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Reports on the competition among notebook personal computer makers in Taiwan for large original design manufacturing (ODM) contracts. Race to expand production capacity; Rivalry for the procurement of surface mount technology production lines; Companies vying for ODM deals.

Reports on the projected increase in Taiwan's annual exports of personal computers to Japan in 1995. Increase in sales of Acer personal computers in 1994; Factors behind the increase in personal computers imports by Japan; Influx of multiple original equipment manufacturer (OEM) orders placed by Japanese computer makers in Taiwan.

Reports that Taiwan enterprises are solidifying production capabilities of crucial parts for personal computer (PC) manufacturing to ensure a competitive edge in the global market. Value of computer-related products produced in 1994; Total importation of crucial parts from Japan in 1994; Areas where Taiwan enterprises are starting to invest.

Reports on Taiwan-based monitor makers' expansion in Europe and Japan. Chungtex Electronics Co.'s improvement of distribution of liquid-crystal display (LCD) backlighting modules through Kanto Electronics Co.; Growth in sales of monitors by Mag Technology Co.; Focus on production of LCD modules; Upsurge in market share for monitor makers.

Reports on Taiwan Philips Ltd.'s plans to set up a CD-ROM drive production base in Taoyuan by the end of 1994 to take advantage of Taiwan's surging notebook computer industry. Production of 3.5-inch CD-ROM drives; Sales target; Plans to introduce the 3.5-inch drive at the CeBIT show in Hannover, Germany.

Reports on Taiwanese computer companies' efforts to boost their own product lines. Onslaught of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and original design manufacturer (ODM) orders; Balancing of resources devoted to OEM/ODM production and self-brand advancement; Trend in the establishment of low-cost production bases in Asian countries; Marketing strategies.

Reports on the growth of Taiwan's computer hardware and software industries. Market-oriented strategy adopted by the manufacturers of computer products; Top computer-related export products; Dealing with licensing fee demands.

Reports on an agreement between Taiwan-based First International Computer Inc. (FIC) and SunSoft Inc. allowing FIC to offer Solaris software environment with its Sparc- and x86-based computer systems. SunSoft's strategy to leverage the computer base in Taiwan; Rights of FIC to the software; Major Taiwan computer-makers which signed up with SunSoft.

Reports on plans by Taiwan's monitor makers to boost production capacity and move towards making `green monitors' and other high-end models. Sales forecast by analyst from Taiwan's Market Intelligence Center; Growth in production value during the first quarter of 1993; Reliance on Japan for cathode-ray tubes (CRTs).

Reports on Taiwan network-device makers' attitude concerning their entry into the market for hardware using asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) technology. Confirmation of worldwide ATM interface standard; Capacity of computer-related market; Inability to obtain government contracts of western countries; Percentage of the world market available for the top ten ATM-related companies.

Reports on the Shen Zhen, China production of computer motherboards by Taiwanese firms. Monthly volume produced under the PC-Chip brand name; Shen Zhen partner of Elitegroup Computer System Corporation; Chip-up royalty claim from Acer Corporation; Cheaper costs of production in China.

Reports that more and more of Taiwan's of computer-related products are being made outside the country. Institute for Information Industry (III) in Taipei, Taiwan; Percentages and values of products produced overseas; Taiwan share of world keyboard market; Nan Tan Computer Co., major Taiwanese keyboard exporter.

Reports that a Taiwanese alliance on palmtop computers recently announced a new product after 15 months of research and development. The palmtop personal computer is developed by the alliance of nine local manufacturers with support from the government-subsidized Computer & Communication Laboratories of the Hsinchu-based Industrial Technology Research Institute; The nine members of the Taiwan alliance.

Reports that analysts forecast a 61 percent growth in Taiwan's domestic workstation market in 1993. Taiwan's workstation market by volume; Market Intelligence Center.

Announces that the Taiwan government has proposed factory inspections to help stem the flow of illegally produced and exported computer software and equipment. Taiwan's plan follows its placement on the United States' `watch list,' which could lead to punitive sanctions. INSET: Taiwan's copyright law gets teeth..