A Long-Standing Magnet for Foreign Investment Taiwan has long encouraged and facilitated direct foreign investment. Regulations affecting enterprises with foreign investment are generally transparent and non-discriminatory. Also, Taiwan has taken steps to liberalize its economy and improve its investment
Taiwan is planning to open its doors to direct investment from mainland China, which is the latest and most significant step in the recent economic rapprochement between the two states.
On August 20, Fu Dong-cheng, the vice chairman of...
Greenhouse gas emissions and increasing efforts to find alternative energy options are fuelling growth in the Taiwan's solar energy sector, with several foreign investors planning to put money into the country's industry.
Parts of Taiwan's civil aviation sector are experiencing severe turbulence, with carriers reporting falling passenger numbers and one of its highest profile constructors seeking a quick sale to avoid insolvency.
Plans by the government and private shareholders to sell...
Like other forms of renewable energy, the solar power industry is undergoing increased international demand as concerns over global climate change mount and as the price of crude oil rises. Taiwan is looking to harness this growing demand to...
First International Telecom (FiTEL) recently announced its decision to issue 250m common shares to raise an estimated $91m in fresh capital. The funds will be used to set up and operate a WiMAX (worldwide interoperability for microwave access) network...
Citibank announced on April 9 that it will acquire Bank of Overseas Chinese (BOOC), a small Taiwanese lender. The management of BOOC agreed to the deal after a year of negotiations.
According to the US-based bank, Citibank will pay...
