'Rootless' Taiwanese Companies
Ready for Rotten Weather
Pummeled by the global economic storm, many "rootless" Taiwanese companies registered overseas are coming back to the island. And some, having sought shelter and hoarded supplies, were ready for the onslaught before its arrival.
The Hon Hai Group
Extreme Restructuring in Extreme Times
An economic slump does not have to be bad news. In these turbulent times Taiwanese electronics giant Hon Hai is preparing to go through a crucial restructuring. But will it help Hon Hai to widen its lead over its competitors?
Ta Yang Group Holdings
Silicone Rubber: the Next Big Thing?
From remote control keypads to cellphones to that gripping jacket on the wildly popular Wii, one Taiwan-based company is producing what makes the modern world click.
Taiwan's Tech Sector Shifts Gears
Taiwan's Tech Sector Shifts Gears
The current financial tsunami is sweeping the entire business landscape, not even sparing Taiwan's once glittering technology industry. With no bottom in sight, how can tech companies snatch survival from the jaws of doom?
Wang Yung-ching
A Life Ends, the Legend Lives On
"Nothing is easy in this world, but nothing is impossible."– Wang Yung-ching. Formosa Plastics Group founder and prominent Taiwanese businessman Wang Yung-ching has passed away. The familiar figure in the perfectly ironed dark blue suits with the straight back, gaunt face, slightly protruding ears and alert eyes has left this world.
The Economic Downturn
Seeking Advantage in Adversity
The global financial crisis is wreaking economic havoc, leaving no industry or company unscathed. But some enterprises are capitalizing on the downturn to plot their recovery and put some distance between themselves and their competitors.