Iran’s economy shrank by more than 10% year-on-year in the first quarter of the current Iranian year (March–June 2026), according to economic growth data reviewed by Donya-e-Eqtesad newspaper, as…
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In a significant move to bolster Iran's business environment, the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening…
Iran’s Deputy Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade for Commercial Affairs, Mohammad Sadegh Mofatteh, wrapped up a visit to Tajikistan this week with a clear message: both sides are ready to move…
Iran’s membership in regional and international economic groupings has expanded its commercial connections, but the country has yet to turn these memberships into reliable protection against…
Iran’s northern free zones are positioning themselves as the country’s main gateway to Eurasia, but their success depends on replacing fragmented port governance with integrated management, says…
Tehran’s automotive calendar shifts to Shahr-e Aftab this week as the 7th Tehran International Auto Show opens its doors from September 14 to 17, offering visitors a rare chance to look at, sit in…
Iran’s full membership in BRICS marks a turning point in its foreign trade. For a country long constrained by sanctions and dollar-dominated banking, BRICS offers more than a political platform: a…
China is looking beyond its major cities to find the next source of growth for its tourism industry, with rural destinations increasingly being positioned as products for international visitors…
For years, Iranian policymakers have searched for a single switch to turn off inflation. Economists say there isn’t one. In interviews with IRNA, analysts argue that price suppression, demand cuts…
Most commentary on Hormuz begins with the same question: how high can oil go? That may be the least interesting strategic question. Oil prices capture the immediate shock; they say less about…
Iran made a strong case for reducing global reliance on the US dollar at the Second Meeting of Economy Ministers and Central Bank Governors of BRICS nations, with Tehran securing consensus on…
For years, the economic relationship between Iran and Vietnam has promised much but delivered little. Despite complementary strengths—Iran's petrochemicals and agricultural produce, Vietnam's…
Iran’s Economy Minister Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh has dismissed US threats of intensified sanctions, insisting that Washington cannot force Iranian policy changes through economic coercion.
The China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC) officially launched the second half of its 2026 program on Friday with an orientation session at Renmin University of China (RUC) in…
Every crisis carries within it the seed of opportunity. The recent 12-day war and its aftermath have undoubtedly tested Iran's economic resilience, but they have also revealed a vital truth: Iran'…
When a traveler journalist spends a long time traversing a nation—from the bustling metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City to the lantern-lit ancient town of Hoi An, the imperial citadels of Hue, the…
Iran and Kyrgyzstan are taking concrete steps to deepen their economic and energy partnership, with a proposed joint oil refinery in Kyrgyzstan emerging as a centerpiece of renewed bilateral…
The recent UNESCO World Heritage inscription of Iran's Alamut Castle has not only marked a historic milestone for the country's cultural heritage but has also opened a promising new chapter in…
As Iran seeks to diversify its trade routes amid persistent external pressures, Pakistani ports are emerging as a potential corridor for goods flowing to and from East Asia. That was the central…
In a series of high-level diplomatic and business exchanges, Iran and Cuba have signaled a renewed determination to transform their long-standing political solidarity into tangible economic…
Iran’s foreign trade is under growing pressure as war, sanctions, currency shortages and transport disruptions reduce both exports and imports, raising concerns about production, essential goods…
In a significant move to bolster regional economic cooperation, Iran has finalized a preferential trade agreement with Oman and submitted it to the Iranian Parliament for final approval.
Tehran is playing host this week to the 26th International Exhibition of the Construction Industry, a sprawling showcase that has drawn more than 600 domestic and foreign companies to the city's…
As maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz faces mounting geopolitical pressures, Iran is quietly executing a strategic reorientation of its trade infrastructure. Rather than succumbing to…
In May 2024, I joined a delegation of Asian journalists on a visit to Sandu'ao Port in Ningde, Fujian Province. What unfolded before us was not merely a large-scale fish farm but a fully…
