Taiwan

Beijing has revealed that it aims to raise military spending by 18% to CNY417.8bn (US$59bn) in 2008, which has raised fears in both Taipei and Washington. The two capitals are becoming... 2008-03-06

BMI View: We are still anticipating a slowdown of the Taiwanese economy in 2008 despite the stronger-than-expected Q407 GDP data. A strong performance by the export-focused manufacturing... 2008-02-21

BMI View: We have lowered our 2008 GDP growth forecast from 4.7% to 4.1% as a bleaker outlook for Taiwan's export sector will impact consumer confidence and domestic demand. However,... 2008-02-04

BMI View: We foresee a major boost for Taiwan's banking sector going forward as sector consolidation continues and access to business opportunities on the mainland is improved. The... 2008-01-29

Malawi has become the latest nation to switch diplomatic allegiance from Taipei to Bejing, with an official announcement of the establishment of bilateral relations to be announced... 2008-01-08

BMI View: Taiwanese exports posted another record month in December 2007, but we see the prospects for 2008 as being considerably bleaker as the current weakness of the US economy... 2008-01-07

BMI View: We have raised our 2007 real GDP forecast to 5.1% from 4.5% on the back of very strong Q307 (6.92% y-o-y) growth and a sharp rise in personal consumption. However, we expect... 2007-12-03

BMI View: Economic momentum appears in good health in Taiwan, despite the looming fears of a weaker US economy dealing a blow to the island's important export sector. Meanwhile, elections... 2007-11-22

BMI View: We have raised our 2007 GDP forecast from 4.1% to 4.5% on the back of strong Q207 (5.1% y-o-y) growth and a sharp rise in investment. A downside risk to our forecast is... 2007-11-02

BMI View: Rising oil prices have brought back energy policy to the top of the political agenda, and the Kuomintang (KMT) party has now proposed for the completion of a fourth nuclear... 2007-11-02