Aug 01

China’s Ambition Soars to High-Tech Industry

Factories and Industrial Plants, Economic Conditions and Trends, International Trade and World Market, china No Comments »

No longer content with low-skilled manufacturing, Chinese companies are trying to move up the value chain.

Source: By DAVID BARBOZA

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Jul 09

Siemens to Cut 4% of Work Force

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In a sign that the global economy is catching up with Germany, Siemens said that it would cut 16,750 jobs across its operations as it struggles to bolster profits.

Source: By MARK LANDLER

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Mar 22

Taiwan Wants to Focus on Building Its Own High-Tech Brands

International Trade and World Market, Hsinchu Science Park, Generic and Brand Name Products, Computer Chips, Stocks and Bonds, taiwan, Computers and the Internet, Science and Technology, production No Comments »

Analysts say the greatest economic challenge for Taiwan is overcoming its reliance on manufacturing for other brands and focusing on innovation and building its own brands.

Source: By CINDY SUI

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