Mar
31
Gold has important social and economic roles in Turkey. With the amendments in Decree number 32 concerning the Protection of the Value of Turkish Currency in 1993, determination of the gold price, gold export and import are liberalized. The decisions aimed at liberalization of gold helped import and export processes. The rapid growth seen in …
Mar
31
Turkey is set to launch its first diamond and precious stones market on April 4, aiming to become one of the world’s major markets in the industry. “Our goal is to achieve a similar success like we have done in the gold business. This is an opportunity to become one of the global centers of precious …
Mar
30
President Gul addressed Turkish and Gabonese businessmen at the Turkey-Gabon Business Forum organized in Libreville, Gabon on March 25, 2011, during which he reiterated: “Africa should close the gap by looking ahead, displaying efforts to develop and making prosperity prevail among people. Educated people will pave the way for production and welfare. Therefore, we also …
Mar
30
GiraSolar, a U.S.-Dutch solar company, has begun talks with a local energy firm to build Turkey’s first and Europe’s biggest photovoltaic power station while also manufacturing solar panels for export to Europe.
Mar
29
At Turkey-Ghana Business Forum organized in Accra, Ghana on March 24, 2011, President Gul highlighted the significance of mutual benefits in trade and underscored Turkey’s stance towards the commercial relations it conducts with other countries, arguing: “We always prioritize reciprocal profits in our economic relations. Healthy and sustainable affairs can be enjoyed through mutual winning …
Mar
29
Turkeybuild Istanbul 2011 is Turkey’s Largest Building Industry Fair From its first year with the support and contribution of the professionals of the sector, the biggest and most important building material fair; International YAPI/TURKEYBUILD Istanbul, gathers together all components of the building sector. Within the fair, this year the participants have demonstrated innovations that would …
Mar
28
Kangli, a leading Chinese marble company, imports more than half of its natural stone needs from Turkey, a top executive said. Rose Wang, the director general of Kangli, told the Anatolia News Agency on Thursday that his company was the first to start marble imports from Turkey to China. The director general said Turkish stone …
Mar
28
The city of Erzurum is located in eastern part of Turkey. In 2010, the city’s exports totaled $26.699.412,8, and its imports totaled $25.911.000. Major export partners of Erzurum include Azerbaijan-Nakhichevan, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Georgia, Iran, Iraq, Russian federation, Nigeria, Tunisia, Algeria, Malawi, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Lebanon, UAE, Egypt, Guyana, Kosovo, Pakistan, USA, Tajikistan, …
Mar
25
15th Marble – International Natural Stone & Technology Fair, which was organized between 25-28 March 2009, ended with great success. With its trade visitors coming from 75 countries, Marble became a remedy for Turkish Natural Stone Industry which was effected greatly from the global economic crisis.
Mar
25
Considering the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games to be organized in Brazil, Istanbul Chemicals and Chemical Products Exporters Association (IKMIB) opened up to Brazil. While 11 Turkish companies participated at the fair in Sao Paulo on March 15-19, 2011, Ahmet Faik Bitlis, IKMIB Member of the Executive Board, said: “We have chosen Brazil …
Mar
25
Top Russian and Turkish officials and nearly a thousand businessmen from both countries met in Moscow earlier this week to talk trade and energy agreements, reports international media.
Mar
23
Ukraine will decrease taxes on exports from Turkey and Turkish investors will benefit from tax exemptions in tourism investments, the east European country’s prime minister, Mykola Azarov, announced at a meeting with Turkish businessmen in Istanbul on Monday.
Mar
23
Dogus Otomotiv signed an MoU with Suzuki Motor Corporation (Japan) and Suzuki Otomobil Pazarlama in order to initiate feasibility studies regarding the dealership of Suzuki brand vehicles in Turkey. Dogus Otomotiv is Turkey’s leading automotive importer and distributor with a market share of 8%. Dogus Otomotiv currently represents Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini, …
Mar
22
Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek met on Monday Dutch Minister for Agriculture and Foreign Trade Henk Bleker in Ankara. Bleker is visiting Turkey along with a business delegation of 29 companies from the Netherlands to seek business opportunities.
Mar
22
Turkey manufactured 603,394 cars and 491,163 commercial vehicles to maintain its rank as the 16th largest motor vehicle producer in the world, according to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, OICA’s, 2010 provisional production statistics.
Mar
22
Wines of Turkey is an umbrella body based in Turkey representing the Turkish wine sector and is the result of a strategic partnership between Turkey’s seven leading wineries; Doluca, Kavaklidere, Kayra, Kacabag, Pamukkale, Sevilen and Vinkara. Its mission is to develop the wine market and culture of Turkey and to increase exports by making Wines …
Mar
21
A Turkish firm based in the Central Anatolian province of Denizli is exporting shirts to 37 countries under the brand name “Jacquard.”
Mar
21
Antalya ranks as the 7th most populous city in Turkey. Connected to all around Turkey by highway, Antalya also harbors one of the most commonly used airports and one of the most important seaports in Turkey. Population of the city is around 2 million with 70% living in the urban area and 30% living in …
Mar
18
In order to solve the housing problem and to increase housing production at national level, the Housing Development Administration Fund Law (No: 2487) was passed in 1981. TOKI offers hope to millions of Turkish citizens who would not otherwise have an opportunity to own their home, or live in a neighborhood with modern schools, …
Mar
12
MOSSHOES 2012 – Moscow Shoes Fair will be organized in Moscow, Russia on March 19-22, 2012. Turkish National Participation at the event will be organized with the support of Republic of Turkey Ministry of Economy. Turkish companies operating in the related sectors will be present at the fair. For more information about the fair, please visit its website.
