Inflation, Government Policy Squeezing SMEs

The Alarming Decline of Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises

Taiwan has suffered a net monthly loss of nearly 1,000 small- and medium-sized enterprises over the past 12 months, as these vital cogs in the economy join the ranks of the 'disadvantaged.'

Yageo vs. Ta-I, Powerchip vs. Macronix

Acts of M&A Theatre With No Winners

Two classic examples of major hostile takeovers offered the public a glimpse of how management missteps combined with angry retaliation from the target company can burn both parties.

Innovative Asustek Stuns the World

The Lion Shows it Can Dance

Having made an impressive debut in the sub-notebook market with the introduction of Eee PC, will Asustek get an additional boost from splitting its contract manufacturing and branded businesses?

Global M & A Mania Hits Taiwan

Path to Paradise or Ticket to Hell?

The global merger and acquisition fever is accelerating in Taiwan, with M&A values up six-fold from 2004. What’s behind the flurry of activity in recent years, and who are the players behind the scenes?

Economic Development Minister Ho Mei-yueh:

Taiwan's Wealth Gap Is Still Manageable

CEPD minister Ho Mei-yueh talks frankly about the challenges and objectives for Taiwan as it etches out a niche in the global knowledge-based economy.

Taiwan's Widening Wealth Gap

Taiwan is becoming a house divided, its haves and its have-nots standing on either side of a growing gulf. Who is to blame for the wealth gap? And what can Taiwan do to defeat poverty?