Top 50 Best Performing Enterprises
Electronics Waning, Five Star Sectors on the Rise
The Taiwanese companies with the most stellar business results are those able to grasp what consumers need, and they come from sectors as diverse as renewable energy, conventional industry, and the growing stay-at-home economy.
Hon Hai Group
Terry Gou Joins the ‘Bandits'
The Hon Hai Group was Taiwan's biggest manufacturer in 2008, but revenue growth sagged and opportunities were missed. After toying with retirement, Chairman Terry Gou is back, hoping to restore his company's aura of invincibility.
2009 Top 1000 Enterprises
The Next Wave: Knowing How People Live
2009 spells the end of manufacturing as we know it. Being able to make products is no longer enough – the path to wealth lies in knowing what consumers really want.
2009 Top 100 Financial Enterprises
Hit by the Tsunami, Half in the Red
Taiwan's financial industry posted its highest revenues since 2000, yet profits were lower than companies can afford. Battered by the financial tsunami, the financial industry has hit rock bottom and is fighting hard for its survival.
2009 Top 500 Service Enterprises
Soaring Revenues, Concentrated Growth
Glittering in the face of a lackluster economy, Taiwan's service sector remains remarkably vital. Yet some industries are booming more than others.
2009 Top 1000 Manufacturers
A Shift in Priorities
Battered by the global economic slump in 2008, Taiwan's top manufacturers focused on improving from within, putting a premium on flexibility and responding to consumers' needs.
2009 Top 1000 CEO Survey
Both Optimism and Concern for Cross-strait Ties
With the global economic slump, the often upbeat expectations of Taiwan's top execs have toned down considerably. While they believe increased economic ties with China will help their companies, they also are aware of the potential pitfalls.