Indonesians Invited to Use Chabahar Port of Iran as Regional Hub
Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mr. Seyed Reza Fatemi Amin in meeting with Indonesian delegation led by Vice-Speaker of People’s Representatives Council of Indonesia Mr. Rachmat Gobel called for finding ways for broadening the bilateral trade volume which is currently around $1b.
Iran Can Double Oil Exports From Kharg Island
The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company says Iran has the potential to double the crude oil exports from Kharg Island in the southern part of the country.
Iran Has Never Been So Dependent On Grain Imports
The head of the Flour Producers Association says this year Iran must import 20 million tons of grain, noting that the country has never been so dependent on imports.
Economy Ministry unveils new policy package to reform banking system
Iranian Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Ehsan Khandouzi unveiled a new policy package for managing the country’s banking sector on Saturday, IRNA reported.
Iran, Qatar Agree to Have 400 Direct Flights Per Week
Vice-President and Secretary of the Supreme Council of Free Trade-Industrial and Special Economic Zones says Iran and Qatar have agreed to increase their weekly direct flights between the two countries by 400, adding that five cruise ships will also transfer passengers between Kish Island of Iran and Qatar.
Housing price drops 2.4% in Tehran city
Average housing price fell 2.4 percent in the capital Tehran during the first Iranian calendar month Farvardin (ended on April 20), compared to its previous month, according to a report by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).
Tehran, Baghdad reach agreement on settling gas debt
Iraq’s Acting Electricity Minister Adel Karim announced reaching an agreement with Iran on settling his country’s gas debts to the Islamic Republic, IRIB reported.
Netherlands Urged to Resume Tehran-Amsterdam Flights
Iran urged the Netherlands not to tie improving its relation with Iran to the Vienna talks and called for practical action from the Dutch for the launch of direct flights between Tehran and Amsterdam.
Road Accident Fatalities 20% Above Global Average Rate
Head of Road Safety Supporters Society believes the road accident fatalities in Iran are 20% above the global average rate and bikers lead the fatalities list of road accidents in Tehran.
Managers of 23 Companies Dispatched to Germany
Head of Iran Trade Promotion Organization says the organization in cooperation with International Trade Center dispatched managers of 23 production-export companies to Germany aimed at boosting exports to this country.