TEHRAN - The average annual income of Iranian households in 2024 exceeded their annual expenses, according to the latest figures from the Statistical Center of Iran.

TEHRAN - The head of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture has described the reopening of direct negotiations between Iran and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) after six years as a “ray of hope” for the country’s business community. He emphasized that economic diplomacy centered on the private sector is the best way to navigate the nation’s current challenges.

TEHRAN - The head of the Iran-Armenia Joint Chamber of Commerce announced a rise in Tehran’s exports to Yerevan over the past three months, while assessing the outcomes of the Iran–Eurasia free trade agreement.

TEHRAN - The Eurasian Economic Commission’s Minister of Trade has expressed the bloc’s readiness to expand trade with the Islamic Republic of Iran, describing the outlook for cooperation as broad and going beyond the scope of the recently implemented free trade agreement.

TEHRAN - The Special Assistant to the Deputy Oil Minister for Petrochemical Affairs has announced that Iran’s total nominal petrochemical production capacity must reach 131.5 million tons by the end of the 7th Development Plan. Achieving this goal will require an estimated $24 billion in investment, making innovative financing models essential.

TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the urgent need for implementing a nationwide electronic system to assign identification codes to all domestically produced and imported goods, saying it could significantly curb smuggling, prevent hoarding, and reduce national costs.

TEHRAN - The 25th International Building Industry Exhibition, the largest and most prestigious event of its kind in Iran and the Middle East, will be held from August 17 to 20 at the Tehran International Permanent Fairground.

TEHRAN - The Deputy for International Business Development at Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization announced the launch of an "Export Readiness Assessment" (ERA) program aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), backed by the organization. He highlighted that the current average export value per ton of Iranian goods stands at $370 to $380, but this figure could rise to approximately $1,200 if raw material exports were eliminated.

TEHRAN - The Vice President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce has proposed the establishment of export consortia based on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the industrial province of Qazvin, aiming to boost the region’s economic potential.

TEHRAN - Iran’s dairy industry, a key player in the nation’s food sector and daily diet, is facing a mix of opportunities and challenges — from electricity outages and tight competition to significant export growth. According to Mohammad Farbod, spokesperson for the Iranian Dairy Products Industries Association, the sector has maintained full domestic supply while expanding its international reach.