Iran Chamber Newsroom

Iran’s ground passenger transportation industry recovering gradually from pandemic

Iran’s inland passenger transportation sector’s recovery from the shock of the coronavirus has gathered pace in the past couple of months, a senior official with the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development said.

Transportation

Swiss FM to discuss humanitarian channel in Tehran tomorrow

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is to host his Swiss counterpart on Sunday, during a two-day visit by the latter to mark the 100th anniversary of Switzerland’s diplomatic presence in Iran that is also meant to address bilateral, regional, and international issues.

Iran Chamber

Iran-Switzerland Chamber of Commerce launches campaign to improve nutrition of children

Iran-Switzerland Joint Chamber of Commerce has launched a campaign to improve the nutrition of children under the age of five affected by the socio-economic impacts of coronavirus pandemic.

Joint Chambers

Iran sets up special task force for saffron export

Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) has set up a special task force on the trade of saffron to help boost its export. Iran Chamber of Commerce is a member of the task force.

Trade

Denmark’s Novo Nordisk sets up insulin production line in Iran

The world’s top insulin-maker, Novo Nordisk of Denmark, has unveiled its production line in Iran with an investment of 70 million euros ($83 million).

Society Economy

Iran’s exports to Iraq increase 30% compared to early pandemic months: Businessman

Iran’s exports to Iraq are gradually growing compared to initial months of the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the Middle East beginning late February, a member of Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce says.

Trade

Iran private sector invests $700 million in port projects in 3 months

Iran’s private sector has invested 161 trillion rials (over $700 million) in the country’s ports in the quarter ending June 20 despite the spread of the coronavirus pandemic which has resulted in lower activity in trade hubs.

Transportation

Iran-China trade hits $8.6b in 7 Months, down 40% YoY

Iran’s commercial exchanges with its biggest trading partner, China, hit $8.66 billion from January to July to register a 40.9% decline compared with the corresponding period of 2019.

Trade

Turkey needs Iran’s gas despite Black Sea discovery: Zanganeh

Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh says Turkey would continue to need gas imports from countries like Iran despite the recent discovery of a gas field which Ankara has publicized as a major step toward energy independence.

Energy

Iran launches $5.6bn worth of energy projects with private sector co-investment

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has opened several major energy projects which were developed with the private sector contribution.

Energy