Istanbul bourse among world's most valuable
ISTANBUL - The Istanbul Stock Exchange's benchmark interest IMKB-100 ranks sixth among world stock exchange markets in terms of increase of market value. Figures from the World Federation of Exchanges, or WFE, showed that the market value in the IMKB rose by 65.09 percent in the first seven months of 2009 when compared to the same period last year. Read more>> |
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Turkey and India to partner in construction
ISTANBUL - A high-level official from the Turkish-Indian Business Council said on Monday that Turkey and India would start a remarkable partnership in the construction sector in the upcoming months. Read more>> |
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Chicago Turkish World Festival held in Chicago
CHICAGO - The 3rd Annual Chicago Turkish World Festival was held August 15-16 at the Navy Pier Grand Ballroom in Chicago. Turkic speaking countries displayed their cultures and cuisine at the fair which attracted Chicagoans and international visitors. Read more>> |
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Chicago host to Turkish delegations from Mardin and Malatya cities
CHICAGO – Two Turkish delegations from cities of Mardin and Malatya in Turkey visited Chicago on August 15-18 to explore potential business opportunities in the Midwest. During meetings with the Commercial Attache Suleyman Sozeri, he stressed the lucrative business prospects between the cities of Mardin and Malatya and the Midwest region. Read more>> |
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Turkey’s Industry and Trade Minister Nihat Ergün visits Chicago
CHICAGO – Turkey’s Industry and Trade Minister Nihat Ergün, heading a Turkish delegation comprised of members of the Turkish Parliament and public officials, met with business and government leaders, visited various American companies as well as industrial zones, and inaugurated the Chicago Turkish World Festival during his visit to Chicago on August 13-16, 2009. Read more>> |
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Number of foreign businesses in Turkey hits 22,505
TURKEY – The Undersecretariat of the Turkish Prime Ministry for Treasury issued data revealing the number of foreign companies operating in Turkey reached 22,505 in June 2009. Growing business opportunities, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and skilled human capital have made Turkey a popular investment destination in Afro-Euroasia. Read more>> |
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Turkey and Libya expected to sign free trade agreement in September
TURKEY- Turkish State Minister in charge of Foreign Trade Zafer Caglayan met with Libya’s Secretary of General People’s Committee for Public Works Muhammad Matuq in August. Minister Mr. Caglayan said Turkey and Libya would likely sign a free trade agreement in September. The agreement with Libya would represent Turkey’s 18th free trade agreement in addition to the Customs Union agreement with the European Union. Read more>> |
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Best Buy expanding into Turkey
MINNESOTA - Best Buy will open its first store in Turkey in the western province of Izmir in October. Read more>> |
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Number of American patients seeking health care in Turkey surpasses European patients
TURKEY – More Americans are choosing to travel to Turkey for health care with the loss of health insurance accompanying widespread job loss. Read more>> |
Turkey’s role in energy booming
TURKEY – According to Fatih Birol, chief economist at the International Energy Agency, Turkey may become one of the leading five countries in energy transportation. Turkey has two giant energy projects on the agenda, the Nabucco pipeline and the South Stream Project, along with an expanding renewable energy sector and plans for nuclear power plants. Read more>> |
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