Shopping becomes Japan's top draw: study

The China Post - Shopping has replaced culture as the top draw for tourists to Japan as Asian travelers flock to buy electronics products and clothing, an industry survey showed Tuesday. Full Story

Economic growth to top 4.58 percent this year, premier says

The China Post - Premier Chang Chun-hsiung estimated yesterday that the country's domestic economy will grow by at least 4.58 percent this year, given steady growth in the industrial sector and thriving performances on the local bourse. Full Story

AmCham urges focus on economic issues

The China Post - "A shot across the bow" -- that's how AmCham Executive Director Richard Vuylsteke described the conclusions of the World Bank's Doing Business 2008 report. Full Story

Taiwan ranks 47th in world for 'ease of doing business'

The China Post - Taiwan ranked 47th in the world in terms of ease of doing business for 2006, down four notches from the previous year, according to an annual report released recently by The World Bank Group. Full Story

Rising gov't debts a concern: Fitch Ratings

The China Post - Taiwan's overall credit-worthiness remains solid, yet increasing government debts have become a concern, said James McCormack, head of Asia sovereigns of Fitch Ratings, yesterday. Full Story

Environmental group cautions against major development projects

The China Post - An environmental monitoring group yesterday cautioned against giving a green light on environmental assessments for such controversial development projects as a large steel refinery and a petrochemical park. Full Story