Taiwan
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Country Report
Consumer Credit in Taiwan
Oct 2018
Competition within consumer credit has intensified as economic conditions for many working Taiwanese have not improved for over a decade. Along with a widening wealth gap, job insecurity and stagnant wage growth continue to keep spending power tight....
Country Report
Consumer Lending in Taiwan
Oct 2018
The majority of workers in Taiwan have seen their incomes stagnate over the past decade, while inflation reached its highest point in five years in 2018. The wealth gap in the country has continued to widen, with most of those in the middle-income ...
Country Briefing
Income and Expenditure: Taiwan
Oct 2018
Consumer income and expenditure growth is forecast to persist by 2030. Healthy economic growth and an active labour market are forecast to drive wage and consumer income growth. An expanding base of the middle class and high-income consumers is ...
Country Profile
Australasia: Regional Profile
Sep 2018
Real GDP growth in New Zealand and Australia will be healthy in 2018. Unemployment fell in both New Zealand and Australia in 2017 and it will decrease again in 2018. Much of the region's past growth was due to China's voracious demand for ...
Country Profile
Taiwan: Country Profile
Sep 2018
Taiwan’s economy is growing below trend. Both consumer spending and exports can expect relatively subdued gains. An increase in public investment should help to shore up domestic demand. Private investment will rise moderately as a result of the ...
Consumer Lifestyle
Consumer Lifestyles in Taiwan
Sep 2018
Despite the sluggish economy, consumers are still relatively well-off and spending continued to grow, albeit slowly, and modern retail options are abundant. But some age segments are struggling, particularly Young Adults facing low wage growth and ...
Country Report
Car Rental (Destination) in Taiwan
Sep 2018
Increasing convenience has become the key area of focus for leading car rental brands in Taiwan. Leading companies have further expanded their offerings to ensure a greater presence in the market through options that are quick and convenient....
Country Report
Airlines in Taiwan
Sep 2018
The importance of low cost carriers in Taiwan grew at a strong pace over the review period and will continue to do so. Taiwanese consumers have eagerly embraced low cost carriers. There is now a high degree of interest from players in Taiwan, with ...
Country Report
Lodging in Taiwan
Sep 2018
Taiwan’s government is failing to keep pace with changes in lodging demand. With the exception of Minsu lodging - which witnessed efforts to liberalise operations - the government has been slow to pursue this or it continues to postpone necessary ...
Country Report
Online Travel Sales and Intermediaries in Taiwan
Sep 2018
Taiwanese consumers are increasingly bypassing travel agents to book their own holidays and holiday components. These changes in consumer behaviour have occurred as travellers become increasingly independent and companies such as low cost airlines ...
Country Report
Travel in Taiwan
Sep 2018
Taiwan’s poor economic situation has fuelled growth in budget travel options with low cost carriers capitalising on this situation. Being able to travel on a budget enables many Taiwanese to continue their strong desire to travel. In addition, there ...
Country Report
Tourism Flows in Taiwan
Sep 2018
Nearby regions all feature strongly amongst the largest sources of inbound arrivals into Taiwan. China continued to be the most prominent source, despite registering double-digit declines in 2016-2017. Flows from the second largest market Japan ...
Country Profile
Asia Pacific: Regional Profile
Sep 2018
Driven by China and India, Asia’s developing economies saw healthy rates of growth in 2017. Japan’s economic prospects are less favourable however. Too many of Asia’s economies are excessively dependent on exports and large inflows of foreign ...
Country Report
In-Car Entertainment in Taiwan
Aug 2018
The substantial decline in in-car navigation volume sales in 2018 was mainly attributable to two factors. Firstly, due to the rise of smartphones and the wide availability of affordable and fast internet access, many consumers no longer see any need ...
Country Report
Computers and Peripherals in Taiwan
Aug 2018
Demand within computers in Taiwan is increasingly split between affluent consumers and gaming enthusiasts seeking more expensive high performance products, and those who want durable value-for-money products for simple daily tasks. Manufacturers ...
Country Report
Home Audio and Cinema in Taiwan
Aug 2018
Recent years have seen major changes in how people in Taiwan listen to music. Most notably, most people now consume music in digital formats, including streaming services. At the same time, shrinking home sizes and the growing desire for convenience ...
Country Report
Home Video in Taiwan
Aug 2018
After two years of falling prices, Taiwan’s property market is expected to stabilise over the forecast period as the economic recovery continues. However, these conditions are unlikely to translate into a significant increase in demand for larger ...
Country Report
Imaging Devices in Taiwan
Aug 2018
The growing use of smartphones with camera and video recording functions continued to undermine demand for imaging devices in Taiwan in 2018. Thanks to the wide availability of high speed internet connections, it is now very easy for consumers to ...
Country Report
Mobile Phones in Taiwan
Aug 2018
According to a series of surveys conducted by the National Development Council (NDC), in 2017 82% of Taiwanese citizens above the age of 12 years were internet users. Internet usage has increased in recent years, partly due to growth in the number of...
Country Report
Consumer Electronics in Taiwan
Aug 2018
Trends such as digitalisation, healthier lifestyles and shrinking home sizes in Taiwan continued to have a significant impact on different consumer electronics categories in 2018. These trends led more consumers to replace bulkier, outdated and ...
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