Tunisia's Economy

Tunis stock exchange boasts third best growth among world bourses

Tunis stock exchange boasts third best growth among world bourses Tunis, January 5, 2009- In spite of the world economic crisis, the Tunis stock exchange has progressed by 10,7% in 2008 , the third best performance in the world, according to the French news agency AFP. In 2008 the Tunis Stock Exchange ranked third in the world only after Accra, Ghana and Quito, ...

Tunisia ranked in top 3 places to invest in Africa and the Middle East in 2009

Tunisia ranked in top 3 places to invest in Africa and the Middle East in 2009 Tunis, December 30, 2008- Tunisia is confirming its reputation as one of the best spots for investing in property.In an online article released on Tuesday, the international property portal Homesgofast.com has predicted that Tunisia is part of the three top places to invest within Africa and the Middle East for 2009. The news ...

Tunisian American Chamber of Commerce (TACC) organizes 2008 Awards ceremony

Tunisian American Chamber of Commerce (TACC) organizes 2008 Awards ceremony Tunis, December 23, 2008 – The Tunisian American Chamber of Commerce (TACC) has recently organized its third Awards ceremony in a highly convivial atmosphere, grouping together the cream of the Tunisian –American business world. Following a scrumptious gala dinner, the highlight of the evening was the much awaited TACC Awards ceremony which distinguishes ...

Foreign direct investments witness 40% increase in 2008, says report

Foreign direct investments witness 40% increase in 2008, says report Tunis, December 23, 2008 - In spite of the latest global economic downturn, foreign direct investments (FDI’s) have reached 2.402 billion dinars during the first 11 months of 2008, according to a report published by the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA). The figure shows an increase of 40% in comparison with the same ...

Number of bank cards increases by 11,6% in Tunisia

Number of bank cards increases by 11,6% in Tunisia Tunis, December 15, 2008- A report recently released by the Tunisian Professional Association of Banks and Financial Institutions (APTBEF) the number of bank cards has increased by 11,6% in comparison with 2007, reaching a total of 1,818,888 cards. The sector’s aim is to put 2, 5 million cards in use by 2009. The report also ...

Tunisia is the world’s second largest olive oil producer after the EU

Tunisia is the world’s second largest olive oil producer after the EU Tunis, December 15, 2008- More than a mere agricultural produce, the olive tree and the oil it produces, are deeply entrenched in Tunisia’s Mediterranean culture. With a production estimated this year at 165,000 tons, Tunisia is the world’s second largest olive oil producer after the European Union. In spite of the fact that ...

Leading Japanese cable and wire group to invest in Gafsa

Leading Japanese cable and wire group to invest in Gafsa Tunis, December 13, 2008- Yasaki, one of the leading cable and wire groups which dominates 35% of the world’s cable and wire market, will open a major plant in the southern town of Gafsa, located some 350 kilometres from the capital. Yasaki, which will also open a plant in le Kef, in western ...