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2025-09-24 16:42
Tehran, Moscow hail free trade deal as turning point in economic ties
TEHRAN – Iran’s Industry, Mining and Trade Minister Seyed Mohammad Atabak met Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov in Moscow during the first joint committee session on implementing the Iran–Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) free trade agreement.
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2025-09-24 15:34
Iran, Uzbekistan target 2m tons of rail trade by 2026
TEHRAN – Iran and Uzbekistan have set an ambitious target to more than double their rail freight exchanges to 2.0 million tons by 2026, the head of Iranian Railways said after talks with his Uzbek counterpart.
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2025-09-24 11:16
TCCIMA discusses business resilience strategies amid snapback sanctions risk
TEHRAN – Members of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) debated the impact of looming snapback sanctions and ways to boost demand during stagflation at their 30th general assembly, held on the first day of autumn.
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2025-09-24 11:08
Iran security chief meets business leaders, pledges support for private sector
TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, met with the board and private sector representatives of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) on Tuesday, delivering assurances that the government would strengthen support for business activity despite sanctions.
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2025-09-24 08:13
By Guo Yan (CGTN Correspondent)
Xinjiang Has Its Own Jellycat How Nang-Inspired Creativity Fuels Tourism
XINJIANG- When the global craze for Labubu dolls swept across social media, I didn’t expect that in Xinjiang, visitors would be falling for another adorable creation: the nang plush toy.
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2025/09/24
By Zhang He
UN 80: A Call for Unity against Unilateralism
BEIJING - Eighty years ago, in the aftermath of the devastating world wars, nations united to create the United Nations, opening a new chapter in global governance. Since then, the UN has reached key milestones in promoting international cooperation and addressing global challenges. However, today, it faces growing challenges as powerful nations prioritize unilateral actions over collective decision-making. The shift towards unilateralism is eroding the once-cooperative global governance system.
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2025-09-23 16:29
Energy Ministry launches 205 MW of solar plants, starts work on 75 new projects
TEHRAN – Iranian Energy Ministry inaugurated 205 megawatts of solar power plants and launched construction of another 75 MW across the country on Tuesday, in projects worth more than 84 trillion rials ($168 million), the energy ministry said.
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2025-09-23 16:23
Iran proposes permanent export exhibition in Amman to boost trade with Jordan
TEHRAN – The head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), Samad Hassanzadeh, proposed establishing a permanent exhibition of Iran’s production and export capacities in Amman, with the support of Jordan Chamber of Commerce.
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2025-09-23 16:23
Industry, tools exhibition opens in Tehran with 250 companies in attendance
TEHRAN – The fifth specialized industry exhibition and the second industrial and workshop tools fair opened at Shahr-e Aftab International Exhibition Center with the participation of 250 domestic and foreign companies.
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2025-09-23 16:13
Iran, Azerbaijan push for stronger economic ties
TEHRAN – Iran and Azerbaijan pledged to expand economic and trade cooperation during a meeting of the countries’ joint economic committee in Tehran.
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2025-09-23 15:00
Russia launches first BRICS-wide Special Economic Zones Digital Map
Russia has announced record growth in its special economic zones (SEZs), underscoring their role as powerful engines of international investment and industrial cooperation.
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2025-09-23 14:30
By Mahnaz Abdi
China celebrates 76th PRC anniversary in Tehran, highlighting robust Iran-China strategic ties
TEHRAN – The Chinese Embassy in Tehran hosted a distinguished ceremony on the evening of Monday, September 23rd, to celebrate the 76th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China. The event underscored the robust strategic partnership between Iran and China.
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2025-09-22 14:00
NIDC saves $133,000 in drilling costs through manufacturing of 70 high-demand parts
TEHRAN - The Head of the Engineering and Construction Technology Department of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC), referring to the manufacturing of 70 high-consumption parts in the drilling industry during the first half of this Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22), stated: "The manufacturing of these parts, in cooperation with knowledge-based companies and domestic manufacturers, has resulted in savings of 133 billion rials (about $133,000) in company costs based on calculations made."
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2025-09-22 13:48
NIOC chief says Iran’s oil exports continue without interruption
TEHRAN – Iran’s oil exports are continuing without interruption, the head of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) said on Monday, dismissing reports of losses from changes in sales methods.
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2025-09-22 13:39
New pipeline secures stable gas production at South Pars phase 16
TEHRAN – The Iranian Offshore Engineering and Construction Company (IOECC) has completed a new offshore and onshore pipeline for phase 16 of the South Pars gas field, ensuring stable production from the platform, the project manager said.
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2025-09-22 13:39
Shiraz Chamber sees new opportunities for Iran-South Korea trade in medical, pharmaceutical sectors
TEHRAN – The head of Shiraz Chamber of Commerce said Iran and South Korea have new opportunities to expand trade in medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and related raw materials, while stressing that Iranian businesses are keen to raise trade levels with Seoul in line with international regulations.
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2025-09-22 13:38
ICCIMA pledges training support, economic cooperation with Palestine
AMMAN – Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) said it is ready to provide training and knowledge-enhancement courses for the Palestinian people in cooperation with the Islamic Chamber Research and Information Center (ICRIC), while urging Islamic countries to commit to purchasing Palestinian products.
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2025-09-21 15:35
Industry Ministry unveils plan to boost SME exports through consortia, global market integration
TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade has outlined new measures to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in boosting their exports, according to the Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO).
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2025-09-21 15:29
Iran sends 1st TIR Carnet shipment to Kuwait via Shalamcheh border
TEHRAN – Iran has exported its first TIR Carnet shipment to Kuwait through the Shalamcheh border crossing, marking a milestone in the country’s regional trade expansion, the Khorramshahr Chamber of Commerce said.
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2025-09-21 15:22
Renewable capacity nears 3 GW, target lifted to 30 GW in 7th Plan
TEHRAN – Iran’s renewable power capacity is approaching 3.0 gigawatts (GW) and is forecast to reach 7.0 GW by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (late March 2026), according to a senior official from the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA).
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2025-09-21 15:18
Iran, Pakistan expand flights with new air services agreement
TEHRAN – Iran and Pakistan have expanded direct air connections following the signing of a new air transport cooperation agreement during President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent visit to Islamabad.
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2025-09-20 15:32
Iran-Pakistan economic convergence; a new opportunity under shadow of joint committee: minister
TEHRAN – Following the 22nd Iran-Pakistan Joint Economic Committee meeting in Tehran (September 15-16), co-chaired by Iran’s Minister of Transport and Urban Development, Farzaneh Sadegh, and Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, Minister Sadegh published an article on the ministry's news portal. Below is a translation of her piece.
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2025-09-20 15:30
Iran, Azerbaijan push forward joint projects from logistics hub to industrial park
TEHRAN – Hossein Pirmoazzen, deputy head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, said Iran and Azerbaijan are taking strategic steps to advance joint projects ranging from logistics to industrial infrastructure, including a planned logistics hub and a joint industrial park.
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2025-09-20 15:29
Iran’s steel exports near $3b in 5 months despite rebar slump
Tehran – Iran’s steel industry recorded nearly $3 billion in exports during the first five months of the year, a 10 percent increase from the same period last year, the Iranian Steel Producers Association said.
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2025-09-20 15:29
Iran, Spain boost anti-money laundering cooperation as Madrid prepares to host FATF meeting
TEHRAN – Iran and Spain have agreed to strengthen cooperation in combating money laundering, with Madrid set to host the next meeting between Iran and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
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2025-09-20 15:29
ICCIMA chairman heads to Jordan for Islamic chamber board meeting
Tehran – Samad Hassanzadeh, head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), left for Jordan on Saturday to attend the 39th board of directors meeting of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development.
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2025-09-19 13:48
TCCIMA signs cooperation deal in China’s free economic zone
TEHRAN - A Tehran Chamber of Commerce delegation visiting China’s Khorgos region signed a memorandum of understanding with the Khorgos International Chamber of Commerce on Thursday to strengthen bilateral trade, the chamber said.
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2025-09-19 13:47
Rail freight through Iranian ports rises 14% in 5 months on year
Tehran – Iran moved about 3.6 million tons of cargo through its ports by rail in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-August 22), up 14 percent from the same period last year, the head of commercial affairs at Iran Railways said.
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2025-09-19 13:47
Iran, Azerbaijan to hold joint economic committee meeting next week
Tehran – The head of the Iran-Azerbaijan Joint Chamber of Commerce said the two countries will hold a meeting of their joint economic commitee in Tehran next week, with Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev attending, Tasnim news agency reported.
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2025-09-19 13:45
Iran, Russia discuss boosting economic co-op ahead of 19th joint committee meeting
Tehran – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad on Wednesday met Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilyov and Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller in Tehran to review economic cooperation and preparations for the next meeting of the Iran-Russia Joint Economic Committee, the Oil Ministry’s news agency Shana reported.