Taiwan

  • Aug 23, 2004
  • 1 min read

TAIWAN: Unemployment falls to three-year low

The rate of unemployment fell to 4.5% in July, the government said today -- the lowest level...

Taiwan
  • Aug 18, 2004
  • 7 min read

EAST ASIA: Oil price could drive a currency shift

Recovery from the 1997-98 financial crisis has been slow, as evidenced by persistent reliance on...

  • Aug 3, 2004
  • 7 min read

UNITED STATES: GDP results hint at export boom

The economy grew 3.0% at an annualised rate in the second quarter. The figure marked a slowdown...

United States
  • Jul 23, 2004
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TAIWAN: Export surge continues

Export orders rose by 28% in June (year-on-year) to 17.7 billion dollars, the government said...

Taiwan
  • Jun 30, 2004
  • 6 min read

TAIWAN: Long-term challenges cloud IT sector outlook

The performance of the information technology sector is crucial for Taiwan given its major role...

Taiwan
  • Jun 24, 2004
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EAST ASIA: Region's firms dominate US ADR market

East Asian firms account for all of the 2.5 billion dollars worth of equity capital raised by...

United States
  • Jun 23, 2004
  • 6 min read

CENTRAL AMERICA: China increases regional influence

Central America is traditionally an ally of Taiwan. However, the island's political influence is...

Central America
  • May 20, 2004
  • 2 min read

TAIWAN: Chen reform pledge raises temperature

In an inaugural speech today marking the start of his second term, President Chen Shui-bian said...

Taiwan