Categories Business HIGHLIGHTS ANALYSIS: Trump tariffs: Boon or calamity for Turkish economy? Atilla YeşiladaPosted on8 February, 2025 The implementation of U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump has sparked concerns over a global … Continue ReadingANALYSIS: Trump tariffs: Boon or calamity for Turkish economy?
Categories Business HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkish firms: Exports to Syria could triple in 2025 Cem CetingucPosted on8 February, 2025 Turkey is gearing up for a major expansion in economic ties with Syria, as transitional … Continue ReadingTurkish firms: Exports to Syria could triple in 2025
Categories Business General HIGHLIGHTS Turkish SDIC authorized to run private companies Atilla YeşiladaPosted on7 February, 2025 A string of new legislation grants two Erdogan-appointed regulatory agencies to sack elected officials and … Continue ReadingTurkish SDIC authorized to run private companies
Categories Business Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS Koc Holding: NAV discount back at attractive levels Cem CetingucPosted on4 February, 2025 Attractive from an NAV standpoint. Koc’s NAV discount had narrowed to mid-teen levels in mid-2024 … Continue ReadingKoc Holding: NAV discount back at attractive levels
Categories Business Economy HIGHLIGHTS TURKEY: Manufacturing PMI analysis Atilla YeşiladaPosted on4 February, 2025 In January, the Istanbul Chamber of Industry Turkey Manufacturing PMI decreased to 48.0 (from 49.1 … Continue ReadingTURKEY: Manufacturing PMI analysis
Categories Business Economy HIGHLIGHTS Turkey Eyes Economic Gains in Syria’s Reconstruction Despite Challenges Cem CetingucPosted on1 February, 2025 With the Syrian civil war winding down, Turkey is positioning itself as a key player … Continue ReadingTurkey Eyes Economic Gains in Syria’s Reconstruction Despite Challenges
Categories Business General Markets Türkiye-Syria Trade Accelerates as Turkish Exports Surge 35.5% in Early 2025 Cem CetingucPosted on29 January, 2025 Trade between Türkiye and Syria has gained momentum in early 2025, with Turkish exports to … Continue ReadingTürkiye-Syria Trade Accelerates as Turkish Exports Surge 35.5% in Early 2025
Categories Business HIGHLIGHTS Turkey, Syria to resolve trade disputes, discuss free trade agreement Atilla YeşiladaPosted on25 January, 2025 Turkey and Syria discussed matters of trade cooperation and customs operations, agreeing to work out … Continue ReadingTurkey, Syria to resolve trade disputes, discuss free trade agreement
Categories Business Emerging Markets Finance HIGHLIGHTS Duvar English: Foreign investors back in Turkish debt markets Atilla YeşiladaPosted on25 January, 2025 Foreign investors are returning to Turkey’s debt markets, encouraged by recent interest rate cuts and … Continue ReadingDuvar English: Foreign investors back in Turkish debt markets
Categories Business Emerging Markets HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey and Libya Start Talks on Free Trade Deal Cem CetingucPosted on21 January, 202521 January, 2025 Libya reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening relations with Türkiye by renewing previous agreements, finalizing a … Continue ReadingTurkey and Libya Start Talks on Free Trade Deal
Categories Business General HIGHLIGHTS Bootleg liquor deaths revive debate on Turkey alcohol tax Atilla YeşiladaPosted on18 January, 2025 With 38 people dead in four days and 26 in intensive care after drinking bootleg … Continue ReadingBootleg liquor deaths revive debate on Turkey alcohol tax
Categories Business General HIGHLIGHTS Turkey looks to cash in on Syria’s reconstruction Atilla YeşiladaPosted on17 January, 2025 Turkey is pushing for a significant role in Syria’s postwar reconstruction and leading efforts to … Continue ReadingTurkey looks to cash in on Syria’s reconstruction
Categories Business Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS Polat Energy Signs Turkey’s Largest Battery Storage Deal with Rolls-Royce Cem CetingucPosted on15 January, 2025 Polat Energy, a leading renewable energy developer based in Istanbul, has secured Turkey’s largest battery … Continue ReadingPolat Energy Signs Turkey’s Largest Battery Storage Deal with Rolls-Royce
Categories Business Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS Türkiye Boosts Defense Industry Exports by 29% in 2024, Targets $10 Billion Mark Cem CetingucPosted on15 January, 2025 Türkiye’s defense industry achieved a 29% increase in exports in 2024, reaching a total of … Continue ReadingTürkiye Boosts Defense Industry Exports by 29% in 2024, Targets $10 Billion Mark
Categories Business Economy HIGHLIGHTS Build-Operate-Transfer Projects: The Hidden Cost of Low Tolls Cem CetingucPosted on15 January, 2025 While tolls for bridges and motorways built under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model appear lower than … Continue ReadingBuild-Operate-Transfer Projects: The Hidden Cost of Low Tolls
Categories Business Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS Turkey’s Retail Sales Surge 16.4% YoY in November 2024 Cem CetingucPosted on14 January, 2025 Retail sales in Türkiye surged by 16.4% in November 2024 compared to the same month … Continue ReadingTurkey’s Retail Sales Surge 16.4% YoY in November 2024
Categories Business Company & Industry General Turkey Requires $80 Billion Investment to Meet Growing Energy Needs Cem CetingucPosted on14 January, 2025 Turkey’s energy demand has tripled over the past two decades, prompting the need for an … Continue ReadingTurkey Requires $80 Billion Investment to Meet Growing Energy Needs
Categories Business General HIGHLIGHTS BREAKING: Russia Says Ukraine Targeted Infrastructure of Gas Pipeline to Turkey Atilla YeşiladaPosted on13 January, 2025 Russia on Monday accused Ukraine of launching a drone attack on the infrastructure of the … Continue ReadingBREAKING: Russia Says Ukraine Targeted Infrastructure of Gas Pipeline to Turkey
Categories Business HIGHLIGHTS Tech The government to crack down on social media usage Atilla YeşiladaPosted on11 January, 2025 Turkish government is once again tackling to issue of control over social media, which Erdogan … Continue ReadingThe government to crack down on social media usage
Categories Business Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS Turkey’s Anti-Trust Board to probe casting agencies for favoritism Atilla YeşiladaPosted on11 January, 2025 The Turkish Anti-Trust regulatory authority, called the Turkish Competition Authority is investigating casting agencies and … Continue ReadingTurkey’s Anti-Trust Board to probe casting agencies for favoritism