There are four countries which had welfare levels considerably below the EU average at the time that they became members. They are Ireland, Greece, Spain and Portugal. Our research indicates that, ...
The markets have recently been following reports that the rating agencies are set to raise Turkey’s credit rating. But nothing has actually happened. When asked “What needs to be done in order for ...
The Boydak group of Kayseri, which has made its mark through brands such as İstikbal, Bellona and Hes Kablo, increased its turnover by 63 percent last year to US$1.2 billion. Hacı Boydak, the group...
Rahmi Koç, the honorary chairman of Koç Holding, is continuing with the World Tour he started on 19 September 2004. He has completed the third stage and returned to Turkey. He is now preparing to e...
Marketing rules are being rewritten. Massive budgets and flashy campaigns are no longer a guarantee of success. Brands such as eBay, Starbucks and Red Bull which challenge classic marketing techniq...
The automotive market has contracted significantly this year. Demand has also fallen in furniture and white goods. Growth has begun to slow in sales of mobile telephones and PCs. But sectoral sourc...
Avea is one of the quickest growing companies in the GSM sector. It was created one year ago as the result of the merger of Aycell and Aria. The company’s CEO Cahit Paksoy says that, despite this d...
Sarar, which is one of the leading clothing brands in Turkey, began in outsourcing production. Next it turned to the domestic market and then came foreign markets. In recent years it has come to pr...
In Turkey the goal of a ‘developed middle class’ is finally becoming a reality. The rise of middle class entrepreneurs is strengthening this phenomenon. TOBB Chairman Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu observes ...
The economy is growing and, as a result, banking is also continuing to expand steadily. New plans and an increase in business volumes in everything from loans, to retail banking, credit cards and f...
Many sectors of the economy are affected by developments in other sectors. The messages that come them contain important messages for the others. Experts says that the era of only ‘following one’s ...
Tuncay Özilhan is CEO of the Anadolu Group. He says that they are continuing on the offensive, particularly in beer and soft drinks. He says that they will develop abroad in particular. “In drinks ...
Farplas is one of the steadily rising stars of amongst the supply industry groups in Turkey. It works for the automotive and white goods sectors. It started in 1968 with spare parts. In 1970 it beg...
Turkey’s relations with the IMF go back a long way. We have signed a lot of standby agreements since we became an IMF member in 1947. According to the figures given by Radikal journalist Mahfi Eğil...
Ever since 2000 Capital has conducted a survey of the powerful women who are most influential in the business community entitled “The 30 Most Powerful Women In Turkey.” This survey, which has now b...