Industry
Fubon Group
Often dismissed as overly conservative, Fubon now stands out for daring to expand when others contract, becoming the first Taiwanese financial institution to set up shop in China.
Industry
Taiwan's DRAM sector is struggling for survival under a mountain of debt and a contracting market, leaving the government with a serious dilemma: prop up the industry or face the consequences of the bubble bursting.
Industry
Bandit Gadgets
Risking razor-thin profit margins, "bandit"electronics makers are diversifying and innovating. What business opportunities will Taiwanese manufacturers with a daring "bandit spirit"dig up next in China?
Industry
Tianyu Mobile Phones
Once China's leading maker of "bandit cell phones"– low-end copies with extra features tailored for local tastes – Tianyu is overturning its uncool, low-quality image and staking a claim in the branded handset market.
Industry
China's 'Bandit' Cell Phones
Cheap'bandit cell phones' have carved out a massive niche for themselves in China's burgeoning handset market, with Taiwan's chip, LED, PC Board and panel makers playing key roles in the process.
Insight
Fubon FHC Chairman Daniel Tsai:
The scion of Taiwan's wealthiest banking family discusses Fubon's current expansion, and the hard lessons he has learned in playing the finance game.