World Bank to Consider Improved Climate for Iran Business in 2021
World Bank would consider progress made by Iran in carrying out economic reforms in its 2021 version of Doing Business.
World Bank Asks $12b for Virus Vaccine for Poor Countries
The World Bank said it has asked its board of directors to approve $12 billion to help poor countries purchase and distribute eventual vaccines against COVID-19.
Iran Slams World Bank Politicized Approach: Official
For years Iran was of the view that the World Bank adopted a politicized approach in issuing its closely watched annual ranking of countries’ business and investment climates.
World Bank Loan to China MUst Stop; Trump Says
TEHRAN (Iran News) – US President Donald Trump on Friday called for the World Bank to stop giving loan to China, one day after the institution adopted a lending plan to Beijing over Washington’s objections. The World Bank on Thursday adopted a plan to aid China with $1 billion to $1.5 billion in low-interest loans […]
Iran economy moves out of recession in 2020: WB says
TEHRAN (Iran News) – In its latest report, World Bank (WB) forecast that Iran’s economy will move out of downturn in 2020. Although Iran’s economy will experience negative growth by the end of 2019 but it [Iran] can experience its first positive economic growth in next year after the recent sanctions imposed against the country. […]