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France’s minimum wage struggles to balance worker protection and economic reform

France’s minimum wage system, designed to protect workers’ purchasing power, is facing growing calls for reform. While it ensures stability, critics argue that it may stifle economic growth.

World Economy

Turkmenistan to supply gas to Turkey via Iran

Turkey and Turkmenistan have reached an agreement to begin the flow of Turkmen natural gas to Turkey starting March 1, with the gas being transported via Iran’s existing pipeline network.

Energy

US not able to zero Iran’s crude export, says oil minister

Iran’s Oil Minister said on Sunday that US efforts to bring the country’s crude exports to zero have failed and will never be achieved, in response to recent comments by US President Donald Trump about increasing pressure on Tehran.

Energy

Iran’s monthly PMI continues to fall for a second month in a row

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has released the country’s new PMI data for the fiscal month of Dey (December 21, 2024 – January 19, 2025), which has continued to fall after it witnessed a sharp decline in the previous month.

Macro Economy

Iran eyes partnership in Uzbekistan’s construction sector

Head of Iran-Uzbekistan Joint Chamber of Commerce has highlighted the need for Iran to gain a foothold in Uzbekistan’s construction industry.

Joint Chambers

The struggle for fair wages in the US

Workers continue to push for fair wages as the US minimum wage lags behind the cost of living.

World Economy

Iran’s Central Bank pushes for stronger private sector role in global trade

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) urges stronger banking ties with BRICS, SCO, and EAEU, highlighting Iran’s $140 billion trade despite sanctions.

Iran Chamber

Finland shaken by labor protests in 2024 over labor reforms and welfare cuts

Finland saw widespread labor protests in 2024 over government reforms and welfare cuts, with workers challenging policies seen as undermining their rights and protections.

World Economy

Iran plans to raise its power generation by another 30,000 MW

Iran’s Minister of Energy has said that the country has plans to add another 30,000 MW to its power generation capacity by the end of the current administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Energy

Tunisian ambassador visits Iran Chamber of Commerce

Imad Al-Rahmuni, Tunisian ambassador to Iran, visited Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) where he met ICCIMA President Samad Hassanzadeh on February 2, 2025.

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