Reported about 1 year ago
Huang Qiyuan, President of Lan Tao Asia, and founding director of the Taiwan M&A and Private Equity Association, discussed the various forms of cooperation between businesses, such as strategic alliances, joint ventures, and strategic investments, with an emphasis on Taiwan's current wave of global expansion and mergers due to geopolitical shifts, rapid technological advancements, and the emergence of ecosystem models in global industries. The article highlights examples such as Hon Hai and Kioxia forming strategic alliances and entering the semiconductor sector. It also explains the difference between industry holdings and mergers/acquisitions, showcasing success stories like Daliandali's industry-holding model. As Taiwanese industries undergo transformation and seek to enter new fields, concepts like the 'fleet model' and 'virtual vertical integration' are proposed for efficient resource integration. Taiwan's growing importance in the global supply chain due to geopolitical tensions between China and the West is also noted, driving increased collaboration and strategic alliances between Taiwanese and foreign enterprises.
Source: YAHOO