Apr
30
Turkey, located as a bridge between Europe and Asia, has the advantage of producing various types of nuts as a result of various climate types. With the increase in domestic and international demand, the production of nuts is increasing from year to year. For the full report, please visit TCP website / Export Sectors section.
Apr
30
Minister of Economy Zafer Caglayan paid an official visit to the US on April 15-18, 2012 to hold bilateral and multilateral meetings with the CEO’s representing US multinational companies interested in investing in and enhancing trade relations with Turkey. Source: Ministry of Economy
Apr
27
The United States and Turkey have for six decades enjoyed a close political and military relationship. However, our economic and business partnership has lagged behind until recently. During President Barack Obama’s 2009 trip to Turkey, he and Turkish President Abdullah Gul agreed to advance our commercial partnership to the level of our diplomatic and strategic …
Apr
26
G-20 Trade Ministerial Meeting took place between 18 and 20 April in Puerto Vallerta, Mexico. Turkey attended the meeting with a delegation headed by Minister of Economy H.E. Zafer Caglayan. In scope of the mentioned meeting which gathered Trade Ministers of G-20 Countries for the first time, two sessions were held on 19 April 2012, …
Apr
26
Turkey’s foreign direct investment inflow saw a 25 percent increase in the first two months of 2012, exceeding USD 1.6 billion. Capital inflow to the country reached USD 1.28 billion, while real estate purchases by foreigners amounted to USD 305 million. Source: Investment Support and Promotion Agency
Apr
25
The Middle East Tourism Exhibition (METEX) will be held on May 25-27, 2012 in Ankara. Hundreds of tourism professionals from more than 30 countries will meet at METEX 2012. METEX present its participators a meeting point to provide opportunities to take steps to shape the future for the tourism industry through the exhibition and to …
Apr
25
Foreign Trade Expectation Survey (DTBA) is implemented quarterly by Ministry of Economy. DTBA reflects assessments depending on recent and current situations along with future expectations of firms which shape Turkish foreign trade. Particularly, it helps to produce indices which can be stated as leading indicators. Source: Ministry of Economy
Apr
24
Within the context of the promotional activities abroad conducted by the Ministry of Economy, Japan’s largest supermarket chain AEON group organized a “Turkish Week” event for the promotion of Turkish products during the period of 5-15 April 2012 in Tokyo. Source: Ministry of Economy
Apr
23
Economy Minister Zafer Çağlayan, Egypt Transportation Minister Prof. Dr. Galal Mustafa Said, Egypt Chambers Union Federation President Ahmed Al-Wakel, DEİK Turkey-Egypt Business Council President Zuhal Mansfield and businessmen from both countries met at the business dinner hosted by the TOBB and DEİK President, M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. Source: TOBB
Apr
20
Turkey’s rapidly growing economy and rising prosperity levels are increasing the appeal of the country for international retailers, according to the CB Richard Ellis’ (CBRE) annual ‘How Global is the Business of Retail?’ report. Source: The news section of ISPAT website
Apr
20
Vegetal production is the leading sector of Turkish agriculture, and vegetal perishables constitute the backbone of the sector. The availability of diverse ecological conditions has resulted in growing all temperate, most subtropical and some tropical products. According to latest forecasts of TurkStat, with a massive amount of 44,7 million tons, around 56% of Turkey’s total …
Apr
20
NATURAL STONE, 9th International Marble, Natural Stone Products & Technologies Fair will be held on 18 – 21 October 2012 in Istanbul. The official supporters of the fair are IMMIB – General Secretariat of Istanbul Mineral and Metals Exporters’ Association, IMIB – Istanbul Mineral Exporters Association, IMD – Istanbul Marble Association, and KOSGEB – Small and …
Apr
19
Istanbul Mineral Exporters’ Association (IMIB) and Aegean Mineral Exporters’ Association (EIB) are professional non-profit associations which deal with all export activities in minerals sector. The Natural Stone Database of Turkey (www.turkishstones.org) is managed by both of these organizations and provides sectoral and fair information together with a company directory and a stone index. Istanbul Mineral Exporters’ …
Apr
18
The minerals sector is one of the leading sectors supplying raw materials to domestic industry. Turkey possesses the largest resources of most minerals in the world and is one of the world’s richest countries in terms of minerals. Excluding petroleum and coal, there are 53 exploitable minerals and metals and 4,500 mineral deposits in Turkey. …
Apr
18
Turkey is playing for leadership in the natural stone industry, possessing a significant portion of the world’s reserves and a high-quality manufacturing base. Source: Turkish Perspective magazine, March-April 2012
Apr
18
Pool Expo 2012 will be held on May 2-5, 2012 in Istanbul. Swimming Pools, Sauna, Steam Rooms, Filtration Systems, Coating Material for Pools, Pipes and Fittings, Mechanical Installation, Treatment, Filtration, Lighting Systems, Pool Closure Systems, Insulation, Heating and Dehumidification Equipments, Disinfection Systems, Insulation Equipments, Water Equipments and Ornamental Ponds will be exhibited in Pool Expo …
Apr
17
ISK – SODEX 2012 – International HVAC & Refrigeration, Pumps, Valves, Fittings, Water Treatment and Insulation Exhibition will be held on May 2-5, 2012 in Istanbul. The 2010 exhibition saw record-breaking numbers, both in terms of exhibitors and visitors. 883 direct exhibitors and 80.756 proffessional visitors made the fair a vibrant business platform. ISK-SODEX 2012 Trade Fair …
Apr
17
As Turkey’s megacity turns into an international finance center, property investors from the East and the West are flocking to the office and housing projects in Istanbul’s Atasehir district, heart of the Istanbul Finance Center (IFC). Source: The news section of ISPAT website
Apr
16
Minister of Economy Zafer Caglayan has met with top level executives of Chinese Companies in Shanghai, China. During the breakfast meeting, he stated that Turkey and China have various features in common and deep rooted ties. Turkey and China lies on the opposite edge of Asia continent but, they have similar great potentials. Source: Ministry …
Apr
13
Turkey will host the Middle East Tourism Exhibition (METEX) this year, hoping to double the number of Arab tourists visiting the country to four million and promote alternative trends in the industry such as health and shopping tourism. At least 300 professionals from more than 30 countries are expected to convene in Ankara on May …
