Iran’s full membership in BRICS marks a turning point in its foreign trade. For a country long constrained by sanctions and dollar-dominated banking, BRICS offers more than a political platform: a…
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China is looking beyond its major cities to find the next source of growth for its tourism industry, with rural destinations increasingly being positioned as products for international visitors…
For years, Iranian policymakers have searched for a single switch to turn off inflation. Economists say there isn’t one. In interviews with IRNA, analysts argue that price suppression, demand cuts…
Most commentary on Hormuz begins with the same question: how high can oil go? That may be the least interesting strategic question. Oil prices capture the immediate shock; they say less about…
Iran made a strong case for reducing global reliance on the US dollar at the Second Meeting of Economy Ministers and Central Bank Governors of BRICS nations, with Tehran securing consensus on…
For years, the economic relationship between Iran and Vietnam has promised much but delivered little. Despite complementary strengths—Iran's petrochemicals and agricultural produce, Vietnam's…
Iran’s Economy Minister Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh has dismissed US threats of intensified sanctions, insisting that Washington cannot force Iranian policy changes through economic coercion.
The China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC) officially launched the second half of its 2026 program on Friday with an orientation session at Renmin University of China (RUC) in…
Every crisis carries within it the seed of opportunity. The recent 12-day war and its aftermath have undoubtedly tested Iran's economic resilience, but they have also revealed a vital truth: Iran'…
When a traveler journalist spends a long time traversing a nation—from the bustling metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City to the lantern-lit ancient town of Hoi An, the imperial citadels of Hue, the…
Iran and Kyrgyzstan are taking concrete steps to deepen their economic and energy partnership, with a proposed joint oil refinery in Kyrgyzstan emerging as a centerpiece of renewed bilateral…
The recent UNESCO World Heritage inscription of Iran's Alamut Castle has not only marked a historic milestone for the country's cultural heritage but has also opened a promising new chapter in…
As Iran seeks to diversify its trade routes amid persistent external pressures, Pakistani ports are emerging as a potential corridor for goods flowing to and from East Asia. That was the central…
In a series of high-level diplomatic and business exchanges, Iran and Cuba have signaled a renewed determination to transform their long-standing political solidarity into tangible economic…
Iran’s foreign trade is under growing pressure as war, sanctions, currency shortages and transport disruptions reduce both exports and imports, raising concerns about production, essential goods…
In a significant move to bolster regional economic cooperation, Iran has finalized a preferential trade agreement with Oman and submitted it to the Iranian Parliament for final approval.
Tehran is playing host this week to the 26th International Exhibition of the Construction Industry, a sprawling showcase that has drawn more than 600 domestic and foreign companies to the city's…
As maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz faces mounting geopolitical pressures, Iran is quietly executing a strategic reorientation of its trade infrastructure. Rather than succumbing to…
In May 2024, I joined a delegation of Asian journalists on a visit to Sandu'ao Port in Ningde, Fujian Province. What unfolded before us was not merely a large-scale fish farm but a fully…
China has emerged as the main buyer of Iran’s petrochemical products, accounting for about 52% of Iran’s exports of organic chemicals and plastics. The concentration gives Tehran an important…
As Iran navigates a delicate post-war landscape, the country's private sector is positioning itself as a stabilizing force capable of turning any potential diplomatic breakthrough into lasting…
As Iran and the United States continue their negotiations, hopes for an understanding have become more cautious than they were last week. While the possibility of an agreement has not disappeared…
As South Korea unveils an ambitious blueprint to transform its cultural sector into a primary economic driver, policymakers in Iran may find valuable lessons in their Asian counterpart's strategy…
Iran is positioning itself as a strategic partner within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), signaling a clear shift toward long-term economic integration as a buffer against external pressures…
In a significant diplomatic push, Iran has signaled its intent to transform bilateral economic relations with China, moving beyond routine trade exchanges toward deeper strategic partnerships,…
