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Discover the hidden culinary gem at Taiwan High Speed Rail Taichung Station’s railway bento outlet. Renovated in line with Taiwan Railway administration corporatization, the outlet offers sumptuous bento boxes that have garnered praise from locals and tourists. Experience the renowned flavor of the railway spare ribs bento and indulge in meticulously selected domestic pork rib chops with a unique marinade recipe. With a 18% increase in bento sales in 2023, the outlet sold over half a million boxes, making it a must-try dining destination for travelers.

The opening of TSMC’s new plant in Kikuyo, Japan, has revitalized the local economy and nightlife, with customers spending up to 1 million yen daily. The community’s transformation has garnered international attention, boosting sales in various industries and reshaping Kumamoto’s nightlife. TSMC’s significant investment in the project is expected to increase production capacity and potentially lead to the establishment of additional factories in the area.

Supermicro, the U.S.-based server and computer manufacturer, experienced a stock price surge of over 10% during after-hours trading on Jan. 29. This increase followed the release of the company’s financials for the October-December 2023 period, which exceeded market expectations. Supermicro upgraded its full-year revenue outlook for the 2024 fiscal year from US$10-11 billion to US$14.3-14.7 billion. The current quarter’s sales estimate is US$3.7-4.1 billion, with an adjusted earnings per share of US$5.20-US$6.01. Net sales for the company have more than doubled from US$1.8 billion in the same period last year to $3.66 billion, surpassing the market estimate of US$3.42 billion. Supermicro CEO Charles Liang attributed the company’s success to winning new partners and the increasing demand for its optimized AI computer platforms and comprehensive IT solutions.

LINE Pay, a mobile payment provider, had a successful over-the-counter market debut in Taipei, with shares soaring 195% from the listing price of NT＄348 to a record high of NT＄1030. The company’s financial documents reveal a capital of NT＄600 million and earnings per share of NT＄8.04 in 2022. LINE Pay’s revenue for 2022 reached NT＄3.62 billion, demonstrating consistent growth over the past four years. With over 500,000 payment locations and more than 7 million active users out of 12 million customers in Taiwan, LINE Pay predicts that its revenue will increase to NT＄4.78 billion in 2023. Notably, nearly half of the population in Taiwan are LINE Pay users. In terms of revenue share in 2023, transaction fee income accounted for 83%, financial promotion collaborations for 12%, and marketing product sales for 5%, according to LINE Pay’s statement.

SYM Dominates Taiwan’s Motorcycle Market in 2023 with 38.4% Share, Selling 334,589 Units. Kymco and Yamaha Follow with 30.7% and 15.9% Market Share Respectively. Gogoro Holds 6.5% Share. Total of 870,620 Motorcycles Sold in Taiwan. SYM’s December Sales Reach 36,479 Units, Up 66.63% from November. SYM’s Total 2023 Sales Increase by 30.99% from Previous Year. Special Promotion and Phasing Out Older Designs Boost Sales. WOO, Vivo, and Duke Models Lead with 38% Sales Increase. CLBCU and Fiddle See 24% Surge, JET, DRG, and MMBCU with 12% Increase. SYM to Offer Additional NT$2,000 Subsidy in 2024.

50 Lan, a renowned tea beverage chain in Taipei, is set to raise its prices in 2024 due to increased operational and sales costs. Influenced by ingredient costs and labor shortages, the hike marks a potential trend in Taiwan’s popular hand-shake beverage market.

FamilyMart, a leading convenience store chain in Taiwan, has experienced significant growth in its fresh food sales, with an annual increase of at least 10% over the past three years. In 2022 alone, revenue from fresh foods reached NT$25 billion, accounting for over 30% of the company’s total revenue. Huang Cheng-tien, FamilyMart’s Fresh Foods Operations Manager, considers fresh foods a crucial strategic asset and has launched branded products targeting various market segments and trending categories. The focused brands, such as ’uno pasta’ for Italian pasta and ’minimore’ for desserts, have yielded impressive results, with pasta sales growing by 20% annually and dessert sales in 2022 skyrocketing by over 40%. FamilyMart has also made significant efforts to cater to health-conscious consumers, implementing structural reforms since 2016 that encompass ingredients, equipment, packaging, and processes. These reforms have contributed to the success of products like the tuna onigiri, which saw a 19% sales growth in 2022. Additionally, FamilyMart has collaborated with renowned restaurants and chefs, including Din Tai Fung, resulting in the sale of over 20 million co-branded items. These collaborations aim to create differentiated products by incorporating key ingredients from partners, such as a spicy sauce by Din Tai Fung used in unique offerings like grilled rice balls and fried noodles. In the first half of this year, FamilyMart’s fresh food revenue grew by an impressive 20%. The company’s General Manager, Hsueh Tung-tu, strives to attract more customers by offering unique products, following the motto ＂What others don’t have, we have; what others have, we excel in.＂

Taiwan’s instant noodle industry has achieved impressive sales, reaching an annual output value of NT＄14 billion. This year alone, consumers in Taiwan have consumed around 900 million packets of instant noodles. Market research conducted by noodle manufacturers reveals that beef and seafood flavors are the preferred choices among Taiwanese consumers. In order to stay competitive, noodle companies continuously innovate their marketing tactics, introducing new flavors, prize draws, and strategic partnerships. The iconic ＂Hong Shao Beef Noodle Soup＂ and ＂Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup＂ from a well-established Taiwanese instant noodle brand have experienced a significant increase in sales, surpassing the million-packet mark. This success can be attributed to a collaboration with a popular food television series. To celebrate this achievement, the brand has joined forces with a lifestyle app to launch a lottery with a guaranteed 100% winning rate, providing customers with an additional incentive to enjoy the comforting warmth of a bowl of instant noodles.

McDonald’s plans to open 10,000 new restaurants by the end of 2027, aiming to attract 100 million additional members. This expansion includes 900 new outlets in the U.S., 1,900 in International Operated Markets (IOM), and around 7,000 in International Developmental Licensed (IDL) markets. The company expects its membership to increase from 150 million to 250 million, driven by the success of its ＂MyMcDonald’s Rewards＂ program, which generated over US$20 billion in sales last year. Currently, McDonald’s operates 41,198 restaurants worldwide, according to its latest quarterly financial report.

Taiwan faces a 4.5% increase in domestic flight ticket prices due to a surge in global oil prices, resulting in an average additional cost of NT＄95 per ticket. Kinmen residents, who frequently travel to and from Taiwan, are particularly affected, with Mandarin Airlines’ Taipei to Kinmen route experiencing a one-way fare increase of 7.4%, equivalent to NT＄182. This price rise will also impact tourists planning to fly domestically during the New Year’s holiday, making air travel more expensive. As a result, authorities expect a significant increase in road traffic during the New Year’s Eve celebrations. To alleviate transportation challenges during the festive season, Taiwan will implement toll-free periods on freeways from midnight to 5 a.m. The Taiwan Railways Administration and Taiwan High-Speed Rail (THSR) will also increase service frequencies to accommodate the expected passenger volume. THSR has added 105 services and will continue to offer discounts for college students and early bird promotions. Taiwan Railways has scheduled 116 extra trains, anticipating a potential peak of over 800,000 passengers in a single day. However, ticket sales for child-friendly carriages have been temporarily suspended. Additional train services during the New Year transportation period will be available for purchase starting from midnight on December 1, aiming to alleviate travel congestion during the holidays.

Starbucks Taiwan, a joint venture between Starbucks Coffee International and Taiwan food conglomerate Uni-President, is set to boost Christmas sales through marketing activities. Despite rising costs in raw materials, Starbucks Taiwan maintains its long-term marketing strategy of expanding locations and improving store quality without raising prices. Sales revenue during the Christmas period is expected to rise by 10 to 20 percent, leading to a 10 percent increase in stock levels.

Apple’s iPhone 15 has propelled the company to the top of the smartphone market, capturing a commanding 47.7 percent market share in 2023. This surge in sales has come at the expense of competitors such as Samsung, which now holds a 22.9 percent market share, and OPPO, which stands at 10.3 percent. Even in China, where Vivo and Redmi are strong players, Apple has made an impact, with each holding a 5.2 percent share. Apple’s total sales have seen a significant increase, with over 160 thousand units sold upon its release, more than double the previous month.

Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) will increase passenger capacity during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from Sept. 28 to Oct. 2. Nearly half a million tickets have been sold, with high demand for southbound trains on Sept. 28 and 29 and northbound trains on Oct. 1 and 2.

Taiwan’s motorcycle market witnessed a strong performance in June, with 67,067 units sold, marking a 16.46% year-on-year increase. Although there was a slight decrease of 226 units compared to May, the overall sales remained robust. Three prominent brands dominated the market, with Sanyang (SYM) emerging as the top-selling brand for the 14th consecutive month.

With the slowdown of the pandemic, Taipei’s Xinyi District, home to numerous department stores, is seeking to increase sales and embrace the festive season.

Giant, a global leader in the bicycle industry, announced on Dec. 9 that its revenue for the first 11 months of 2022 reached a total of NT$ 86.4 billion, seeing an annual increase of nearly 15%, a record high. However, the media reported that Giant recently sent letters to third-party manufacturers, mentioning that the bicycle industry is facing difficulties. 

As the pandemic gradually calms down, the market is picking back up its pace, especially the physical retail industry. For the first three quarters of 2022, the annual growth rate of Taiwan’s physical retail industry was 8.68%, higher than 7.54% of the e-commerce industry. The growth rate was also the highest for the physical retail industry since 2004.