Poya International
From Country Boy to Adult
Poya is the dominant player in the cosmetics/drugstore sector in central and southern Taiwan and is now turning its attention to Taipei, wondering if the same formula that turned it into a NT$10 billion business can conquer new challenges.
Hi-Lai Harbour Restaurant
High-class Seafood at Reasonable Prices
Hi-Lai Harbour, a buffet restaurant chain founded in Kaohsiung, has established outlets in department stores in all of Taiwan's five major cities. The group's revenue growth tops the list of hospitality businesses in our 2016 Top 2000 Survey.
Top 2000 Survey: Financial Industry
Investment Losses Bode Ill for Economy
The financial industry, which caught a profit tailwind 2014, found itself sailing against strong headwinds in 2015. As the Chinese economy slows down and financial markets remain volatile, making money is getting harder.
2016 Top 2000 Survey
30 Years Later, Who’s on Top?
The CommonWealth Magazine Top 2000 Survey has tracked the evolution of Taiwan’s industrial history over the past 30 years, often identifying paradigm shifts in business trends before they were obvious. Here’s a look back and forward.
Top 2000 Survey: Service Industry
‘Consumer Experience’ the New Battlefield
A generally sluggish economy saw service industry revenues decline last year, with a slight uptick in profitability for some as e-commerce continued to surge and retail engaging in cross-industry cooperation to forge new opportunities. On line or on the high street, customers always respond to a good "consumer experience.
Top 2000 Survey: Manufacturing
Bust Cycle the New Normal in Post-Apple Era
While conventional industries struggle to transform themselves, emerging industries face great uncertainty. Despite a short-lived recovery, the manufacturing industry registered a 3.4 percent decline in revenue growth in 2015. However, a select few have been able to disperse the clouds in favor of sunny skies.
Full Text of President Tsai's Inaugural Address
The following is the full text of President Tsai Ing-wen's inaugural address as released by the Presidential Office: