Today, Asia represents the core of the global technology supply chain, and has some of the fastest-growing end markets, particularly in Greater China (Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China) and India. Japan remains a significant, independent technology market; Korea is a key niche market, driven by the likes of Samsung and LG; and Southeast Asia, with Singapore as its center, continues to be a key facilitator of technology goods and services.

Furthermore, the Asia Pacific region, led by Greater China and Southeast Asia, is the undisputed hub all of electronics contract manufacturing services. The vast majority of computers, notebooks, peripherals, flat panel screens, mobile devices, are produced in this region. Asia-based original design manufacturers (ODM's), or global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers have become multi-billion dollar corporations serving the world's leading electronics brands...more