Industry
The '2.5 Generation' Industry
With one foot in the electromechanical industry and the other in the service sector, Kenmec's industrial automation services allow customers to optimize processes for markedly higher profits.
Industry
Taiwan's Next Mainstream
Often overlooked because they cannot be conveniently pigeonholed, these shadow warriors have long been consulted by the likes of mogul Terry Gou. Who are they?
Industry
The '2.5 Generation' Industry
Its business is hard to describe, but many petrochemical, steel and technology companies can't do without it. Advanced Control & Systems has a lock on large-scale factory upgrades, spinning a fortune out of intelligent plant service integration.
Politics & Society
Taiwanese Higher Education in Crisis
In January 2010, the boards of Chia Nan University of Pharmacy & Science and Leader University signed an agreement to merge, the first merger of private universities in Taiwan since the Private School Law was revised last June, providing a legal foundation for such mergers. According to one education professional, Leader University will change its name and eventually vanish into history.
Politics & Society
Taiwan's Shrinking Population
Taiwan has the lowest birthrate in the world, and an aging population. At least 1.5 million births are needed in the coming five years to boost the birthrate. Who is going to have these 1.5 million babies? And who can afford them?