Iran Chamber Newsroom

Iran reports 10,250 new COVID-19 cases, Nowruz travels main cause

Iran reported 10,250 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, raising its nationwide caseload to 1,875,234.

Society Economy

Iran-Turkey annual trade down 32%

The value of trade between Iran and Turkey has amounted to $6.856 billion over the past calendar year, down by nearly 32 percent compared to the year to March 2020.

Trade

North-South Corridor profitable alternative to Suez Canal: Iranian diplomat

The Iranian ambassador to Moscow says the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) can serve as a low-risk, profitable alternative to the Suez Canal.

Transportation

Iran-China strategic deal: Beijing to invest $400 billion in Iran

The Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers signed a 25-year agreement between the two allies. China agreed to invest $400 billion in Iran in dozens of fields in including banking, telecommunications, ports, railways, health care and IT.

Macro Economy

30 companies open office at Iran Trade Center in Damascus

Thirty Iranian companies have opened office at Iran Trade Center in Damascus, the chairman of Iran-Syria Joint Chamber of Commerce says.

Joint Chambers

Iran urges World Bank to depoliticize examination of its business situation

Months after Iran private sector announced its objection to the way the World Bank is examining the country’s efforts to carry out economic reforms, an Iranian government agency has urged the group to refrain from politicized moves in evaluating the country’s business situation.

Macro Economy

Iran extends border closure with Iraq for passengers

Iran-Iraq border points will be closed for passengers until April 4, Hossein Qasemi, director-general of border affairs of Iranian Interior Ministry, told IRNA news agency.

Society Economy

India delivers second batch of equipment to Iran’s Chabahar port

India has delivered the second consignment of heavy equipment, including two 100-tonne mobile cranes, to Iran’s Chabahar port, reflecting New Delhi’s commitment to the strategic connectivity and transit initiative.

Transportation

Iran’s consumer inflation at 48.7% yoy

The Statistical Center of Iran (SCI) has released latest monthly data on consumer prices in the country, saying inflation rose to 36.4 percent in the final month of the last calendar year which ended on March 20.

Macro Economy

China foreign minister due in Tehran for talks on 25-year strategic partnership

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to pay an official two-day visit to Tehran to hold talks with senior Iranian officials on strategic relations and leading regional and international developments.

Macro Economy