Defense, aerospace exports climb 39 pct in January-September

OpenAI valuation soars to $500 bn in private share sale: reports

Exports in September reach all-time high of $22.6 billion

Auto market rises in September as EV sales climb 33 percent

Samsung, SK Hynix surge to one-year highs after OpenAI deals

US goverment takes minority stake in Lithium Americas

Dutch authorites warn firms over ‘annoying’ chatbots

Dutch authorities told companies and organisations Thursday they should not rely solely on chatbots to communicate with consumers, describing their use as "one of the biggest annoyances" customers face.

Trump administration cuts energy projects, freezes New York funding

The Trump administration has announced plans to terminate dozens of clean energy projects and freeze billions of dollars for major projects in New York, intensifying a stand-off with Democrats over a U.S. government shutdown.

First Akkuyu reactor planned to be commissioned in 2026: Minister

Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said the country aims to commission the first reactor of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant in 2026, acknowledging financing difficulties but noting that allowing up to 49 percent external financing could make the project more attractive.

Eurozone inflation accelerates to 2.2 pct in September

Eurozone inflation edged up in September buoyed by energy costs, official data showed Wednesday, reinforcing expectations the European Central Bank will not make further interest rate cuts this year.

Consumer prices in Istanbul rise 3.2 percent in September

Consumer prices in Istanbul increased by 3.19 percent in September, according to data released by the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO).  

Manufacturing slowdown continues, survey shows

Türkiye’s manufacturing sector continued to lose momentum in September, a closely watched survey showed on Oct. 1.  

Massive housing project aims to curb rent, property prices

As reconstruction in Türkiye's earthquake-hit provinces nears completion, the government is preparing a new housing initiative aimed at easing access to homes and reversing the decline in ownership rates, which have fallen to as low as 56 percent.  

Trade volume with Iraq could increase to $30 billion: Business leader

Türkiye and Iraq could boost their bilateral trade volume to $30 billion, according to Halit Acar, chairman of the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK) Türkiye-Iraq Business Council, who pointed to the Development Road Project and Iraq’s potential accession to the World Trade Organization as key drivers of growth.  

General strike in Greece over 13-hour workday plans

Greece ground to a halt on Wednesday in a 24-hour general strike against plans by the conservative government to introduce a 13-hour workday.

Taiwan rules out making 50 pct of its chips in US

Taiwan "will not agree" to making 50 percent of its semiconductors in the United States, the island's lead tariff negotiator said yesterday, as Washington pressures Taipei to produce more chips on U.S. soil.

China launches visa to attract foreign technology talent

China kicked off Wednesday a new visa program aimed at attracting foreign talent in science and technology, part of ongoing efforts to position itself as a world leader in those sectors ahead of the United States.

Saudi Arabia budget deficit forecast more than doubles

Saudi Arabia said  it would run a budget deficit of 5.3 percent of GDP this year, more than double the previous forecast, with oil revenues falling and higher-than-expected spending.