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  • china Yesterday 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.

  • FI Yesterday 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.

  • Iran Pakistan Yesterday 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.

  • Aprin 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.

  • Turkmenistan 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.

  • china 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.

  • Russia 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.

  • Kenya 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.

  • kuwait 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.

  • Shanghai exhibit 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.

  • road 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.

  • kuwait 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.

  • Iran-India 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.

  • bitumen 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.

  • china 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.

  • oman 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).

  • Projects 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.

  • china 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.

  • expo 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.

  • Pakistan-Iran trade 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.

  • Iran-Iraq trade 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.

  • Iran-Russia 2025-11-02 14:18

    Alborz, Russia sign industrial co-op deal to boost exports, technology transfer

    TEHRAN – An industrial cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed between Iran’s Alborz Province and Russia to expand exports, promote technology transfer, and apply modern innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI) in industrial production, officials said.

  • power plant 2025-11-01 16:00

    Distributed power plants to be built in 1,000 locations nationwide

    TEHRAN – Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said on Saturday that distributed power plants will be established in 1,000 locations across the country by the end of this year, emphasizing the importance of civil defense principles in the water and electricity sectors.

  • china 2025-11-01 15:52

    Iran, China launch joint rice research center to develop high-yield hybrid varieties

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced the establishment of a joint Iran–China Rice Research Center aimed at developing drought-resistant hybrid rice varieties with yields exceeding six tons per hectare, as part of broader agricultural cooperation under the two countries’ 25-year partnership agreement.

  • flare 2025-11-01 15:50

    12 flare gas recovery, sales contracts signed under president’s directive

    TEHRAN – Twelve contracts for the recovery and sale of flare gas from oilfields in southern Iran were signed on Saturday via video conference in the presence of President Masoud Pezeshkian and Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, according to the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC).

  • expo 2025-10-31 15:31

    Exhibition of new oil, gas, refining, petchem technologies opens in Isfahan

    TEHRAN – The fourth edition of Iran’s exhibition on new technologies in the oil, gas, refining, and petrochemical industries opened Thursday evening at the Isfahan International Exhibition Center, bringing together leading domestic and international experts to showcase the latest advancements and promote cooperation across the energy sector.

  • madanizadeh 2025-10-31 15:27

    Govt. targets investment growth in free trade zones to drive production

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, said the government’s top economic priority for the Iranian year 1404 (2025–26) is to attract investment to boost production, with free trade zones positioned as key drivers of national growth.

  • expo 2025-10-31 15:23

    Intl. Steel Industry Exhibition opens in Kish with 250 domestic, foreign firms

    TEHRAN – The 27th Iran Steel Industry Exhibition has opened on Kish Island with the participation of 250 companies from Iran and abroad, showcasing the latest technological and industrial achievements in the sector.

  • maritime 2025-10-29 16:57

    Govt. finalizes comprehensive maritime-based development plan with 56 articles

    TEHRAN – The representative of the president for coordinating maritime-based development policies said the government has completed and approved a comprehensive plan for sea-based development consisting of 56 articles, aimed at strengthening the participation of the public and private sectors alongside the government.

  • indonesia 2025-10-29 16:55

    Iran, Indonesia to revive joint economic committee to boost bilateral cooperation

    TEHRAN – Iran and Indonesia have agreed to relaunch their Joint Economic Committee to expand trade and technological collaboration, Iranian Minister of Information and Communications Technology Seyed Sattar Hashemi said in a meeting with Indonesian Ambassador Rouliansyah Roy Soemirat in Tehran.