Taiwan’s Investment Environment Rated The World’s Top Third.

　According to the third investment environment risks assessment report of 2011 published by Business Environment Risk Intelligence (BERI), due to the Eurozone debt crisis and the recession of the US economy, most of the countries observed and assessed see their ratings slightly fallen, especially in the categories of operational risks and currency risks.  On profit opportunity recommendation of a total of 50 countries assessed, Taiwan, scoring 73 points a second time, remains No. 3 worldwide alongside Norway, running up to Singapore with Switzerland placed on the top of the ranking.  Taiwan is also runner-up to Singapore in the Asian region.

　In the category of operational risks, scoring 72 points (one point less from last year), Taiwan’s stability ranking is second only to Singapore worldwide (same as last year) and around Asia.  According to BERI, Taiwan offers a comparatively healthy environment for business operation with increase in investment in infrastructure to continue within the next two years.  Also, various incentives will be put in place to expedite the development of infrastructure projects.

　In the category of political risks, worldwide Taiwan is ranked No. 6, one position up from last year with a score of 62, one point higher than last year’s.  Among Asian economies, Taiwan is again runner-up to Singapore.

　In terms of financial and currency risks, Taiwan remains in the third place worldwide and takes the second place among Asian countries, scoring a total of 84 points which is one point down from last year, second only to Singapore who is preceded by Switzerland.  According to BERI, Taiwan’s foreign exchange risks index remains comparatively stable.  (2012.01)
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