Wednesday, 7 January , 2026
Mismatch Between Specialized Skills and Labor Market Needs a Major Cause of Unemployment 04 Jan 2026

Mismatch Between Specialized Skills and Labor Market Needs a Major Cause of Unemployment

TEHRAN - The Deputy Minister of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare and Head of Iran’s Technical and Vocational Training Organization (TVTO) has said that one of the main causes of unemployment in the country is the lack of specialized skills aligned with labor market needs, stressing that expanding targeted skills training can play a key role in reducing unemployment and creating sustainable jobs.

Enemies Target Iran’s Economy to Weaken the Country 04 Jan 2026

Enemies Target Iran’s Economy to Weaken the Country

TEHRAN - The head of Iran’s House of Mines said that achieving economic development is not possible without effective support from the judiciary, stressing that a supportive approach by the Judicial Branch is essential to ensuring investment security and peace of mind for managers in the mining sector.

Nowruz Summit to Be Held in Tehran with Ministers from 18 Countries 30 Dec 2025

Nowruz Summit to Be Held in Tehran with Ministers from 18 Countries

TEHRAN - The Nowruz Summit will take place from March 26–28, 2026 (7–9 Farvardin 1405) at the Tehran International Conference Center, with the participation of ministers from 18 countries, the Senior Advisor to the Minister and Head of the International Affairs Center at Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts announced.

Iran’s Private Sector Ready to Take Part in Indonesia’s Engineering Projects 29 Dec 2025

Iran’s Private Sector Ready to Take Part in Indonesia’s Engineering Projects

TEHRAN - The head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture has announced that Iran’s private sector is fully prepared to participate in large-scale technical and engineering projects in Indonesia, stressing that closer cooperation between the chambers of commerce of the two countries could significantly expand bilateral economic ties and facilitate joint initiatives.

National Push to Revive Iran’s Handwoven Carpet Exports 28 Dec 2025

National Push to Revive Iran’s Handwoven Carpet Exports

TEHRAN - Iran’s handwoven carpet industry is witnessing a renewed national effort aimed at restoring its position in global markets, according to the head of the National Iranian Carpet Center.

Tehran Guilds Chief Warns 2026 Budget and Tax Hikes 27 Dec 2025

Tehran Guilds Chief Warns 2026 Budget and Tax Hikes

TEHRAN – The head of the Tehran Guilds Chamber has warned that Iran’s proposed 1405 (2026) budget will place additional pressure on businesses and the public, arguing that higher taxes under current economic conditions will ultimately be passed on to consumers.

Iran’s Exports to Eurasia Rise 16% in First Seven Months of the Year 27 Dec 2025

Iran’s Exports to Eurasia Rise 16% in First Seven Months of the Year

TEHRAN - The Acting Head of the Secretariat of the Iran–Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Free Trade Agreement has announced a 16 percent increase in Iran’s exports to the Eurasian region during the first seven months of the current Iranian year, reaching a total value of $1.261 billion.

Iran, Azerbaijan Agree on Measures to Reduce Truck Congestion at Astara Border 24 Dec 2025

Iran, Azerbaijan Agree on Measures to Reduce Truck Congestion at Astara Border

TEHRAN - Iranian and Azerbaijani customs authorities have reached a new agreement aimed at reducing truck congestion at the Astara border crossing, a key transit point between the two neighboring countries. Under the agreement, between 120 and 140 refrigerated export trucks will be allowed to exit daily through the newly established Astara border terminal, increasing the total number of outbound trucks to between 350 and 370 per day.

Call for Establishment of Permanent Iranian Trade Office in Uzbekistan 23 Dec 2025

Call for Establishment of Permanent Iranian Trade Office in Uzbekistan

TEHRAN - At a meeting between the Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Tehran, the Governor of Markazi Province, and members of the board of the Arak Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture, participants emphasized the strategic role of Markazi Province in expanding trade relations between Iran and Uzbekistan.

Iranian Fishermen to Gain Access to Mauritius and Madagascar Waters 22 Dec 2025

Iranian Fishermen to Gain Access to Mauritius and Madagascar Waters

TEHRAN - A deputy head of the Iran Fisheries Organization said negotiations are underway with Mauritius and Madagascar to allow Iranian fishermen to operate in their fishing grounds, adding that several Iranian fishermen have recently been released from prisons in India.