Tag Archives: Taiwan

LISA: Where Does Taiwan Go From Here as a Global Outsourcer?

Posted on April 11, 2009 by sinyaw

Rebecca sent me this message: In this issue of the Globalization Insider, we delve into the challenges now confronting Greater China and the rest of Asia that are being discussed this week during the LISA Forum Asia in Taipei. There … Continue reading →

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Turning around for 22 millions people

Posted on February 23, 2009 by sinyaw

According to The Economist, Taiwan forecast 2009 GDP to shrink by 3.5%. Across the strait, China predicted a much reduced growth of 6%, highest on the chart, seconded by India’s 5%. The media has been fixated on the trial of … Continue reading →

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$100 for Everyone

Posted on February 9, 2009 by sinyaw

Taiwan, that small island of 22 million people, issued about US$100 for every citizens: man, woman, child, baby. If you exist on the government’s census record (that is kept pretty much up-to-date all the time), you get $100. Not cash, … Continue reading →

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How to fail 22 million people?

Posted on December 15, 2008 by sinyaw

Former President of Taiwan, Mr. CHEN Shui-Bian, was indicted for massive embezzlement, accepting bribery, and money laundering. When he took office in 2000, Taiwan was the brightest of the 4 dragons of Asia. (The other three are S. Korean, Hong … Continue reading →

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