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08.03.2011
Half of the World’s Economy Will Take Part In the Asia Pacific Region by 2050
The president of Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) ,M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu spoke at the 25. Business Summit of the Confederation of Asian Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) hosted by TOBB, stating that while the Asian Pacific countries ruled more then 50% of the world economy in 1980’s, this number was lowered to 18% in 1950’s, however, 50% of the world economy would belong to this region by 2010.
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04.03.2011
Official launch of the PNB local chapter in Turkey
TOBB President and PNB Turkey Chairman M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu headed the official launch of “Partners for a New Beginning-Turkey”, which was held on March 4th, 2011 in Istanbul. The meeting was attended by Toni Verstandig, Executive Director of Middle East Program of Aspen Institute and PNB Turkey Executive Committee members. In the framework of the meeting, the Members of the Steering Committee of PNB Local Chapter in Turkey (PLC Turkey) was introduced and the participants were informed on the the priority projects which will be implemented under PNB Turkey.
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04.03.2011
We Need To Create Mechanisms to Increase Trade with Slovenia
TOBB and DEİK President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu spoke at the Turkish-Slovenian Business Forum organized by DEİK and stressed their desire to constitute strong economic cooperation with Slovenia, while the bilateral Trade volume has decreased 23%. He underlined the need to create mechanisms to increase the amount to the desired levels and such and increase would contribute also to the stability of Balkans. He also pointed to the low level of investments and the need to remove bureaucratic barriers.
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04.03.2011
We Aim 10 Billion Dollars Income for 2020 In Healt Tourism
Speaking at the Press Conference to introduce the Health Tourism Business Council, M.Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlı reminded tat Turkey earned 850 million dollars in 2010 from health tourism and the Council aims 500tousand patients and 10 billion dollars income in 2020.
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03.03.2011
The loan repayment terms of the companies that were damaged with the incidents should be eased.
Hisarcıklıoglu stated that as a result of political developments in North Africa, Middle East and Gulf Region, Turkish firms were in a difficult situation, therefore, in order to recover the losses of property and ensure continuity of new investments, a meeting was held in Istanbul. The President of TOBB and DEIK M. Rifat Hisarciklioglu said that, “Banks should provide convenience to companies that suffered by political disturbance for loan repayment.”
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02.03.2011
TOBB’s support meets veterans
TOBB supported the Rehabilitation Centre of Turkish Military by providing a disabled mini-bus and hyperbaric oxygen treatment equipment. TOBB president M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu indicated that the Turkish Military Force is a source of pride for our nation and added that “ I would like to say this with my most sincere feelings: what we provide is not a grant or support, on the contrary, this is a duty for us,” at the delivery ceremony of the equipment.
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02.03.2011
TOBB supplied books to prisons
Under the ‘Prisons are Reading Project' TOBB donated 500 sets of books which contained selected literature from Turkey and the World.
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28.02.2011
Let’s Win Together By Combining Money and Courage
The Turkish-German Economy Meeting took place at Hannover Congress Hall on 28th February, 2011 with the participation of 350 Turkish and German businessmen and government officials.
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