TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The consolidated revenue of Giant Group reached NT$32.61 billion (€940 million), a 12.4% year-over-year decline. According to Giant Group, this was "primarily due to the appreciation of the New Taiwan Dollar." Between April and July, the New Taiwan Dollar declined by 12.17% against the United States Dollar, while the value was rather stable from January to April.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Human rights have become a key issue in industrial practices, progressing from a moral inclination to a regulatory necessity. This change is also taking place in the bicycle industry. The issue came to the forefront earlier this year when allegations of mistreatment of migrant workers in the Taiwanese bicycle industry surfaced. The Taipei Cycle show in March offered Bike Europe the opportunity to take stock of what is currently at play in Taiwan.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Giant Group made a remarkably good start to the year with a year-on-year consolidated revenue increase of 4.9% to NT$16.85 billion (€496 million). According to the Giant Board of Directors, this growth can be attributed to a significant rebound in OEM orders.

HANNOVER, Germany - At the April industrial engineering trade show Hannover Messe 2025, Giant Group and Siemens announced their collaboration to produce a new generation of performance e-bikes and road bikes.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Industry leaders dare to speak out on future developments more openly now the main hurdle of the inventory crisis has been overcome. Giant Group Chairman Young Liu spoke directly to Bike Europe about his plans for production in Europe and his focal points for his first year in this position.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - For the second year in a row the Bicycling Alliance for Sustainability (BAS) held a forum during the Taipei Cycle show to update the industry on the progress of the initiatives of its members. This year a focal point was the introduction of human rights code of conduct signed by all 82 members of the BAS to protect workers rights within the bicycle industry in Taiwan. The occasion was somewhat marred later in the day when a protest contradicted the progress being made.