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Yesterday 22:51
Russia plans to boost economic and military ties in Africa
Russia is working to enhance its economic and military ties in Africa, Moscow has outlined.
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Yesterday 18:05
By Leila Ajdari
Post-sanctions tourism development in Iran: lessons from Turkey and prospects for the future
As someone who has spent decades working in tourism policy and planning in Iran, I have never seen a more critical moment for our industry than now.
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2025-05-11 22:35
By Sondoss Al Asaad
What is Washington's interest in drying up Lebanon's cash economy?
BEIRUT — Ahead of May 2026 parliamentary elections, Washington is counting on the impact of a series of punitive measures against the Shiite duo, Hezbollah and the Amal Movement.
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2025-05-09 17:21
By Afshin Majlesi
Preserving the past, building the future: Kandelous and the path to sustainable tourism
KANDELOUS (Mazandaran province) – Nestled in the heart of Iran’s Alborz mountain range and just 35 kilometers from the Caspian Sea, the ancient village of Kandelous offers an authentic rural escape for those in search of tradition, tranquility, and natural beauty.
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2025-02-24 22:02
Merz faces hard road to government after German election win
German conservatives under Friedrich Merz vowed on Monday to quickly form a government after winning a national election but face tricky coalition talks and the prospect of an obstructive parliament after far-right and far-left parties surged.
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2025-02-08 18:24
By Afshin Majlesi
Tehran tourism fair aims to counter Iranophobia, help boost economy
TEHRAN – Deputy Tourism Minister Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey has announced that the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition will be inaugurated by President Masoud Pezeshkian and will take place from February 11 to 14. He emphasized that strengthening tourism relations is the most effective way to counter Iranophobia.
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2024-12-31 22:21
Ghalibaf rejects move to impeach economy minister, calls for constructive interaction
TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf voiced his opposition to the seemingly-abandoned plans to impeach the economy minister during a speech on Tuesday.
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2024-12-24 22:50
Iranian parliament holds closed-door session to discuss dollar exchange rates, economic issues
TEHRAN – The spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's Board of Directors announced that a closed-door session was held to discuss the recent surge in exchange rates and pressing economic issues facing the country.
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2024-11-23 21:57
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Hezbollah paralyzes Israel's economy
BEIRUT - With great slowness and a clear failure to establish control, the Israeli invading army continues its attempt to invade two main axes: the Khiyam axis in the eastern sector and the Shama-Bayada axis in the western sector.
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2024-11-17 17:27
Government spokesperson underlines handicrafts’ role in national development
TEHRAN - Fatemeh Mohajerani, the spokesperson for the Iranian government, has emphasized the importance of handicrafts as a cornerstone of national development during her visit to the 37th National Handicraft Exhibition in Tehran on Saturday.
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2024-10-23 18:12
Tourism is a key economic asset for Iran, head of Planning and Budget Organization says
TEHRAN - Hamid Pour-Mohammadi who presides over Iran’s Planning and Budget Organization (PBO), has emphasized the importance of tourism as a vital driver of the nation’s economy, urging comprehensive planning to fully harness its potential.
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2024-10-14 22:25
Economy, foreign relations take center stage in president’s weekly meeting with Leader
TEHRAN – Iranian President Maoud Pezeshkian highlighted his administration’s economic and international priorities and plans during a Monday meeting with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
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2024/09/27
By Ehsan Etesam
Behind closed doors: Israel scrambling to avert another economic crisis
TEHRAN – In a stark condemnation of the Israeli government's policies, Moody's Investors Service, a global credit rating agency, has downgraded Israel's sovereign credit rating, sending shockwaves through its financial landscape. This move, driven by concerns over the deepening political and economic instability fueled by the government's aggressive actions, has raised serious alarm bells about the uture of the Israeli economy.
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2024-07-12 13:20
By Ouyang Yaofu
China's market-oriented reforms: Always ongoing and never completed
In December 1978, China initiated reforms to transition from a planned economy to a market economy, continuously advancing market-oriented reforms since then, with the role of market mechanisms in resource allocation steadily strengthening. With the deepening of the reform and opening-up, China's economy has grown exponentially, with market entities such as domestic enterprises, individual businesses and foreign-invested institutions emerging rapidly.
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2024-05-06 15:13
Iran Expo 2024
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2024-04-16 22:25
Gaza war takes large toll on Israel's 2023 GDP
Israel's war against Gaza has taken a larger toll on economic growth in the final three months of 2023 than previously thought.
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2024-03-09 13:02
Freight transit in Shahid Rajaee Port up 89%
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2024-03-04 17:52
Iran aims to attract millions of Chinese vacationers
TEHRAN – Iran has set its sights on attracting millions of Chinese nationals as part of its strategy to boost the tourism industry.
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2024/02/04
By Chang Hua, Ambassador of China to Iran
China, biggest engine of global economic growth
TEHRAN- In 2023, in the midst of the global economic slowdown and the rising complexity, severity and uncertainty of the external environment, China's economy fought its way through difficulties. National economy rebounded and improved. High-quality development was pushed forward in a solid manner. The main expected goals were successfully achieved, with gross domestic product (GDP) exceeding 126 trillion Yuan, a year-on-year growth rate of 5.2%.
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2024-02-03 18:46
By Afshin Majlesi
Beyond souvenirs: tourism as catalyst for handicrafts economy
Iran, a country steeped in rich history, diverse cultural heritage, and traditions, seeks to rebuild a strong alliance between its budding tourism and vibrant handicrafts.
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2024-01-28 18:37
By Afshin Majlesi
Fajr festival: a global showcase of artistry and tradition in Tehran
TEHRAN - Tehran is to host a major international handicrafts festival, aimed to signal a message of intergenerational connection in the realm of traditional arts and crafts.
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2024-01-05 17:31
Mayor unveils plans to boost handicraft industry in Iranian capital
TEHRAN – On Thursday, Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani unveiled plans for the forthcoming [Iranian calendar] year, aiming to transform the handicraft sector in the Iranian capital.
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2023-12-18 11:27
Over 79m tons of non-oil products loaded, unloaded in Iranian ports
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2023-12-02 17:49
By Afshin Majlesi
The necessity of community-based tourism development
For millennia, events have been an inseparable facet of the Iranian culture, predominantly when it comes to natural occurrences triggered by seasonal changes. Originating from small rural and tribal entities, such community-based reunions have expanded, thrived, and passed down from generation to generation to convey a message of warmth and kindness.
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2023-11-26 23:36
By Shayan Afrasiabi
India’s moment of choice: How should New Delhi respond to the Gaza crisis?
Maybe the most recent mention of India as the “voice of the Global South” was at the G20 summit in September 2023 by PM Narendra Modi, though the country has endeavored for a long time to be branded as such.
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2023-11-20 17:45
Fairground expected to start new chapter in Alborz tourism
TEHRAN – The construction of an extensive fairground is expected to beef up tourism and the local economy in Alborz province, which borders the Iranian capital Tehran.
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2023-10-30 11:35
Iran’s 7-month non-oil export exceeds $28b
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2023-08-30 21:45
Parliament, government working to tackle economic woes: MP
TEHRAN – Iranian lawmaker Jabbar Kouchakinejad has said the parliament and the government are acting in harmony and that would lead to solving the people’s economic hardships.
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2023-07-21 17:56
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran taps into neighboring markets to drive tourism growth
TEHRAN - In a bid to boost its tourism industry, Iran has set its sights on attracting visitors mostly from neighboring countries.
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2023-06-10 17:54
Photo: Bahman Vakhshour
Tehran Times conducts interview with secretary of Free Zones High Council
In an exclusive interview conducted by the Tehran Times on June 7, Hojatollah Abdolmaleki, the secretary of Iran’s Free Zones High Council, said that Iran's free trade and special economic zones are “Safe haven for Investment”, because the costs of production, land, manpower, and raw materials are very low in these areas, there is appropriate infrastructure in these zones, and they have good access to global markets.