Taiwan

  • May 20, 2004
  • 1 min read

TAIWAN: Economy minister assuages inflation fears

There is little need for monetary tightening at present, Minister of Economic Affairs Ho Mei-yueh...

Taiwan
  • May 17, 2004
  • 6 min read

TAIWAN: Job gains bode well for recovery prospects

Employment figures released last month suggest that the labour market has recovered to the level...

Taiwan
  • May 14, 2004
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TAIWAN: Export surge boosts growth, employment

The economy grew by 6.3% year-on-year in the first quarter, the government announced today -- the...

Taiwan
  • May 7, 2004
  • 8 min read

EAST ASIA: Are rigid currencies sustainable?

The ADB on April 28 suggested that rigid exchange rates in the presence of overall surplus and...

  • May 6, 2004
  • 7 min read

EAST ASIA: Is currency intervention here to stay?

Whereas the initial reserve accumulations following the 1997-98 East Asian financial crisis...

  • Apr 27, 2004
  • 7 min read

TAIWAN: Chen's agenda fuels cross-Strait tensions

A recount of votes in last month's presidential elections will begin on May 10. The recount is...

Taiwan
  • Apr 22, 2004
  • 6 min read

TAIWAN/SOUTH KOREA: Status upgrade could boost markets

Stock index publishers have great influence, and the graduation of Taiwan and South Korea to...

South Korea
  • Apr 21, 2004
  • 7 min read

UNITED STATES: Job loss fears frame East Asia policy

Protectionist pressures have become more salient in the current election year, especially given...

United States