Dec
29
UFI (The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry) Global CEO Forum (UCF) will be held on February 1-3, 2012 in Istanbul, Turkey. Turkey has emerged over the past years as one of the most dynamic markets in the exhibition industry. Strong local competition together with a very active focus on market entry by multi-national organizers …
Dec
28
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Turkey and the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey (DEİK) presented a report titled “Global Advantage of Turkey”. According to the recent report this is the best time to invest in Turkey. Source: The Turkish Perspective, November-December 2011
Dec
27
DOMOTEX 2012, the world’s leading trade fair for floor coverings, will be organized in Hannover, Germany in January 14-17, 2012. Turkish National Participation at the exhibition is organized with the support of Republic of Turkey Ministry of Economy. Turkish companies operating in coverings, flooring and carpet sectors will be present at the exhibition. For more …
Dec
27
ITKIB stands for Istanbul Textile and Apparel Exporter Associations. It comprises four associations, namely; Istanbul Apparel Exporters’ Association, Istanbul Textile and Raw Material Exporters’ Association, Istanbul Leather and Leather Products Exporters’ Association and Istanbul Carpet Exporters’ Association. Source: ITKIB
Dec
26
While the export value of the carpet industry was 202,4 million dollars in the beginning of 1990s, it has reached to 1 billion and 75 million dollars by the end of 2009. In other words, Turkish carpet exports increased more than five fold in the last 19 years. There are more than 900 carpet producer-exporter …
Dec
23
Turkey and Ukraine signed a visa exemption agreement on 22 December 2011. Speaking at a joint press conference, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said the agreement, which envisages a mutual visa-free travel regime, would take effect soon after the completion of related legal arrangements. Source: Republic of Turkey Prime Ministry
Dec
22
Vicenzaoro First 2012 – International Exhibition of Gold, Jewellery, Silverware, Watches and Gemstones will be organized in Vicenza, Italy in January 14-19, 2012. Turkish National Participation at the exhibition is organized with the support of Republic of Turkey Ministry of Economy. Turkish companies operating in gold and jewellery sectors will be present at the exhibition. For …
Dec
21
WIN – World of Industry continues to be the meeting point of the manufacturing industry in 2012. WIN – Part 1 & 2 will take place in Istanbul on February 3-6 and March 17-20, 2012 respectively. The fairs aiming to promote the manufacturing industry of Turkey, Eurasia and Middle East to the global platform, is being …
Dec
21
As the largest producer and exporter of rose oil in the world, Gülbirlik (Association of Rose Producers in Turkey) is made up of 6 co-operatives, 8000 rose growers, 4 rose oil production facilities and 2 rose solid production facilities that process 300 tons of rose flowers per day. As the major supplier of rose oil …
Dec
20
Rose, as a symbol, is attributed to Isparta, a city located in West Mediterranean Turkey. Isparta Rose (Rosa Damascena) is a hybrid type obtained from the mixture of Rosagallica and Rosamoschata species. Source: Rose Sector Report / West Mediterranean Development Agency
Dec
19
The First Ministerial Review Conference of the Africa – Turkey Partnership was held in Istanbul on 16 December 2011, in line with the Follow-up Mechanism of the Istanbul Declaration on “Africa – Turkey Partnership”. The Conference was chaired by H.E. Eustaquio Nseng Esono, Delegate Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Francophonie of the Republic …
Dec
19
According to the results of R&D Activities Survey 2010 conducted by TurkStat, R&D Expenditures (GERD) in Turkey increased by 14.6% compared to the previous year and reached to 9,268 Million TL in 2010. The share of GERD in GDP was 0.84%, total number of full time equivalent (FTE) R&D personnel was 81,792 and FTE researchers …
Dec
16
The 10th Industry Congress was held on December 14, 2011 by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (İSO). TOBB (The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, Science and Technology Minister Nihat Ergün, İSO President Tanıl Küçük and many guests attended the Congress in Istanbul. Source: Extracted from TOBB News
Dec
15
APLF (Asia Pacific Leather Fair) will hold their annual spring trade fairs focusing on the leather and fashion industries from March 28-30, 2012 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Turkey, a major player in the global leather industry, will be the focus country for APLF 2012. ‘We expect a record number of Turkish tanneries …
Dec
14
Fur Fair Beijing 2012 – The 38th China Fur & Leather Products Fair 2012 will be organized in Beijing, China between 10th and 13th of January 2012. Turkish National Participation at the exhibition is organized with the support of Republic of Turkey Ministry of Economy. Turkish companies from the fur and leather sector will be …
Dec
14
USTDA (United States Trade and Development Agency) announced two activities to support Turkey’s efforts to develop new sources of clean and efficient energy. Source: USTDA
Dec
13
The Promotional Committee for Olive and Olive Oil, which was established on April 3, 2007, operates to promote Turkish olive and olive oil in such countries as the USA, Canada, Japan, Australia, Russia, South Korea, India, the United Kingdom, Romania, China, etc., which have been chosen as target markets for olive and olive oil to be obtained …
Dec
12
Olive and olive oil exports of Turkey are gradually increasing with every passing year. Some of the countries to which Turkey exports include the United States of America, Canada, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru and Chile. Olive grown and olive oil produced in Turkey has reached a capacity which shall meet 20% of the …
Dec
12
The Business Insider journal has published a study regarding the countries to become the world’s richest countries in 2050. The list, based on Goldman Sachs’ report, excluded oil-rich countries such as Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The US and Canada will rank the first and second, respectively, in terms of income per capita by 2050. According …
Dec
09
Organized by Turkish-Chinese Industrialists and Businessmen Association and under the auspices of Mr. Nihat Ergun, Turkish Minister of Science, Industry and Technology, 2nd Turkish-Chinese Business Forum will be held in Shanghai, Hanzhou and Hong Kong between 7th and 13th of January 2012 with the participation of Turkish and Chinese firms from building and contracting sector. …
