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An overview of the political and economic outlook in Taiwan for 2012 to 2016 is presented. It provides forecasts on the nation's economic performance with details on the economic growth, inflation and exchange rates. It offers prediction in the country's political stability, election results, and international relations. Also offered are charts depicting the economic trends in the nation and the political and economic analysis.

The article provides an overview of the political and economic outlook for Taiwan for 2012-2016. It offers forecast on the nation's political stability, 2012 presidential and parliamentary elections, and international relations. It also highlights the nation's policy trends, fiscal policy, and international assumptions.

The article offers information on the political and economic conditions of Taiwan as of June 2009 and provides economic and political outlook for the country. It mentions the declining public popularity of Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou. Furthermore, it explores the country's economic performance, economic policy and international relations.

The article reviews the events that occurred in Taiwan as of February 2008, including its political scene, economic policy and economic forecast. The president of the country from the Democratic Progressive Party, Chen Shui-bian, refused to sign the resignation tendered by his cabinet after the January 12, 2008, Legislative Yuan parliament elections. The plans to reduce taxes and offer incentives to local companies to hasten economic activity are already being planned.

The article reports on the political and economic outlook of Taiwan for 2008- 2009. The country's political scene is described, including domestic politics and international relations. The political outlook of the country is predicted to be uncertain because the political parties will focus on the election campaigns for the March 22, 2008, presidential poll. The economic policy outlook is provided, which includes the fiscal policy on expenditures and monetary policy.

The article presents the economic policy of Taiwan including its budget, increased interest rates, and decentralization of government agencies. Budget for fiscal year 2007 was finally passed on June 15. On June 21, Central Bank of China raised its benchmark interest rate for the 12th successive quarter. Plans for the decentralization of government agencies remained confused, but the Fisheries Agency, under the cabinet-level Council of Agriculture, is due to relocate to Kaohsiung by October 31.

The article presents projections on the economy and politics in Taiwan for 2007 to 2008. An overview of the country's political scene is given, including domestic politics and international relations. The country's economic policy outlook is also provided, which includes policy trends on foreign affairs, fiscal policy, and monetary policy.

The article presents projections on the politics and economy in Taiwan for 2007 to 2008. An overview of the country's political scene is given, including domestic politics and international relations. The country's economic policy outlook is also provided, which includes policy trends on foreign affairs, economic growth, inflation and exchange rates.

This article presents information on the economic policies of Taiwanese government. Taxation remains an important domestic issue. At the end of August 2005 the cabinet approved draft legislation that will subject companies with an annual income of more than $59,500 to a minimum tax rate of 10%. There will also be a trust and protection clause, requiring companies that get pre-approved tax exemption from the government to start and complete new projects more quickly. Other domestic fiscal reforms are also under way. In late October the Minister for the Civil Service, Chu Wu-hsien, announced that a controversial part of the current government pension system would be reviewed. At present, those retired from government service can earn 18% interest on certain bank deposits, a rate of return that looks increasingly unjustifiable, particularly in this low interest rate era.

Presents the outlook for Taiwan for 2005-2006, including information on the political outlook, economic policy outlook, international relations and other related topics. Comments on the political situation; Analysis of the economic policy; Information about the gross domestic product and other economic indicators in the county.

The article focuses on the economic policy of Taiwan as of February 2005. Tax revenue from income and business tax rose in the first three quarters of 2004. Taiwan's asset markets were very active during the year. The tax revenue increase has not been enough though to reverse the structural decline in government revenue, which is the major cause of the nation's fiscal deficits.

The article discusses the political and economic conditions of Taiwan for the year 2004-05. Attention is focusing on the Legislative Yuan (parliament) election, to be held in December 2004. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the party of the Taiwanese President, Chen Shui-Bian, should gain representation in the legislature, but investigations into events surrounding the March 2004 presidential election could still cause upset. If Chen wants to move China relations forward, 2005 would be the easiest time for him to do this. Fiscal policy will need to be tightened over the next two years. GDP growth will be strong in 2004 but will ease back in 2005. Consumer price inflation is not expected to rise further. Another large current-account surplus is certain this year, owing largely to a massive merchandise trade deficit. But the current-account surplus will be smaller than in 2003, and will fall further in 2005.

Provides information about Taiwan as of March 2004. Politics and government; Outlook for economic policy; Economic conditions; Summary of international assumptions.

Focuses on the economic policy in Taiwan as of August 2003. Increase of the size of the Financial Reconstruction Fund; Proposal of reform in the financial sectors; Modification of non-performing loans.

Provides details of Taiwan's economic policy as of May 2003. Undermining of government finances by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) epidemic; Difficulty of finding off-budget funds; Undercapitalization of the Financial Reconstruction Fund (FRF); Possibility of the government selling parts of its banking assets.

The article presents information about the economic policies of Taiwan. With SARS likely to result in slower than expected GDP growth revenue inflows this year will be lower than previously thought. The disease will also result in increased government expenditure. There was some debate over just how much money should be set aside for the SARS relief package. Finding the funds to finance this package is not an easy task. As part of the its "Challenge 2008," the government hopes to raise R &D spending to 3% of GDP in six years time. To achieve this goal, officials are planning initiatives such as the establishment of a semiconductor design academy and the setting aside of capital to fund soft loans to R&D activities.

Discusses the economic policy of Taiwan. Six-year national development plan dubbed 'Challenge 2008'; Budgetary constraints; Revenue base; Tax breaks; Interest rates.

Provides an outlook pertaining to the economic policy and development of Taiwan, beyond 2002. Fiscal policy; Monetary policy; Gross domestic product; Inflation rates; Foreign exchange rates; Foreign trade.

Assesses the economic policy of Taiwan as of November 2000. Factors influencing the decline in the confidence for the country's economy; Failure of the efforts to support the stock market; Effects of taxation on the economy.

Focuses on the economic policy of Taiwan. Overview of the budget allocation draft; Proposal to increase government revenue; Implementation of the national annuity program; Inflationary pressures confronting Central Bank of China; List of measures created by the government to boost share prices.

Focuses on issues related to the economic policy of Taiwan. Includes the continuance of the macroeconomic policy implemented by the outgoing Kuomintang government; Efforts of President Chen Shui-bian to improve economic efficiency; Role of the Central Bank of China in maintaining internal currency value; Controversy over the construction of nuclear power station.

The article reports on the increase in oil and electricity prices by government of Taiwan, amid persistently high global commodity prices. It is mentioned that, government's decision to increase energy prices was long overdue and low rates have delayed work to upgrade Taiwan's energy sector. It also includes information on proposed draft bill to tax capital gains on securities and futures investment.

The article reports on the economic policy outlook of Taiwan for 2008-2009. Policymaking will likely improve in the second half of 2008 because the Koumintang (KMT) party will likely dominate the government; although, they will face challenges on tax rebates and incentive reductions for local companies. Outlooks for fiscal and monetary policies are given. The government's efforts to contain expenses in the outlook years are predicted to weaken.

The article presents the economic performance of Taiwan in 2007. The country's consumer price index rose by 4.8% year on year in November, with food prices rising by 12.8% year on year, led by vegetable prices, which soared by 53% year on year owing to a spate of destructive typhoons in September. On the other hand, the country's department stores, hypermarkets, and supermarkets reported a combined revenue on NT$61 billion in September.

Reports developments in the economic policies of Taiwan as of July 1999. Includes factors affecting the formulation of banking policy; Impact of improving bank liquidity on non-performing loans; Plans of Finance Minister Paul Chiu to privatize state banks; Improvement in the performance of foreign banks.

Reports developments in the economic policy of Taiwan as of July 1999. Impact of the loose monetary policy of the Central Bank of China on the economy; Effect of currency appreciation on the foreign exchange market; Augmentation of the low-interest loan programme; Bureaucracy as a hindrance to the Taipei-Kaohsiung railway project.

The article offers information on the economic policy of Taiwan as of March 2012. It notes that the agenda of Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou will focus on improving economic links with China. It emphasizes that the country's initiative to deepen its regional trade link is dim. New Zealand is considered to be a promising partner for Taiwanese economy.

The article forecasts the condition of the economic policy of Taiwan for 2012 to 2016 with regards to its policy trends, fiscal, and monetary policy. It emphasizes that the efforts to expand links with mainland China will continue in slow pace. It expects the government to increase fiscal spending to address the extent of economic downturn. It is also considered that interest rates will be kept broadly stable by the Central Bank of China as uncertainties about the world economy persist.

The article provides an overview of the economic policy in Taiwan as of January 2012. It talks about move of Tsai Ing-wen to attack the failure of Ma Ying-jeou to meet his economic targets for his last term in office. It also discusses the decision of the board of the Central Bank of China (CBC) to maintain the discount rate, the rate for accommodations with collateral and the rate for accommodations without collateral.

The article offers forecast on the economic policy in Taiwan for 2012 to 2016. It notes that if the Kuomintang (KMT) retains control of the legislature and the executives, there will be a continued effort to expand links with the mainland. It expects the government to re-increase the fiscal spending to help to offset the downturn. It also predicts that the Central Bank of China (CBC) will keep the interest rates broadly stable due to the uncertainties about the world economy.

The article presents an overview of the economic policy in Taiwan by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). It focuses on the government's move to levy a luxury tax on properties as proposed by the Ministry of Finance as well as impose fines for tax evasion. Also discussed are the policies on the tightening of interest rates for mortgage lending and prices for the housing market.

The article offers information on the economic policy of Taiwan in 2011. It states that during the monetary policy meeting of the Central Bank of the Republic of China on December 30, 2010, it increased its primary policy interest rate. It also mentions that Taiwan government anticipates that the gross domestic product (GDP) will expand at 4.5% in 2011. It adds that the number of Chinese citizens that can travel to Taiwan has increased to 4,000 daily from January 1, 2011.

The article discusses the outlook for the economic policy in Taiwan. It notes that there will be slow growth in public expenditure in 2011 because of the gradual withdrawal of the economic stimulus measures, which were introduced in 2009. It also states that the Central Bank of China has raised its main policy interest rate by 12.5 basis points to 1.625& on December 30, 2010. Further, it predicts that growth of the gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to average 3.9% per year.

The article offers information on the economic policy of Taiwan. The government is taking defensive actions after the publication of a damaging report from the Ministry of the Interior which showed that Taiwan's household annual disposable income gap widened in 2009. The country is also facing unemployment due to the impact of the sharp economic downturn in late 2008 and early 2009. However, the country has witnessed Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in the second quarter.

The article focuses on the economic policies of Taiwan. It notes that the 120 billion New Taiwan dollars (NT) budget for the reconstruction of the damages brought by Typhoon Morakot was approved by the cabinet in September 2009 while the legislators make modest cuts to the 2010 budget to address issues on spiraling public spending. Meanwhile, the Kuomintang of China (KMT) administration has proposed longer-term measures to improve the government finances and raise business tax by 1% in 2013.

The article offers information on the economic policy outlook of Taiwan. It mentions that since Kuomintang (KMT) Party controls both parliament and the presidency in the country, passing of legislations is easier. It also imparts that the stimulus packages used for the typhoon Morakot will add to the government's expenditure from 2010-2011. Moreover, it notes on the monetary policies enforced by the Central Bank of China due to the weakening of the economy.

The article presents an economic policy outlook for Taiwan for 2009-2010. An easier economic policy direction in Taiwan is seen, following the Kuomintang Party's control both in the parliament and the presidency. The country's fiscal position is expected to weaken significantly due to its poor economic status. Brought by the sharp upturn of global financial instability, the Central Bank of China, Taiwan's central bank, underwent seven cuts in the discount rate since May 2009.

The article reports on the economic policy performance in Taiwan as of June 2009. In a joint declaration in Taiwan, a formalised agreement has been set to gradually open up the country's economy to Chinese investments. Specifically, the agreement has determined various businesses that will be defined to Chinese direct investment. In line with the declaration, visa regulations for businessmen and professionals from China will be reposed.

The article offers information on Taiwan's economic policy in 2009. It reports on Taiwan's rising unemployment rate and the government's plans to encourage economic growth. It mentions the controversies surrounding the new jobs that are supposed to be in the construction and manufacturing industries. The government is boosting local industry through bailouts to help debt-ridden firms to get new loans. The government is also making policy changes to attract more foreign investors.

The article focuses on the economic policy outlook for Taiwan in 2009-2010. An overview of Taiwan's fiscal policy and economic policy trend during the current global financial crisis is offered. It cites Taiwan's need to support weakening economy by easing monetary policy and implementing appropriate fiscal stimulus measures. It forecasts the fiscal position to worsen during 2009-2010. The company Central Bank of China is expected to cut interest rates at its coming monetary policy meetings.

The article offers information on the current economic policy in Taiwan. The Central Bank of China (CBC), which is Taiwan's central bank, has cut its interest rates by 25 basic points on November 9, 2008. This is stated to reflect on the country's economy getting deteriorated since September 2008 amidst the global financial slowdown. According to the bank, the rising unemployment, slow exports, and the industrial production and consumption, made it act in a time of easing inflationary pressures.

The article focuses on the economic policy in Taiwan for 2008-2009. It states that strong economic ties with Mainland China is priority of the new Kuomintang (KMT) government of Ma Ying-jeou. It adds that economic links with China have expanded rapidly with the opening of the first regular cross-Strait flights in early July 2008. It also adds that Taiwan hopes to improve its economic policy implementations in the second half of 2008 mostly through public investments.

The article reports on the political condition of Taiwan. According to the author, Mainland China has favored a Kuomintang (KMT) government for Taiwan over the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of the opposition. It states that the focus of the new government is to agree on policies and strengthen economic ties with Mainland China and adds that this policy is the cornerstone of Ma Ying-jeou's campaign bid for the presidential elections.

The article highlights the economic performance for Taiwan for 2008-2009. It states that Taiwanese policymakers face the threats of soaring inflation in the country. It states that the high international oil price index contributes to inflationary pressures that pushes up rates for industrial and consumer goods. It adds that there is rapid growth in merchandise export despite ongoing inflationary pressures.