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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tourism to revive Ardestan’s economy, official says

TEHRAN – A tourism boom could revive the economy of Ardestan in central Isfahan province, Ardestan’s governor has said. 

Iran takes serious look at eco-tourism, deputy tourism minister says

TEHRAN – Iran has a serious look at ecotourism as a means of sustainable development in rural villages, the deputy tourism minister said on Thursday.

Gilan’s rich history is a tall pillar of tourism, official says

TEHRAN –The historical capacity of the northern province of Gilan would contribute to the region’s tourism economic prosperity, the provincial tourism chief has said.

Raisi cherishes agriculture as vital to national economy

TEHRAN - President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday referred to agriculture as a vital and privileged subject.