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Economy and Finance Oct 15, 2026

FDI DOWN 35% IN FIRST EIGHT MONTHS

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows fell 35% year-over-year in the first eight months of 2026 to $6.8 billion from $10.5 billion recorded during the same period in 2025, according to data released by the International Investors Association (YASED).

Editorial Staff 1 min

Economy and Finance Aug 15, 2025

NETHERLANDS, KAZAKHSTAN TOP TURKEY’S FIRST-HALF FDI SOURCES

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Turkey rose 27% year-on-year to $6.3 billion in the first half of 2025, led by inflows from the Netherlands and Kazakhstan, according to the International Investors Association (YASED).

Editorial Team