Short content summaries of the 2006 and 2007 Market Research Reports including Industry Sector Analyses and Market Bulletins of Interest to US Exporters follow. For free access to these reports (U.S. companies only), please kindly register your company.

Fine Jewelry (Taiwan - 11/30/2006)

The market demand for fine jewelry in Taiwan has expanded dramatically during the past three years, particularly in the area of branded fine jewelry. The market for fine jewelry in Taiwan was valued at $938 million and $1,143 million in 2004 and 2005 respectively. It is expected to grow to $1,444 ...

National Health Insurance Update (Taiwan - 11/24/2006)

Implemented in March 1995, Taiwan's National Health Insurance program is one of the most important healthcare and social programs instituted for the people and residents of Taiwan. This complusory insurance, based on the Bismarck model; revenue collections are through a payroll tax. It provides un...

Construction Industry Market Brief (Taiwan - 11/16/2006)

The recovery of Taiwan’s construction industry has also grown the construction equipment market segment. This upward trend in Taiwan’s construction industry will benefit foreign and domestic suppliers of a wide array of construction equipment. The development of Taiwan’s construction equipment is ...

Digital Entertainment Services (Taiwan - 10/31/2006)

The Taiwan digital entertainment services market offers significant business opportunities for U.S. firms and consists of the following sub-markets: online gaming, online downloading and streaming of music and video, digital television, and mobile entertainment services. Although the market is growing as a whole, the sub-sectors of mobile entertainment services, ...

Next Generation Network Equipment (Taiwan - 10/31/2006)

Taiwan’s preeminent telecom carrier, Chunghwa Telecom, plans to transform its existing infrastructure into a next generation network with an estimated investment of US$ 1.5 billion over a five-year period. The Phase I tender of this project is expected to be awarded in the 2nd quarter of 2007. Dem...

Water and Wastewater Equipment and Services (Taiwan - 10/30/2006)

Taiwan’s water pollution remains a problem that the Taiwan authorities would like to resolve. Access to clean water is not only a necessity of everyday life, but it is also an important part of Taiwan’s hi-tech industry, which is the foundation of the country’s economic success. The Taiwan governm...

Refining and Cracking Equipment for Petrochemical Industry (Taiwan - 09/30/2006)

Taiwan, without crude oil and natural gas resources, has astonishingly established a petrochemical industry with yearly production value exceeding 30 billion USD. Naphtha, obtained by refining crude oil, is used as the raw material to produce the olefin series petrochemical products of ethylene, pro...

Graduate Programs (Taiwan - 09/29/2006)

In recent years, the number of graduate programs in Taiwan has increased dramatically. This is the result of the 1994 educational reform, which transformed many junior colleges into four-year universities. Taiwan currently has 145 colleges and universities, a relatively large number for the islan...

Industrial Safety Equipment (Taiwan - 09/27/2006)

Taiwan’s market for industrial safety equipment continues to offer excellent business opportunities for U.S. firms. The import market for industrial safety equipment increased by 29% and 44% in 2004 and 2005, respectively. The market is expected to grow steadily in the coming years as a result of ...

Accidence (Auto, Life and Property) Insurance (Taiwan - 09/20/2006)

Taiwan has one of the world’s highest per capita usages (second highest in 2005) of insurance products. With healthy growth projections for the next three years, demand in Taiwan’s market for auto, property and life insurance is expected to continually remain strong. A variety of driving forces ...

Cosmetics and Toiletries for Men (Taiwan - 08/30/2006)

In Taiwan, men's cosmetics and toiletries are becoming a significant market sub-sector, as men's consciousness of their personal appearance is increasing. In 2005, the men's cosmetics and toiletries market reached US$30.5 million, a gain of compared to 2004...

Electronic Business for Small Medium Enterprises (Taiwan - 08/30/2006)

Taiwan’s electronic business (EB) for the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) market, has grown about 10 percent in the last two years, and had annual revenues of approximately US$6.56 billion (NT$210 billion, US$1:NT$32) in 2005. The growth of this market in recent years is attributed to the heavy...

Home Furnishings (Taiwan - 08/30/2006)

With increasing living standards and greater disposable income per capita, more and more people in Taiwan are enjoying a casual lifestyle, and are willing to purchase household products to improve their living quality and express their individuality. The market demand for home furnishings has been ...

Cosmetics and Toiletries (Taiwan - 08/15/2006)

This report is prepared for Asia Now Cosmoprof Hong Kong 2006. It provides the market overview, accessment, treands, statistics data, best prospects, distribution channels and regulatory regime. U.S. firms may have market entry strategy to market its products or require a local distributor/agent t...

Electrical testing and measuring instruments (Taiwan - 07/05/2006)

The ISA report provides updated information on electrical testing and measuring instruments in the Taiwan market. U.S. firms with strengths or interests in exporting electrical testing and measuring instruments may find this report valuable....

Energy Efficiency Equipment (Taiwan - 06/29/2006)

Taiwan’s Second National Energy Conference, held on June 20-21, 2005, made the following conclusions: (1)Draft and enact an “Energy Management Law” to enforce energy performance standards and stipulations for transportation vehicles and electricity appliances; (2)The Government will help with t...

Telecommunications Market Brief for ITU Telecom World 2006 (Taiwan - 06/07/2006)

To help the U.S. exporters catch the market information and increase U.S. exports opportunities....

Analytical Instruments Industry Overview (Taiwan - 06/05/2006)

The ISA report provides updated information on analytical instruments in the Taiwan market. U.S. firms with strengths or interests in exporting analytical instruments may find this report valuable....

International Student Recruitment (Taiwan - 05/11/2006)

In 2005, the total number of Taiwan students studying abroad reached a ten-year high of 32,671. 15,525 students chose to go to the U.S., which represented a significant 10% increase from 2004. The U.S. continues to lead the international student recruitment market, taking 48% of the market. Th...

Integrated Circuits (Taiwan - 05/10/2006)

Taiwan’s finished electronics industry, in the face of strong competition from emerging economies producing low-priced items, continues to focus on the development of high value-added products such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, LCD TVs and notebook personal computers (PCs). Accord...

Fire Extinguishing Equipment (Taiwan - 04/28/2006)

Taiwan’s market for fire fighting equipment continues to offer excellent business opportunities for U.S. firms. The import market for fire extinguishing equipment increased by 4.8% and 9.7% in 2004 and 2005, respectively. The market is expected to grow steadily in the coming years as a result of i...

Spa & Pool Equipment (Taiwan - 04/27/2006)

In recent years, Taiwan has witnessed growing interest in leisure activities, particularly swimming and spa services. Rising demand for swimming and spa services has stimulated a wave of swimming pool construction projects and boom in spa services providers. The market for swimming pool and spa equip...

Electronic Commerce (Taiwan - 03/30/2006)

Taiwan's Business to Consumer (B2C) Electronic Commerce market was valued at NT$5.81 billion (US$173.4 million) in 2004 and grew to reach NT$8.67 billion (US$269.3 million) in 2005. Growth in this market can be attributed to the rising number of Internet consumers, growing broadband subscriber base...

Electronics Industry Production Equipment (Taiwan - 03/24/2006)

Taiwan’s electronics industry continues to advance towards newer and more sophisticated technologies, such as 12-inch wafer fabrication, 7.5 or higher generation flat panel displays (FPDs), large-sized LCD TVs, and wireless communications. Accordingly, the market in Taiwan for electronics industry ...

Telecom/Broadcasting in Taiwan (Taiwan - 03/24/2006)

This report is intended to advise U.S. companies of market opportunities in this sector in Taiwan. Taiwan has liberalized its entire telecommunications sector in keeping with efforts to modernize communications networks and to meet World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments. Taiwan boasts one of...

Clean Energy And Renewable Energy (Taiwan - 03/24/2006)

The Taiwan authorities have been promoting clean energy and renewable energy since the First National Energy Conference held in 1998. Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and related entities have developed and demonstrated many prototypes of clean and/or renewable systems. La...

Aircraft Parts and Maintenance (Taiwan - 03/02/2006)

Taiwan’s air fleet consists overwhelmingly of American planes and engines and continues to offer excellent prospects for U.S. commercial and military aircraft, parts and technologies....

Nutritional Supplements (Taiwan - 02/27/2006)

Taiwan is an exciting market for nutritional supplements. Over 77% of the Taiwanese population uses nutritional supplements of some type, and the U.S. enjoyed an import market share of over 22% in 2004. Excellent opportunities exist for companies with the right product, an aggressive local partner...

Digital Broadcasting Equipment (Taiwan - 02/26/2006)

To help the U.S. exporter catch the market information and Increase U.S. exports opportunities. Taiwan authorities are actively promoting digital broadcasting, with plans to deploy full digital services for terrestrial television and digital radio by 2010. In preparation, Taiwan must transform its...

Construction Equipment (Taiwan - 02/24/2006)

The recovery of Taiwan’s construction industry has also grown the construction equipment market segment. This upward trend in Taiwan’s construction industry will benefit foreign and domestic suppliers of a wide array of construction equipment. The development of Taiwan’s construction equipment is ...

The National Communications Commission (NCC): Formation of Taiwans Integrated... (Taiwan - 02/16/2006)

After seven years of heated political debates, Taiwan’s integrated telecommunications and broadcasting regulatory body – the National Communications Commission (NCC) is expected to be officially established in the first quarter of 2006, becoming fully operational by mid-year. Although Taiwan author...

Travel and Tourism Market Industry Overview (Taiwan - 02/09/2006)

A overview of the Taiwan travel and toursim prospects for US destinations....

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