Japan sets $19 billion business target in Central Asia

China's rare earths El Dorado gives strategic edge

Türkiye, UK hold roundtable to boost defense industry ties in London

Türkiye's Aselsan secures $410 mln defense deal with Poland

Türkiye’s external assets at $399 billion as of October

Turkish consumer confidence down in December

Volatile Oracle shares a proxy for Wall Street's AI jitters

For a reading of Wall Street's shifting mood on the artificial intelligence investment boom, take a look at the daily fluctuations of Oracle stock, analysts say.

Turkish economy expected to grow 3.2 pct in 2025, 3.4 pct in 2026: Moody’s

Türkiye’s economy is expected to grow 3.2 percent this year, 3.4 percent next year and 3.5 percent in 2027, according to Moody’s recently published Global Structured Finance Outlook 2026 report.

Türkiye-UK trade deal expected to enter force in 2026

A free trade agreement between Türkiye and the United Kingdom is expected to enter force in the second half of 2026, the chair of the British Chamber of Commerce in Türkiye told state-run Anadolu Agency.  

Türkiye's defense, aerospace exports reach $8.5 billion in 2025

Türkiye's defense and aerospace industry exports reached $8.5 billion this year, the country's defense industries chief hasannounced.  

Japan hikes interest rates to 30-year-high

The Bank of Japan hiked interest rates to a 30-year high on Friday and indicated more were in the pipeline as it said the economy had shown signs of improvement.

TikTok signs joint venture deal to end US ban threat

TikTok said Thursday it has signed a joint venture deal with investors that would allow the company to maintain operations in the United States and avoid a ban threat over its Chinese ownership.

EU-Mercosur deal delayed as farmers stage Brussels show of force

The signing of a trade deal between the EU and South American bloc Mercosur was pushed back to January on Friday, after farmers staged a show of force against the pact outside a Brussels leaders' summit.

ADB provides financing to support earthquake‑hit region

Türkiye has secured additional financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support exporters affected by the February 2023 earthquakes and to accelerate the region’s recovery.

Investments to accelerate renewable transformation in 2026

In the new year, energy investments will focus on storage integration, digitalization, efficiency-enhancing technologies and resource diversification, Global Energy Association President Murat Dilek has said, emphasizing that Türkiye’s renewable energy transformation will continue to gain momentum in 2026.

Istanbul holds vast untapped potential in congress tourism: TÜRSAB

Türkiye’s congress tourism activity is concentrated largely in Istanbul and Antalya, but Istanbul’s potential is far greater than its current performance, according to Hasan Eker, vice president of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB).

$12 million in flowers exported for New Year celebrations

Türkiye has exported $12 million worth of cut flowers to 35 countries ahead of New Year’s celebrations, marking a vibrant season for the ornamental plant industry.

Canada’s Air Transat launches flights to Istanbul Airport

Air Transat’s inaugural flight from Toronto landed at Istanbul Airport on Dec. 17, marking the Canadian carrier’s official entry into the Turkish market.