Economy Archives
Iran to establish independent free-zone bank under new economic reform plan
Iran plans to create an independent banking system dedicated to its free trade zones as part of a broader effort to overhaul the country’s economic governance, the economy minister said, adding that free zones will serve as the launchpad for structural reform
Tehran hosting major steel, metallurgy fair with over 700 exhibitors
Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds is hosting the 22nd edition of Iran’s international exhibition of metallurgy, dubbed IRAN METAFO, bringing together more than 700 domestic and foreign companies in what officials describe as the country’s most significant annual gathering for the steel and metals sector
Afghanistan seeks investment by major Iranian companies
During a meeting between members of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA)’s trade delegation and the head of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, the need to develop relations between the chambers of both countries was highlighted, and major Iranian companies were invited to invest in Afghanistan
Iran’s exports to Africa double in H1
Iran’s exports to Africa doubled in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (August 23-September 22) compared with the same period last year, the acting head of the Africa office at the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) said
Aluminum ingot production exceeds 350,000 tons in 7 months
Production of aluminum ingot in Iran reached 353,700 tons in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (September 23-October 22), according to the data released by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO)
TSE unveils TAL system to modernize stock market trading
The 12th Kish International Exhibition of Investment Opportunities (Kish Invex 2025) saw the unveiling of the Trade At Last (TAL) phase, a new mechanism designed to enhance Iran’s capital market efficiency and transparency
Three Iranian satellites to be launched soon
The head of the Iranian Space Agency says three domestically developed satellites are to be launched into space soon
Iran to establish foreign investment promotion agencies
The acting head of the Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran (OIETAI) said the country will soon launch foreign investment promotion agencies to streamline licensing, residency, and currency-related procedures for international investors
Over $20m invested in airport infrastructure development
The managing director of the Iranian Airports and Air Navigation Company said more than 10 trillion rials (about $20 million) are being invested in major airport infrastructure projects across the country through BOT (Build–Operate–Transfer) partnerships with the private sector
Tehran, Moscow discuss expanding maritime transport cooperation
Senior Iranian and Russian officials have held talks in Moscow to strengthen maritime and combined transport collaboration through the Caspian Sea, ahead of a joint meeting in Makhachkala