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Pharmaceutical sector has potential to be globally competitive

14 October 2012, Sunday / İPEK ÜZÜM

İSTANBUL

Turkey’s pharmaceutical sector has the resources and potential to become a major competitor at the global level, and Turkey could become self-sufficient in pharmaceutical production by 2023 -- the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Republic -- if the right measures are taken, a recent report suggests.

Inspiring projects contribute to social improvement

An extraordinary project by the Sabancı Foundation has been attracting attention recently, sparking reactions from over 2»»

The eurozone’s narrowing window

PRINCETON -– Portuguese authorities recently made a preemptive offer to their country's creditors: Instead of redeeming»»

Iran’s vital sea trade buckles under Western sanctions

Iran’s vital seaborne trade is buckling under the weight of Western sanctions, deepening hardship for a population»»

Prince-led Belgian delegation to visit İstanbul, Ankara

A large delegation of businesspeople, headed by Crown Prince Philippe, will be arriving in İstanbul from Belgium on Monday,»»

Emerging-market resilience

NEW YORK –- With most of the world focused on economic instability and anemic growth in the advanced countries, developing»»

New safety measures to improve transportation network

According to a medium-term program (OVP) announced by the government on Monday, there will be major steps taken towards improving»»

Euro zone mulls new ways to cut Greek debt mountain

Euro zone officials are considering new ways to reduce Greece's huge debts because delays to reforms by Athens and continued»»

India's HMEL bought 2 mln bbl of Iranian oil-sources

India's HMEL, part-owned by steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, has emerged as a new oil client of sanctions-hit Iran, potentially»»

China central bank says currency near equilibrium

China's currency has reached its equilibrium rate and its value is mainly determined by the market, rather than intervention,»»

Babacan: No cuts in indirect taxes unless informal economy reined in

A recent wave of tax hikes on consumables like gas and alcohol are “not long-term solutions” to Turkey's debt»»

Kars to export region's famous feathers to German pillow maker

The goose down feathers of the far eastern city of Kars have long been famous in eastern Turkey, but will make their first»»

Leading auto union says above ‘local brand' fray

The Automotive Manufacturers' Association (OSD) has nothing more to contribute to or discuss, the union chairman told reporters,»»

Kyrgyzstan lacks long-term view of competitiveness
by Arthur Bayhan*

Kyrgyzstan needs to focus on improving the international competitiveness of its economy to maintain long-term economic growth»»

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