Foreign Investment

Technology investors of eight countries to convene in Iran on Feb. 4-5

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) –Investors in the field of technology from eight countries [including Pakistan, Egypt, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Lebanon, India and Syria] will convene in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

FDI at 32% growth in 9 months despite US sanctions: Economy min.

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance (MEAF) Farhad Dejpasand said on Wed. that Iran’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) registered a 32 percent growth in the first nine months of the current year (from March 21 to Dec. 22) as compared to the same period of last year.

Iran stock market to become international: official

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Adviser to the Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO) for International and Foreign Investment Affairs Bahador Bijani said that stock market of the country will become international.

FDI in industrial sector hits 26% growth in seven months

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Statistics of the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade indicate that $784.6 million worth of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) was approved for 55 industrial, mineral and trade projects in the seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (from March 21 to Oct. 22), showing a 26.1 percent growth as compared to the last year’s corresponding period.

Planning underway for investing €1.8bn in copper industry: deputy industry min.

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Khodadad Gharibpour said that planning is underway for investing €1.8 billion in copper industry of the country for getting a considerable share in the world market.

Industrialized countries welcome investment in Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Study of statistics of the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade in the first six months of the current year (from March 21 to Sept. 22) indicated that developed countries [including Germany, China, Russia and the Netherlands] welcomed making investment in industrial sector of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Tehran to host 2nd Technology Investment Meeting in Dec.

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – The second Technology Investment Meeting (TIM) will be organized on 3-4 Dec. 2019 at Tehran’s Pardis Technology Park, with representatives from the D-8 Member States in attendance.

Parl. approves setting up four special economic zones in Yazd prov.

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – A Member of Parliament for Mehriz constituency in Yazd province Mohammadreza Sabaghian said that Parliament approved setting up four special economic zones in the cities of Meybod, Bafgh and Abarkouh.

Kazakh consul general in Bandar Abbas:

Iran enjoys high potentials, capabilities in various fields

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Consul General of Kazakhstan in Bandar Abbas Dauletaly Nyssan said that Islamic Republic of Iran has great potentials and capabilities in different areas.

Turkey aims to increase trade with Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Turkish businesspeople attending a meeting of the Iranian Business Council in Tehran said Sunday they are aiming to significantly increase the trade volume between Turkey and Iran.

FDI hits about 32% growth in industrial sector in H1

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) recorded about 32 percent growth in industrial sector in the first six months of the current year (from March 21 to Sept. 22).

Parl. speaker:

Investment trend facilitated for S Africa in Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that investment process has been facilitated for South Africa in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Indian firm eyes investing in Qazvin prov.

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – An Indian manufacturing company of various brands of home appliances, said that it intends to make investments in Qazvin province.

Above $93 bn of investments to be made in petchem industry by 2025

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – A senior Iranian petrochemical official said that the country’s investment in the petrochemical industry would reach 93 billion dollars by 2025.

Iran, one of major investment hubs in world

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran is one of the major investment destinations in the world due to the situation of market and professional manpower.

By: Mahnaz Abdi

Investment funds laying ground to attract more investors

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Investment funds have gained high popularity among the investors over the past two decades.

FDI drops in mineral, industrial sector in four months

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the mineral and industrial sector in the first four months of the current year (March 21 – July 21) registered a 60 percent decline as compared to the same period of last year.

$113mn of foreign investments in industrial projects of Razavi Khorasan

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – As of the beginning of the present Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2019) some $113 million of foreign investments have been absorbed in eight industrial projects of the Razavi Khorasan province, head of industry, trade and mine organization of the northeastern province announced on Saturday.

Deputy industry min.:

Industrial units account for $4bn exports share

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade revealed that industrial units account for $4 billion share of Iran's total exports.

Min. of Industry:

Iran to give special incentives for foreign investment in industries, mining

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Reza Rahmani voiced Iran’s readiness to give special incentives for participation of foreign investors in the country’s various industries and mining sector.

Tehran, Damascus review investment opportunities in rebuilding Syria

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – The joint forum of Introducing Investment and Commercial Opportunities in Syria was held on Sunday in Tehran with the participation of senior Iranian and Syrian officials as well as tens of Iranian companies.

Syria eyes attracting Iran’s investment for reconstruction

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Syrian Deputy Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Rania al-Ahmad said that attraction of Iranian investment for reconstruction is Syria’s priority.

Interior min.:

Foreigners with $250,000 investment in Iran to receive stay permit

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Minister of Interior Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said that foreigners with $250,000 investment in the Islamic Republic of Iran will receive stay permit for five years.

Malaysia ready to invest in Iran’s Alborz province: envoy

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Malaysian ambassador to Iran Dato Rustam bin Yahaya said Saturday the grounds are ready for Malaysia’s investment in different industrial fields active in Alborz province.

Turkish investors to build tourism complex on Kish Island

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – A large residential-recreational complex will be built for tourists on Kish Island, southern Iran, with the Turkish investment of $100 million.

India seeks to increase volume of goods exchanged at Iran’s Chabahar port: Envoy

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – The ambassador of India to Tehran says that his country will try to add to the diversity and the volume of goods exchanged at Iran’s Chabahar port.

India to fully fulfill commitments in Chabahar port: envoy

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Indian Ambassador to Tehran announced that regarding the growth in Iran-India trade, and the significant role of Chabahar port in this increase, India will meet all its made commitments in this port.

Iranian gov. approves bill to give 5-year residence to foreign investors

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – The Iranian government has agreed to grant 5-year residence to foreign investors who bring as much as 250,000 euros to the country.

Parliament ratifies bill on Iran-Iraq joint investments

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament ratified the bill on the joint investments between Iran and Iraq on Monday.

Anzali to host exhibition on investment opportunities

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – The first 'Exhibition on Investment Opportunities and Export Capabilities' will be held on 27-30 August 2019 in Anzali Free Zone.