www.iso.org.tr/news/ News www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-released-march-2025-ici-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-report/The ICI Türkiye Manufacturing PMI posted below the 50.0 no-change mark again in March, extending the current sequence of moderating business conditions to one year.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-released-the-february-2025-report-on-manufacturing-pmi-developments-in-the-world/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) released the February 2025 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World. The Global Manufacturing PMI rose to 50.6 in February from 50.1 in January.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-released-february-2025-ici-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-report/The headline Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI® rose slightly to 48.3 in February from 48.0 in January, but it remained below the 50.0 no-change mark and therefore pointed to a moderation of business conditions midway through the opening quarter of the year. The health of the sector has eased continuously since April 2024.www.iso.org.tr/news/hatim-elalfy-egyptian-consul-general-in-istanbul-visited-erdal-bahcivan-chairman-of-the-board-of-directors-of-the-istanbul-chamber-of-industry/Hatim Elalfy, Egyptian Consul General in Istanbul, paid a courtesy visit to Erdal Bahçıvan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news/ahlam-medani-mahdi-sabeel-sudanese-minister-of-investment-visited-erdal-bahcivan-chairman-of-the-board-of-directors-of-the-ici/Ahlam Medani Mahdi Sabeel, Sudanese Minister of Investment paid a courtesy visit to Erdal Bahçıvan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-rises-to-512-in-january/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index Export Climate Index posted 51.2 in January, up from 50.9 in December and signalling a thirteenth consecutive monthly strengthening of export demand conditions.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-released-january-2025-report-on-developments-in-the-global-manufacturing-pmi/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) released the January 2025 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World. Global PMI rose to 50.1 in January.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-released-january-2025-ici-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-report/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI posted 48.0 in January, below the 50.0 no-change mark for the tenth consecutive month.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-rises-to-509-in-december/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index rose to 50.9 in December.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-released-december-2024-report-on-manufacturing-pmi-developments-in-the-world/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) released December 2024 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-released-december-2024-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-report/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.1 in December, pointing to only a slight moderation in the health of the manufacturing sector and one that was the least pronounced in eight months.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-manufacturing-export-climate-index-posts-506-in-november/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index posted 50.6 in November, signalling the continuity of the improvement seen in demand conditions in export markets since the beginning of the year.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-released-november-2024-report-on-developments-in-the-global-manufacturing-pmi/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) published November 2024 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-released-november-2024-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-report/ICI Türkiye Manufacturing PMI rose to 48.3 in November, pointing to the least marked moderation of business conditions since May.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-rises-to-511-in-october/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index ticked up to 51.1, signalling a modest improvement in the export climate and one that was more pronounced than in the previous survey period. Export demand conditions have now strengthened in ten consecutive survey periods.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-released-october-2024-report-on-manufacturing-pmi-developments-in-the-world/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) released its October 2024 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-released-october-2024-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-report/The headline PMI posted 45.8 in October, below the 50.0 nochange mark and therefore signalling a moderation of business conditions during the month. The health of the sector has eased in each survey period since April. Market conditions remained challenging, leading to muted demand and further slowdowns in total new orders and exports.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index--posts-505-in-september/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index fell to 50.5 in September, signalling a moderate improvement in demand conditions in export markets.www.iso.org.tr/news/newly-appointed-swiss-ambassador-to-ankara-guillaume-bertrand-scheurer-and-swiss-consul-general-in-istanbul-philippe-brandt-pay-a-courtesy-visit-to-ici-chairman-erdal-bahcivan/In recent months, Guillaume Bertrand Scheurer, the newly appointed Swiss Ambassador to Ankara, and Philippe Brandt, the Swiss Consul General in Istanbul, paid a courtesy visit to Erdal Bahçıvan, Chairman of Board of Directors of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-released-september-2024-report-on-manufacturing-pmi-developments-in-the-world/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) released September 2024 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-released-september-2024-ici-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-report/The headline PMI dropped to 44.3 in September from 47.8 in August. This slowdown was also the most pronounced since May 2020. Business conditions have now moderated in six successive months.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-ticks-up-to-513-in-august/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index was above the 50.0 no-change mark for the eight month running in August.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-released-august-2024-report-on-manufacturing-pmi-developments-in-the-world/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) released August 2024 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi--ticks-up-to-478-in-august/The headline PMI posted 47.8 in August, up from 47.2 in July but still signalling a moderation in the health of the sector during the month.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-released-july-2024-report-on-manufacturing-pmi-developments-in-the-world/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) released July 2024 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-posts-508-in-july/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Manufacturing Sector Export Climate Index posted 50.8 in July, above the 50-threshold value.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-released-july-2024-ici-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-report/The headline PMI reading decreased for the fifth consecutive month in July, posting 47.2 from 47.9 in June, signalling a solid slowdown in business conditions in the sector.www.iso.org.tr/news/chinas-consul-general-in-istanbul-wei-xiaodong-visited-ici-cahirman-erdal-bahcivan/China's Consul General in Istanbul, Wei Xiaodong, visited Erdal Bahçıvan, Chairman of Board of Directors of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI), on July 18, 2024.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-posted-516-in-june/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry’s (İSO) Türkiye manufacturing export climate index remained above the 50 no-change mark since the start of 2024, signaled a sixth consecutive monthly improvement in demand conditions in Turkish export markets.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-released-june-2024-report-on-manufacturing-pmi-developments-in-the-world/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) released June 2024 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World.www.iso.org.tr/news/iranian-consul-general-in-istanbul-ahmed-mohammadi-visited-chairman-of-board-of-directors-of-the-istanbul-chamber-of-industry-erdal-bahcivan/Within the framework of the good relations that the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) maintains with diplomatic missions in Istanbul, the Iranian Consul General in Istanbul, Ahmed Mohammadi, visited ICI Chairman of Board of Directors, Erdal Bahçıvan.www.iso.org.tr/news/albanian-consul-general-in-istanbul-armand-shandro-visited-ici-president-erdal-bahcivan/Albanian Consul General in Istanbul, Armand Shandro, paid a courtesy visit to Chairman of Board of Directors of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI), Erdal Bahçıvan.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-released-june-2024-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-report/At 47.9 in June, the headline PMI was down from 48.4 in May and below the 50.0 no-change mark for the third consecutive month.www.iso.org.tr/news/deputy-minister-of-investments-industry-and-trade-of-uzbekistan-akram-aliev-pays-courtesy-visit-to-the-istanbul-chamber-of-industry-administration/Deputy Minister of Investments, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan, Akram Aliev, along with Consul General of Uzbekistan in Istanbul, Sherzod Abdunazarov, and a delegation of officials from the Ministry and the Embassy, paid a courtesy visit to the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) administration.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-posted-528-in-may/The positive trend in the export climate of the Turkish manufacturing sector continued to accelerate in May, with the highest improvement in more than a year.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-released-may-2024-report-on-developments-in-the-world-manufacturing-pmi/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) released its May 2024 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-released-may-2024-ici-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-report/The headline PMI posted below the 50.0 no-change mark for the second consecutive month in May, dropping to 48.4 from 49.3 in Aprilwww.iso.org.tr/news/georgian-consul-general-in-istanbul-aleksandre-jishkariani-paid-a-courtesy-visit-to-erdal-bahcivan-chairman-of-board-of-directors-of-the-istanbul-chamber-of-industry/In the context of maintaining good relations with diplomatic missions in Istanbul, Georgian Consul General Aleksandre Jishkariani paid a courtesy visit to Erdal Bahçıvan, Chairman of Board of Directors of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI), on May 22, 2024.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-posted-523-in-april/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry Manufacturing Export Climate Index rose to 52.3 in April from 51.6 in March. The strengthening trend in demand conditions in export markets continued at the beginning of the second quarter.www.iso.org.tr/news/the-enterprise-europe-network-turkiye-national-meeting-held-at-odakule-fazil-zobu-assembly-hall/The Enterprise Europe Network , of which the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) has been a part since 2008, held its Türkiye National Meeting at the Odakule Fazıl Zobu Assembly Hall.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-released-the-april-2024-report-on-manufacturing-pmi-developments-in-the-world/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) released the April 2024 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-released-april-2024-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-report/The headline PMI moved below the 50.0 no-change mark in April, posting 49.3 from 50.0 in March.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-participated-in-world-circular-economy-forum-in-brussels/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) attended the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2024 event held in Brussels, Belgium, from April 15 to 18, 2024, with the theme "Turning Circular Visions into Action."www.iso.org.tr/news/adem-mohamed-mahmud-ethiopian-ambassador-to-ankara-visit-to-erdal-bahcivan-chairman-of-board-of-directors-of-the-istanbul-chamber-of-industry/Ethiopian Ambassador to Ankara, Adem Mohamed Mahmud, made a courtesy visit to Erdal Bahçıvan, Chairman of Board of Directors of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-posts-516-in-march/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry Manufacturing Export Climate Index rose to 51.6 in March from 51.1 in February.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-released-march-2024-report-on-developments-in-the-world-manufacturing-pmi/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) released its March 2024 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-released-march-2024-ici-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-report/The headline PMI posted at the 50.0 no-change mark in March, ticking down slightly from a reading of 50.2 in February, signalling overall stable business conditions during the month.www.iso.org.tr/news/consul-general-of-the-netherlands-in-istanbul-arjen-uijterlinde-visits-chairman-of-the-board-of-directors-of-the-istanbul-chamber-of-industry-erdal-bahcivan/Within the framework of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry's (ICI) good relations with diplomatic representations in Istanbul, Consul General of the Netherlands in Istanbul, Arjen Uijterlinde, visited the Chairman of the Board of Directors of ICI, Erdal Bahçıvan.www.iso.org.tr/news/portuguese-ambassador-virginia-pina-pays-courtesy-visit-to-erdal-bahcivan-chairman-of-board-of-directors-of-istanbul-chamber-of-industry/Portuguese Ambassador Virginia Pina visited Erdal Bahçıvan, Chairman of Board of Directors of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-posts-511-in-february/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index rose to 51.1 in January from 50.6 in December, signalling moderate improvement in demand conditions.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-released-the-february-2024-report-on-manufacturing-pmi-developments-in-the-world/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) released the February 2024 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-released-february-2024-ici-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-report/The headline PMI posted 50.2 in February up from 49.2 in January.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-posts-506-in-january/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index rose to 50.6 in January from 49.7 in December, signalling moderate improvement in demand conditions.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-released-january-2024-report-on-developments-in-the-global-manufacturing-pmi/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) published its January 2024 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-released-january-2024-ici-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-report/The headline PMI increased to 49.2 in January from 47.4 in December, the highest reading in four months and signalling only a slight moderation in business conditions at the start of the year.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index--posts-497-in-december/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index increased slightly to 49.7 in December from 49.5 in November.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-released-december-2023-report-on-developments-in-the-global-manufacturing-pmi/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) released December 2023 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-released-december-2023-report-of-ici-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-report/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI ticks up to 47.4 in December of 2023 from 47.2 in November.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-posted-495-in-november/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Sector Export Climate Index remained below the 50.0 no-change mark at 49.5 in November 2023, indicating that the deterioration continued.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-released-november-2023-report-on-developments-in-the-global-manufacturing-pmi/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) published November 2023 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-released-november-2023-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-report/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI dropped to 47.2 in November from 48.4 in September, remaining below the 50.0 no-change mark for the fifth consecutive month and pointing to a solid moderation in business conditions. In fact, the latest slowdown was the most marked for a year.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-at-485-in-september/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Sector Export Climate Index was below the 50.0 no-change mark at 48.5 in October 2023, down from 49.0 in September.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-released-october-2023-report-on-developments-in-the-global-manufacturing-pmi/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) released its October 2023 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World. Global PMI fell to 48.8 in October from 49.2 in September, pointing to a more significant deterioration in business conditions.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-released-october-2023-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-report/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI dipped to 48.4 in October 2023 from 49.6 in September.www.iso.org.tr/news/september-2023-report-of-ici-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-released/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI edged up to 49.6 in September of 2023 from 49 in the previous month, signaling a slightly softer moderation in the health of the manufacturing sector, and indicative of business conditions moving closer to stabilisation.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-posts-491-in-august/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index dipped below the 50.0 no-change mark in August, posting 49.1.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-released-august-2023-report-on-manufacturing-pmi-developments-in-the-world/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) released August 2023 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World.www.iso.org.tr/news/august-2023-report-of-ici-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-released/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI posted 49.0 in August, from 49.9 in July, below the 50.0 no-change mark for the second month running and thereby signalling a further slowdown in the Turkish manufacturing sector.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-posted-503-in-july/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing Sector Export Climate Index posted 50.3 in July, decreasing for the third consecutive month.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-released-july-2023-report-on-manufacturing-pmi-developments-in-the-world/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) released July 2023 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-released-july-2023-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-report/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye PMI dipped fractionally below the 50.0 no-change mark in July. The index fell to 49.9 in July from 51.5 in June, signalling broadly stable business conditions and the end of a six-month sequence of expansion.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-posted-511-in-june/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Turkish Manufacturing Sector Export Climate Index remained above the no-change mark 50.0 in June, signalling continued improvement in the export climate of Turkish manufacturers.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-released-june-2023-report-on-manufacturing-pmi-developments-in-the-world/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) released June 2023 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-released-june-2023-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-report/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI, which is recognized as the fastest and reliable reference in manufacturing industry performance, the leading indicator of economic growth...www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-posted-523-in-may/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index, which measures the business conditions in the key export markets of the Turkish manufacturing sector, dropped to 52.3 in May from 53.1 in April.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-released-may-2023-report-on-developments-in-the-world-manufacturing-pmi/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) released its May 2023 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World.www.iso.org.tr/news/may-2023-report-of-ici-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkey-sector-pmi-released/The headline PMI of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing PMI survey, which is the fastest and reliable reference accepted in manufacturing industry performance of the economic growth, was unchanged from the previous month at 51.5 in May of 2023.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-rose-to-531-in-april/Measuring the operating conditions in the key export markets of the Turkish manufacturing sector, the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index rose to 53.1 in April.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-released-april-2023-report-on-manufacturing-pmi-developments-in-the-world/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) released April 2023 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-released-april-2023-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-report/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing PMI, which is the fastest and reliable reference accepted in manufacturing industry performance of the economic growth, rose to 51.5 in April, d above the 50.0 no-change mark for the fourth month running.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-pmi-rises-to-526-in-march/The latest PMI® survey data from Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI), showing the manufacturing performance in the key export markets of the Turkish manufacturing sector, rose for the second month running to 52.6 in March.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-released-march-2023-report-on-developments-in-the-world-manufacturing-pmi/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) released its March 2023 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World.www.iso.org.tr/news/march-2023-report-of-ici-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-released/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI, which is recognized as the fastest and most reliable reference for manufacturing industry performance, the leading indicator of economic growth, increased to 50.9 in March.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-rose-to-517-in-february/Measuring the operating conditions in the key export markets of the Turkish manufacturing sector, the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index rose to 51.7 in February.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-published-february-2023-report-on-manufacturing-pmi-developments-in-the-world/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) published February 2023 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World.www.iso.org.tr/news/february-2023-report-of-ici-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-released/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI, which is the fastest and most reliable reference accepted in manufacturing industry performance of the economic growth, was unchanged at 50.1 in Februarywww.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-is-establishing-a-living-city/As Türkiye, we are trying to wrap up the pain of an extraordinary disaster together.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-manufacturing-export-climate-index-rose-to-495-in-january/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index, which measures the operation conditions in the key export markets of the Turkish manufacturing sector, increased to 49.5 in January.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-published-january-2023-report-on-manufacturing-pmi-developments-in-the-world/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) published January 2023 Report on the developments in the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the World.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-rose-to-501/The headline PMI of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing PMI survey, which is the fastest and reliable reference accepted in manufacturing industry performance of the economic growth...www.iso.org.tr/news/riveiro-dominican-republic-investment-agency-director-visited-ici-administration/Biviana Riveiro, Executive Director at the Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic (Pro-Dominicana) visited Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) on November 14, 2022.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-published-october-2022-report-on-manufacturing-pmi-developments-in-the-world/The headline Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropped from 49.8 in September to 49.4 in October; its lowest level for 28 months.www.iso.org.tr/news/october-2022-report-of-ici-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-report-released/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI, which is the fastest and most reliable reference accepted in manufacturing industry performance of the economic growth, fell to 46.4 in October of 2022.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-posted-500-in-july/Measuring the operating conditions in the key export markets of the Turkish manufacturing sector, the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index posted 50.0 in July, pointing to a standstill in export demand conditions.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-published-july-2022-report-on-manufacturing-pmi-developments-in-the-world/ICI published July 2022 report on Manufacturing PMI developments in the World. Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index® (PMI) fell from 52.2 in June to a two-year low of 51.1 in July.www.iso.org.tr/news/delegation-of-the-indonesian-regional-development-ministry-visited-istanbul-chamber-of-industry/A delegation presided by Dr. Wahyu Utomo, Vice-minister of the Indonesian Regional Development and Spatial Planning Coordination Ministry, visited Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) on July 19, 2022.www.iso.org.tr/news/turkish-and-uae-delegations-met-in-the-investment-workshop/Business world met in the Turkish-BAE Investment Workshop.www.iso.org.tr/news/kasahara-japans-consulgeneral-in-istanbul-visited-ici-chairman-erdal-bahcivan/Kenichi Kasahara, Consul General of Japan in Istanbul, visited Erdal Bahçıvan, the Chairman of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-posted-532-in-may/Measuring the operating conditions in the key export markets of the Turkish manufacturing sector, the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index rose to 53.2 in Maywww.iso.org.tr/news/new-zealand-ambassador-sinclair-visits-ici/New Zealand Ambassador Zoe Coulson-Sinclair visited the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news/jaime-de-bourbon-de-parme-prince-of-the-netherlands-and-climate-envoy-visits-ici/The OECD delegation which consisted of the Dutch Climate Envoy Jaime de Bourbon de Parme, Dutch Consul General Arjen Uijterlinde and OECD Istanbul Center President Achraf Bouali visited the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-published-may-2022-report-on-manufacturing-pmi-developments-in-the-world/The Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index® (PMI) inched up from 52.3 in April to 52.4 in May, though remained at the second-lowest level recorded over the past 20 months.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-may-2022-report-and-turkiye-sectoral-pmi-report-announced/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI, which is the fastest and most reliable reference accepted in manufacturing industry performance of the economic growth, was unchanged from the previous month at 49.2 in May.www.iso.org.tr/news/wu-jian-chinese-consul-general-in-istanbul-visits-icis-chairman-erdal-bahcivan/Wu Jian, Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Istanbul, visited Istanbul Chamber of Industry's Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan to consult on the "China Desk" initiated by ICI on March 10, 2022.www.iso.org.tr/news/bosphorus-international-heat-treatment-symposium-opening-ceremony-held-in-odakule/The opening ceremony of the Bosphorus International Heat Treatment Symposium was held in Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Odakule Fazıl Zobu Assembly Hall in cooperation with the Heat Treatment Industrialists Association (MISAD) and TMMOB Chamber of Metallurgical and Materials Engineers Training Center (METEM).www.iso.org.tr/news/héctor-jaime-ambassador-of-el-salvador-visits-icis-chairman-erdal-bahcivan/Héctor Jaime, Ambassador of El Salvador, visited Erdal Bahçıvan, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-rose-to-544-in-april/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index, which measures the operation conditions in the key export markets of the Turkish manufacturing sector, rose to 54.4 in April.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-published-its-april-2022-report-on-world-manufacturing-pmi-developments/In April 2022, the Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropped to 52.2, 0.8 points down from March, and its lowest since August 2020.www.iso.org.tr/news/iso-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-april-2022-report-and-turkiye-sectoral-pmi-report-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index), which is recognized as the fastest and most reliable reference in manufacturing industry performance, the leading indicator of economic growth, registered  49.2 in April.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-holds-seminar-on-germanys-north-rhinewestphalia-state/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized an online seminar about Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia State to introduce the investment and business opportunities in the state to Turkish industrialists and businesspeople.www.iso.org.tr/news/roman-nedilskyi-consul-general-of-ukraine-visits-ici-chairman-erdal-bahcivan/Roman Nedilskyi, Consul General of Ukraine, visited Erdal Bahçıvan, the Chairman of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-for-march-released/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Turkish Manufacturing Industry Export Climate Index, which measures the activity conditions of the key export markets of Turkish manufacturing sector, posted 53.9 in March.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-published-its-march-2022-report-on-manufacturing-pmi-developments-in-the-world/ICI published March 2022 report on Manufacturing PMI developments in the World.www.iso.org.tr/news/march-2022-report-of-ici-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-released/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index), which is the fastest and reliable reference accepted in manufacturing industry performance of the economic growth, dropped to 49.4 in March, below the 50.0 no-change mark for the first time in the last 10 months.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-chairman-erdal-bahcivan-the-green-deal-can-contribute-to-sustainable-development/The opening ceremony of the "ECO CLIMATE Economy and Climate Change Summit and Fair" was organized jointly by Ankara Chamber of Industry (ACI) and Ankara Chamber of Commerce (ACC) at the ATO Congresium on 30-31 March 2022 to combat the climate change and to minimize the impact of climate change on the economy.www.iso.org.tr/news/industrialists-discussed-the-importance-of-price-stability-and-confidence-for-a-qualified-and-sustainable-economic-growth-in-ici-assembly/The Assembly of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (İCI) convened for the month of October on October 27, 2021 via video-conferencing.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-organized-bangladesh-country-day/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized a country day event for Bangladesh, one of the rising economies of South Asia.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-for-september-released/Measuring the operating conditions in the key export markets of the Turkish manufacturing sector, the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index posted 54.7 in September.www.iso.org.tr/news/september-2021-report-of-ici-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-released/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index), which is recognized as the fastest and reliable reference in manufacturing industry performance, the leading indicator of economic growth, dropped to 52.5 in September.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-organized-a-‘korea-country-day-event-for-the-textile-and-food-sectors/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized a Country Day event for textile and food industries in the Republic of Korea, one of the most prominent economies of Asia.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-welcomes-minister-of-national-education-mahmut-ozer-in-its-september-assembly/The September Assembly of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) was held on September 22, 2021 at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel.www.iso.org.tr/news/argentine-consul-general-diego-alvarez-rivera-visits-ici-president-erdal-bahcivan/Argentina's Consul General in Istanbul, Diego Alvarez Rivera and Argentina's Commercial Diplomat Antonella Migliavacca paid a courtesy visit to the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) President Erdal Bahçıvan.www.iso.org.tr/news/famous-climatologist-prof-gordon-mcbean-and-the-lead-economist-of-the-world-bank-climate-change-group-stephane--hallegatte-met-with-industrialists-at-icis-green-agenda-talks/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) brings together the two world-leading experts on climate change with industrialists at the second meeting of the "ICI Green Agenda Talks" initiated as part of its sustainability vision.www.iso.org.tr/news/latvian-ambassador-pēteris-vaivars-visits-ici-chairman-erdal-bahcivan/Latvia's Ambassador to Ankara Pēteris Vaivars and the Undersecretary Dita Putnaērgle visited Erdal Bahçıvan, Chairman of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ICI) in Odakule.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkiye-export-climate-index-for-august-released/Measuring the operating conditions in the key export markets of the Turkish manufacturing sector, the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index dropped to 55.9 in August, though an improvement for the last seven consecutive months in Turkish manufacturing sector exporters.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-organized-‘bosnia-herzegovina-day-event/he Bosnia and Herzegovina Country Day - Trade and Investment Potential Seminar was conducted by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) to assess the economic cooperation and investment opportunities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a key Balkan country.www.iso.org.tr/news/august-2021-report-of-ici-turkiye-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkiye-sector-pmi-released/The August 2021 period of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) survey, which is the fastest and reliable reference accepted in manufacturing industry performance of the economic growth was announced.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-assembly-discussed-export-supports-and-export-financing/Istanbul Chamber of Commerce's (ICI) August Assembly was held on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 via video conferencing.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-kosovo-country-day-cooperation-and-investment-opportunities-in-kosovo-the-young-country-of-the-balkans/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organised the Kosovo Country Day & Trade and Investment Opportunities Seminar to inform members and businesspeople about opportunities for economic co-operation in the young Balkan nation Kosovo.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-green-agenda-talks-starts-with-climate-change-ecological-balance-and-forest-fires/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) has been working with the vision of "Sustainable Production" starting this year in order to adapt Turkish industry to changing expectations in global climate change and international trade while also producing high added value.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-turkey-export-climate-index-for-july-released/Measuring the operating conditions in the key export markets of the Turkish manufacturing sector, the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index dropped to 57.7 in July.www.iso.org.tr/news/july-2021-report-of-ici-turkey-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkey-sector-pmi-released/The headline PMI of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing PMI survey, which is the fastest and reliable reference accepted in manufacturing industry performance of the economic growth, rose to 54.0 in July.www.iso.org.tr/news/prof-dr-hasan-mandal-president-of-tubitak-spoke-at-the-ici-assembly-in-july/The Assembly of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) convened on July 28, 2021 via video conferencing. Presided by Zeynep Bodur Okyay, the main agenda item of ICI assembly was “TÜBİTAK Policies on R&D, Patent, Sustainability, Green Deal and High-tech and the Position of our industry".www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkey-export-climate-index-for-june-released/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index, which measures the operation conditions in the key export markets of the Turkish manufacturing sector, increased to 58.5 in June.www.iso.org.tr/news/sungkyu-woo-korean-consul-general-in-istanbul-visited-ici-chairman-erdal-bahcivan/Sung-kyu Woo, Korean Consul General in Istanbul, visited Erdal Bahçıvan, the Chairman of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-organized-qatar-country-day-event/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized the Qatar Country Day & Trade and Investment Opportunities event to discuss opportunities in Qatar, one of the powerful economies in the Middle East.www.iso.org.tr/news/bangladeshs-ambassador-to-ankara-mannan-visited-ici-chairman-bahcivan/Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Türkiye, Mosud Mannan and Consul General in Istanbul, Dr. Mohammad Monirul İslam visited Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan Bahçıvan.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-announces-turkeys-second-top-500-industrial-enterprises2020-survey-results/Following the "ICI Türkiye's Top 500 Industrial Enterprises-2020” survey last month, the Istanbul Chamber of Industry ("ICI") has published the results of the “ICI Türkiye’s Second Top 500 Industrial Enterprises-2020” survey today.www.iso.org.tr/news/june-2021-report-of-ici-turkey-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkey-sector-pmi-released/The headline PMI of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing PMI survey, which is the fastest and reliable reference accepted in manufacturing industry performance of the economic growth, moved back above the 50.0 no-change mark in June, posting 51.3.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-assembly-discussed-law-on-restructuring-of-certain-receivables/Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ICI) June Assembly meeting was held on June 23, 2021 via video conferencing.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-brings-mind4machines-project-to-life/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) is launching the MIND4MACHINES project as part of the EU Horizon 2020 Program.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkey-export-climate-index-for-may-released/Measuring the operating conditions in the key export markets of the Turkish manufacturing sector, the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index rose to 58.4 in Maywww.iso.org.tr/news/may-2021-report-of-ici-turkey-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkey-sector-pmi-released/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index), which is the fastest and reliable reference accepted in manufacturing industry performance of the economic growth, posted 49.3 in May, below the 50.0 no-change mark for the first time in a year.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-organized-japan-country-day-event/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized the Japan Country Day & Trade and Investment Opportunities Seminar to discuss economic cooperation and investment opportunities with Japan, one of the world's largest economies.www.iso.org.tr/news/turkeys-top-500-industrial-enterprises-were-discussed-in-the-ici-assembly-session-of-may/The Assembly of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) convened on May 26, 2021 via video conferencing. The assembly was opened by Mr. Serdar Urfalılar, Vice President of the ICI Assembly and then presided by the President Zeynep Bodur Okyay.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-announced-research-results-of-turkeys-top-500-industrial-enterprises-in-2020/According to the “Türkiye's Top 500 Industrial Enterprises” survey of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) that comprises the most valuable data of the sector, TÜPRAŞ is at the top of the list with TRY 58.6 billion production-based sales.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkey-export-climate-index-for-april-released/Measuring the operating conditions in the key export markets of the Turkish manufacturing sector, the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index rose to 56.0 in April, above the 50.0 no-change mark for the third month running.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-organized-doing-business-with-china-and-trade--investment-opportunities-seminar/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized a seminar with the title of "Doing Business with China and Trade & Investment Opportunities" to boost economic co-operation between China and Türkiye.www.iso.org.tr/news/april-2021-report-of-ici-turkey-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkey-sector-pmi-released/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index), which is recognized as the fastest and reliable reference in manufacturing industry performance, the leading indicator of economic growth,  dropped to 50.4 in April.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-organized-australia-country-day-event/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO) organized an event titled the Australia Country Day, aiming at the evaluation of the mutual investment and cooperation opportunities between the two countries.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-april-assembly-convened-with-the-agenda-of-an-overview-of-the-impact-of-changes-and-trends-observed-in-the-population-of-turkey-and-istanbul-on-our-industry-and-economy/Istanbul Chamber of Industry's (ICI) April Assembly was held on April 28, 2021 via video conferencing.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkey-export-climate-index-for-march-released/Measuring the operating conditions in the key export markets of the Turkish manufacturing sector, the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing Export Climate Index rose to 54.7 in March...www.iso.org.tr/news/march-2021-report-of-ici-turkey-manufacturing-pmi-and-turkey-sector-pmi-released/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index), which is recognized as the fastest and reliable reference in manufacturing industry performance, the leading indicator of economic growth,  increased to 52.6 in March, pointing to a strong improvement in the industry.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-organized-a-serbia-country-day-event-online/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO) organized a virtual event titled ‘Serbia Country Day & Trade and Investment Opportunities’, aiming at the assessment of the economic cooperation and investment opportunities in Serbia, an important country of the Balkans.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-assembly-march-focused-on-european-green-deal-its-reflections-on-our-industry-and-icis-sustainability-vision/Istanbul Chamber of Industry's (ICI) March Assembly was held on March 24, 2021 via video conferencing with the main agenda item of “European Green Deal, Its Reflections on Our Industry and ICI’s Sustainability Vision”www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkey-export-climate-index-for-february-released/Measuring the operation conditions in the key export markets of the Turkish manufacturing sector, the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Export Climate Index rose back above the 50.0 no-change mark in February, posting 51.5.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-evaluates-the-uk-market-and-the-benefits-of-free-trade-agreement-following-brexit-on-british-national-day/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized a panel to discuss the post-Brexit situation concerning the free trade agreement with the UK.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-organized-a-sustainability-and-business-world-web-seminar-through-the-perspective-of-turkey-and-eu/In order to draw attention and create awareness of industrial firms on sustainability, Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized a web seminar on “Sustainability and Business World through the perspective of Türkiye and EU”.www.iso.org.tr/news/erdal-bahcivan-the-board-of-directors-of-istanbul-chamber-of-industry-held-a-video-conference-with-daria-darnell-usa-consul-general-in-istanbul/Erdal Bahçıvan, the Board of Directors of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) held a video conference with Daria Darnell, USA Consul General in Istanbul.www.iso.org.tr/news/the-november-results-of-ici-turkish-export-climate-index-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Turkish Manufacturing Industry Export Climate Index which measures the operation conditions in the main export markets of Turkish manufacturing industry recessed to 48.9 in November and pointed out to a deterioration in the demand conditions of reporters for the first time in the last five months.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkish-manufacturing-pmi-november-2020-report-and-turkish-sectoral-pmi-report-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index), the fastest and most reliable reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance that is the leading indicator of economic growth decreased to 51,4 in November and continued to give signal that performance conditions are improving.www.iso.org.tr/news/the-october-results-of-ici-turkish-export-climate-index-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Turkish Manufacturing Industry Export Climate Index which measures the operation conditions in the main export markets of Turkish manufacturing industry recessed to 51.2 in October; however, it pointed out to a moderate refreshment by staying over the threshold value.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkish-manufacturing-pmi-october-2020-report-and-turkish-sectoral-pmi-report-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index), the fastest and most reliable reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance that is the leading indicator of economic growth increased to 53,9 in October and pointed out to a significant improvement in the performance of the sector.www.iso.org.tr/news/ruhsar-pekcan-the-minister-of-trade-was-the-guest-of-iso-october-assembly-meeting/October Assembly of Istanbul Chamber of Industry was held as a video conference on the date of October, 23th 2020.www.iso.org.tr/news/ivana-zerec-the-consul-general-of-croatia-in-istanbul-visited-erdal-bahcivan-ici-president/Ivana Zerec, the Consul General of Croatia in Istanbul paid a courtesy visit to Erdal Bahçıvan, the Board of Directors President of Istanbul chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news/asadullah-azadani-the-trade-attaché-of-afghanistan-visited-erdal-bahcivan-the-ici-president/Asadullah Azadani, the Trade Attaché of Afghanistan visited Erdal Bahçıvan, Board of Directors President of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news/the-september-results-of-ici-turkish-export-climate-index-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Turkish Manufacturing Industry Export Climate Index which measures the operation conditions of Turkish manufacturing industry in the main export markets recessed to 51,9 in September and continued to give the signals that demand conditions in export markets gained strength.www.iso.org.tr/news/meyerlandrut-new-president-of-eu-turkey-delegation-visited-ici/Ambassador Meyer-Landrut, the new President of European Union Türkiye Delegation paid a courtesy visit to Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) within the framework of official contacts in Istanbul and Erdal Bahçıvan, Ambassador Meyer-Landrut, the new President of European Union Türkiye Delegation paid a courtesy visit to Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) within the framework of official contacts in Istanbul and Erdal Bahçıvan,www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkish-manufacturing-pmi-september-2020-report-and-turkish-sectoral-pmi-report-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index), the fastest and most reliable reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance that is the leading indicator of economic growth recessed to 52,8 in September but pointed out to a significant recovery in the operation conditions.www.iso.org.tr/news/zafer-sonmez-the-general-director-of-turkey-wealth-fund-was-hosted-in-ici-september-assembly/September Assembly of Istanbul Chamber of Industry was held as a video conference on the date of September 23rd, 2020.www.iso.org.tr/news/the-august-results-of-ici-turkish-export-climate-index-were-announced/August results of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Turkish Manufacturing Industry Export Climate Index which measures the operation conditions of Turkish manufacturing industry in the main export markets receded to 52,4; however, it gave signals that the strong recovery in the export climate maintained its existence and pointed out to a recovery for the second month successively in the demand conditions on export markets.www.iso.org.tr/news/covid19-and-manufacturing-industry-sectors-were-addressed-in-the-joint-meeting-of-ici-august-assembly-and-profession-committees-meskom/August Assembly of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) was realized as video conference on 26 August 2020 as a joint meeting of Assembly and Profession Committees (MESKOM). At the meeting chaired by Zeynep Bodur Okyay, ICI Assembly President and with the main agenda of “Evaluation of Covid-19 and Manufacturing Sectors in New Normal - Risks, Opportunities and Road Maps Report”, the overall situation in Covid-19 period and future of the manufacturing industry sectors were evaluated.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkish-manufacturing-pmi-august-2020-report-and-turkish-sectoral-pmi-report-were-announced/The results of Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI survey (Purchasing Managers Index), the fastest and most reliable reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance that is the leading indicator of economic growth were announced for the term of August realized as 54.3. Following the sharp fluctuation resulted from the Covid-19 pandemic, the Turkish manufacturing sector demonstrated a strong performance for three months in a row.www.iso.org.tr/news/the-july-results-of-ici-turkish-export-climate-index-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Turkish Manufacturing Industry Export Climate Index which measures the operation conditions in the main export markets of Turkish manufacturing industry realized as 53,0 in July and increased over 50,0 which is the threshold value for the first time in the last five months.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkish-manufacturing-pmi-july-2020-report-and-turkish-sectoral-pmi-report-were-announced/The results of Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI survey (Purchasing Managers Index), the fastest and most reliable reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance that is the leading indicator of economic growth that realized as 56,9 in July which was the highest level since February 2011.www.iso.org.tr/news/results-of-ici-5002019-research-were-discussed-in-ici-july-assembly/July Assembly of Istanbul Chamber of Industry was held as a video conference on the date of July 22nd, 2020.www.iso.org.tr/news/the-june-results-of-ici-turkish-export-climate-index-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Turkish Manufacturing Industry Export Climate Index which measures the operation conditions in the main export markets of Turkish manufacturing industry realized as 47,5 with a strong increase in June and pointed out that the shrinkage in the demand conditions of the Turkish manufacturers got close to the end.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkish-manufacturing-pmi-june-2020-report-and-turkish-sectoral-pmi-report-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index), the fastest and most reliable reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance that is the leading indicator of economic growth increased to 53,9 in June realized over 50,0, the threshold value for the first time since February.www.iso.org.tr/news/at-the-ici-assembly-where-halil-oztop-the-general-director-of-development-bank-of-turkey-was-hosted-erdal-bahcivan-the-ici-president-stated-that-development-bank-of-turkey-is-our-strategic-partner-in-investments/June Assembly of Istanbul Chamber of Industry was held as a video conference on the date of June 24th, 2020.www.iso.org.tr/news/the-may-results-of-ici-turkish-export-climate-index-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Turkish Manufacturing Industry Export Climate Index which measures the operation conditions in the main export markets of Turkish manufacturing industry experienced a strong increase and realized as 34,1 in May; however, it was recorded in the second weakest level since January 2002 when the data series was launched.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkish-manufacturing-pmi-may-2020-report-and-turkish-sectoral-pmi-report-were-announced/The results of Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI survey (Purchasing Managers Index), the fastest and most reliable reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance that is the leading indicator of economic growth increased to 40,9 in May; however it showed that the sectoral operation conditions continue to slow down by staying under 50,0, the threshold value because of Covid-19. Both production and new orders recorded a sharp slowdown in May; however, decreases were limited since some firms started to operate again.www.iso.org.tr/news/exit-from-pandemic-was-discussed-in-istanbul-chamber-of-industry-may-assembly-meeting/May Assembly of Istanbul Chamber of Industry was held as a video conference on the date of May 21st, 2020. The main agenda of ICI Assembly chaired by Zeynep Bodur Okyay, ICI Assembly President was “Exit Strategy from Pandemic and Industry in New Normal.” In the meeting for which the great majority of the Assembly members participated, members shared their opinions about the post-pandemic period.www.iso.org.tr/news/the-april-results-of-ici-turkish-export-climate-index-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Turkish Manufacturing Indıstry Export Climate Index which measures the operation conditions in the main export markets of Turkish manufacturing industry recessed to 19,1 in April because of Covid-19 pandemic which negatively impacted the economy in the world.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkish-manufacturing-pmi-april-2020-report-and-turkish-sectoral-pmi-report-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index), the fastest and most reliable reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance that is the leading indicator of economic growth recessed to 33,4 in April and pointed out to a significant slowdown in the manufacturing industry.www.iso.org.tr/news/march-results-of-ici-turkish-export-climate-index-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Turkish Manufacturing Industry Export Climate Index which measures the activity conditions of Turkish manufacturing industry in the primary export markets receded to 35,7 with a strong decrease in March because of COVID-19 pandemic which caused an economic deterioration across the world.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry--turkish-manufacturing-pmi-march-2020-report-and-istanbul-chamber-of-industry--turkish-sectoral-pmi-survey-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Turkish Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index), the leading indicator of economic growth and the fastest and most reliable referance in manufacturing industry receded to 48,1 in March and was recorded under 50,0, the threshold value in the last three months for the first time.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-march-and-april-assembly-meetings-were-held-as-video-conference/March-April Assembly Meetings of Istanbul Chamber of Industry were held as video conference on April 1st, 2020 because of the Coronavirus pandemic.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkish-export-climate-index-february-results-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Turkish Manufacturing Industry Export Climate Index which measures the activity conditions of Turkish manufacturing industry at main markets realized as 50,4 in February and pointed out to a moderate improvement in the export activities.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-commerce-turkey-manufacturing-pmi-february-2020-report-was-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index), the most reliable reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance that is the leading indicator of economic growth increased to 52,4 in February and realized over the threshold value for the second month successively.www.iso.org.tr/news/assembly-members-of-aegean-chamber-of-industry-participated-in-ici-february-assembly-meeting-as-guest/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) February ordinary Assembly meeting was held on 26 February 2020 in Fazıl Zobu Assembly Hall with the main agenda of “A View Through our Economy and Industry in the New Year: Appearance, Risks, Opportunities and the Importance of Corporate Cooperation”.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-discussed-about-business-and-investment-opportunities-in-malaysia-country-day-event/Istanbul Chamber of Industry organized a Malaysia Country Day and Investment Opportunities Seminar in order to introduce the investment and business opportunities in Malaysia, one of the most powerful economies of Southeastern Asia to the Turkish industrialistswww.iso.org.tr/news/ici-management-organized-a-vocational-training-and-intern-meeting-with-german-board/Istanbul Chamber of Industry organized a meeting where vocational training and internship/ability training applications in Germany were handled.www.iso.org.tr/news/consul-general-from-34-countries-and-their-representatives-came-together-in-the-reception-of-istanbul-chamber-of-industry/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized a reception hosted by Zeynep Bodur Okyay ICI Assembly Chairperson, the President of ICI Assembly and Erdal Bahçıvan, the President of ICI Board of Directors with the aim of improving cooperation with foreign representatives operating in Istanbul.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turksih-export-climate-index-increased-to-511-in-january/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Turkish Manufacturing Industry Export Climate Index January, the leading indicator measuring the activity conditions of Turkish manufacturing sector on main export markets increased to 51,1 in January.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-turkey-manufacturing-pmi-january-2020-report-was-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index), the fastest and most reliable reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance that is the leading indicator of economic increased to 51,3 in January and realized over 50,0 which is the threshold value for the first time in the period of 22 months and pointed out a moderate improvement in activity conditions.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-organized-bangladesh-country-day-event/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized Bangladesh Country Day and Investment Opportunities Seminar in order to assess the investment and cooperation opportunities in Bangladesh, the growing production power of Asian continent.www.iso.org.tr/news/m-rifat-hisarciklioglu-the-president-of-tobb-visited-ici-january-assembly/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Turkish Manufacturing Industry Export Climate Index October, the leading indicator measuring the activity conditions of Turkish manufacturing sector on main export markets increased to 50,3 in December and pointed out to a strong improvement in export climate of manufacturing sector at the end of the year. Economic activity which moved to regrowth area in Germany which is the biggest export market of Turkish manufacturing industry played a role in the improvement.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkish-export-climate-index-december-results-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Turkish Manufacturing Industry Export Climate Index October, the leading indicator measuring the activity conditions of Turkish manufacturing sector on main export markets increased to 50,3 in December and pointed out to a strong improvement in export climate of manufacturing sector at the end of the year.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-turkey-and-istanbul-manufacturing-pmi-december-2019-reports-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index), the fastest and most reliable reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance that is the leading indicator of economic growth did not experience any change in December and was recorded as 49,5 and it pointed out a slight slowdown in activity conditions.www.iso.org.tr/news/2019-was-evaluated-and-expectations-from-2020-were-talked-in-ici-december-assembly-meeting/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) December ordinary Assembly meeting was held on 25 December 2019 in Fazıl Zobu Assembly Hall with the main agenda of “New Financial Horizons in 2020 while Leaving 2019 Behind”.www.iso.org.tr/news/dickschen-consul-general-of-belgium-in-istanbul-visited-erdal-bahcivan-ici-president/Serge Dickschen, Consul General of Belgium in Istanbul visited Erdal Bahçıvan, President of Board of Directors of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI). Irfan Özhamaratlı, Deputy President of Board of Directors of ICI participated in the negotiation in Odakule.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-management-contacted-with-eu-decisionmaking-bodies-in-brussels/İrfan Özhamaratlı, Deputy President of Board of Directors of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) and Mustafa Tacir, ICI Board of Directors Member visited Brussels to contact with EU Decision-Making Bodies.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkish-export-climate-index-attachment-november-results-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Turkish Manufacturing Industry Export Climate Index October, the leading indicator measuring the activity conditions of Turkish manufacturing sector on main export markets receded to 50,1 in November.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-announces-turkey-and-istanbul-manufacturing-pmi-november-2019-reports/The results of the ICI Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index) surveys, the fastest and the most reliable reference for the manufacturing industry's performance that is the leading indicator of economic growth, increased to 49,5 in November. PMI, which was measured close to 50,0, the threshold value pointed out to a limited slowdown in sectoral operation conditions.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-organizes-a-country-day-for-uganda-the-growing-economy-of-africa/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized an event of Uganda Country Day and Investment Opportunities Seminar in order to assess the cooperation and investment opportunities in Uganda, the most significant country of Horn of Africa and Great Lakes region.www.iso.org.tr/news/murat-uysal-president-of-central-bank-of-turkish-republic-appeared-as-a-guest-on-ici-november-assembly/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) November ordinary Assembly meeting was held on 27 November 2019 in Odakule Fazıl Zobu Assembly Hall with the main agenda of “The Importance of Financial Policies and Price Stability for Qualified and Sustainable Production Economy”.www.iso.org.tr/news/visit-of-courtesy-by-the-consul-general-of-france-in-istanbul-for-bahcivan-ici-president/Bertrand Buchwalter, Consul General of France in Istanbul and Véronique Priour Sağıroğlu, Commercial Attaché realized a visit of courtesy for Erdal Bahçıvan, President of Board of Directors of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI). Conversation on the agendas of World and Türkiye was held in the visit realized in Odakule, the center of ICI.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-organized-albania-country-day-to-introduce-it-to-turkish-industrialists-and-business-people/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized Albania Country Day in order to introduce cooperation and investment opportunities in Albania to the Turkish industrialists and business people.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-underwear-industrialists-carried-out-investigative-visit-in-nigeria-market-and-held-bilateral-negotiations/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized an underwear sectorial trade board visit for Lagos of Nigeria in a coordination with All Underwear Industrialists Association (TİGSAD).www.iso.org.tr/news/investment-and-business-opportunities-in-north-macedonia-country-day-organized-by-ici-was-discussed/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized a country day with North Macedonia, one of the countries having an economic potential among the Balkans. Zorica Apostolska, Minister of Foreign Investments of North Macedonia and Aktan Ago, Consul General of North Macedonia in Istanbul participated in the North Macedonia Country Day & Investment Opportunities Seminar hosted by Cemal Keleş, ICI Board of Directors Member in Odakule.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkish-export-climate-index-attachment-october-results-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Turkish Export Climate Index that is the leading indicator measuring the activity conditions of Turkish manufacturing industry in the main export market in October did not show change compared to the September and realized as 50,3. The index pointed out to a limited improvement in the demand conditions of the Turkish manufacturing exporters.www.iso.org.tr/news/alfaki-consul-general-of-sudan-in-istanbul-visited-bahcivan-ici-president/Mohammed Seghairoon Elsheikh Alfaki, Consul General of Sudan in Istanbul visited Erdal Bahçıvan, Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Board of Directors President.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-turkey-and-istanbul-manufacturing-pmi-october-2019-reports-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index), the most reliable reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance that is the leading indicator of economic growth was recorded as 49,0 in October and thus indicated a slight speed loss in Turkish manufacturing industry.www.iso.org.tr/news/berger-president-of-eu-turkey-delegation-visited-bahcivan-ici-president/Christian Berger, Ambassador and President of European Union Türkiye Delegation visited Erdal Bahçıvan, the President of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI). The latest developments and the point where Türkiye stands in the process of EU membership were discussed in the visit organized in Odakule.www.iso.org.tr/news/russian-investment-board-visited-ici-to-talk-about-the-investment-opportunities-in-the-country/Investment Board from the different regions of Russia who visited Türkiye with the aim of exploring the common investment opportunities with Türkiye visited Erdal Bahçıvan, President of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Board of Directors.www.iso.org.tr/news/business-and-investment-opportunities-were-assessed-in-moldova-business-day-held-by-ici/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized Moldova Business Day event to assess the investment opportunities in Moldova which has potentially promising economy of the Balkans.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-board-realized-business-visit-to-lombardia-region-of-italy/A business visit was realized to Lombardia Region of Italy within the scope of Türkiye - EU Business World Dialog (TEBD) being conducted within Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news/ekrem-imamoglu-istanbul-metropolitan-municipality-mayor-visited-ici-october-assembly-meeting/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) October ordinary Assembly meeting was held on 23 October 2019 in Odakule Fazıl Zobu Assembly Hall with the main agenda of “The Role and Importance of Our Industry in Development and Future Vision of Istanbul, the Brand City”.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkish-export-climate-index-september-results-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Turkish Export Climate Index that is the leading indicator measuring the activity conditions of Turkish manufacturing industry in the main export market receded to the level of 50,3 in September. While the index has shown that the moderate improvement maintains its existence in export climate, 77-month extension trend was recorded in its slowest speed.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-assembly-and-profession-committee-members-realized-business-visit-to-italy/A board including 25 people consisting of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Assembly and Profession Committee members and chaired by Cemal Keleş, ICI Board of Directors Member realized a business visit to Lombardia region of Italy between the dates of 15-18 September within the scope of the project of Türkiye - EU Business World Dialog (TEBD).www.iso.org.tr/news/kadzadej-istanbul-consul-general-of-albania-visited-erdal-bahcivan-ici-president/Blerta Kadzadej, Istanbul Consul General of Albania visited Erdal Bahçıvan, IStanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Board of Directors President. Conversation on economical relations between two countries and enterprices to develop such relations was made in the visit in Odakule.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-announces-turkey-and-istanbul-manufacturing-pmi-september-2019-reports/The results of the ICI Türkiye and Istanbul Manufacturing PMI surveys, the fastest and the most reliable reference for the manufacturing industry's performance that is the leading indicator of economic growth, were realized as 50,0 in September. Therefore, 17-month-long slowdown tendency in activity conditions ended. New orders’ moving into the growth area again supported the stability gain of the production and slightly increase in the employment.www.iso.org.tr/news/business-and-investment-opportunities-in-the-philippines-one-of-the-dynamic-economies-of-southeast-asia-were-discussed-in-ici/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) introduced the business and investment opportunities in the Philippines, one of the dynamic economies of Southeast Asia in the Philippines Country Date and Investment Opportunities.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-hosted-ali-yerlikaya-istanbul-governor-in-september-assembly-meeting/Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ICI) September Ordinary Assembly meeting was held on 25 September 2019 with the main agenda of “Overview to Future, Problems and Cooperation Opportunities of Our Industry in accompany with Istanbul Vision Aware of the Power and Value of Manufacture” in Odakule Fazıl Zobu Assembly Hall. Ali Yerlikaya, Istanbul Governor participated in the meeting as guest chaired by Serdar Urfalılar, ICI Vice President of the Assembly.www.iso.org.tr/news/brazil-country-day-the-biggest-economy-of-latin-america-attracted-attention/Economical cooperation opportunities in Brazil, the biggest country of Latin America were discussed in Brazil Country Day and Investment Opportunities Seminar organized by Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news//Zorica Apostolska, North Macedonia Minister of Foreign Investments visited Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI). Apart from Minister Apostolska, Boris Georgievski, Mayor of Gazi Baba, Aktan Ago, Istanbul Consul General of Northern Macedonia Aleksander Hristov, Deputy Consul General, Radica Bobinska, Chairperson of North Macedonia Government Foreign Investments Department were hosted in Odakule by Serdar Urfalılar, ICI Assembly Deputy Chairperson.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkish-export-climate-index-august-results-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Turkish Export Climate Index that is the leading indicator measuring the activity conditions of Turkish manufacturing industry in the main export market realized in the level of 51,1 in August.www.iso.org.tr/news/alderman-emma-edhem-chairperson-of-turkishenglish-chamber-of-commerce-and-industry-met-with-erdal-bahcivan-ici-chairman-of-board-of-directors/Alderman Emma Edhem, Chairperson of Turkish-English Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TBCCI) operating in London of England visited Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) in Istanbul where she had been for another event.www.iso.org.tr/news/mohamed-rizvi-hassen-ankara-ambassador-of-sri-lanka-visited-ici/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) hosted Mohamed Rizvi Hassen, Ankara Ambassador of Sri Lanka to evaluate the commercial relationship between two countries. In the visit hosted by İrfan Özhamaratlı, ICI Deputy Chairperson of Board of Directors, Yoshitha Jayasuriya, Sri Lanka Commercial Consultant and Mehmet Emin Berk, Trade Coordinator accompanied to Ambassador Hassen.www.iso.org.tr/news/eloy-alvarez-martinez-republic-of-cuba-deputy-minister-of-industry-visited-ici/Eloy Alvarez Martinez, First Deputy Minister of Industry of Republic of Cuba who was in Türkiye to establish some contacts visited Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-turkey-and-istanbul-pmi-august-2019-reports-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Turkish Manufacturimg PMI (Purchasing Managers Index), accepted as the fastest and most reliable reference in the Manufacturimg industry performance which is the leading indicator of economical growth increased to 48,0 in August and has been recorded as the highest level since July 2018.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-assembly-talked-about-ici-500-and-turkish-economics/İstanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) August Ordinary Meeting was held in Odakule Fazıl Zobu Assembly Hall with the main agenda of "Current Situation and Future Perspective of the Industry in the light of ICI 500 Major Researches" on 28 August 2019.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-turkey-export-climate-index-became-513-in-july/As the leader indicator of activity conditions of manufacturing sector in the main export markets, ICI Türkiye Export Climate Index realized as 51.3 in July.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-announces-turkey-and-istanbul-manufacturing-pmi-july-2019-reports/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index), the most reliable reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance that is the leading indicator of economic growth was recorded as 46,7 in December and thus indicated that the business conditions of the sector maintains the deceleration.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-assembly-hosted-cahit-turhan-minister-of-transport-and-infrastructure/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) July ordinary Assembly meeting was held on 24 July 2019 in Odakule Fazıl Zobu Assembly Hall with the main agenda of “The importance of communication, transportation, infrastructure and the projects which are the main elements of our economy in terms of global competition and our industry”www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkish-export-climate-index-june-results-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Turkish Export Climate Index that is the leading indicator measuring the activity conditions of Turkish manufacturing industry in the main export market realized in the level of 51,5 in June. The index continued to point out the moderate improvement in the export conditions of the Turkish manufacturers and was realized at the lowest level of the last six months.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-turkey-and-istanbul-production-pmi-june-2019-reports-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index), the most reliable reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance that is the leading indicator of economic growth was recorded in the highest level of the last year in with 47,9 in June.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-assembly-where-murat-kurum-minister-of-environment-participated-in-discussed-the-industrial-settlement-problem-and-environmental-plan/Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ICI) June ordinary Assembly was carried out on 26 June 2019 in Odakule Fazıl Zobu Assembly Hall with the main agenda of “An Overview for Istanbul’s Industrial Identity, Industrial Settlement Problem and Environmental Plan”. Murat Kurum, the Minister of Environment and Urbanization participated in the Assembly meeting directed by Serdar Urfalılar, ICI Assembly Deputy Chairperson.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-announced-research-results-of-turkeys-top-500-industrial-enterprises-in-2018/According to the "Türkiye's Top 500 Industrial Enterprises 2018" survey of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) that has been conducted for over a half century and composes the most valuable data of the sector, TÜPRAŞ is the leader with 79 billion TL production-based sales in 2017.www.iso.org.tr/news/industry-and-trade-chamber-directors-of-northern-rheinwestphalia-of-germany-visited-ici/A board including professional directors from the chambers of industry and trade of Northern Rhein-Westphalia, Cologne, Bielefeld, Detmold, Hagen, Krefeld, Aachen and Dordmund of Germany visited Istanbul Chamber of Commerce.www.iso.org.tr/news/hernandez-ankara-ambassador-of-the-philippines-visited-erdal-bahcivan-ici-chairperson/Hernandez, the Ankara Consul General of The Philippines visited Erdal Bahçıvan, Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Chairperson. Negotiations regarding the current situation of the economical cooperation between the two countries were held in the visit realized in Odakule.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkish-export-climate-index-may-results-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Turkish Export Climate Index that is the leading indicator measuring the activity conditions of Turkish manufacturing industry in the main export market realized in the level of 51,9 in May. While the recovery in the export climate continued with a slowdown, this development was caused by the slowdown in the growth in USA with which Türkiye carried out 5 percent of its manufacturing sector export.www.iso.org.tr/news/yeunju-jang-istanbul-consul-general-of-south-korea-visited-erdal-bahcivan-ici-chairperson/Yeunju Jang, Istanbul Consul General of South Korea visited Erdal Bahçıvan, Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Board of Directors Chairperson.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-announces-turkey-and-istanbul-manufacturing-pmi-may-2019-reports/The results of the ICI Türkiye and Istanbul Manufacturing PMI surveys, the fastest and the most reliable reference for the manufacturing industry's performance that is the leading indicator of economical growth, were realized as 45,3 in May. Input costs and final product prices increased in May where the value loss in Turkish lira affected manufacturing sector increased.www.iso.org.tr/news/assembly-hall-has-been-named-after-mr-fazil-zobu-the-departed-who-significantly-contributed-to-ici/May Ordinary Assembly meeting of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) was realized on 22 May 2019 in Odakule. The Assembly Meeting chaired by Zeynep Bodur Okyay, the ICI Assembly Chairperson was realized as the commemoration event for Fazıl Zobu, the departed business person who significantly contributed to Turkish industry and ICI.www.iso.org.tr/news/business-opportunities-between-the-two-countries-were-discussed-in-the-hungary-country-day-organized-by-ici/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) introduced the business and investment opportunities in the country with the Hungary Country Day event for Turkish industrialist and business people.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkish-export-climate-index-april-results-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Turkish Export Climate Index that is the leading indicator measuring the activity conditions of Turkish manufacturing industry in the main export market realized in the level of 52,2 in April. The index showed a similar positive maintenance in the rest of 2019 in Turkish manufacturer’s export climate.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-announces-turkey-and-istanbul-manufacturing-pmi-april-2019-reports/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index), the most reliable reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance that is the leading indicator of economical growth was recorded as 46,8 in April and thus indicated that the activity conditions of the Turkish manufacturing sector maintains the deceleration.www.iso.org.tr/news/investment-and-business-opportunities-in-afghanistan-country-day-organized-by-ici-was-discussed/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized an event of Afghanistan Country Day and Investment Opportunities Seminar with the aim of benefiting the investment and commercial opportunities in the country.www.iso.org.tr/news/the-importance-of-insurance-business-and-risk-management-has-been-discussed-in-iso-assembly/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) April ordinary Assembly meeting was held on 24 April 2019 in Odakule with the main agenda of “The Importance of Insurance Business and Risk Management for our Industry and Economy”. Can Akın Çağlar, the Chairpoerson of Turkish Insurance Association participated as a guest in the Assembly meeting which was directed by Ayhan Yavrucu, the Depurty Chairperson of ICI Assembly.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-turkish-export-climate-index-march-results-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Turkish Export Climate Index that is the leading indicator measuring the activity conditions of Turkish manufacturing industry in the main export market realized in the level of 52,3 in march. March index pointed out for a improvement harmonized with strong and near-term trends.www.iso.org.tr/news/morocco-country-day-and-investment-opportunities-seminar-was-realized-in-istanbul-chamber-of-industryodakule/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized an event of Morocco Country Day and Investment Opportunities Seminar with the aim of benefiting the business and investment opportunities in Mororro one of the stable economies in Africa. Numerous industrialists and business people, in addition to M'hamed Ifriquine, the Istanbul General Consulate of Morocco participated in the event organized in Odakule in the hosting of Bekir Yelken, the ICI Board of Directors Member and had information about the economical potential of Morocco.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-announces-turkey-and-istanbul-manufacturing-pmi-march-2019-reports/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index), the most reliable reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance that is the leading indicator of economical growth was recorded in the highest level since July 2018 by reaching to 47,2 in March. Slowdown in manufacture and employment was realized at the slowest speed in the last eight year.www.iso.org.tr/news/construction-sector-and-future-vision-was-discussed-in-march-assembly-of-istanbul-chamber-of-industry/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) March ordinary Assembly meeting was held on 27 March 2019 in Odakule with the main agenda of "The Role and Future Vision of Construction Sector in Sustainable Growth of Industry”.www.iso.org.tr/news/viktor-matis-ankara-ambassador-of-hungary-visited-erdal-bahcivan-ici-chairperson/Viktor Matis, Ankara Ambassador of Hungary who has newly come into office visited Erdal Bahçıvan, Chairperson of Istanbul Chamber of Industry with kindness and meeting purposes.www.iso.org.tr/news/job-opportunities-in-the-country-were-discussed-in-canada-country-day-held-by-ici/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized Canada Country Day and Investment Opportunities seminar to present opportunities in Canada which has one of the most developed countries in the world to Turkish industrialists and business people.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-turkey-and-istanbul-manufacturing-pmi-february-2019-reports-are-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index), the most reliable reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance that is the leading indicator of economic growth increased to 46,4 which was the highest rate of the last six months in February.www.iso.org.tr/news/flaman-region-of-belgium-which-draws-attention-with-its-developed-economy-was-introduced-for-the-industrialists/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized Belgium Flaman Advertising Seminar with the aim of introducing the business and investment opportunities in Flaman region of Belgium which draws attention with its developed economy to Turkish industrialists.www.iso.org.tr/news/fuat-oktay-the-deputy-president-became-the-visitor-of-ici-february-assembly/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) February ordinary Assembly meeting was held on 27 February 2019 with the main agenda of “The Importance and Effects of New Government System on Our Economy and Business World”. Dr. Can Fuat Gürlesel, the ICI Vice President of the Republic participated in the Assembly Meeting which was directed by Zeynep Bodur Okyay, the Chairperson of ICI Assembly.www.iso.org.tr/news/bilal-khan-pasha-istanbul-consul-general-of-pakistan-visited-ici/Bilal Khan Pasha, Istanbul Consul General and Commercial Attaché of Pakistan as well visited Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) on 20 February 2019. While Bilal Khan Pasha was being hosted by İrfan Özhamaratlı, the ICI Deputy President of Board of Directors, Vehbi Canpolat, the ICI Board of Directors Member participated in the meeting as well.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-turkey-and-istanbul-manufacturing-pmi-january-2019-reports-are-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index), the most reliable reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance that is the leading indicator of economic growth was recorded as 44,2 in January by indicating an horizontal appearance.www.iso.org.tr/news/erdal-bahcivan-chairman-of-ici-board-of-directors-we-cannot-stand-indifferent-towards-new-economy-based-on-informatics/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) January ordinary Assembly meeting was held on 23 January 2019 in Odakule with the main agenda of “New Production System Brought by Industry and Digitalism”. Yunus Özdemir, the Senior Manager Partner of Gartner Türkiye participated in the Assembly meeting which was chaired by ICI Assembly Chairperson Zeynep Bodur Okyay.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-turkey-and-istanbul-manufacturing-pmi-december-2018-reports-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index), the most reliable reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance that is the leading indicator of economic growth was recorded as 44,2 in December and thus indicated that the business conditions of the sector maintains the deceleration. However, the deceleration in manufacture and new orders were at a slight level compared to the previous month.www.iso.org.tr/news/business-people-committee-from-fèsmeknès-region-of-morocco-visited-istanbul-chamber-of-industry/A committee from Fez-Meknes Chamber of Trade, Industry and Services of Morocco (CCISFM) visited Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-turkey-and-istanbul-manufacturing-pmi-november-2018-reports-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index), the most reliable reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance that is the leading indicator of economical growth recorded an increase in 44,7 level in November as two months successively.www.iso.org.tr/news/november-assembly-host-of-istanbul-chamber-of-industry-was-the-minister-of-national-education-ziya-selcuk/ICI November ordinary Assembly meeting was carried out with the main agenda of “Importance of Vision of New Education Model In terms of Our Industry In a World Focused on Competition, Science and Technology” on 28 November 2018 in Odakule.www.iso.org.tr/news/board-consisting-of-malaysian-business-people-visited-istanbul-chamber-of-industry/Malaysian Board coming to Türkiye because of 17th MÜSİAD EXPO Fair which was organized in İstanbul between the dates of 21-24 November 2018 visited Istanbul Chamber of Industry. Malaysian Islamic Chamber of Trade High Council Member Jamal Hisham and KOPEKAP representatives Dr. Azizah binti Anuar and Madam Zaitun binti Ahmed took place in the board hosted by ICI Board Treasurer Sadık Ayhan Saruhan in Odakule.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-turkey-and-istanbul-manufacturing-pmi-october-2018-reports-were-announced/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index), the fastest and the most reliable reference regarding the performance of the manufacturing industry, has been recorded as 44.3 in October by raising for the first time since July.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-hosted-the-minister-of-industry-and-technology-mustafa-varank-in-the-october-assembly/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) October ordinary Assembly meeting was held on 24 October 2018 in Odakule with the main agenda of “Focusing on the New Moves Towards Becoming A Powerful Industrial Country” The guest of the Assembly meeting chaired by ICI Assembly President Zeynep Bodur Okyay was the Minister of Industry and Technology, Mustafa Varank.www.iso.org.tr/news/kostroma-city-committee-from-russia-visited-istanbul-chamber-of-industry-and-invited-turkish-industrialists-to-their-region-for-investment/A committee from Kostroma region of Russia which came to Istanbul to participate in some fairs and events and draw Turkish investors to their region visited Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-announces-turkey-and-istanbul-manufacturing-pmi-september-2018-reports/ICI Türkiye Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index), the fastest and the most reliable reference regarding the performance of the manufacturing industry, had been decreased down to 42.7 in September. The current tough operating conditions were effective in this last state of the index, and both production and new orders continued to slow down in September.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-chairman-bahcivan-we-demand-a-financial-system-that-doesnt-abuse-the-real-sector-while-protecting-the-financial-stability/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) September ordinary Assembly meeting was held on 23 September 2018 in Odakule with the main agenda of "Looking at the Importance of Financial Stability for Turkish Economy, and Relations between the Finance World and the Real Sector with a Brand New Perspective".www.iso.org.tr/news/tunisia-country-day-introduces-the-investment-and-cooperation-opportunities-in-tunisia/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized an event titled 'Tunisia Country Day and Cooperation Opportunities' to introduce the investment and cooperation opportunities in Tunisia, one of the economically developing countries of North Africa.www.iso.org.tr/news/iraq-expects-turkish-business-world-to-join-its-restructuring-efforts/A delegation from the Iraq Ministry of Foreign Affairs visited Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) as a part of their program to improve their economical relations with Türkiye. The delegation led by the Head of Neighboring Countries Department, Ambassador Oday Alkhairullah was welcomed in Odakule by ICI Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan.www.iso.org.tr/news/industrialists-and-business-people-show-great-interest-in-romania-country-day-of-ici/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized Romania Country Day to increase reciprocal economic cooperation and investment between Türkiye and Romania. The event that took place in Odakule was hosted by ICI Board Member Mustafa Tacir, and honored by Romanian Ambassador to Ankara Gabriel Şopanda.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-assembly-discusses-the-future-of-turkish-economy-and-industry-in-the-period-of-trade-wars/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) August ordinary Assembly meeting was held on 15 August 2018 in Odakule with the main agenda of "The Future of Turkish Economy and Industry in the Period of Trade Wars". The guest of the Assembly meeting chaired by ICI Board Member Erman Atasoy was Prof. Dr. Veysel Ulusoy from Yeditepe University.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-july-assembly-meeting-discusses-the-presidential-government-system/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) July ordinary Assembly meeting was held on 25 July 2018 in Odakule with the main agenda of "Outlook on the Presidential Government System in Terms of Legislation, Execution, Economy and Society".www.iso.org.tr/news/korea-istanbul-consul-general-hong-keewon-visits-ici-chairman-erdal-bahcivan/Korea Istanbul Consul General Hong Keewon visited Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan. During this visit of Odakule, the parties exchanged views on improving economical cooperation between Türkiye and Korea, and fulfilling the existing potential in a stronger manner.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-organizes-a-country-day-for-rwanda-the-growing-market-of-africa/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized a country day for Rwanda, one of the growing markets of Africa. To this "Rwanda Country Day: Opportunities for Türkiye" event that was hosted in Odakule by ICI Vice Chairman Irfan Özhamaratlı and honored by Rwanda Ankara Consul Ambassador Williams Nkurunziza, many industrialists and businesspeople wanting to benefit from the investment and cooperation opportunities in Rwanda had attended.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-chairman-bahcivan-attracts-attention-to-the-control-lost-in-trade-wars/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) June Ordinary Assembly Meeting was held on 27 June 2018 in Odakule with the main agenda of "Looking at Economical Developments in the World and Türkiye in Respect of Our Industry's Priorities While Starting the Second Half of the Year".www.iso.org.tr/news/cuban-delegation-that-is-in-turkey-visits-istanbul-chamber-of-industry/Cuban Delegation holding talks in Türkiye to discuss mutual economical cooperation opportunities visited Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI). The delegation led by Ileana Nunez Mordoche, Cuban Vice Minister for Foreign Trade and Investment, was welcomed in Odakule by Bekir Yelken, ICI Board Member.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-announces-turkeys-top-500-industrial-enterprises-2017-survey/According to the "Türkiye's Top 500 Industrial Enterprises 2017" survey of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) that has been conducted for over a half century and composes the most valuable data of the sector, TÜPRAŞ is the leader with 51.1 billion TL production-based sales in 2017.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-assembly-discusses-assembly-work-groups-planned-to-be-established/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) March Ordinary Assembly Meeting was held on 23 May 2018 in Odakule with the main agenda of "Opinions and Suggestions for Optimizing Effectiveness of ICI Assembly Work Groups and Professional Committees Planned to be Established".www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-boards-work-program-is-reviewed-in-the-first-assembly-meeting-of-the-term-20182022/The first ordinary assembly meeting of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) for the term 2018-2022 was held in Odakule on 25 April 2018 with the main agenda of "Reviewing ICI Board's 2018-2022 Work Program".www.iso.org.tr/news/reports-on-overview-and-expectations-in-turkish-and-istanbul-industry-is-issued/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) issued reports on "Overview and Expectations in Turkish and Istanbul Industry" that happened to be the first research including expectations regarding the next 12 months in the manufacturing industry, the driving force of the economic growth.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-assembly-march-meeting-reviews-operations-of-the-management-in-the-last-5-years/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) March ordinary Assembly meeting was held on 28 March 2018 in Odakule with the main agenda of "Review of ICI Board's 2013-2018 Operations and Activities".www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-organizes-a-black-sea-trade-and-development-bank-introduction-meeting/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized a meeting to inform industrialists about the products and services of Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) that it grouped under loans, guarantees, trade financing, SME programs, technical assistance etc.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-holds-a-country-day-for-vietnam-rising-star-of-southeastern-asia/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized an event titled "Vietnam Country Day and Opportunities for Türkiye" in order to introduce the cooperation and investment opportunities in Vietnam, the rising economic power of Southeastern Asia, to Turkish industrialists.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-cooperates-with-accenture-digital-for-the-digital-transformation-of-industry/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) signed a new partnership agreement regarding digitalization that will reshape the entire global manufacturing industry from productivity to cost reduction.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-odakule-headquarters-wins-leed-gold-certificate/Odakule, the main service building of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI), is certified with LEED Gold by American Green Buildings Council.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-jordan-country-day-holds-discussions-regarding-cooperation-and-investment-opportunities-in-jordan/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized Jordan Country Day and Opportunities for Türkiye with the goal of introducing investment and cooperation opportunities in Jordan that has an important location in the Middle East market.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-and-ge-cooperates-for-the-digital-transformation-of-industry/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) launched an initiative that will enable transformation in respect of digitalization with the goal of improving productivity, revenue, quality, energy efficiency of companies, reducing their costs and simplifying their processes.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-council-discusses-the-business-and-production-mentality-of-the-future-in-the-light-of-science-and-technology/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) February ordinary Council meeting was held on 28 February 2018 in Odakule with the main agenda of "The Changing Business-Production Mentality and Future Forecasts in the Light of Science and Technology".www.iso.org.tr/news/the-new-consul-general-of-pakistan-in-istanbul-pasha-visits-ici-chairman-bahcivan/Pakistan Consul General in Istanbul, Bilal Khan Pasha paid a courtesy visit to Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan. During this visit to the Odakule headquarters of ICI, Pasha underlined that this is one of his first visits in Istanbul.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-chairman-bahcivan-welcomes-tunisian-consul-general-malek/Tunisian Consul General in Istanbul, Hedi Malek paid a courtesy visit to Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan. In the meeting held in Odakule, Turkish industry's and business world's investment and export to Tunisia and the steps that can be taken to facilitate cooperation with Tunisian business people were discussed.www.iso.org.tr/news/call-for-5-billion-dollar-work-volume-to-industrialists-from-south-africa/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) held a 'South Africa Country Day: Opportunities for Türkiye' event to assess the cooperation and investment opportunities in South Africa, the most developed economy of the African continent.www.iso.org.tr/news/austria-ankara-ambassador-dr-ulrike-tilly-visits-ici-chairman-erdal-bahcivan/Austria Ankara Ambassador Dr. Ulrike Tilly and Trade Consul Georg Karabaczek visited Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan. During the meeting held in Odakule, ICI Vice Chairman Irfan Özhamaratlı and ICI Deputy Secretary General Haktan Akın were also present.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-shares-investment-opportunities-in-thailand-the-rising-country-of-southeast-asia/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized "Thailand Country Day: Opportunities for Türkiye" event to assess the investment and cooperation opportunities in Thailand as one of the rising economical powers of Southeast Asia.www.iso.org.tr/news/business-opportunities-in-india-a-significant-economical-power-of-asia-are-shared-with-industrialists/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized "India Country Day: Opportunities for Türkiye" event to assess the investment and economical cooperation opportunities with India, one of the most important economical powers of the Asia continent.www.iso.org.tr/news/iciuzbekistan-country-day-witnesses-the-discussion-of-business-opportunities-between-two-countries/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized "Uzbekistan Country Day: Opportunities for Türkiye" meeting to discuss the economical cooperation opportunities between two countries.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-january-assembly-discusses-a-new-university--industry-cooperation-model/The ordinary January assembly meeting of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) was held on 24 January 2018 in Odakule with the main agenda of "The Importance of a New University-Industry Cooperation Model for our Industry and Economy with a Technology-Oriented Education in the Age of Global Competition and Information".www.iso.org.tr/news/courtesy-visit-from-ethiopia-consul-general-gebremichael-to-ici-chairman-bahcivan/Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Istanbul Consul General Wondimu Gezahegn Gebremichael and Deputy Consul General Hassen Mussa Atiyb paid a courtesy visit to Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-discusses-investment-opportunities-in-sudan-in-sudan-country-day/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) held 'Sudan Country Day' meeting to assess the investment and cooperation opportunities between Sudan and Türkiye.www.iso.org.tr/news/ozhaseki-turkish-minister-of-environment-and-urbanization-attends-ici-december-assembly-meeting/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) held its ordinary assembly meeting for December to also discuss the 2018 budget on 27 December 2018 in Odakule with the main agenda of "The Importance of Planned Environment and Urbanization Mentality in a Production-Oriented Economy in Respect of Future Vision of our Industry and Raising Awareness for our Next Generation Industry".www.iso.org.tr/news/sudan-delegation-that-is-in-istanbul-for-oic-summit-visits-ici/Sudan Delegation that came to Istanbul for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit visited ICI.www.iso.org.tr/news/courtesy-call-by-sfari-consul-general-of-israel-in-istanbul-to-ici-chairman-bahcivan/Yosef Levi Sfari, the new Consul General of Israel in Istanbul, and Monir Agbaria, the Commercial Attaché, paid a courtesy visit to Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan. During the visit focusing on economic relations, Erdal Bahçıvan, ICI Chairman, wished Sfari success in his new office.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-management-holds-talks-with-russian-ministry-of-economic-development-in-moscow/In a bid to see the upcoming business opportunities in the Russian Federation in person and pay official visits, Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) went to Moscow.www.iso.org.tr/news/a-delegation-from-uzbek-ministry-of-economy-visits-istanbul-chamber-of-industry/As part of an official visit to Türkiye, a delegation of the Ministry of Economy of Uzbekistan paid a visit to Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news/global-and-turkish-economy-discussed-at-icis-november-assembly-meeting/Istanbul Chamber of Industry’s (ICI) November ordinary Assembly meeting, whose main agenda item was “A Glance to the Global and Turkish Economy as We Near the End of 2017”, was held on 22nd of November 2017, in Odakule.www.iso.org.tr/news/russian-federation-looking-for-cooperation-to-further-trade-in-any-area/Aydar Gashigulli, Russian Federation Trade Representative to Türkiye, and Alexander Bakustin, Counselor of Trade Representation of Russian Federation in, Istanbul - Türkiye, were hosted at Odakule by Erdal Bahçıvan, the Chairman of ICI and Adnan Dalgakıran, Vice Chairman of ICI.www.iso.org.tr/news/belarus-looking-for-increased-economic-relations-and-mutual-investments-with-turkey/Vladimir Ulakhovich, Chairman of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, paid an official visit to Türkiye with the aim of further developing economic relations between the two countries, and specifically visited Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) together with Andrei Savinykh, Belarus’s Ambassador to Ankara.www.iso.org.tr/news/turkish-companies-invited-to-$8-trillion-market-on-china-country-day/As part of its Country Days event series that open a window into different domestic markets, Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) hosted China, the world's second largest economy with $11 trillion GDP and making up around 15 percent of the global economy.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-assembly-meeting-hosts-prof-ilber-ortayli-in-october/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry's (ICI) ordinary Assembly meeting for October was held on October 25, 2017 in Odakule with the main title of “An Outlook on Economy and World from a Historical Perspective”. The host was Prof. İlber Ortaylı at the Assembly meeting chaired by Zeynep Bodur Okyay, ICI President of Assembly.www.iso.org.tr/news/invitation-for-investment-from-pakistani-province-balochistan-to-turkish-industrialists/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) received a delegation from Pakistani Province Balochistan as part of a series of visits in Türkiye to discuss the mutual cooperation and investment opportunities. ICI Board Member Serdar Urfalılar hosted the delegation led by Dr. Hamid Khan, Provincial Minister of Balochistan.www.iso.org.tr/news/assembly-for-september-discussed-the-importance-of-capital-markets-support-to-our-industry/Istanbul Chamber of Industry’s (ICI) ordinary Assembly meeting for September was held in Odakule on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 with the main agenda: “Importance of the Stock Exchange and Capital Markets’ Support for Our Industry’s Sustainable High Growth”. Himmet Karadağ, Chairman of Istanbul Stock Exchange (BIST), was the guest speaker of the meeting, chaired by Hasan Büyükdede, ICI Assembly Vice Chairman.www.iso.org.tr/news/business-opportunities-in-south-korea-brought-to-table-at-the-ici-country-day/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) held the event “South Korea Country Day: Opportunities for Türkiye” aiming to improve the economic cooperation between Türkiye and South Korea, and bring together investors of the two countries. Young-Cheol Cha, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Istanbul, and officials of the Consulate as well as many industrialists and business people attended the event hosted by ICI Board Member Serdar Urfalılar in Odakule with the support of the Consulate General of South Korea in Istanbul.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-event-russia-opportunities-for-turkey-receives-great-attention/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized “Russia Country Day: Opportunities for Türkiye” with contribution of the Consulate General of Russia in Istanbul in order to discuss opportunities for cooperation and investment in Russia, one of the key economic partners of Türkiye, and to further improve economic relations.www.iso.org.tr/news/shai-cohen-consul-general-of-israel-in-istanbul-made-a-farewell-visit-to-ici-chairman-bahcivan/Shai Cohen, Consul General of Israel in Istanbul who is leaving the office he has taken since 2014, made a farewell visit to Erdal Bahçıvan, Chairman of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI). Munir Agbariada, Commercial Attaché of Israel, was also in attendance. During the visit, Cohen said that in his term, they worked in close contact and had opportunities to cooperate with ICI.www.iso.org.tr/news/sri-lankan-delegation-visits-istanbul-chamber-of-industry/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) hosted the Sri Lankan delegation, which is visiting Türkiye to discuss avenues for economic cooperation. At the meeting hosted by İrfan Özhamaratlı, Vice Chairman of ICI, at Odakule, the Sri Lankan State Minister of International Trade Sujeewa Senasinghe was the head of the Sri Lankan delegation.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-assembly-addresses-economic-and-industrial-impacts-of-climate-change/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry’s (ICI) ordinary assembly for July was held in Odakule on July 26, 2017 with the main agenda of “Impacts of Global Climate Change on Our Industry with Regard to Production, Sustainability, Efficiency and Competitiveness”. The assembly, moderated by ICI Vice President of Assembly Hasan Büyükdede, hosted Prof. Mikdat Kadıoğlu, a faculty member at Istanbul Technical University.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-announces-turkeys-second-top-500-industrial-enterprises-2016-survey-results/The İstanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) has announced “Türkiye’s Second Top 500 Industrial Enterprises 2016” results today. In 2016, 100 new companies entered the ICI’s Second Top 500 Industrial Enterprises list. 77 of these companies made it to the list from outside the top 1000 industrial enterprises of the previous year. Meanwhile, 23 companies that had made it to the ICI Top 500 in 2015 fell back to the ICI Second Top 500 this year.vwww.iso.org.tr/news/prime-minister-binali-yildirim-attends-ici-assembly-to-inaugurate-renovated-odakule/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI)’s ordinary assembly meeting for June was held in Odakule on June 21, 2017 under the main agenda of “Our Priorities for the Sustainable Growth and Vision of Our Industry in the Process of Bolstering Production Economy”. Moderated by Zeynep Bodur, ICI President of Assembly, the assembly hosted Binali Yıldırım, Prime Minister of the Republic of Türkiye.www.iso.org.tr/news/iso-announces-turkey-top-500-industrial-enterprises-2016-results/According to the Istanbul Chamber of Industry’s (ICI) “Türkiye’s Top 500 Industrial Enterprises 2016” Survey, Tüpraş topped the list with a total production-based sales volume of TL 32,594 million. Ford came second in the survey, followed by Tofaş.www.iso.org.tr/news/bahcivan-ici-is-the-right-address-for-publicprivate-cooperation-in-defense-industry/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI)’s ordinary assembly for May was held at the Vocational Training Complex of ISOV (Istanbul Chamber of Industry Foundation) on May 31, 2017 with the main topic: “Seeking a New Vision for Our Defense Industry, Latest Sectoral Developments and the Importance of Prospective Collaborations for Our Industry.” Moderated by İsmail Gülle, Vice President of the ICI Assembly, the assembly hosted Prof. Dr. İsmail Demir, Undersecretary for Defense Industry.www.iso.org.tr/news/een-delegation-under-the-roof-of-iso-visit-belarus-poland-and-serbia…/Under the leadership of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) which operates under the roof of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO), three delegations including companies from different sectoral groups held talks in order to get to know the companies operating in their respective sectors and promote trade relations at the international level.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-held-a-seminar-on-the-israeli-experience-in-technology-development-and-opportunities-for-cooperation/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) brought together the Turkish and Israeli business worlds with a view to enable collaboration in advanced technology, one of the principal elements for gaining a competitive edge in industry.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-addresses-opportunities-in-sri-lanka-during-the-country-day/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO) held the Sri Lanka Country Day and Opportunities for Türkiye Seminar with a view to contribute to the economic relations between Türkiye and Sri Lanka. During the meeting held at the InterContinental Hotel, industrialists and business people interested in investment and trade with Sri Lanka enjoyed the opportunity to have a closer understanding of the country.www.iso.org.tr/news/investment-opportunities-addressed-during-the-belarus-country-day-organized-by-iso/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO) organized the “Belarus Country Day: Opportunities for Türkiye” event to assess investment and cooperation opportunities between Türkiye and Belarus. Several industrialists and business people attended the event held at the InterContinental Hotel.www.iso.org.tr/news/pakistani-parliamentary-delegation-visits-istanbul-chamber-of-industry/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) held a working dinner in honor of Khawaja Sohail Mansoor, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Defence Production of the National Assembly of Pakistan and the Parliamentary delegation that accompanied him in his visit to Türkiye. The organization, which took part in ICI building in Tepebaşı, was hosted by Hasan Büyükdede, Vice President of ICI Assembly.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-assembly-hosts-nurettin-canikli-deputy-prime-minister-in-april/April ordinary Assembly meeting of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry convened at ICI Foundation Vocational Education Complex on April 26, 2017 under the main agenda of “The Importance of Türkiye's New Vision with regard to Our Economy and Industry after the Constitutional Change”. ICI Assembly meeting was moderated by Zeynep Bodur Okyay, ICI President of Assembly, and was attended by Nurettin Canikli, Deputy PM.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-management-visits-the-worlds-largest-industry-fair-the-hannover-messe/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) participated with members of the ICI Board of Directors in the "Hannover Messe", an annual event that is known as the world's largest industry fair. Adnan Dalgakıran, ICI Vice Chairman, Sadık Ayhan Saruhan, Board Treasurer, as well as board members Nahit Kemalbay, Ali Eren, Nurhan Kaya and Serdar Urfalılar took part in the event organized on April 24-28, 2017 in Hannover, Germany.www.iso.org.tr/news/kazakhstan-country-day-organized-by-the-ici-attracted-a-great-deal-of-attention-from-the-business-world/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) continues to introduce alternative markets to industrialists; one of the most recent examples is the “Kazakhstan Country Day” event, organized under the theme “Opportunities for Türkiye”. The event, held at the InterContinental Hotel on 30th of March, 2017, attracted a great deal of attention from the Turkish business world doing business in Kazakhstan, the industrialists who would like to be informed about the opportunities in the country, as well as the ICI member companies.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-chairman-erdal-bahcivan-attends-pakistan-national-day-reception/Consulate General of Pakistan organized a reception on March 28, 2017 in honor of Pakistan National Day. Guests included Vasip Şahin, Governor of Istanbul and Erdal Bahçıvan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of İstanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI). The reception hosted a great number of diplomatic guests and business representatives with prominent business figures, including ICI Chairman Bahçıvan, were offered a bouquet of flowers for their contribution to economic ties between Türkiye and Pakistan.www.iso.org.tr/news/4th-industrial-revolution-and-smart-factories-discussed-in-icis-march-assembly-meeting/The ordinary assembly meeting of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) for March was held at the Vocational Training Complex of ISOV (Istanbul Chamber of Industry Foundation) on March 22, 2017 under the main theme: “The Importance of the 4th Industrial Revolution and Smart Factories for Our Industry in Light of New Technological Developments.”www.iso.org.tr/news/speaking-at-morocco-country-day-bahcivan-says-we-should-direct-the-touristic-interest-towards-commerce-and-economy-as-well/At its Morocco Country Day: Opportunities for Türkiye meeting, the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) explored avenues of investment and cooperation opportunities between the two countries for industrialists and investors.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-management-meets-consulate-of-the-republic-of-korea/Erdal Bahçıvan, Chairman of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) met with Cha Youngcheol, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Istanbul for lunch. Sadık Ayhan Saruhan, ICI Board Treasurer, Serdar Urfalılar, ICI Board Member, Oksok Ko, Consul of the Republic of Korea in Istanbul, and Tae Ho Kim, General Director of Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency (Kotra).www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-receives-uzbek-deputy-pm-azimov-and-his-delegation/An Uzbek delegation led by the Republic of Uzbekistan Deputy Prime Minister Rustam Azimov paid a visit to the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI). The 24-person delegation was received by Sadık Ayhan Saruhan, ICI Board Treasurer.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-assembly-hosts-adnan-yildirim-turk-eximbank-gm/February ordinary Assembly meeting of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry convened at ICI Foundation Vocational Education Complex on February 22, 2017 under the main agenda of “The Importance of Türk Eximbank’s Vision and Projects for Supporting the Competitive Strength of Industrialists and Exporters”. ICI Assembly meeting was moderated by Zeynep Bodur Okyay, ICI President of Assembly, and was attended by Adnan Yıldırım, Türk Eximbank GM.www.iso.org.tr/news/consul-general-of-hungary-hendrich-visits-ici-chairman-bahcivan/Balazs Hendrich, Hungary’s Consul General in Istanbul, has paid a courtesy visit today to Erdal Bahçıvan, Chairman of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news/mironovic-consul-general-of-belarus-pays-courtesy-visit-to-ici-chairman-bahcivan/Vladimir Mironoviç, Consul General of Belarus in Istanbul, paid a courtesy visit to Erdal Bahçıvan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI). The meeting that took place in the head office of ICI in Tepebaşı, Beyoğlu focused on economic relations between Turkish businesses and Belarus. The discussion dwelled on possible actions to further develop these relations by both parties.www.iso.org.tr/news/shai-cohen-consul-general-of-israel-to-istanbul-pays-a-courtesy-visit-to-ici-chairman-bahcivan/Shai Cohen, Consul General of Israel to Istanbul, paid a courtesy visit to Erdal Bahçıvan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news/sudradjat-consul-general-of-indonesia-to-istanbul-pays-a-visit-to-ici-chairman-bahcivan/Herry Sudradjat, Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia to Istanbul, paid a first courtesy visit to Erdal Bahçıvan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news/technological-and-scientific-developments-discussed-at-ici-assembly-meeting-in-january/The ordinary Assembly Meeting of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) in January was held on January 25, 2017 at ISOV (ICI Foundation) Vocational Training Complex under the main theme “Outlook on Economic, Technological and Scientific Developments from Around the World and from Türkiye.”www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-assembly-tackles-the-role-of-cgf-projects-in-industrialists-access-to-finances/The ordinary monthly assembly meeting of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) for December, also featuring the 2017 budget discussions, was held on December 28, 2016 at Odakule Assembly Hall under the main agenda of “The Role of the Credit Guarantee Fund Vision and Projects in Turkish Industrialists’ Access to Finances”.www.iso.org.tr/news/consul-general-of-kazakhstan-to-istanbul-visits-chairman-of-the-istanbul-chamber-of-industry/Yerkebulan Apiyev, Consul General of Kazakhstan to Istanbul, along with Nuriddin Amankul, Representative of Türkiye at the Ministry for Investments and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, paid a courtesy visit to Erdal Bahçıvan, ICI (Istanbul Chamber of Industry) Chairman.www.iso.org.tr/news/bahcivan-$500-million-trade-volume-with-pakistan-is-below-the-real-potential/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized a Pakistan Country Day to contribute to the environment of cooperation and investment between Pakistan and Türkiye.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-seminar-addresses-investment-opportunities-in-belgiums-flanders/The Enterprise Europe Network, an initiative operating under the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI), hosted an event convening Turkish industrialists as well as investors and industrialists from the Belgian Flemish region (Flanders).www.iso.org.tr/news/kosovo-business-association-delegation-visits-the-istanbul-chamber-of-industry/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) hosted the Kosovo Business Association delegation. Led by Agim Shamimi, President of Kosovo Business Association, the delegation is in Türkiye for a series of meetings.www.iso.org.tr/news/turkisharab-business-chamber-established-with-a-protocol-between-tobb-and-the-union-of-arab-chambers/The Turkish-Arab Chamber, headquartered in Istanbul, was established with the protocol between TOBB (the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye) and the Union of Arab Chambers.www.iso.org.tr/news/minister-muezzinoglu-a-transparent-and-reliable-severance-pay-fund-will-be-implemented/The ordinary Assembly meeting of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) was held on November 23, 2016 under the main theme "The Importance of Reforms in Business Life and Searches for New Models for Sustainable Growth and Our Economy and Industry" at Odakule Assembly Hall.www.iso.org.tr/news/investment-and-partnership-opportunities-in-the-pacific-alliance-member-countries-under-the-scope/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) addressed the investment and partnership opportunities in the Pacific Alliance members, namely Chile, Peru, Mexico, and Colombia.www.iso.org.tr/news/the-istanbul-chamber-of-industry-ici-welcomes-representatives-from-moroccos-fezmeknes-chamber-of-trade-industry-and-services/Members of the Moroccan delegation from the Fez-Meknes Chamber of Trade, Industry and Services, who are in Istanbul on occasion of the Türkiye-Africa Economy and Business Forum held on November 2-3, 2016, visited the Istanbul Chamber of Industry.www.iso.org.tr/news/tobb-delegation-attends-the-2nd-business-and-investment-forum-in-bahrain/The TOBB (The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye) delegation led by Chairman M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Bahrain to attend the Gulf Cooperation Council 2nd Business and Investment Forum.www.iso.org.tr/news/after-the-report-on-syrian-refugees-ici-holds-a-meeting-with-16-ngos/As a response to the BBC story titled “Child refugees in Türkiye making clothes for UK shops”, representatives from sixteen organizations and NGOs as well as textile, apparel, leather and shoes industries came together in an assessment meeting. After the meeting, ICI (Istanbul Chamber of Industry) criticized baseless reports that damage Türkiye’s reputation unfairly.www.iso.org.tr/news/bahcivan-at-ici-assembly-success-formula-for-familyowned-enterprises-institutionalization/The ordinary monthly assembly meeting of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) was held on October 26, 2016 under the main theme “The Key Role of Institutionalization for Sustainable Economic Growth and Success of Family-Owned Enterprises and for National Economy and Industry” at Odakule Assembly Hall.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-to-organize-sri-lanka-days-a-new-potential-market-for-turkish-industrialists/P.M. Amza, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Ankara, paid a visit to Erdal Bahçıvan, the Board Chairman of Istanbul Chamber of Industry.www.iso.org.tr/news/morina-kosovos-consul-general-to-istanbul-visits-ici-chairman-erdal-bahcivan/Rrahim Morina, the Republic of Kosovo’s Consul General to Istanbul, and Consul Evren Fusha recently paid a courtesy visit to İstanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Board Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan. ICI Deputy Secretary General Haktan Akın also attended the meeting held at ICI’s head office at Tepebaşı.www.iso.org.tr/news/central-bank-governor-murat-cetinkaya-meets-the-real-sector-for-the-first-time-at-the-ici-assembly/The ordinary assembly meeting of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) was held on September 28, 2016 under the main theme "The Importance of a Finance Vision that Supports Production and Real Sector for a New Page in Our Economy and Industry" at Odakule Assembly Hall. The September Assembly, which was closely followed by press members and led by the ICI Vice President İsmail Gülle, hosted Murat Çetinkaya, Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT).www.iso.org.tr/news/minister-ozlu-gives-full-support-to-ici-on-intellectual-and-industrial-property-rights/The ordinary monthly assembly meeting of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) for August was held on August 24, 2016 under the main agenda of “The Future and The Role of Our Industry While a New Success Story is Being Built for Turkish Economy”.www.iso.org.tr/news/prime-minister-binali-yildirim-addresses-turkey-at-the-ici-meeting-our-democracy-and-economy-remain-strong-as-ever/Over 600 ICI member foreign-invested enterprises operating in 74 countries met with Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım at the event held by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI). Hosted by ICI Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan, the meeting, exploring the theme of “Trust in Türkiye, Produce in Türkiye”, was attended by Mr. Mehmet Şimşek, Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Bülent Tüfenkci, Minister of Customs and Trade, Mr. Nihat Zeybekci, Minister of Economy, and Mr. Faruk Özlü, Minister of Science, Industry and Technology.www.iso.org.tr/news/on-with-investment-employment-exports-say-those-who-trust-and-produce-in-turkey/Over 600 ICI member foreign-invested enterprises met with Mehmet Şimşek, Deputy Prime Minister; Bülent Tüfenkci, Minister of Customs and Trade; Nihat Zeybekci, Minister of Economy; and Faruk Özlü, Minister of Science, Industry and Technology at the conference held by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) under the theme of “Trust in Türkiye, Produce in Türkiye”.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-assembly-convenes-for-respect-for-the-will-of-nation-and-unconditional-upholding-of-democracy/The ordinary assembly meeting of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) was held on July 20, 2016 under the main theme “The Role of Respecting the Will of the Nation and of the Unconditional Upholding of our Democracy, for our Nation, Country, Business World, and Industry” with reference to the coup attempt of July 15, 2016.www.iso.org.tr/news/no-power-may-prevail-over-the-national-will-in-democracies/No power may prevail over the national will in democracies. The last night’s events are an illegitimate attempt against the people’s will. It is time to protect our democracy. Turkish industrialists, entrepreneurs, and business circles stand with our democracy and elected government. We wholeheartedly believe that the national will prevail. www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-hosts-trade-mission-representatives-at-iftar-dinner/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) hosted the representatives of Indonesian and Afghan trade missions in Istanbul at an iftar dinner.www.iso.org.tr/news/production-economy-discussed-at-assembly-meeting-attended-by-minister-zeybekci/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) held its regular monthly meeting themed “Significance of Investments, Exports, and Regional Cooperation in the Beginning of a New Era that Relies on Production Economy as a Fundamental Strategy” on June 22, 2016. Nihat Zeybekci, Minister of Economy, attended the June Assembly meeting moderated by Zeynep Bodur Okyay, President of ICI Assembly.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-takes-a-major-step-for-an-organized-industrial-zone-in-iran-for-turkish-industrialists/Erdal Bahçıvan, Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Chairman, discussed the plans for establishing an Organized Industrial Zone (OIZ) for Turkish industrialists with Iranian officials during an ICI event held last week (on June 12 - 13).www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-publishes-2015-turkeys-top-500-industrial-enterprises-survey/Istanbul Chamber of Industry's (ICI) “Türkiye’s Top 500 Industrial Enterprises 2015 Survey” announced Tüpraş as the industry leader with TL 35,437 billion in production-based sales. The net production-based sales of the ICI Top 500 companies increased by 7 percent in 2015 to reach TL 450.5 billion.www.iso.org.tr/news/courtesy-visit-from-consul-general-of-iran-in-istanbul-to-ici-chairman/Mohsen Mortazaeifar, Consul General of Iran in Istanbul, paid a visit to Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-announces-the-turkey-and-istanbul-pmi-manufacturing-survey-results-for-may-2016/Istanbul Chamber of Industry announced the Türkiye and Istanbul PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) Manufacturing survey results for May 2016. These surveys are recognized as fastest and reliable sources of reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance, which is a key indicator of economic growth.www.iso.org.tr/news/industrialists-show-great-interest-in-the-japan-day-organized-by-the-ici/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) organized a Japan Day in order to promote investment opportunities and cooperation between two countries. The event was held at Odakule and attended by many industrialists who wished to export to and invest in Japan.www.iso.org.tr/news/bahcivan-proposes-bodurs-can-model-for-the-new-turkey/The monthly Assembly meeting of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) started with a commemoration of Dr. Hacı Ibrahim Bodur, who passed away last week. Bodur was a founding member of the ICI, and the President of the ICI Assembly from 1976 to 1992. He was one of the “model” industrialists of the young Republic.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-member-industrialists-at-worlds-biggest-airport-to-support-local-production/As part of the efforts to increase the contribution of local industrial enterprises to megaprojects in Türkiye, the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) paid a visit to the Third Airport construction site with member industrialists. Fifty-nine industrialists attended the meeting held at Odakule on January 7, 2016. The event was the continuation of the meeting held with IGA –contractor of the Third Airport’s construction.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-managements-first-ever-meeting-with-asian-trade-mission-representatives/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Management gathered with the Asian Trade Mission Representatives in Istanbul to discuss the efforts for enhanced commercial and economic cooperation.www.iso.org.tr/news/large-turnout-of-industrialists-at-icis-indonesia-country-day/Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ICI) organized an Indonesia Country Day event to address the economic cooperation and investment opportunities between Indonesia and Türkiye.www.iso.org.tr/projects/ici-turkey-and-istanbul-manufacturing-pmi/Istanbul Chamber of Industry announced the Türkiye and Istanbul PMI (Purchasing Managers Index) Manufacturing survey results for April 2016. These surveys are recognized as fastest and the most reliable sources of reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance, which is a key indicator of economic growth. Accordingly, in April, the Istanbul Chamber of Industry PMI Manufacturing index remained below the critical threshold of 50.0 for the second consecutive month, indicating the ongoing deterioration of the operating conditions of Turkish manufacturing industry. PMI fell from 49.2 in March to 48.9 in April, the lowest reading since the last September. Four sub-indexes, except employment, adversely affected the PMI. Trevor Balchin, Senior Economist at Markit, commented on Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye PMI Manufacturing survey: “Turkish manufacturing industry was off to a weak start in the Q2. With the weakening foreign demand, both new orders and ...www.iso.org.tr/news/iran-desk-at-ici-idea-comes-out-of-meeting-with-minister-mahmoud-vaezi/As bilateral meetings continue between Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) and Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, ICI Chairman of the Board of Directors Erdal Bahçıvan paid a visit to Iranian Minister of Communication and Information Technology Mahmoud Vaezi at his office on April 30.www.iso.org.tr/news/iran-to-set-up-a-private-industrial-zone-for-joint-investment-by-turkish-and-iranian-industrialists/In one of the most crucial parts of his official visits to Iran, Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan met with Muhammed Reza Nematzadeh, Iran's Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade.www.iso.org.tr/news/warm-welcome-in-tehran-for-ici-assembly-delegation/In the first international delegation of its history, Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) visited Iran. On their visit to Iran's capital Tehran in order to explore the bilateral cooperation opportunities, ICI Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan, accompanied by a delegation of 70, met with Iranian Minister of Science, and Minister of Industry in a private meeting.www.iso.org.tr/news/mohsen-jalalpour-the-current-environment-is-very-favorable-for-the-joint-investments-of-industrialists/Erdal Bahçıvan, Chairman of İstanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI), visited Mohsen Jalalpour, Chairman of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture on April 30.www.iso.org.tr/news/over-400-bilateral-meetings-between-ici-industrialists-and-about-200-iranian-companies/During the Istanbul Chamber of Industry’s (ICI) visit to Tehran, many industrialists from the delegation had the opportunity to conduct one-on-one meetings with Iranian firms.www.iso.org.tr/news/april-assembly-meeting-hosts-bulent-tufenkci-minister-of-customs-and-trade/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry’s (ICI) ordinary monthly assembly meeting took place on April 27, Wednesday at Odakule, with the agenda “Significance and Impact of the New Production-Based Economy for Turkish Trade and Industry”.www.iso.org.tr/projects/ici-turkey-and-istanbul-manufacturing-pmi/Istanbul Chamber of Industry announced the Türkiye and Istanbul PMI (Purchasing Managers Index) Manufacturing survey results for March 2016. These surveys are recognized as fastest and the most reliable sources of reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance, which is a key indicator of economic growth. Accordingly, in March, the Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye PMI Manufacturing index decreased to 49.2, falling below the critical threshold of 50.0. This indicated a deterioration in operating conditions of the manufacturing industry for the first time since October 2015. This deterioration was associated with falling production and new order volumes. The volume of new business acquired by Turkish manufacturers decreased for the first time in March over the past five months, albeit slightly. New export orders continued to decline in March for the third consecutive month. Trevor Balchin, Senior Economist at Markit, commented on Istanbul Chamber of Industr...www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-assembly-hosts-minister-of-family-and-social-policies-sema-ramazanoglu-in-marchs-meeting/On Wednesday, March 23, Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Assembly convened in Odakule General Assembly Hall for the monthly assembly meeting themed “Social Policies in a Changing World, the Increasing Role of Women in Production, and the Importance of Female Entrepreneurs for Our Economy”. Erdal Bahçıvan, ICI Chairman of the Board of Directors, gave the opening speech at the meeting where Minister of Family and Social Policies Sema Ramazanoğlu made remarks on current debates.www.iso.org.tr/projects/ici-turkey-and-istanbul-manufacturing-pmi/Istanbul Chamber of Industry announced Türkiye and Istanbul PMI (Purchasing Managers Index) Manufacturing survey results for February 2016. These surveys are recognized as fastest and reliable sources of reference for the manufacturing industry’s performance, which is a key indicator of economic growth.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-hosts-prof-dr-nabi-avci-minister-of-national-education-in-february-assembly-meeting/The ordinary Assembly meeting of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) convened with the main theme of "The Importance of a Quality Education System and Vocational Education for the Future of the Industry and the Economy in an Era of Global Competition and Information". The meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Nabi Avcı, the Minister of National Education, and Prof. Dr. Ömer Dinçer, former Minister of National Education and Minister of Labor and Social Security.www.iso.org.tr/news/iso-assembly-hosts-minister-of-justice-bekir-bozdag-in-januarys-meeting/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Assembly had its regular monthly meeting on January 28, 2016 with the main theme “The Importance of a Swift and Effective Legal System and Improved Judicature for our Economy and Industry”.www.iso.org.tr/news/minister-of-science-industry-and-technology-fikri-isik-industrialism-under-such-severe-conditions-is-a-heroic-act/The ordinary assembly meeting of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) was held on December 23, 2015 under the main theme "The Key Role of Effective Economic and Industrial Cooperation for Quality Production Ahead of the New Reform Era." ICI Chairman of the Board Erdal Bahçıvan gave the opening remarks at the meeting where Minister of Science, Industry and Technology Mr. Fikri Işık was also present.www.iso.org.tr/news/bahcivan-priority-transformation-programs-and-industry-strategy-document-should-constitute-a-road-map/The ordinary meeting of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO) Assembly for November was held on November 25, 2015 under the main agenda item of ‘Istanbul Chamber of Industry’s Expectations from and Suggestions for the New Government regarding Industry and Economy’.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-chairman-bahcivan-cooperation-and-transparency-are-key-actors-of-change/On October 27, 2015 Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) convened in Odakule General Assembly Hall for the monthly assembly meeting themed "Opinions and Suggestions of Members of the Assembly for a Stronger and More Effective Istanbul Chamber of Industry in a Rapidly Changing World".www.iso.org.tr/news/bahcivan-our-system-of-education-is-completely-estranged-from-a-culture-of-production/The September ordinary meeting of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Assembly was held on September 30, 2015 at the Odakule Assembly Hall on the main topic of the agenda, "The Eroded Culture of Production and the Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow of Culture and Art in our Lives."www.iso.org.tr/news/bahcivan-speaks-at-board-our-industrialists-are-finding-it-difficult-to-achieve-the-growth-they-desire/The main agenda at the August Ordinary Board Meeting of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI), held at Odakule and presided over by ICI Board Vice President İsmail Gülle, was "Global Disorder and the Importance and Impact of our Region and Türkiye on Developments in the Middle East."www.iso.org.tr/news/indonesians-visited-the-ici-to-study-the-creative-industries/Indonesian Regional Representatives Assembly Delegation, composed of Indonesians MPs and people working on the project “Implementing Creative Industries in Indonesia”, visited the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news/the-consulate-general-of-hungary-called-for-the-support-of-the-ici-for-its-events-planned-in-istanbul-in-fall/H.E. Balazs Hendrich, the new Consul General of Hungary to Istanbul, called for the support of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) to advance the commercial and economic relations between Türkiye and Hungary.www.iso.org.tr/news/israels-new-undersecretary-of-economy-agbariya-paid-a-visit-to-erdal-bahcivan-the-ici-chairman/Israel’s new Undersecretary of Economy Mouneer Agbariya to take Office the 1st of September paid a courtesy visit to the ICI Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-chairman-bahcivan-the-disharmony-in-the-society-triggers-economic-risks/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry’s July ordinary Assembly meeting was held in Odakule under the leadership of Hasan Büyükdede, the Deputy President of the ICI Assembly, to address the topic of “The Potential and the Opportunities Presented by the Stock Exchange and Capital Markets to Strengthen our Economy and Industry”.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-istanbul-chamber-of-industry-announces-the-results-of-turkeys-second-top-500-industrial-enterprises-survey/ICI (Istanbul Chamber of Industry) announced the results of Türkiye's Second Top 500 Industrial Enterprises Survey.www.iso.org.tr/news/55-german-companies-met-with-turkish-industrialists-at-odakule/Under the coordination of the Enterprise Europe Network in Istanbul, the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) and the Leipzig Chamber of Trade and Industry together organized an event titled, "Germany Business Forum and Bilateral Business Discussions."www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-consulategeneral-of-ukraine-bodnar-visits-ici-president-erdal-bahcivan/The Istanbul Consulate-General of Ukraine Vasyl Bodnar paid a visit to Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Board President Erdal Bahçıvan.www.iso.org.tr/news/turkeys-top-500-industrial-enterprises-were-the-topic-of-the-istanbul-chamber-of-industrys-ici-june-assembly/The ordinary June meeting of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Assembly was held under the chairmanship of ICI Assembly President Zeynep Bodur Okyay on the main topic of "The Principal Problems and Solutions in the Economy and our Industry from the Perspective of the ICI 500."www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-announced-the-icis-turkeys-top-500-industrial-enterprises-2014-survey-results/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) announced Türkiye’s Top 500 Industrial Enterprises 2014 survey results to public at a meeting held in Odakule.www.iso.org.tr/news/the-ici-assembly-presidency-council-and-board-of-directors-at-teknopark-istanbul/The managements of the Association of Defense, Aviation and Space Groups (SAHA İstanbul) and Teknopark Istanbul hosted the ICI Assembly Presidency Council and Board of Directors at Teknopark İstanbul, located at Pendik-Kurtköy.www.iso.org.tr/news/european-ready-mix-concrete-industry-giants-gathered-at-the-17th-congress-in-istanbul/The 17th Congress of the European Ready Mix Concrete Organization (ERMCO) took place at the Harbiye Military Museum in Istanbul.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-assembly-met-with-the-agenda-of-direct-investments-and-development/The Assembly of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) held its ordinary meeting under the leadership of Zeynep Bodur Okyay, the ICI Assembly President, focusing on the agenda of “The Role and Importance of International Direct Investment, Branding, Logistics and Industrial Strategies for our Economy and Industry from the Perspective of Sustainable Development”.www.iso.org.tr/news/industrialists-join-meeting-denmark-the-undiscovered-market-of-europe-in-odakule/The meeting entitled “Denmark, The Undiscovered Market of Europe” was hosted by Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) in an effort to promote further business and investment opportunities in Denmark for Turkish industrialists.www.iso.org.tr/news/economic-development-foundation-celebrates-50th-anniversary-with-president-recep-tayyip-erdogan/On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, Economic Development Foundation (İKV) organized a meeting entitled “50th Year in Türkiye-EU Relations” on May 9, Europe Day. Hosted by İKV Board of Directors Chairman Ömer Cihad Vardan in Levent Wyndham Grand Hotel, the meeting was held in the presence of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Minister for European Union Affairs and Chief Negotiator Volkan Bozkır.www.iso.org.tr/news/president-erdogan-attended-b20-forum-as-well/B20 Türkiye Business Leaders Forum was held at Lütfi Kırdar ICEC, hosted by TOBB (Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye) President and B20 Türkiye Chairman Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.www.iso.org.tr/news/bahcivan-support-of-eximbank-is-vital-for-the-new-economic-story/The April ordinary meeting of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Assembly was held with the main agenda of “the Role and Importance of Financing in a New, Export and Industry-Focused Economy”. Chaired by Zeynep Bodur Okyay, President of the ICI Assembly, the event was also attended by Hayrettin Kaplan, Eximbank General Manager.www.iso.org.tr/news/problems-in-plastics-industry-discussed-at-seminar-in-odakule/The seminar entitled “Current Developments in Plastics Industry” brought together plastics industry stakeholders within Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) at Odakule. The problems in the industry and solution proposals were discussed at the meeting attended by representatives from the sector and non-governmental organizations as well as bureaucrats from related ministries. A broad participation was observed at the seminar which hosted around 120 guests. Also discussed at the event were legislative issues and many other topics of importance for the future of the industry, including chiefly foreign dependence in raw materials.www.iso.org.tr/news/investment-agencies-from-various-countries-convene-at-conference-on-foreign-direct-investment/The “G20 – WAIPA Conference on Foreign Direct Investment” held in Conrad Hotel in Istanbul was organized by the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA), chaired by the Republic of Türkiye Prime Ministry Investment Support and Promotion Agency (ISPAT).www.iso.org.tr/news/icis-sanayi-magazine-the-pulsetaker-of-turkish-industry-celebrates-the-50th-anniversary/Istanbul Chamber of Industry's (ICI) monthly magazine Sanayi celebrated its 50th anniversary in May. Taking the pulse of industry and standing out with a visionary perspective that offers solutions for existing problems, the magazine is one of the oldest publications in Türkiye.www.iso.org.tr/news/icis-report-on-paper-paper-products-and-printing-industry-has-been-published/Istanbul Chamber of Industry’s (ICI) ‘Report on Paper, Paper Products and Printing Industry’, prepared with the contributions of the sectoral committees of the paper industry and non-governmental institutions, has been published.www.iso.org.tr/news/european-internship-consortium-information-meeting-held-in-istanbul/The information / Senior Management meeting for the European Internship Consortium was held in the main building of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI). The consortium is made up of five universities and trade bodies based in Istanbul. Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) is among the members of the consortium that will send students for internship in Europe as part of ErasmusPlus program. In his speech at the meeting, Erdal Bahçıvan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ICI, referred to how they called for industry-university cooperation at every possible occasion and highlighted the emphasis they laid on the project which holds humans at its core. He added that when young people take the right steps in internship, they create major opportunities both for themselves and for industrialists and drew attention to insufficient resources allocated for the education of the youth. Bahçıvan stated that young people who are about to build their future start improving themselves in business on...www.iso.org.tr/news/icis-report-on-chemicals-and-chemical-products-production-industry-has-been-published/According to the Istanbul Chamber of Industry’s (ICI) ‘Report on Chemicals and Chemical Products Production Industry’, Türkiye’s chemical product export between the years 2007-2013 doubled, reaching 6 billion USD.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-publishes-sectoral-report-on-leather-and-leather-goods-production/According to the “Sectoral Report on Leather and Leather Goods Production” published by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI), between 2005 and 2013 the leather exports of Türkiye increased two-fold to reach USD 1.9 billion with added value growing by the same rate to TL 1.63 billion.www.iso.org.tr/news/industrialists-will-meet-the-entrepreneurs-at-itu-ari-teknokent-in-incubation/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) prepares to take more effective steps to gather together Istanbul Technical University (İTÜ) ARI Teknokent and the industrialists. To this end, ICI Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan and ICI Board Members visited İTU ARI and received a briefing about the work being carried out there.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-releases-sectoral-report-on-furniture-production-industry/According to the report, Türkiye’s furniture industry exports tripled between 2005-2013 and rose to 2.2 billion dollars.www.iso.org.tr/news/polish-industrialists-and-businesspersons-visit-ici-to-discuss-cooperation-and-investment-opportunities/As part of the Polish Foreign Minister’s visit to Türkiye, a delegation led by Anna Barbarzak, Director of the Department of Economic Cooperation within the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, visited the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) management. The delegation, including representatives from Polish companies operating in the coal, mining and logistics industries, was received by Ali Eren, Member of the ICI Board of Directors.www.iso.org.tr/news/industry-receives-the-support-of-the-governor-of-istanbul-removing-the-industrialist-from-istanbul-is-not-realistic/The March ordinary meeting of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ICI) Board was based on the main theme of "Starting from the Premise that Istanbul cannot Exist Without Industry, Working Together to Create an Istanbul with a Higher Quality of Life, More Productivity and Stronger Competitive Power."www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-chairman-erdal-bahcivan-nuclear-energy-is-a-window-of-opportunity/The meeting on the Project to Establish National Nuclear Energy Supply Chain was hosted by Mehmet Karaca, rector of Istanbul Technical University (ITU) in the presence of 60 industrialists.www.iso.org.tr/news/delegation-from-cologne-calls-for-more-turkish-investments-in-germany/A delegation of high-level officials from Cologne, including representatives from the City of Cologne and Cologne Chamber of Commerce and Industry, visited Istanbul Chamber of Industry to explore avenues for increased cooperation between the two countries. The delegation was received by Ali Eren, Member of the ICI Board of Directors.www.iso.org.tr/news/the-istanbul-industrial-strategy-document-is-presented-to-ici-board-members/The main topic on the agenda of the ordinary February meeting of the Board of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) was "The Return of the Production Economy and the Importance of Istanbul and Industrial Strategies in the light of Priority Transformation Projects."www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-chairman-bahcivan-announces-istanbul-industrial-strategy-document/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) announced the “Istanbul Industrial Strategy Document” prepared in cooperation with Istanbul Development Agency following a year of extensive studies. The document is the first of its kind in urban industrial strategy in Türkiye and has achieved consensus by the industrialists of Istanbul, encompassing 46 strategies and 85 action plans under 18 titles.www.iso.org.tr/news/canadians-seek-cooperation-with-industrialists-on-energy-and-aviation/Andrew R. Smith, Consul General of Canada in Istanbul, and Rene Wassill, Trade Commissioner, visited Istanbul Chamber of Industry.www.iso.org.tr/news/preliminary-talks-held-with-40-polish-companies-to-visit-turkey-next-month/The delegation led by the Polish Undersecretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Minister Katarzyna Kacperczyk visited the Board of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI).www.iso.org.tr/news/japanese-business-delegation-visits-ici-for-investment-and-cooperation-talks/The delegation of businesspersons from Osaka, Japan was received by Sadık Ayhan Saruhan, Member of the ICI Board of Directors.www.iso.org.tr/news/b20-members-business-forum-of-g20-meet-in-istanbul/Leading business circles across the globe were in Istanbul for a joint event held by B20, T20 and L20 which are respectively the business forum, think tank and labor organization groups of G20. Erdal Bahçıvan, Member of the Executive Committee of B20 and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Istanbul Chamber of Industry made a speech during the meeting.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-board-attends-turkeyiran-business-forum/Minister of Customs and Trade Nurettin Canikli attended the Türkiye-Iran Business Forum to discuss bilateral economic relations, primarily the Preferred Trade Agreement. Also present at the Forum was members of the Board of Directors of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI), Sadık Ayhan Saruhan and Nurhan Kaya. The forum was organized with the initiatives by Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK) and Iran Chamber of Commerce.www.iso.org.tr/news/saudi-businessmen-with-investment-intentions-in-turkey-pay-visit-to-ici-board/The delegation of businessmen operating in various industries in Saudi Arabia paid a visit to the Board of Istanbul Chamber of Industry.www.iso.org.tr/news/bahcivan-istanbul-will-play-key-role-in-defense-industry/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) convened its monthly ordinary meeting with the main agenda item entitled "A Self-Sufficient Vision for Türkiye in Defense Industry and the Contributions of the Developments in this Field in our Economy and Future".www.iso.org.tr/news/japanese-delegation-held-cooperation-talks-at-the-istanbul-chamber-of-industry/On January 14th, 2015, the Japanese delegation led by the Deputy Governor of Osaka, Japan, Mr. Hiroshi Ueda was hosted at the headquarters of Istanbul Chamber of Industry by Sadık Ayhan Saruhan, the Board Member of ICI.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-chairman-bahcivan-industry-has-the-lions-share-in-turkeys-growth/During the ordinary monthly meeting of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI), Chairman of the Board of Directors Erdal Bahçıvan stated that industry singlehandedly makes up one third of the growth of Turkish economy with rising production despite challenging circumstances over the past year.www.iso.org.tr/news/global-actors-of-b20-reunite-in-kickoff-meeting-in-turkey/B20 Türkiye Kick-off Meeting was held in Four Seasons Hotel in Istanbul attended by hundreds of representatives and businessmen from nearly 40 countries. Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan and B20 Türkiye Executive Council Chair and TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu gave opening remarks during the meeting where B20 Türkiye Executive Council Member and ICI Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan were also present.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-announces-winners-of-14th-environment-and-energy-awards/Winners of the 14th Environment and Energy Awards have been announced by Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI). Top winners were Eczacıbaşı, Kaleseramik, Kordsa Global and Vestel Elektronik. During his speech at the award ceremony, ICI Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan said: "Our motto is 'Those who destroy the environment destroy their own future.' Together we have to work hard to create a greener, cleaner and more livable environment, bearing this fact in mind."www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-board-joined-37-consuls-general-at-friendship-lunch/ICI Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan joined consuls general of 37 countries at a lunch event during which he stated: "The goods of our industrialists are entitled to free movement. Industrialists themselves should be able to obtain multiannual and multi-entry visas to EU countries for business trips with minimum bureaucratic requirements."www.iso.org.tr/news/recommendations-for-9-solutions-to-9-issues-from-the-ici/The Board Meeting of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry on "The Export-focused Economy and the Future of our Industry in response to the New Industrial Movement" was held on November 26, 2014 with the participation of Minister of Economy Nihat Zeybekci. Presided over by İSO Board Chairman Zeynep Bodur Okyay, the meeting featured a talk by İSO Board President Erdal Bahçıvan, who shared with the Minister İSO's recommendations for 9 solutions to 9 important issues.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-reveals-secrets-to-create-added-value-in-the-economy-oiz-and-production-sites-should-be-open-to-ports-via-railroad-networks/The Assembly of Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) held its October meeting today under the main theme "The Importance of Transportation, Maritime and Communication Vision of Türkiye for the Competitiveness and Future of our Economy and Industry." Erdal Bahçıvan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ICI gave the opening speech in the meeting in which Lütfi Elvan, Minister of Transportation, Maritime and Communication attended as guest speaker.www.iso.org.tr/news/unconventional-advice-from-bahcivan-universities-should-be-separated-into-two-classes-as-research-and-education/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Assembly held its September meeting with “A New Look on University-Industry Partnership as Production Economics Take on a New Significance” as the main agenda item.www.iso.org.tr/news/a-delegation-from-germanys-north-rhinewestphalia-state-parliament-visits-istanbul-chamber-of-industry/A Delegation from the Economy Commission of Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia State Parliament visited Istanbul Chamber of Industry.www.iso.org.tr/news/istanbul-chamber-of-industry-website-receives-international-prize/www.iso.org.tr was selected as the Best Website of 2014 by Interactive Media Awards (IMA) in the association category.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-chairman-erdal-bahcivan-its-incumbent-on-us-all-to-maintain-turkeys-ratings/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Assembly held its August meeting today under the main item of "Causes of Climate Changes and Their Effects on our Economy and Industry".www.iso.org.tr/news/b20-turkey-executive-committee-members-meet-with-ali-babacan/B-20 Türkiye Executive Board members held their first meeting with Deputy PM Ali Babacan. The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye’s (TOBB) visit to Babacan was led by TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, and the delegation also included Istanbul Chamber of Industry Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan, who serves as TOBB Chambers of Industry Council President in the board.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-chairman-bahcivan-trustbased-past-performance-should-be-the-criteria-for-companies-at-customs/The Board of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) held its July meeting today, highlighting its main topic, "Latest Developments in our Commercial Life and in our Economy in terms of the Competitive Power of our Industry." Touching upon the human drama that is unfolding on the Gaza Strip and expressing his hopes that this tragedy would end as soon as possible, Minister of Customs and Trade Hayati Yazıcı said that the Ministry was searching for a new location in the region of Thrace to facilitate customs procedures in Istanbul. He said that these efforts would be translated into actuality soon.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-istanbul-chamber-of-industry-announces-the-results-of-the-turkeys-second-top-500-industrial-enterprises-survey/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) announced the results of the Türkiye’s Second Top 500 Industrial Enterprises Survey today.www.iso.org.tr/news/consul-general-of-the-republic-of-korea-visits-ici-chairman-bahcivan/Consul General of the Republic of Korea, Jeon Tae-Dong, visited Istanbul Chamber of Industry’s (ICI) Chairman of the Board of Directors, Erdal Bahçıvan, in his office.www.iso.org.tr/news/easy-us-visa-for-members-of-istanbul-chamber-of-industry/Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) offers yet another new service to members. Members will now be able get USA 10-year business or tourist visas through ICI.www.iso.org.tr/news/international-transporters-ask-for-icis-support-in-european-crossings/International Transporters’ Association (UND) President of the Board Çetin Nuhoğlu and his delegation visited Istanbul Chamber of Industry Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan in his Office on July 2nd, 2014.www.iso.org.tr/news/bahcivan-continuing-chaos-in-the-middle-east-will-create-fragility-in-the-economy/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) Board convened today for its June meeting to discuss “Developments in Middle East-related International Politics and their Impact on our Economy.”www.iso.org.tr/news/the-study-turkeys-top-500-industrial-enterprises2013-announced/The ICI (Istanbul Chamber of Industry) has announced today the results of the study ‘Türkiye’s Top 500 Industrial Enterprises-2013.’ According to the data made public by the chair of the Board of the ICI, Mr. Erdal Bahçıvan, Tüpraş has topped industry once again with a sales-from-production figure of 39 bn 729 million TRY. Türkiye’s top 500 enterprises have increased their net sales to 454 bn 900 million TRY with an increase of 7,4% from 2012.www.iso.org.tr/news/ici-signs-cooperative-agreement-with-tirana-chamber-of-trade-and-industry/Our Vice-Chairman of the Board İrfan Özhamaratlı and General Secretary Melek Us hosted a visit to the Chamber by Naikolin Jaka, President of the Chamber of Trade and Industry of Tirana, Albania, and an accompanying delegation that included businessmen Aleks Millo, Andrea Zaja and Representative of Türkiye at the Tiranian Chamber, Dr. Erion Çerekja.www.iso.org.tr/news/finance-minister-mehmet-simsek-speaks-at-meskom-honest-industrialists-will-be-able-to-enjoy-tax-incentives/Speaking at the Professional Committees Joint Meeting at the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI), Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek had some important messages to reveal to the gathering. Referring particularly to the “tax pardon” that has caused some serious ripples among the tax-payers who pay their taxes on time, Şimşek said, “This is not a pardon. The government is not giving up on the principal that is owed to it.”www.iso.org.tr/news/palestine-ministry-of-national-economy-delegation-at-ici/The Istanbul Chamber of Industry hosted the Palestine Technical Delegation, a group formed by the Palestine Ministry of National Economy that visited Türkiye under the coordination of our Prime Ministry.