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Venezuela calls for Iran’s more partnership in its oil industry

Venezuelan Oil Minister Tareck El Aissami has hailed Iran’s experiences in the field of energy and technology, saying his country is willing to benefit from them and forge closer cooperation with Tehran.

Energy

Iran set to supply China with 2,000-ton shipment of honey soon

Iran will supply a large shipment of honey to China in the near future, a first of its kind for the country’s honey industry.

Agriculture and Environment

Iran’s steel production grows 8% to 30.6 million tons in 2022

Iran had the largest growth rate in steel production in the world in 2022, according to latest figures by the World Steel Association (worldsteel).

Mine and Industry

Iran’s CBI raises interest rates to 23%

Iran has officially raised the cap on interest rates that banks in the country can charge weeks after media reports suggested the government is trying to use the monetary policy instrument to contain the rising inflation.

Macro Economy

Official says Russia is largest foreign investor in Iran

The figure accounts for some 45% of the total foreign investment attracted by Iran over the period, said Fekri.

Trade

Iran nearly cuts iron ore exports amid rising domestic demand

Iran has cut its iron ore exports to almost zero in nearly a decade amid a major expansion in domestic steel manufacturing that has led to an increase in demand for ore.

Mine and Industry

Iran’s jobless rate down 0.7% y/y in December quarter

Iran’s unemployment rate declined 0.7% in the quarter to late December last year compared to same quarter in 2021, according to figures by the Statistical Center of Iran (SCI).

Society Economy

US renews waiver for Iran’s gas field shared with UK

The US government has renewed a sanctions waiver for the Rhum gas field in the UK North Sea in which Iran has a 50% stake.

Energy

Iran, Russia mulling launch of joint cryptocurrency: Report

Iran and Russia are exploring the development of a joint stablecoin that would be backed by gold, two Russian officials have been quoted as saying.

Financial Markets

Iran’s top carmaker unveils new version of its EF engine

Iran’s largest carmaker the Iran Khodro Company (IKCO) has unveiled a new version of its flagship EF engine as it moves ahead with plans to diversify its models and improve emissions standards of its powertrains.

Mine and Industry