED or Light Emitting Diode lighting technology has gained much attention in the past years for its distinct advantages over traditional lighting systems. With growing concerns over global warming…

Following the announcement of new instruments debuting at the equity market, the Securities and Exchange Organization is slated to offer the upcoming Initial Public Offerings through the process…

With the Iranian housing market having been in recession for two full years, new data show that housing deals are getting less affordable for people living in Tehran.

Economists and financial analysts have reacted positively to President Hassan Rouhani’s recent directive, calling for comprehensive reforms in the country’s financial and banking systems. The…

C reating a bourse for trading foreign currencies is the talk of the town these days. Pundits argue that such an exchange would bring about transparency, but there are critics who say such an…

A parliamentarian has criticized the central bank for failing to take disciplinary measures against banks and credit institutions that violate interest rate regulations, IRNA reported. Arsalan…

Tehran Stock Exchange investors opted to brush aside John Kerry’s hawkish statements on Sunday, and shored up their portfolios, which helped TEDPIX to gain 239.8 points or 0.36 percent to close at…

The National Steel Atlas has been unveiled in a ceremony attended by deputy minister of industries, mining and trade, Mehdi Karbasian. The book, compiled by the ministry in collaboration with the…

The Capital Market Development Fund, as the most precious mutual fund in terms of resources, has always been assigned with the task of supporting stock markets and safeguarding investors.

Market officials have reiterated support for a plan to privatize cooperatives and allow their shares to be traded in the stock market.      

Bahman Abdollahi, head of…

The Central Bank of Iran is holding negotiations with China to attract $2 billion investment for construction of Tehran-Mashhad electric train project, according to deputy minister of roads and…