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Yesterday 16:01
Self-sufficiency in home appliance industry increases 10% in a year
TEHRAN- As announced by the deputy of public industries at the Ministry of Industry, Mining, and Trade, the self-sufficiency of the home appliance industry has increased from 50 percent to 60 percent in the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20).
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Yesterday 15:58
Iran-Uzbekistan co-op comprehensive document prepared to be signed
TEHRAN- A comprehensive document on Iran-Uzbekistan cooperation has been prepared for the signing by the two countries' officials.
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Yesterday 15:36
Iran’s renewable power capacity to reach 4,000 MW in 40 days
TEHRAN – Iran’s renewable energy capacity is hoped to reach 4,000 megawatts (MW) by the end of the next Iranian calendar month (December 21), according to Mohsen Tarztalab, deputy energy minister and head of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA).
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2025-11-11 16:49
Iran, Kuwait sign 5-point deal to boost trade cooperation
TEHRAN – Iran and Kuwait have signed a five-point agreement to expand trade and investment following the 13th Joint Trade Committee meeting in Kuwait, held after an 11-year pause, according to the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO).
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2025-11-11 16:31
Iran, Uzbekistan agree to expand investment in mining industries
TEHRAN – Iran and Uzbekistan have reached new agreements to strengthen trade and investment cooperation, particularly in mining and mineral industries, the Iranian Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade announced.
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2025-11-11 15:08
Tehran hosting electricity, renewable energy exhibitions
TEHRAN – The 25th Iran International Electricity Industry Exhibition and the 15th International Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Exhibition opened on Tuesday at Tehran International Permanent Fairgrounds.
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2025-11-10 15:53
Iran, Uzbekistan trade up 58% as minister calls Tashkent key link to Central Asia
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade Seyed Mohammad Atabak said Uzbekistan plays a vital role as a connecting hub between Iran and Central Asia, adding that trade between the two countries has risen by 58 percent this year.
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2025-11-10 15:32
Iranian brands gain traction in Chinese market
TEHRAN – A Chinese media outlet highlighted the strong presence of Iranian companies at the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), reporting that the appeal of Iranian fragrances and skincare products has drawn large crowds and captured consumer interest in China.
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2025-11-10 15:32
Iran’s oil exports hit highest level since 2018
TEHRAN – Iran’s crude oil exports climbed to around 2.0 million barrels per day in September 2025, marking the highest level since mid-2018, according to international tanker-tracking firm TankerTrackers.
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2025-11-09 16:01
Chinese firms propose creation of smart industrial parks in Iran
TEHRAN – The Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Union of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises of Shanghai to expand bilateral industrial and economic cooperation, including a proposal by Chinese companies to help establish a smart industrial park in Iran.
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2025-11-09 15:58
Iran to establish foreign investment promotion agencies
TEHRAN – 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.
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2025-11-09 08:28
Iran-Pakistan business forum held in Karachi
TEHRAN- During a visit to Pakistan, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, the speaker of the Iranian parliament (Majlis), and Mohammad-Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, the Iranian deputy minister of industry, mining and trade and the head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), met with some traders and businessmen and emphasized issues such as the development of commercial cooperation and accelerating the free trade process between the two countries.
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2025-11-08 16:12
First scheduled freight train from Russia arrives at Iran’s Aprin dry port
TEHRAN – The first scheduled freight train from Russia arrived at Iran’s Aprin dry port on Saturday, marking a key milestone in expanding trade ties between Tehran and Moscow and paving the way for regular rail services connecting Iran, Russia, and Central Asian countries.
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2025-11-08 15:36
Iran to open its 1st export capabilities exhibition in Turkmenistan on Nov. 20
TEHRAN – The first Iran Export Capabilities Exhibition in Turkmenistan will open on November 20 in Balkan Province, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $3.0 billion within three years, the Iran–Turkmenistan Joint Chamber of Commerce announced.
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2025-11-08 14:51
Iran opens trade development center in Shanghai, signs deal with Hangzhou trade council
TEHRAN – Iran inaugurated its Trade Development Center in Shanghai in a ceremony attended by Tehran Chamber of Commerce Chairman Mahmoud Najafi Arab and Secretary General Fereydoun Vardinejad, honoring Vardinejad for his role in strengthening Iran–China ties.
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2025-11-07 14:29
Tehran, Moscow discuss expanding maritime transport cooperation
TEHRAN – 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.
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2025-11-07 14:25
Iran, Kenya eye trade expansion with innovation hub, direct flights
TEHRAN – Iran and Kenya are exploring new avenues to deepen bilateral trade and technological cooperation, including plans to establish a permanent Iranian product exhibition center in Nairobi, a joint innovation hub, and a direct Tehran–Nairobi flight, officials said during a meeting between the Kenyan ambassador and the Iran–East Africa Joint Chamber of Commerce.
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2025-11-07 14:04
Iran, Kuwait sign comprehensive document at joint economic committee meeting
TEHRAN – The 13th session of the Iran-Kuwait Joint Economic Committee concluded with the signing of a five-point memorandum of cooperation between Mohammad Ali Dehqan-Dehnavi, Iran’s deputy industry minister, and Marwa Baddah Al-Juaidan, acting assistant undersecretary of Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
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2025-11-05 16:58
By Zheng Weiyu
Shanghai CIIE: A dynamic platform showcasing Iran-China partnership
BEIJING – As the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) unfolds in Shanghai, its significance extends beyond being a premier international trade event. It represents a crucial bridge for deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between Iran and China.
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2025-11-05 16:27
Iran’s road network handles 9.5m tons of transit cargo in 7 months
TEHRAN – Iran’s road transport network carried more than 9.49 million tons of transit cargo in the first seven months of the current Iranian year (March to October 2025), according to the Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization.
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2025-11-05 15:01
Iran, Kuwait move to clear trade barriers in joint committee talks
TEHRAN– Iran and Kuwait have agreed to step up efforts to remove trade obstacles and strengthen bilateral exchanges during the two countries 13th Joint Economic Committee meeting held in Kuwait.
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2025-11-05 14:53
Iran’s railway emerges as key transit link between India, Russia
TEHRAN – Iran’s railway network is set to play a central role in connecting Mumbai to Moscow through the International North–South Transit Corridor (INSTC), as senior Iranian and Indian officials push to accelerate regional transport cooperation.
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2025-11-04 16:03
17th bitumen, asphalt, machinery exhibition opens in Tehran
TEHRAN – Iran’s 17th Bitumen, Asphalt and Machinery Exhibition opened on Tuesday, bringing together 54 domestic companies for a three-day event hosted by the Road, Housing and Urban Development Research Center.
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2025-11-04 15:57
China sees Iran as an attractive investment destination
TEHRAN – Chinese companies view Iran as an appealing destination for industrial investment, said Tan Kai, President of the Iran Federation of Overseas Chinese Association, during a forum on economic cooperation opportunities between the two countries.
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2025-11-04 15:54
Iran, Oman move to accelerate PTA implementation, sign industrial committee MOU
TEHRAN – Iran and Oman have agreed to accelerate the implementation of their preferential trade agreement and expand industrial cooperation through a newly formed bilateral industrial committee, according to Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO).
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2025-11-03 15:20
Pezeshkian inaugurates 4 key water, power projects across Iran
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday inaugurated four major water and power projects nationwide via video conference, marking a new step in expanding Iran’s renewable energy capacity and improving water infrastructure.
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2025-11-03 15:13
Iran, China stress creation of joint cooperative committee to boost economic ties
TEHRAN – Iran and China have agreed to form a joint cooperative committee to enhance collaboration in key economic sectors, including agriculture, mining, petrochemicals, and joint investment, officials from both sides said during a meeting in Tehran.
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2025-11-03 15:03
Tehran hosting 25th intl. Industry Exhibition
TEHRAN – The 25th International Industry Exhibition has opened at Tehran’s Permanent International Fair Grounds, bringing together more than 300 Iranian and foreign companies to showcase the latest industrial technologies, equipment, and engineering solutions.
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2025-11-02 17:04
Iran, Pakistan discuss ways to strengthen trade, economic co-op
TEHRAN- Iran's ambassador in Islamabad and Pakistan's Commerce Minister met and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
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2025-11-02 16:56
License issued for establishing Iranian products, services trade, marketing center in Baghdad
TEHRAN- The Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO) has issued the preliminary license for the establishment of an Iranian products and services commercial and marketing center in Baghdad, Iraq, to the Organization of Specialists and Managers.