Press TV

​Iran introduces own credit cards

Iran has introduced credit cards for the first time in what appears to be a plan to encourage spending by the public.

Financial Markets

Bulgaria says Iran serious on Europe rail link

Bulgaria says it has seen positive signs that Iran is determined to press ahead with a plan to establish a multimodal transit link that involves a railroad that passes through its territory toward the heart of Europe.

Transportation

​Iran, Japan to devise economic roadmap

Iran says it is ready to work with Iran on devising a 10-year roadmap to expand economic relations between the two countries.

Macro Economy

Iran’s exports to EU rise despite hurdles

Official figures show Iran’s non-oil exports to Europe are increasing in what is interpreted as a sign of growing interest of European consumers in Iranian products.

Trade

200% rise in UK tour sales to Iran

The media in the UK say the resumption of direct flights to Iran by major airlines has already made the Islamic Republic as one of the hottest tourism destinations with one travel agency already reporting a whopping rise of 200 percent in sales of tours to the country.

Society Economy

Iran’s Chabahar to link India with Oman

India is intrigued by the idea of establishing a sea trade link with Iran and Oman through the Iranian port of Chabahar.

Transportation

Russian banks ready to rush to Iran – report

Russian banks say they are ready to enter Iran’s banking sector and help facilitate the country’s overseas transactions.

Financial Markets

Iran eyes dryland farming

Iran is expanding dryland farming as a lingering drought is forcing the country to use its resources more prudently and cast off deep-seated wasteful ways.

Agriculture and Environment

Iranian banks to open branches in Munich

German media say three Iranian banks plan to open branches in Munich in the near future in what is expected to help stimulate business ties between the two countries.

Financial Markets

India, Iran shipping lines reviving joint venture

India’s largest carrier says it plans to revive a four-decade-old joint venture with the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL).

Transportation