Defense & Security Report
This quarterly report focuses on the defense industry as it relates to Taiwan. The US-Taiwan Business Council is committed to providing our members with tactical and strategic advice on how to succeed in the Taiwan market, and this report is our way of providing you with the most up-to-date analysis of events during each quarter, as well as with contact information valuable in initiating and maintaining a relationship with Taiwan. The Defense & Security Report has been published since the first quarter of 2001.

Executive Summaries of recent reports, and full version of older reports, are available on the Sector: Defense & Security subsite

Semiconductor Report
The semiconductor report focuses on the semiconductor industry as it relates to Taiwan, as well as on the triangular relationship between the United States, Taiwan, and China. The report covers a variety of issues during each quarter, including analysis on the state of the industry, new partnerships, new technology, the impact on the industry of political considerations, trends in trade and investment, etc. The Semiconductor Report has been published since the first quarter of 2002.

Executive Summaries of recent reports, and full version of older reports, are available on the Sector: Technology subsite

Taiwan Business Bulletin
The Taiwan Business Bulletin is a rich information resource that covers news about the Taiwan economy, politics and government, trade and market issues, energy and the environment, general technology, media and communications, national security matters, and cross-Strait relations. A subscription to the weekly Business Bulletin provides a comprehensive, easy-to-parse digest of Taiwan news pertinent to the U.S. business community. Business Bulletins are distributed on Thursdays.

Taiwan Defense & Security Bulletin
The defense relationship between Taiwan and the United States is one that is highly sensitive and often controversial. The Defense & Security Bulletin contains news on defense procurement, national security issues, the US-Taiwan defense relationship, Taiwan’s emerging indigenous defense industry, and the cross-Strait security environment. A section of the bulletin also covers the Taiwan aerospace market. Defense & Security bulletins are distributed on Tuesdays.

Taiwan Technology Bulletin
Taiwan is a global leader in OEM/ODM manufacturing of personal computers and components, LCD and plasma displays, solar panels, and other technology products. Building on its strengths in technology manufacturing has provided a high degree of competency in other technology-related industries, and Taiwan is aggressively expanding into new technology manufacturing and service areas.

The Technology Bulletin contains all the latest news on Taiwan’s IT industry and its impact on the global technology supply chain. It provides a weekly summary of issues related to display, LED, and solar panel manufacturing, consumer electronics, desktop and notebook computers and components, and mobile handsets. Sections of the bulletin also cover mobile services, networking and telecommunications, media and the internet, as well as software and gaming. Technology Bulletins are distributed on Wednesdays.

Taiwan Semiconductor Bulletin
Taiwan is a major global force in semiconductor manufacturing, and has relationships with all of America’s preeminent technology brands. The Taiwan Semiconductor Bulletin provides up-to-date news on developments in the Taiwan semiconductor industry, including the latest strategic alliances, new products and production lines, the impact of government regulations, global pressures on the industry, and growing cross-Strait cooperation within the sector. Semiconductor Bulletins are distributed on Wednesdays.

Taiwan Banking & Finance Bulletin
Taiwan is undergoing some much-needed reforms of the banking and finance sectors, affected both by increased cross-Strait interaction and increased global pressures. The Banking & Finance bulletin provides aggregate exchange rate and Taiwan stock market data, information on the progress of financial reforms, and updates on the business climate and potential business opportunities for banks and financial service industry companies. Banking & Finance Bulletins are distributed on Fridays.