Iran’s Retail Revolution
September 19th, 2015
Via Terra Daily, an interesting report on Iran’s retail “revolution” as malls sprout around the country: The traditional bazaar has long been the place to shop in Iran but despite years of sanctions a new generation has discovered a vastly different consumer experience: blatant, unapologetic Western-style consumerism. Instead of meandering markets echoing with the sound of […]
Read more »Pakistan Prepares To Proceed With Iranian Pipeline Project
July 19th, 2015
Courtesy of the Financial Times, a report on an ambitious pipeline plan between Pakistan and Iran: The removal of economic sanctions on Iran will clear the way for Pakistan to pursue an ambitious gas pipeline for eventually importing up to $2.5bn worth of Iranian gas annually, says Pakistan’s petroleum minister. Pakistan’s energy-starved economy currently has a deficit […]
Read more »Iran’s Homegrown Treasure: The Spice That Costs More Than Gold
June 29th, 2015
Via CNN, an interesting article on the economic potential of saffron: It is the most expensive and sought after spice in the world, commonly known as red gold. At $65 per gram for the highest quality crop, Saffron can actually cost even more than the precious metal. Its value has been kept permanently high by labor-intensive harvesting methods […]
Read more »Iran: Gearing Up For Post-Sanctions Optimism
June 29th, 2015
Courtesy of The Financial Times, a look at Iran, post sanctions: The prospects for an Iranian economic revival and new opportunities for foreign investors hinge on a final agreement at the end of this month on the nuclear deal and United Nations verification – probably at the start of 2016 – of Iranian compliance, after […]
Read more »Persian Glut?
June 26th, 2015
Via Quartz, a look at Iran’s investment potential and impact on global oil markets: Businesses around the world are preparing for the largest geopolitically triggered financial bonanza since the 1991 Soviet breakup: Iran’s reopening for business. Look for large new oil and other commercial deals, and lower global oil prices. The last stage of talks […]
Read more »Iran: Planning For The World’s Largest Untapped Emerging Market
February 4th, 2015
Courtesy of Frontier Strategy Group, an interesting look at Iran: Right now is the critical time for Western multinational companies to build effective plans for the Iranian market, which will gradually open once a nuclear deal is eventually reached. As the world’s largest untapped emerging market, Iran leaves senior executives little room for error. Additionally, it is […]
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