Chinese web giant, Tencent, saw its first drop in profits since 2005. It reported a 2% fall in second-quarter earnings. And as Samantha Vadas explains, the surprise slide is just the latest in a string of bad news for China's tech titan.

The Indian government recently scrapped a controversial 12% goods-and-service tax on sanitary hygiene products - a move that came after a year-long campaign against the levy. Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi, about how the decision could have far-reaching consequences for one of the world's fastest growing economies.

New measures taken by the Turkish government, and a promise by Qatar to invest $15 billion, are helping the lira regain strength against the US dollar. Turkey's government's striking back at Washington with more tariffs on US exports. We speak to TRT World Senior Business Producer Mobin Nasir, and TRT World Editor-at-large for more on this.

One part of the Turkish economy that just keeps booming is fruit exports. While cherry season is now over in many countries, harvesting season in Turkey lasts longer. Excellent geographic conditions are just one reason why the country is the world's top cherry producer. Its exports are literally being flown to new heights. Mobin Nasir tell us how.

The sun and sand on Turkey's Mediterranean coast have long been magnets for tourists. And its fields are ideal for agriculture. But they're also the most fertile place for Turkey's carpet industry. Mobin Nasir reports from Dosemealti in the Turkish province of Antalya.

Isparta is a small town in Turkey's Anatolian country side, yet in one area, it's a global leader. Rose oil. Isparta supplies 65 percent of the world's needs and has become a hub for cosmetics and skincare products. TRT World's Senior Business Producer Mobin Nasir went to Isparta to find out how they did it.

Traditional archery is making a comeback with a rising number of enthusiasts taking up the sport in Turkey and other countries. And as Mobin Nasir reports from Mersin, that's letting some businesses aim for higher returns.