Iran welcomes foreign banks to join its alternative to SWIFTAn informed source said the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has launched a money transfer alternative to the SWIFT, adding that foreign banks are joining the platform one after another.
Oilseeds imports volume at 22 percent growth in seven months Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said that imports of oily seeds into the country in the seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 – Oct. 21) registered a considerable 22 percent hike.
State Duma ratifies temporary agreement on free trade zone between EAEU, IranThe State Duma (lower house of parliament) ratified the temporary agreement on formation of a free trade zone between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Islamic Republic of Iran on Thursday.
US exempts Chabahar port from sanctionsThe United States said on Tuesday it would exempt Iran's port of Chabahar from new sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
Iran no. 1 buyer of US soybeans in AugustIran has emerged as the biggest buyer of US soybeans in August in the aftermath of trade tensions between China and the US, according to Baltic and International Maritime Council.
Saffron exports rise 40percent in H1Iran’s saffron exports increased 40 percent during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-Septemebr 22) compared to the same period of time in the past year, according to the vice chairman of National Saffron Council.
Iran to export fertilizer technology to IndonesiaOne of the fertilizer companies based in Iran's Markazi Province intends to transfer technical knowhow for producing the substance to Indonesia, a faculty member of province’s agricultural research body said on Saturday.
Non-oil exports up 13.3 percent in 7 months on yearThe value of Iran’s non-oil exports rose 13.3 percent during the seven-month period from the beginning of current Iranian calendar year (March 21) to October 22, compared to the same period of time in the previous year, the head of Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
Tehran urges UN to help address Iran-Afghan water issueThe United Nations should get involved in the water right issue between Iran and Afghanistan, said Iran's vice president and head of the Department of Environment.
Iran exports first consignment of rice since 1979Iran sold 74 tons of rice to Canada, marking the first export of the crop since the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
