Taipei, Dec. 23, 2005 (CENS)--The Financial Supervisory Commission penalized both Bank SinoPac and Taishin Bank yesterday, mainly for violating regulations pertaining to "purchase of accounts receivable" and "excessive forex position." Both have been forced to suspend operations related to the viol

The Taiwan Automotive International Forum & Exhibition (TAIFE), the first of its kind, was held on Oct. 17-19 in Taipei. The aim was to boost the development of the domestic auto-parts industry and facilitate its transformation from pure manufacturing to system development, and to help give local p

Established in 1961, Hsin Lun Industrial Co., Ltd. (HLC) is an ISO 9001-approved maker specializing in manufacturing aftermarket (AM) automotive suspension and steering parts, including stabilizer links, ball joints, tie rod ends, and control arms. Sean Chen, HLC sales manager, claims that his c

Tyco Automobile Co., Ltd. Of Taiwan is an auto-parts trading company that serves customers worldwide with abundant experience, professional know-how, quality services, and very comprehensive product lines. Tyco claims that it specializes in consolidating different auto-parts items, such as engin

The production value of Taiwan's auto-parts industry has been rising and reached US$5.4 billion in 2004, while the export value was about US$4.11 billion (an export ratio of about 76.1%). The rising values reflect the island's increasingly strong manufacturing capability and upgraded techniques, as

Both the volume and value of Taiwan-made bicycles exported to the U.S. in the first eight months grew strongly, by 12.4% and 54%, respectively, from the same period of last year. Both figures represent record highs. The average FOB (free on board) price of Taiwan-made bicycles exported to the U.

When Chairman S.H. Hsu of the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) recently said his enterprise, Kinpo Group, would plunge into the automotive electronics business, he was serving as a reflection of the reality that most of his industry peers are looking for new appli

At the recent 2005 Taipei International Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA '05), one of the clearest statements made was of the rapid transformation made by Taiwan's auto parts and accessory industry in recent years. Local manufacturers showcased cutting-edge products at the show

Taipei, Oct. 5, 2005 (CENS)--The financial committee of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan resolved on Oct. 3 to request that the government suspend all projects related to the second round of reform in the island's financial sector, including the release of or swap of government shareholding in government-

When Chairman S.H. Hsu of the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) recently said his enterprise, Kinpo Group, would plunge into the automotive electronics business, he was serving as a reflection of the reality that most of his industry peers are looking for new appli

At the recent 2005 Taipei International Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA '05), one of the clearest statements made was of the rapid transformation made by Taiwan's auto parts and accessory industry in recent years. Local manufacturers showcased cutting-edge products at the show

When Chairman S.H. Hsu of the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) recently said his enterprise, Kinpo Group, would plunge into the automotive electronics business, he was serving as a reflection of the reality that most of his industry peers are looking for new appli

Kenneth Yen, CEO of the Yulon Group, Taiwan's largest automobile-manufacturing conglomerate, recently disclosed that the group's flagship company Yulon Motor Co. is participating in the development of new Nissan car models for sale in mainland China. Cooperation with Nissan, he stated, will gen

Taiwan is quickly building a name as one of the world's top suppliers of parts for powered two-wheelers (PTWs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), thanks to the high product quality and reasonable pricing it brings to the table. Nevertheless, it has not all been easy sailing for local players. PTW-

After more than two decades of development' Taiwan's powered two-wheeler (PTW) industry is able to compete head on' in both quality and price' with the best products the world has to offer. Now' however' manufacturers in the line are diversifying out of their traditional niche of vehicles with engi

Taiwan Golden Bee Co. (TGB), a specialized maker of motor scooters, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and continuous variable transmission (CVT) systems, recently announced that it has developed a high-performance 403cc engine in cooperation with Morini Franco of Italy. TGB president George Lin says

Taipei, April 4, 2005 (CENS)-- Taiwan's Yulon Group, the largest automobile-manufacturing conglomerates on the island, is expected to set up a joint venture company with several leading information technology (IT) and electronic makers to develop auto electronic parts and systems. The project, d

Taipei, March 30, 2005 (CENS)--The Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the government-funded Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) have jointly singled out six emerging markets as trade promotion targets for this year, so as to help avoid trade ris

Continental AG of Germany recently held a meeting in Taiwan with over 30 local auto-parts makers-its first such--to evaluate qualified suppliers of brake-caliper parts and components. Zou Bo' chief of Continental's Asia procurement office' which is located in Shanghai' says that his office plans

Taipei, Jan. 17, 2005 (CENS)--ArvinMeritor Inc. of the U.S. recently held an auto-parts procurement-policy seminar in Taiwan for many invited local suppliers, according to Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA). ArvinMeritor procured over US$20 million worth of auto parts from Asia i

Continental AG of Germany recently held a meeting in Taiwan with over 30 local auto-parts makers—its first such--to evaluate qualified suppliers of brake-caliper parts and components. Zou Bo, chief of Continental's Asia procurement office, which is located in Shanghai, says that his office plan

Taipei, Dec. 24, 2004 (CENS)--Continental AG of Germany recently held its first procurement meeting with over 30 auto-parts suppliers in Taiwan, though the firm set up an international procurement office in Shanghai, mainland China early this year. Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAIT

Northeastern China is the cradle of that country's auto industry. The first car made in China was "born" there on July 13' 1956. This was actually a handcrafted work; five or six central government leaders competed for the honor of naming it' but Mao Zedong in the end trumped all and dubbed it the

Established in 1973, Shaxon International Ltd. Is a deeply experienced trading company for aftermarket (AM) auto parts. With long-in-place cooperation ties with over 500 suppliers in Taiwan, management is proud of the firm's ability to provide true one-stop shopping services to customers worldwide

After several years of development, Homytech Corp., Ltd. Recently rolled out its new Rolless line of rubber rings, innovative items that help prevent roll during operation of an automobile and upgrade steering performance. According to Homytech president Benjamin Chen, the special-formula rubber

Taipei, Aug. 18, 2004 (CENS)--Taiwan's Super Alloy Industrial Co., Ltd. (SAI), one of the top-three aluminum-alloy wheel suppliers to General Motors (GM) of the U.S., predicted its annual revenue growth rate to exceed 100% in the next three years due to big orders from the world's No. 1 auto maker.

Taipei, July 26, 2004 (CENS)--Scania of Sweden, the world's No. 4 truck and bus maker, is expected to begin placing auto parts orders with Taiwan suppliers in mid-2005 at the earliest, according to Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA). TAITRA organized a Taiwanese auto parts delega

Taiwan is quickly building a name as one of the world's top suppliers of parts for powered two-wheeler (PTWs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), thanks to the high quality and reasonable pricing of parts made on the island. But it has not all been easy sailing. PTW-parts makers in Taiwan today fac

The best and newest of the global auto parts and accessoriesy industry was on display at the recent 2004 Taipei International Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA 20042). The show particularly Sspotlighted at the event were the R&D achievements of Taiwanese manufacturers and the in

Taipei, June 3, 2004 (CENS)--The Industrial Development Bureau (IDB) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) is scheduled to group several R&D strategic alliances among makers in rolling stock (railway vehicle)-relevant industries in Taiwan. IDB said that Taiwan's high speed railway system i