Barclays Capital's Kirk Yang:

Mergers the Only Way for Taiwanese Tech Sector

Do the flagging fortunes of Acer spell peril for Taiwan's entire tech sector? The chief technology analyst at Barclays insists the dangers are real, and the solutions may need to be radical.

Is Branding Still for Taiwan?

Acer's Warning

Of the world's top 100 brands, only 10 percent come from small countries. Do Acer's woes prove that Taiwan or other countries without big domestic markets have trouble supporting their branding dreams?

Prof. Ji-Ren Lee:

New Blood Needed to Effect Change

In the age of mobile devices, the sun no longer shines on the once mighty PC makers of Taiwan. In this exclusive interview, National Taiwan University professor of management Ji-Ren Lee ponders how Taiwan's high-tech sector can achieve another revolution.

Acer's Fateful 1,000 Days

Hijacked by Success

After three straight years of losses, Acer recently decided to reshuffle its management. Founder Stan Shih has been called to the rescue, but can he really save the floundering company?

Don't Underestimate Small Startups

The key to creating economic prosperity is not company size. When small startups across a wide spectrum of industries create high output value, they can achieve startling success.

China's Express Delivery Hegemon

Seizing Taiwan by Stealth?

S.F. Express controls 70 percent of the cross-strait logistics business. Originally billed as a "Hong Kong-invested firm," it has quietly become a quasi-State Owned Enterprise of China. Has the invasion begun?