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South Korea to continue US talks to get Iran sanctions waiver: Envoy

Seoul is in constant talks with Washington to convince that it needs to keep buying Iranian gas condensates or it will face huge costs in modifying its refinery installations.

Energy

Spain says it’s ‘studying’ to join European INSTEX to do trade with Iran

Madrid says PM Sánchez is considering plans on how to join the E3 in the financial channel with Iran that has been created to allow humanitarian trade and other items in the future.

Trade

Iran, Czech Republic agree to expand economic cooperation

Tehran and the East European country are seeking to remove financial barriers, devise their own banking cooperation in a bid to develop their cooperation in various sectors, such as mining, energy and rail transport sectors.

Mine and Industry

SAIPA launches car parts domestic production initiative to fend off sanctions

The Iranian automaker says the initiative is part of its plans to reduce the effect of unilateral US sanctions that have disrupted production lines. It will also help boost production, the group says.

Mine and Industry

Iran Overview 2019 [infographic]

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has published overview of Iran and its economic situation in a bid to advertise the country’s investment potentials.

Macro Economy

Iran textile exports up 6% in value in 2018: Official

The main exported items were carpets, rugs, tissue paper as well as packaging materials. Iranian companies found their export destinations despite unilateral US sanctions that have caused huge problems for funds transfer.

Mine and Industry

Parliament elects observer MPs in anti-money laundering council

The council will have three lawmakers supervising its functionality and will try to keep it within the realms of current rules and regulations. The move is significant as it demonstrates the government’s will to move in line with international norms.

Financial Markets

‘98% of Iran’s pharmaceuticals produced domestically’

The country has embarked on a path to boost its knowledge-based companies in a bid to diversify its revenues and reduce its dependence on oil. Such companies have had a significant role in meeting the medical sector’s internal needs.

Macro Economy

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Czech Republic planning another trade system with Iran to skirt US sanctions

Czech-Slovak-Iranian Chamber of Commerce Chairman Jan Kavan has harshly criticised the US for using its monopoly to stifle commercial exchanges with Iran, saying his country can’t wait more for INSTEX to become operational.

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Czech Republic seeks alternative financial channels to boost trade with Iran

Czech Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Eduard Muřický says INSTEX is not functional yet so Prague needs to look for other ways of keeping up trade with Iran.

Trade