Change of helm at the Turkish Trade Mission in Chicago
CHICAGO - A new Commercial Attaché was assigned to the Turkish Trade Mission in Chicago. After serving a three-year term, Mr. Suleyman Sozeri, the very first Commercial Attaché of the Turkish Trade Office in Chicago is now getting ready to hand over his post to his successor, Ms. Sevtap Akguloglu. Read more>> |
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Minister of Trade Zafer Çağlayan visited U.S. to boost economic relations
US - Minister of Trade Zafer Çağlayan paid a formal visit to United States on May 18-21to boost economic and commercial relations. During his visit, Cağlayan launched the signature process of establishment of Turkish-U.S. Business Council foreseen to be founded within the framework of the strategic partnership of the two countries. Subsequently, the minister has debated ways to draw U.S. investments to Turkey, and raise Turkey's exports to the United States. Read more>> |
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Chicago Turkish Festival
CHICAGO - The eighth Annual Chicago Turkish Festival took place in Daley Plaza on May 23-26, offering visitors the opportunity to experience Turkish culture and heritage in Chicago. This year's Festival once again featured demonstrations of art, film, dance, music, and gourmet food, as well as included daily live performances of Turkish classical and folk music, cultural dances, Whirling Dervishes, and the Ottoman Military Marching Band. Read more>> |
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"Turkish Contemporary Cuisine" at NRA Show 2010
CHICAGO – The National Restaurant Association (NRA)’s annual Restaurant &Hotel-Motel Show featured Hande Bozdoğan, founder and manager of Istanbul Culinary Institute in Turkey, at the World Culinary Showcase on May 22. With the joint organization of the Office of the Commercial Attaché at the Consulate General of Turkey in Chicago and Office of Tourism at the Consulate General of Turkey in New York, Ms. Bozdoğan performed cooking demonstrations highlighting contemporary Turkish cuisine. Read more>> |
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Turkey launches new privatization tenders in key sectors
TURKEY - A new batch of privatization in key sectors have recently been announced by the Prime Ministry of Turkey’s Privatization Administration (PA), including offerings in Maritime Transportation, Food, Iron and Steel, Petrochemicals, Textiles, Transportation, Energy and Banking. With these late tender announcements, Turkey intends to further its efforts in optimizing the public sector via introducing new business opportunities for prospective investors. Read more>>
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Turkey growth forecast almost doubled by OECD
PARIS/TURKEY - Turkey’s economy may expand 6.8 percent this year, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said, almost doubling its previous forecast after a rebound in exports. The Paris-based OECD had predicted 3.7 percent growth in a November study. Read more>> |
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Microsoft CEO speaks highly of Turkey’s potential in IT
TURKEY - The Turkish market offers brilliant opportunities in information technology, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has said, noting that with its predominantly young population and resilient economy, the country is of great importance to the technology giant. Read more>> |
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TURKISH SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY
With an increasing demand for Turkish yachts, its future export potential is skyrocketing. Total exports for the fiscal year of 2009 tallied up to $1.8 billion, with the main export commodities being cruise ships, cargo ships, and personal crafts. Its skilled workforce in addition to its state of the art shipbuilding facilities put Turkey on the map with one of the most lucrative shipping industries globally. Read more>>
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