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ECO members approve plan to boost trade, investment

Economic Cooperation Organization member states has approved a 10-year plan to boost trade and investment during their meeting in Iran Chamber of Commerce here in Tehran.

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Iran officially announces access to MasterCard

Iran’s Ministry of Information and Communications Technology Mahmoud Vaezi says the country has accessed to credit card services processed by global payment operator MasterCard for the first time.

Financial Markets

Iran hits 4.4% economic growth: President Rouhani

Iranian President says the country has reached an economic growth of 4.4 percent in the first three months of the current Iranian year.

Macro Economy

Iran, Turkey resolve gas price dispute

Turkey wants to buy more natural gas from Iran. The two countries have also reached an agreement to resolve a dispute on gas prices without arbitration.

Energy

International North–South Transport Corridor alternative to Suez Canal

Transport costs through the International North–South Transport Corridor would be reduced by $2,500 per 15 tonnes of cargo. The new rout also shortens the distance between Mumbai and St. Petersburg from 40 to 14 days.

Transportation

Iran to send delegation to Switzerland, eyes trade opportunities

Joint Iran-Switzerland Chamber of Commerce mulls dispatching a trade delegation to Switaerland headed by Pedram Soltani, Vice President of Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines.

Macro Economy

Iran economic delegation to accompany Zarif on five-leg tour to Latin America

Iranian economic delegation will accompany Foreign Ministry Javad Zarif in his five-state tour to Latin America following the implementation of the nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries.

Macro Economy

Khuzestan Overview: favorable conditions for investment [infographic]

Khuzestan, with favorable conditions, is one of the best places for investment in Iran.

Macro Economy

Russia, Iran to sign 70-project deal

Russia and Iran are to sign cooperation deal on more than 70 industrial projects.

Trade

Armenia to showcase capabilities at Tehran int’l exhibition

Armenia has planned to showcase its industrial and economic capabilities and available services in Tehran.

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