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Iran appoints Hemmati as new central bank governor

President Masoud Pezeshkian has appointed Abdolnasser Hemmati as governor of the Central Bank of Iran, replacing Mohammadreza Farzin.

Iran Economy

Iran chamber eyes more enhanced trade ties with Indonesia

Iran Chamber of Commerce president says the chamber is determined to expand trade relations with Indonesia, citing the two countries’ large Muslim populations and untapped potential in sectors ranging from halal industries to engineering services.

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Iran–EU trade reaches €3.1b in 10 months

Trade between Iran and the 27-member European Union reached €3.102 billion in the first 10 months of 2025, according to the latest data released by Eurostat, underscoring the resilience of limited commercial ties despite longstanding sanctions and political tensions.

Trade

Chamber head says Iran-Kuwait trade talks after 12-year gap mark turning point

The resumption of a joint Iran-Kuwait trade commission after 12 years marks a turning point in economic relations between the two countries and signals renewed political will to deepen cooperation, the head of the Iran-Kuwait Joint Chamber of Commerce said.

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Iraq’s General Authority of Customs said on Wednesday that the first international transit shipment from Iran to Kuwait has entered Iraq under the TIR convention and is en route to Kuwait via the Safwan border crossing.

First Iran-Kuwait transit shipment crosses Iraq under TIR convention

Transportation

President Masoud Pezeshkian submitted the government’s budget bill for the next fiscal year to parliament on Tuesday, a proposal some lawmakers have described as the most contractionary in the country’s history, aimed at curbing inflation and moving toward a zero budget deficit within two years.

Iran submits new budget bill to parliament, cuts oil reliance

Iran Economy

The chief executive of Iran’s state IRNA news agency says one of the news agency’s key missions is to support chambers of commerce by amplifying their views to both the public and policymakers.

Iran’s state news agency pledges support for chambers of commerce

Iran Chamber

Iran has reported a major surge in its exports to neighboring Turkey despite a decline in overall export figures caused by a brief war with Israel in June.

Iran reports significant rise in exports to Turkey

Trade

Iran has significantly reduced its steel imports amid a surge in domestic production that has supported higher exports from the country.

Iran cuts steel imports amid surge in domestic output

Mine and Industry

More than half of Iran’s trade with Austria is concentrated in pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, hospital supplies and food products, sectors that still have room for growth despite Western sanctions, the head of the Iran-Austria Joint Chamber of Commerce said.

Iran, Austria maintain pharmaceutical trade despite sanctions, chamber head says

Joint Chambers

Iran private sector urges deeper trade ties with Uzbekistan

Iran Chamber

An exhibition booth by Iran’s Tabriz Tile Group has received an honorable mention at the 2025 International Design Awards (IDE), marking the first such recognition for Iran’s tile and ceramic industry.

Tabriz Tile Group earns honorable mention at International Design Awards

Mine and Industry

President Masoud Pezeshkian says expanding public transport fleets and completing Iranian rail corridors are the government’s top transport priorities.

Pezeshkian says expansion of public transport, rail corridors ‘a priority’

Transportation

Iran’s private sector has expressed interest in expanding cooperation with Austria in renewable energy and green projects.

Iran private sector eyes joint cooperation with Austria in renewable energy projects

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Established in 1884, Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) is a non-profit and non-governmental institution which aims at facilitating economic growth and development in the country. Iran Chamber tries to further coordinate the activities of the private sector. As an economic forum, representatives from both the government and the private sector attend Iran Chamber's sessions. Meanwhile the institution acts as an advisory body to the government, parliament and judiciary.

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