The National Development Fund (NDF) has introduced a $2 billion foreign-currency facility for border-region exporters, adopting a direct disbursement model that bypasses traditional commercial…
Economy
Iraq and Iran have moved beyond diplomatic rhetoric with four fresh agreements signed in Tehran on Thursday, as Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi wrapped up a one-day official visit aimed at…
In a series of strategic meetings held on the sidelines of major international events—including the ECO Science Ministers’ conference in Islamabad, the TETZ 2026 summit in Istanbul and the UNESCO…
Qatar's $1.2 billion fresh fruit import sector represents one of the most commercially attractive near-shoring opportunities for Iranian horticultural exporters.
Economy Minister Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh says his ministry is firing back against outdated laws that make life difficult for entrepreneurs. And that's not all—the tax system is also getting a long-…
Iran's private sector is stepping up with a proactive crisis-response strategy as the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) finalizes a comprehensive "War Damage…
In the northern reaches of Iran, where the Caspian Sea meets the shores of Gilan province, a quiet transformation is underway. The Caspian Port, once a controversial project that faced years of…
Iran and India have agreed to intensify technical cooperation on product standards, a move aimed at dismantling regulatory hurdles that currently weigh on two-way commerce, officials said…
Ahmad Meidari, Iran’s Minister of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare, used the 12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting in Hyderabad to urge the grouping to take the lead in…
Kazakhstan has identified Iran's northern Golestan province as a promising and competitively priced tourism destination, with its consul general in Gorgan pushing for direct business-to-business…
Iran is advancing a multi-pronged space development drive, with new satellite control networks, launch facilities, and next-generation telecommunications satellites – including a geostationary…
Iran plans to inaugurate seven technology transfer centers in a bid to revitalize rural economies and reverse decades of urban migration, the science minister said, as authorities look to leverage…
In a move signaling a shift toward technological self-reliance, Indonesia and Iran have taken concrete steps to formalize a comprehensive scientific partnership, moving beyond traditional…
Three decades into Iran's free-zone experiment, the newly constituted board of the Mehran Free Zone is making a calculated bet: that proximity to Iraq is no longer enough. In a recent interview,…
Iran used last week's UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva to formally propose a five-pillar strategy for regional artificial intelligence cooperation, positioning itself as a ready…
Iran’s economy entered the Persian year 1404 (March 2025–March 2026) under exceptional pressure, as external shocks coincided with long-standing structural weaknesses. Two military confrontations…
Iranian and Tajikistani transport officials have agreed to deepen cooperation in transportation, transit, and logistics, building on presidential-level commitments made during Tajikistan's leader…
In a significant development for bilateral energy relations, Iranian and Russian energy ministers have agreed to fast-track the removal of obstacles hindering energy cooperation between the two…
Iran’s Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh held talks with Chinese Ambassador to Tehran Cong Peiwu on Monday evening, reaffirming both nations’ commitment to deepening…
Iran’s inflation challenge is no longer explained only by the growth of liquidity. Recent monetary data show that changes in the composition of liquidity and faster circulation of money have…
Iran’s inflation dynamics have entered a critical phase in which short-term political developments and long-term structural weaknesses are interacting more intensely than before. While recent…
Seven months into contraction, Iran’s manufacturing sector is showing tentative signs of stabilization, but a meaningful recovery remains out of reach.
The newly announced understanding between Iran and the United States has drawn attention primarily because of its political and security dimensions. For Iran’s economy, however, the most…
Iran may be on the verge of a diplomatic breakthrough that could reshape its near-term economic outlook. Reports suggesting that Tehran and Washington are close to signing a preliminary memorandum…
Iran’s stock market continued its strong upward momentum on Wednesday, extending a rally that has delivered remarkable returns in a very short period. Strong demand for shares, sustained inflows…
