The Greek economy is forecast to expand by 2.5% next year–way better than this year’s anticipated 0.1%, Euronews reported. The strong growth outlook comes from Greece’s central bank, which at the…

Sri Lanka has secured $1.34 billion in loans from the World Bank to boost the cash-strapped island’s economy over the next three years, the finance ministry said, AFP reported. The loans would be…

Jeffrey Lacker, one of the Federal Reserve’s most hawkish policy makers, warned that the US central bank may have to raise rates more than three times next year and said he doesn’t know if policy…

Australia’s economy added 39,100 jobs in November, more than double economists’ estimates and led by full-time positions, as a higher participation rate signaled a healthier labor market.

China ended a major annual economic meeting Friday with promises to liberalize investment in state-owned sectors, control real estate speculation and improve the “flexibility” of the yuan’s…

The biggest problem with India suddenly removing 86% of its currency from circulation without having an adequate supply of new notes ready to take their place is that fact that India is more…

Russia’s central bank held its key interest rate steady at 10%, opting to keep inflation in check rather than help jolt the economy out of recession.

Inflation risks have subsided and “our…

Bangladesh’s tea output in 2016 is expected to hit a record 80 million kg from 66 million a year earlier, the commerce minister said, a volume that may be big enough to make imports unnecessary,…

The defense ministers of Iran and Russia stressed the importance of continuing their strong campaign against terrorism in Syria, following the liberation of the strategic city of Aleppo from…

Russia said it would be unforgivable if last year's nuclear agreement between Tehran and world powers is dismantled.

In a statement on Thursday, Russia's Foreign Ministry said the loss of…

Iran is self-sufficient in several defensive fields and will continue its progress in manufacturing different types of missiles, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps’ Aerospace…

A trilateral meeting of Iran, Russia and Turkey on the situation in Syria will be held on Tuesday, one week earlier than the date announced by Iran’s Foreign Ministry.

A top reformist politician said consensus among reformist parties will be the key to their future electoral victories, as the May 19 presidential and city council polls approach.

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Yukiya Amano praised Iran for upholding its side of the 2015 nuclear deal with major powers.

His agency is charged with monitoring Tehran…

Ali Akbar Velayati, the foreign policy advisor to the Leader of Islamic Revolution, met in Tehran with Alexander Lavrentiev, Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy on Syria.

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is to attend a hearing of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission on Monday to give an update on the latest developments related to the…

Iran’s market for dairy products witnessed a significant growth during 2011-15, on the back of increasing demand from across the country and shift in consumer preferences from unpacked dairy…

The parliament reached consensus on the outlines of the Sixth Five-Year Economic Development Plan (2016-21) on Sunday.

The five-year economic development plans are medium-term roadmaps…

Around 64.3 million tons of goods were loaded and unloaded in Hormozgan’s ports during the eight months to November 20, registering an 11% rise compared with last year’s corresponding period,…

The deal with French plane manufacturer Airbus for purchasing more than 100 jets will be finalized by Friday, Minister of Roads and Urban Development Abbas Akhoundi said. “The number of planes and…

Iran exported 615,500 tons of non-oil goods worth $355.1 million to Italy during the eight months ending November 20, registering a 12% decline in value compared with last year’s corresponding…

The Iranian Red Crescent Society considers the increase in budget allocated to the organization for the upcoming fiscal year (2017-18) as meager and insufficient.

The government has…

Stock options were unveiled for the first time on Tehran Stock Exchange on Sunday.

Options are contracts that allow you to buy the right to sell or buy a security or a commodity at a future…

Opponents of the nuclear deal, formally known as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, often claim that it has not borne any economic fruit for Iran.

OPEC’s deal to cut production and boost prices gives oil companies the opportunity to shake off two years of layoffs and slumping profits to start investing again—if they still have the risk…