Rize-Artvin Airport lighting system upgraded to CAT-2 ⁇

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu ⁇ ndan Rize ⁇ ye Good News

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu (disambiguation), Rize Non-Governmental Organizations Meeting ⁇ , Rize-Artvin airport He made important announcements about it. Rapidly developing the Organized Industrial Zone and ongoing construction İyidere Port of Logistics Rize is on its way to becoming an important logistics and production center in Karadeniz. In this context, Minister Uraloğlu stated that large projects have been implemented to meet the increasing transportation needs, ⁇ In the last 22 years, we have invested 135 billion 935 million liras in the transportation and connectivity infrastructure of Rize ⁇ . These investments have a value equivalent to 30 thousand apartments. Until 2002, there were only 12.2 kilometers of divided roads, which we increased by another 175.1 kilometers to a total of 187.3 kilometers. In addition, only 12.2 kilometers of their roads were covered by BSK, we increased this figure to 376 kilometers, ⁇ he said.

New Flights and Technological Innovations to Rize-Artvin Airport

New Flights and Technological Innovations to Rize-Artvin Airport

The Minister of Uraloglu, Rize-Artvin airport⁇ emphasized that both domestic and international flight network continues to expand with new destinations. ⁇ Twice a week, starting from 8 November, during the winter period, on Mondays and Fridays Antalya-Rize direct flights were launched, ⁇ information was given. And in addition, History of Uraloglu, ⁇ Rize-Artvin Airport ⁇ 's runway lighting system allows landing at lower viewing distances and at night flights. CAT-2 We raise it to its level. We have completed the assembly of the additional second ILS device and are continuing the test work. We will have it ready for service at the end of this month. Thus, it is our common wish that Rize ⁇ and our country reach brighter, peaceful, stable and economically prosperous days, ⁇ said.

China's call to electric vehicle manufacturers: Don't take the technology out, assemble it wherever you go

While Turkey has taken a critical step in terms of foreign investments with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD ⁇ 's $1 billion investment plan, recent news from Çin ⁇ has raised questions especially about technology transfer.

According to Bloomberg, the Chinese government has called on automakers to ensure that advanced electric vehicle technologies remain in the country.

Speaking to Bloomberg, sources said that important parts of a vehicle were to be produced in China and sent to the countries where production was made for the final assembly phase.

The call comes at a time when companies such as BYD Co. and Chery Automobile Co. are intensifying their plans to build factories in many countries, from Spain to Thailand and Hungary.

Turkey is already negotiating with BYD and Chery for factory investments in the country.

BYD decided to invest in Turkey

China's first electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD, signed an investment agreement for a billion dollar investment in Turkey in July.

In statements from BYD officials, it was stated that the facility, which will emerge as a result of the investment, will have an annual capacity of 150,000 vehicles. At the same time, it was envisaged that the company would establish an R&D center in Turkey.

BYD Vice President and CEO of BYD America Stella Li stated that they plan to produce 8-12 models at the factory.

Li, who said that they liked the land in Manisa ⁇ very much, ⁇ Here we will be like a local Turkish company ⁇ had made statements.

Artificial intelligence rises to the top in startup investments

According to the data of ⁇ Turkiye Startup Ecosystem Investment Report ⁇ , the artificial intelligence and machine learning sector has become the most active sector with 31 investments in the first half of 2024 and has become the most invested sector of all time. According to the map of artificial intelligence initiatives prepared by the Turkish Artificial Intelligence Initiative (TRAI), the number of artificial intelligence initiatives in Turkey reached 350 ⁇ with 12 initiatives added in the second quarter of this year.

According to the data of ⁇ Turkiye Startup Ecosystem Investment Report ⁇ prepared by Statrtup Centrum, the artificial intelligence and machine learning sector has become the most active sector with 31 investments in the first half of 2024 and has become the most invested sector of all time. Artificial intelligence and machine learning were followed by games with 14 investments, sustainability with 11 investments & environment and fintech sectors with 10 investments.

During this period, the number of artificial intelligence initiatives has also increased. According to the map of artificial intelligence initiatives prepared by the Turkish Artificial Intelligence Initiative (TRAI), the number of artificial intelligence initiatives in Turkey reached 350 ⁇ with 12 initiatives added in the second quarter of this year. Artificial intelligence-based startups, especially used in areas such as health, education, finance and automation, have a great growth potential.

In 2024, the startup ecosystem, led by artificial intelligence, started to move and started to rise again after its poor performance in 2023. A total of $586.8 million was invested in startups in the first half of the year, when a total of 245 startups received investments.

Turkey's startup ecosystem remains attractive

This figure surpasses the investment amount made in the whole of 2023. According to the ⁇ Türkiye Startup Investments ⁇ report prepared by KPMG Turkey M&A and 212 teams, the total transaction volume, which was $1.84 billion in 2022, decreased to $497 million in 2023. The total number of investments was 297.

According to experts, although macroeconomic difficulties and geopolitical tensions in the global economy in 2023 led to a decrease in venture capital investments and transaction volume, the jump in the first half of 2024 shows that the Turkish startup ecosystem remains attractive.

In recent years, R&D and innovation projects, innovative collaborations and initiatives with government incentives have started to attract more attention in Turkey. In this way, investments that will grow startups such as technoparks, technoparks, R&D centers, incubation centers have become more audible.

This mobility is also of great importance in terms of Turkey's development. More flexible, innovative and fast-moving than traditional business models, startups are not only the driving force of the economy, but also play a key role in the transformation of businesses and industries.

⁇ Plays an important role in development ⁇

Dr. R. Erdem Erkul, founder and chairman of the board of directors of Cerebrum Tech, a domestic technology company that is one of the leading technology manufacturers of the sector, says that startups fed by the idea of entrepreneurship have become important for the socio-economic development of countries where innovative ideas and investments are important. According to Erkul ⁇ a, the flexible, solution-oriented and adaptive structure of startup ⁇ s, fast growth and big impacts lead the world to startup ⁇ s.

Startups, whose role in the business world is becoming more and more prominent, are also among the decisive wheels in the economic cycle. Rapidly growing startups increase employment by hiring more. These structures, which stimulate market competition with innovative ideas and technologies, force traditional companies to act in line with technological developments and transformations and expand the share by directing the business cycles of classical structures to more dynamic areas.

The growth of start-ups also creates an ecosystem that supports them. In this ecosystem, there are service providers, investors, consultants and other companies that want to do business with startups. Such ecosystems add vitality to economies and stimulate economic growth.

Funded through venture capital and other investments, these investments strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem and pave the way for more entrepreneurs to succeed in the future. This supports economic growth and innovation.

Successful startups often compete not only in local markets, but also in national and international markets. This increases Turkey's economic competitiveness and export potential.

⁇ Contribute to the country's economy ⁇

According to Erkul ⁇ , when we look at startups and the overall outlook of the startup ecosystem in our country, it can be said that the Turkish economy is competitive, that the private sector holds the potential to lead different initiatives, and that the public sector has a regulatory role that can cooperate with the private sector. With these features, Erkul states that successful startups emerging from Turkey's startup ecosystem will pave the way for new startups and contribute to the economy of our developing country: In this way, we can rise to the level of contemporary civilizations and produce our high value-added products ourselves and take our place in the international market. Increased support and interest in the startup ecosystem; It is in the best interest of all of us to take steps to transform knowledge into practice, labor, technology and capital.

Approval from SPK to TEKNOSAB Logistics Park Venture Capital Investment Fund

Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTSO) Chairman İbrahim Burkay, TEKNOSAB ⁇ da, the Venture Capital Investment Fund model of the Logistics Park project they plan to implement the Capital Markets BoardHe announced that he had received approval from ⁇ . President Burkay said that they will start the share issuance processes within the framework of the project in a short time.

BTSO August Assembly Meeting was held in Chamber Service Building. BTSO Chairman İbrahim Burkay, in his speech at the meeting, touched upon the importance of improving the investment environment, increasing financing options and developing entrepreneurship support mechanisms. Stating that the financing needed in working capitals and new investments in Turkey is mainly met by banks, President Burkay said that the share of the banking sector in total finance is very high, affecting many factors from access to finance to the health of the financial system. However, it is important to diversify funding from conventional methods, such as in developed economies. Among this diversity, Venture Capital Investment Funds are one of the most important tools. ⁇ said.

Business model according to the change in the world

TEKNOSAB ⁇ da data center project

President Burkay pointed out that technology is causing a rapid change all over the world, ⁇ The biggest shortage of companies is cyber security. It's a fast-changing technology. We need to renew the infrastructure in our company every five years. Otherwise, you cannot keep up with the time and the market. We also designed our DATA Center project, which we planned in TEKNOSAB with the Venture Capital Investment Fund model, with this vision. We need space for our companies in TEKNOSAB to store their information. Here we will store information, not products. I hope this new structure will be one of the largest data centers in Turkey. We will make our Bursa ⁇ an international player in this field with the contributions of our Information Processing and Automation Council ⁇ . ⁇ said.

⁇ We want to have a say in cell production ⁇

Reminding that they established the BB Solar company about 2 years ago in order to strengthen the role of Turkey and Bursa in the field of renewable energy, BTSO Chairman İbrahim Burkay, in consultation with our ⁇ BTSO Energy Council and committees, we aim to raise our investment to a prominent position, especially in cell production. In all three projects, our members will be able to make their investments through the venture capital fund.

⁇ We convey the demands of the real sector on every platform ⁇

Noting that the real sector is in an effort to overcome this period with the least damage in the face of current difficulties, especially high input costs, access to finance and non-competitive exchange rates, Burkay said that it is critical to apply the inflation correction without bringing a new tax burden to companies. As BTSO, Burkay stated that members express their demands on every platform and we are working hard to find solutions. As TOBB Board of Directors, we held a meeting lasting approximately 7.5 hours with our Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz and President of the Presidency Strategy and Budget İbrahim Şenel. In this important meeting, we had the opportunity to consult the problems of our real sector and our solution proposals, especially inflation accounting and access to finance. ⁇

⁇ Concordat should not affect commercial receivables ⁇

President Burkay pointed out that the support of existing companies in the 1st region, technology, promotion, modernization and automation investments are among the priorities of the business world by amending the regional incentive regulation. He said there has been a significant increase in the number of companies declaring concordat in the recent period. İbrahim Burkay, ⁇ In this context, all debt payments of enterprises are frozen, but this situation causes different problems for the commercial creditors of the company in question. In this case, we recommend that commercial receivables be excluded from this process. We foresee that tightening policies in the fight against inflation will continue at least until the end of next year. The short-term working allowance for our businesses must also be reviewed by the end of 2025.

⁇ New KGF programs should be launched for SMEs ⁇

Stating that small and medium-sized companies in particular have difficulties in reaching the loan they need due to both high interest rates and quantity limitations, President Burkay said that they expect the restrictions on commercial loans to be lifted in order for SME companies to survive. Burkay, Chairman of the Board of Directors of BTSO, said that they want new guarantee programs to be launched within the Credit Guarantee Fund for small and medium-sized businesses and public debts to be restructured. Pointing out that the loan interest rates provided by Türk Eximbank should be revised to support the exporter and that the removal of the bank letter of guarantee application in these loans is critical for companies, İbrahim Burkay said that ⁇ Promoting private sector investments and directing capital to the right areas will increase the power of our financial system. With this perspective, as the business world, we desire the preparation and implementation of a Medium-Term Program that lays the groundwork for structural reforms in which investment priorities are determined, resources are effective, production is efficient, added value is high and trade is competitive.

⁇ KFA raises the bar for exhibition success ⁇

BTSO Chairman of the Board İbrahim Burkay said that the KFA Fairs project, which they implemented about 10 years ago in order to improve Turkey's export vision, has gained a structure that realizes giant organizations today. İbrahim Burkay, ⁇ As KFA Fuarcılık, which has successfully carried out many organizations so far, we have undertaken the organization of the IDEF 17 ⁇ th International Defense Industry Fair ⁇ , which is now among the largest defense industry meetings in the world. The fair, which will be held on July 22-27 next year, will be held simultaneously in four different areas. With its new location and structure that will enable international cooperation, IDEF will hopefully be the pride of the Turkish defense industry. Our company KFA Fuarcılık will carry its name as a Bursa brand even higher in the national and international arena. ⁇ said.

Risk management of our companies is of great importance

BTSO Parliament Speaker Ali Uğur stated that the economy is going through a difficult process with increasing global and regional risks, and that the economic impact of the wars that develop in the nearby geography and affect the whole world, the problems in the supply chains and the heavy destruction caused by high inflation increase the uncertainties in front of the business world. Ali Uğur added that risk management access to finance and effective use of resources are vital for businesses.

Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Lecturer and Economist Assoc. Dr. Filiz Eryılmaz made a presentation about the inflation correction application and its effects on the business world. ⁇ BURSA

Source of: İhlas News Agency / Department of Economics

UAE prepares to invest $500 million in Izmir

The United Arab Emirates' $500 million investment plan in the port of Izmir has sparked controversy among local investors. Sources told Reuters that negotiations are still ongoing.

The United Arab Emirates' $500 million share purchase plan for the Port of Izmir has sparked controversy among local investors and experts.

According to Reuters, the talks between the two sides cover the agreement for the operation rights of the port. The value of this deal is estimated at around $500 million.

Last December, there were reports that Abu Dhabi Port (ADP) was considering a share in Izmir Port and that this investment could reach $ 500 million. However, changes in regional competition and capacity conditions delayed the closing of the agreement. Two sources said the talks were still ongoing.

A source said Turkey has also met with other potential buyers, but has decided to move forward with the ADP. He stressed that the changing conditions of competition and capacity delayed the finalization of the agreement.

The second source stated that İzmir Port was put into operation in 1959 and that it had strong logistics connections but needed investment. The Port of Izmir is in the portfolio of the Turkish Wealth Fund (TVF) and is among the largest ports in Turkey in terms of container volume and cargo tonnage.

TVF stated that they aim to create added value for the country and port

⁇ As the Turkish Wealth Fund, we continue to work in line with our goal of providing the highest added value for our country and the Port of Izmir and increasing the value of our assets. ⁇

from Economist.com