The World of Business - Has Taiwan Lost Its Roar as an “Asian Tiger” Economy?

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Once known as a hugely successful " Asian Tiger" economy built on hi-tech manufacturing, Taiwan's recent economic growth has been relatively sluggish, wages have stagnated and young people are leaving for better paid jobs in China and elsewhere. So what does the self-ruled island need to do to start roaring again? Caroline Bayley reports from Taipei.

Producer and Presenter: Caroline Bayley

Image: Taiwan
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Published on Saturday, 28th July 2018.

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