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At the start of 2009, among the items high on AmCham Taipei’s wish-list
for the year were the launch of formal U.S.-Taiwan negotiations on a
Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) and substantial progress toward
conclusion of a Bilateral Tax Agreement (BTA). Work on those
agreements, considered building-blocks toward an eventual Free Trade
Agreement (FTA), was proposed by the U.S. side when it became clear
that the U.S. President’s “Fast-Track” authority was expiring before
there would be any hope of considering an FTA with Taiwan. Officials
from the relevant agencies on both sides then conducted a number of
preparatory discussions by video digital conference.
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Primer on Cyber-Security
An AIT presentation offers tips on how to keep your computer system safe.
By Jane Rickards
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Improved Rule on Financial Disclosure
A revised regulation eases banks’ concern that required reports would violate client confidentiality.
By Don Shapiro
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Rethinking Emergency Response
The Ma administration was widely criticized for its handling of the
Typhoon Morakot response and rescue effort, causing a sharp drop in the
president’s performance rating. The government is now trying to revamp
its policy-making and execution procedures to improve coordination and
efficiency, but it is not yet entirely clear what the new organization
chart will look like.
By Jane Rickards
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Who Does What in Emergency Response
By Jane Rickards
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Tzu Chi Famous for its Rapid Action
By Jane Rickards
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The Chemical Industry Asks for Attention
By Don Shapiro
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Modest Improvement
Car sales rose in 2009, but the industry still faces some severe challenges in assuring its long-range viability.
BY DON SHAPIRO
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Luxury Brands Make a Comeback
Super-sports cars join the more mainstream models in going after the affluent consumer.
BY TIMOTHY FERRY
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A Foreign Auto Executive’s Perspective
Jeffery Nemeth comments on the domestic industry’s future and Taiwan’s investment attractiveness.
Interviewed by Editor-in-Chief Don Shapiro
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Auto-Electronics Firms Eye the Chinese Market
Taiwan’s strong foundation in the ICT industry should help in developing the emerging telematics sector.
BY PHILIP LIU
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Observing its 20th anniversary, the company sets out plans for continued robust expansion.
BY DON SHAPIRO
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Looking for a place with a festive atmosphere to spend your Chinese New Year vacation? Consider what Macau has to offer.
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