https://www.scmp.com/rss/310361/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Mainland police say they have cracked China’s largest phone scam – involving 117 million yuan (HK$140 million) – and that key suspects are Taiwanese, complicating a disagreement between Beijing and Taipei over jurisdiction in such cases. The public security bureau of Guizhou province had arrested 62 suspects, 10 of whom were Taiwanese, following a four-month investigation, China Central Television reported yesterday. A financial executive in an economic development zone in the city of Duyun was... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1937963/chinas-117-million-yuan-phone-scam-involvement-taiwanese-suspects-likely?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1937963/chinas-117-million-yuan-phone-scam-involvement-taiwanese-suspects-likely?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 Apr 2016 14:30:30 +0000 Taiwan has lodged protests against mainland China, Belgium and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development after the island was pressured to pull out of an international symposium on the steel industry on Monday in Brussels, a Taiwanese official said. Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry asked the Mainland Affairs Council, the island’s representative office in Belgium and its diplomatic mission in France where the OECD is based, to lodge the protests, the official said. War with China... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1937335/taiwan-lodges-protests-after-its-barred-steel-industry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1937335/taiwan-lodges-protests-after-its-barred-steel-industry?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Apr 2016 05:36:39 +0000 Beijing has asked Taipei to pursue a telecoms fraud case involving dozens of Taiwanese after the island’s police declined to hold 20 nationals sent back from Malaysia on Saturday, Xinhua reported. The police said the decision was based on a lack of evidence and absence of arrest warrants, the island’s Central News Agency said. “By releasing the suspects, Taiwan authorities disregarded many victims’ interests and harmed them a second time. It also harmed the two sides’ cooperation in jointly... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1936617/taiwanese-group-sent-home-malaysia-allowed-go-free-angering-beijing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1936617/taiwanese-group-sent-home-malaysia-allowed-go-free-angering-beijing?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 Apr 2016 16:15:30 +0000 Taiwan’s outgoing president Ma Ying-jeou yesterday visited Pengjia, a small island near the Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea, in yet another show of his determination to uphold sovereignty over disputed territory before he steps down on May 20. Since January, Ma has been busy with overseas activities, including a visit to a Taiwan-held island in the highly contested Spratly Islands in the South China Sea in late January to assert sovereignty, followed by a trip last month to Taiwan’s two... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1934938/outgoing-taiwan-president-ma-ying-jeou-visits-remote-and-disputed-islands?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1934938/outgoing-taiwan-president-ma-ying-jeou-visits-remote-and-disputed-islands?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 Apr 2016 15:15:45 +0000 Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn yesterday signed a 388.8 billion yen (HK$27 billion) agreement to take over Sharp Corp in the first foreign acquisition of a major Japanese technology company. More than 500 journalists packed the venue in Osaka, Japan, where the agreement was signed with Taiwan’s flag placed next to Japan’s at the ceremony. The display of Taiwan’s flag at such a high-profile occasion is rare in Japan due to its long-held stance of not recognising the island as a... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/economy/article/1933094/foxconn-signs-takeover-deal-japanese-electronics-firm-sharp?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/economy/article/1933094/foxconn-signs-takeover-deal-japanese-electronics-firm-sharp?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Apr 2016 17:00:00 +0000 Members of Taiwan’s beleaguered Kuomintang have redeemed former deputy legislature speaker Hung Hsiu-chu by electing her the first female leader of the century-old party during a by-election on Sunday. Analysts, however, said it remained to be seen whether Hung could emulate the success of Tsai Ing-wen, who led the once collapsing pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party back to power following the jailing of former DPP chairman and president Chen Shui-bian for corruption. President Xi... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1931047/hung-hsiu-chu-elected-first-woman-leader-kuomintang?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1931047/hung-hsiu-chu-elected-first-woman-leader-kuomintang?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 26 Mar 2016 18:00:45 +0000 Taiwan’s President-elect Tsai Ing-wen faces another sticky situation after the island’s long-time Latin American ally Panama invited both her and mainland China’s President Xi Jinping to the inauguration of the Panama Canal’s expansion one month after she assumes office in May. Taiwan’s first female president Tsai Ing-wen warns China after landslide victory Analysts said while the possibility of a Tsai-Xi meeting was almost zero, the political meaning behind Panama’s invitation was worth... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1931050/taiwans-president-elect-tsai-ing-wen-has-dilemma-panama?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1931050/taiwans-president-elect-tsai-ing-wen-has-dilemma-panama?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 26 Mar 2016 15:00:30 +0000 Taiwanese businesspeople based on the mainland fear cross-strait economic relations could be harmed by the incoming pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party government. Struggling to survive amid the mainland’s slowing economic growth and increasingly stiff competition, they are concerned by president-elect Tsai Ing-wen’s pledge to cut the island’s economic reliance on the mainland after she assumes office on May 20. “As businesspeople based on the mainland, we cannot help but worry about... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1915118/dont-make-us-suffer-even-more-taiwanese-businessmen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1915118/dont-make-us-suffer-even-more-taiwanese-businessmen?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 Feb 2016 15:35:58 +0000 Tens of thousands gathered in Taiwan yesterday as rival presidential candidates took to the streets for “super weekend” rallies. It is the last weekend of campaigning before the vote for president next Saturday, when the embattled ruling Kuomintang (KMT) is expected to be defeated. Tsai Ing-wen of the main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is forecast to take the leadership as the KMT struggles for public support, due to scepticism over its mainland-friendly policies and anger at the... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1899665/super-weekend-rallies-taiwan-ahead-presidential-vote?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1899665/super-weekend-rallies-taiwan-ahead-presidential-vote?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 Jan 2016 18:45:15 +0000 Across the Taiwan Strait, there is a real appetite for growth, largely fuelled by the tech sector - something that is having a knock-on effect on social enterprises (SEs) that have the potential to fill the gap left by a sluggish public sector. However, despite a burgeoning economy - bolstered by the ever-improving trade environment with the mainland - social issues in Taiwan remain. The island has a social insurance system that provides medical, disability, old-age, survivor and other benefits... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339624/time-spread-islands-wealth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339624/time-spread-islands-wealth?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 06:53:39 +0000 Spiritually motivated travel is perhaps the oldest form of tourism. In Greater China, Taiwan remains the most vibrant religious culture centre, where centuries-old folk temples, especially in Tainan and Lugang, add colour and beauty to urban landscapes. Taiwan's tourist industry is booming - international arrivals more than doubled to 7.31 million from 2006 until last year - and religious sites have reported growing numbers of visitors from Hong Kong, the mainland and Singapore. The monastic and... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339622/tourists-continue-search-enlightenment?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339622/tourists-continue-search-enlightenment?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 06:50:21 +0000 Sharing deep cultural and political links, Taiwan and Hong Kong are, in many ways, more closely connected than other parts of Greater China. While their relationship has often strayed into economic rivalry, the two places continue to recognise each other's importance - and hopes are high that there will be a new era of co-operation. Last summer, Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou applauded Hong Kong, lauding significant improvements in relations and saying Taiwan has much to learn from the... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339621/business-and-leisure-travel-increase?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339621/business-and-leisure-travel-increase?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 06:47:24 +0000 Taipei 101, Taiwan's iconic skyscraper, is undoubtedly significant to Jack Chao, president of Chin Fong Machine Industrial. The company has supplied 80 per cent of the machinery used in Taiwan's liquid crystal display (LCD) screen manufacturing industry. The sheer volume would reach twice the height of Taipei 101 if the press machines were horizontally stacked up together. Becoming the dominant machinery supplier to the LCD industry within just a decade underlines the company's transformation... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339608/chin-fong-bridges-industries-leading-customer-centric-innovations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339608/chin-fong-bridges-industries-leading-customer-centric-innovations?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 06:43:16 +0000 From an undulating port terminal for giant cruise ships to a convention centre large enough to exhibit a big yacht, the fluid and unconventional architecture of Asia's New Bay Area in Kaohsiung mirrors Taiwan's renewed take on the economy. It is an approach that is open and aggressive. "We want to deregulate and bring in more wealth and business back to Taiwan," says minister Kuan Chung-ming of the Council for Economic Planning and Development. Taiwan will initially create six free economic... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339600/open-business?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339600/open-business?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 06:39:28 +0000 Power conversion expert Bull Will is charging its own transformation from a component trading company into an all-in-one design, manufacturing and service provider. The company is keen on continuing its recent evolution by widening its product portfolio and boosting its production capacity. "There are lots of companies well-known in only one or two product categories, but Bull Will is able to provide all power-management solutions," says chairman and CEO Peter Ho. These solutions give Bull... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339599/trader-transforms-design-and-manufacturing-powerhouse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339599/trader-transforms-design-and-manufacturing-powerhouse?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 06:37:56 +0000 Looking good is synonymous with doing good for Epopack, a cosmetics packaging manufacturer with a passion for developing stylish yet earth-friendly options. Epopack's efforts are in line with the mainland's 12th five-year plan, which encourages green packaging for consumer goods. Coupled with the government's focus on importing superior packaging equipment and materials, the mainland's packaging industry is forecast to grow annually by 6 per cent until 2015. Epopack is growing alongside this... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339593/epopack-creates-contemporaryeco-friendly-cosmetics-packaging?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339593/epopack-creates-contemporaryeco-friendly-cosmetics-packaging?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 06:34:21 +0000 Compliance with environmental protection laws is a must for electroplating companies. Yet, many industry players downplay the gravity of environmental concerns behind these laws. Untreated wastewater from electroplating factories contains harmful chemicals that end up in farmlands and community water supplies. Under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, companies that discharge industrial waste must treat their sewage prior to securing pollution emission licences. As the largest... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339589/environmental-protection-top-priority-electroplating-expert?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339589/environmental-protection-top-priority-electroplating-expert?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 06:29:23 +0000 As the world's manufacturing hub for industrial electronics, Asia will require more flash memory products in the next four years. Industries such as vehicle, mobile phone and consumer electronics are steadily moving towards serial flash technology. Staying ahead of these market trends, leading Taiwanese flash memory specialist Eon Silicon Solution is boosting serial flash production. The company is evolving its offerings from NOR to include NAND flash technology, which reduces the area of a chip... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339588/flash-memory-leader-stays-ahead-trends?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339588/flash-memory-leader-stays-ahead-trends?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 06:26:47 +0000 When a group of young specialist engineers back in 1999 needed funding for their cutting-edge projects, Crystal Applied Technology (CAT) was approached by the Taiwanese government to provide support. The fulfilment of the engineers' dreams illuminated the road to success for what later became Taiwan's leading manufacturer of optical electronics products. Shifting its focus to light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in 2003, CAT quickly established itself as an upstream company. These timely decisions paved... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339583/cats-sapphire-substrates-illuminate-future-led-products?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339583/cats-sapphire-substrates-illuminate-future-led-products?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 06:22:51 +0000 Chung Hua University (CHU) believes in the transformative power of education to provide a solid foundation for the future of young people in Asia. Through comprehensive educational programmes, CHU opens many opportunities for students to secure jobs that can boost economic development in Taiwan. Founded by socially conscious entrepreneurs, CHU is located in the dynamic Hsinchu area, which is also home to a major science and industrial park. "These businessmen wanted to provide a venue where... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339581/chus-academic-expertise-boosts-employment-prospects-students?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339581/chus-academic-expertise-boosts-employment-prospects-students?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 06:17:32 +0000 Taiwan PLUS Corporation breathes new life into the local stationery industry, revitalising the market with its innovative take on office and school supplies. Honouring its Japanese heritage, Taiwan PLUS marries function and style in creating products that deliver a delightful user experience. Offering a wide assortment of supplies, including correction tapes, decoration tapes, glue tapes, staplers, scissors and erasers, Taiwan PLUS has made a name for itself. It has risen as a leading supplier... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339576/captivating-market-novel-stationery-supplies?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339576/captivating-market-novel-stationery-supplies?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 06:09:33 +0000 Recognised as the leading credit-checking agency in Taiwan, backed by more than 50 years of experience, China Credit Information Service (CCIS) is a one-stop information source offering a full suite of services. It provides background checks, consumer behaviour study, commercial credit reports, asset appraisal, product trending and market analysis. It also offers advisory services for mergers and acquisitions throughout Taiwan and the mainland. For CCIS, being a small- to medium-sized enterprise... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339575/ccis-offers-comprehensive-business-solutions-under-one-roof?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339575/ccis-offers-comprehensive-business-solutions-under-one-roof?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 06:06:50 +0000 Showcasing its range of high-quality microphones and amplifiers, Taiwan-based Chiayo Electronics is ready to be heard in the global electronics arena. A leading designer and manufacturer of professional wireless microphone and portable sound systems, Chiayo is backed by more than four decades of development and has gained the confidence of customers worldwide. Combining technical knowledge, skill and experience, Chiayo crafts advanced and stylish professional audio systems. Armed with a zeal for... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339572/chiayo-gains-market-confidence-amplifies-industry-position?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339572/chiayo-gains-market-confidence-amplifies-industry-position?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 06:03:50 +0000 Much like how its products fuse components together to make functional, reliable products that are built to last, solder materials specialist Shenmao Group has been instrumental in building and holding together various industries - from automotive to consumer electronics. Initially supplying solder paste, solder bars and cored solder bars to the semiconductor sector, Shenmao has matured alongside the industries and technologies it works with. It has become one of the pioneers in the... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339571/shenmao-ushers-new-manufacturing-era-solder-innovations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339571/shenmao-ushers-new-manufacturing-era-solder-innovations?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 06:01:02 +0000 Cartoonist David Horsey earlier this year created an image of an anxious Uncle Sam asking a fortune teller, "Can you tell me about my future?" She responds: "Hmm ... I would, but I can't read Chinese." The fortune teller's words are relevant to every executive of a multinational company or a small or medium enterprise. The re-emergence and convergence of the mainland and Taiwan have transformed the world's economy and delivered decades of growth and profit. Delivering reliable collaborations... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339536/managing-china-risk-changed-business-ecosystem?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339536/managing-china-risk-changed-business-ecosystem?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:42:34 +0000 Rising production costs, coupled with stringent environmental regulations, are changing the textile manufacturing environment in China. Industry players are focusing more on producing strong, innovative and functional textile designs that are compliant with environmental standards. Leading the cutting-edge fabric manufacturing pack, Honmyue Enterprise is expanding its operations to serve manufacturers in Asia and worldwide. Honmyue fabrics are used for various lifestyle and industrial items,... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339535/honmyue-weaves-beauty-and-durability-lifestyle-products?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339535/honmyue-weaves-beauty-and-durability-lifestyle-products?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:40:03 +0000 Home to many manufacturing and packaging facilities, China is one of the largest glass markets in the world and a major trend driver in the industry. Rising to the challenge of meeting the demands of this dynamic market, Ta Hsiang Containers explores new techniques to develop next-generation glass applications. "We are interested in co-operating with various industries to use glass in creating new stories," says general manager Don Tseng. "They can brainstorm with us to become more innovative in... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339533/innovation-secures-crystal-clear-future-ta-hsiang?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339533/innovation-secures-crystal-clear-future-ta-hsiang?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:38:21 +0000 Taiwan's recent regulatory easing allows mainland investors to benefit from partnerships with local financial institutions. With diverse cross-strait trade expanding throughout China, Taiwan Business Bank (TBB) has positioned itself closer to growing businesses on the mainland, offering custom-made financial services targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs). In August, TBB opened its first mainland branch in Shanghai, with another branch expected to open in Quanzhou. As Taiwan's leading... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339532/taiwan-business-bank-expands-serve-mainland-smes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339532/taiwan-business-bank-expands-serve-mainland-smes?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:36:34 +0000 Connectec Japan is ushering in a new era of semiconductor assembly with packaging technology that can enable next-generation gadgetry. Developed over five years of intense engineering, Connectec's Monster PAC-typeC delivers the high-performance, low-cost combination that the industry has been looking for. "Conventional packaging technology cannot support the fragile wafers that will be increasingly used to make high-speed, next-generation electronic devices," says Katsunori Hirata, CEO of... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339524/connectec-ushers-next-generation-gadgetry-monster-pac?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339524/connectec-ushers-next-generation-gadgetry-monster-pac?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:34:21 +0000 Like the human eye, the patented Video Fire Detection System (VFDS) from global security solutions provider GKB Security accurately recognises fire and smoke images. In 20 seconds, the equipment can sound the alarm, indicate the fire's location and send text messages to concerned parties. Able to support up to 128 closed-circuit TV cameras, VFDS beats traditional fire detectors, which work in five minutes and only in closed spaces. "It is a powerful solution bound to become the industry trend,"... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339523/gkb-security-innovates-safer-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339523/gkb-security-innovates-safer-world?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:32:21 +0000 Process equipment manufacturers have seen a spike in demand amid buoyant sales of terminals for smartphones, tablet computers and other gadgets. Exploring fresh opportunities, ECLAT Forever Machinery expands its product lines and continuously develops its research and development (R&D) portfolio in tune with quickly evolving markets. Starting as a manufacturer of printed circuit boards (PCBs) in 1994, ECLAT shifted to liquid crystal display (LCD) production in 2002 to take advantage of the LCD... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339522/growing-offshore-electronics-market-propels-eclat-forward?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339522/growing-offshore-electronics-market-propels-eclat-forward?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:29:55 +0000 Projected to be worth US$19.6 billion this year, the competitive global market for textile chemicals is estimated to expand to US$23.4 billion by 2018. Coupled with this whopping growth is the rising demand for environment-friendly dyes. With products that respond to market demands and environmental requirements, Zenith Color Chemical is best-placed to tackle these challenges. "We are concentrating on the development of fresh products that are ecologically-friendly," says Joseph Chang, Zenith... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339517/zenith-color-chemicals-eco-friendly-dyes-make-powerful-market-imprint?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339517/zenith-color-chemicals-eco-friendly-dyes-make-powerful-market-imprint?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:23:11 +0000 Flatbed scanners and multifunctional printers use one of the most intricate optical imaging systems. Red, green and blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs) turn on in sequence for illumination, while a rod lens comprised of an array of 320 micro-lenslets transposes images onto a bed of sensors. Collectively known as contact image sensor (CIS) modules, the whole optical system is an area of expertise that Pixon Technologies is renowned for worldwide. With patented technologies, the company is the... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339515/pixon-technologies-expands-application-imaging-systems?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339515/pixon-technologies-expands-application-imaging-systems?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:20:47 +0000 Evolution is crucial to surviving changing business climates. After more than 30 years of providing reliable service to state industries in Taiwan's power sector, Yung-Fu is ready to expand its services into environmental protection. "In business, the key to success is to keep developing new things," says chairman Tenray Chou. "And we're good at developing ways to keep the earth clean." Yung-Fu's manpower services have proven indispensable in power distribution, power plant maintenance,... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339504/yung-fu-forges-green-future-environmental-protection?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339504/yung-fu-forges-green-future-environmental-protection?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:02:58 +0000 The RJ45, the port in computing and networking devices for internet and local area network connections, has come a long way since this type of modular technology was developed. UDE, the world's largest supplier of RJ45 integrated receptacles and other integrated connector modules (ICMs), offers more than discrete connection solutions to the computing and networking industries. Built for speedy but steady transmission, UDE's RJ45 receptacles accommodate eight to 12 tiny doughnut-shaped coils that... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339502/ude-leads-global-integrated-connector-module-manufacturing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339502/ude-leads-global-integrated-connector-module-manufacturing?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Boasting high-performance custom designs and state-of-the-art technologies, Weltrend Semiconductor stays at the forefront of trends. Being one of the leading integrated circuit (IC) design companies in Taiwan, its diversified portfolio includes the consumer, computer, industrial, health care, green energy and vehicle industries. Weltrend's semiconductor business spans two decades and was the leading supplier of controller ICs for cathode ray tube monitors for 10 years. Its next-generation power... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339501/weltrend-semiconductor-beats-challenges-tech-curve?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339501/weltrend-semiconductor-beats-challenges-tech-curve?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 03:57:23 +0000 The crowded market, persistent low-interest environment and the lukewarm demand for protection products put many life insurance companies in Taiwan under pressure. As companies encounter challenges, RGA Global Reinsurance's Taiwan branch is steadfast in ensuring its clients' continuous success. RGA Taiwan is the largest reinsurance company and the biggest writer of whole life, hospital and surgical cash products in Taiwan. It provides complete risk management solutions to leading insurance... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339495/insurance-firms-prosper-through-rgas-risk-management-solutions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339495/insurance-firms-prosper-through-rgas-risk-management-solutions?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 03:53:51 +0000 Technological advancement has accelerated close to the speed of sound to keep up with the increasing expectations of the market. As Taiwan's acoustic industry leader, Jetvox Acoustic has captured the sound-quality demands of customers globally since 2006. "We specialise in sound and we're always looking for ways to improve and meet our customers' requirements," says David Huang, president of Jetvox. With 30 years of experience as a manufacturer of original equipment, Jetvox produces components... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339493/jetvox-acoustics-pioneering-technology-revolutionises-audio-industry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339493/jetvox-acoustics-pioneering-technology-revolutionises-audio-industry?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 03:47:22 +0000 Taking a new name to mark a new milestone, United States-based silicon wafer technologies pioneer MEMC Electronic Materials is now SunEdison - an elite, global brand backed by 54 years of expertise in the semiconductor and solar energy industries. "SunEdison is inspired by the combination of solar energy and innovativeness personified by Thomas Edison," says Shaker Sadasivam, president, semiconductor materials, and executive vice-president, research and development at SunEdison. "MEMC invented... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339479/sunedisons-rebranding-creates-opportunities-and-reinforces-history?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339479/sunedisons-rebranding-creates-opportunities-and-reinforces-history?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 03:19:41 +0000 In the face of global competition, Kung Long Batteries Industrial is staying ahead of the game by serving as a strategic partner to its customers, not just as another power supplier. Taiwan's professional lead-acid battery manufacturer has established a "customer-first" culture within its organisation and has instilled quality consciousness among its employees. Kung Long has also gained widespread recognition for its proactive approach in dealing with clients. "Customers prefer to work with us... https://www.scmp.com/article/1339473/kung-long-empowers-sustainable-solutions-strategic-partner-clients?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1339473/kung-long-empowers-sustainable-solutions-strategic-partner-clients?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Oct 2013 03:08:30 +0000