Starting from textiles and with 70 years of continuous investment and expansion, the Far Eastern Group has achieved vertical and horizontal integration, and now spans ten major industries, including petrochemicals and energy, polyester and synthetic fiber, cement and building materials, retail and department stores, financial services, sea/land transportation, communications and Internet, construction, hotels, and philanthropy. There are nine publicly listed companies in the Group with total assets exceeding NT$2.62 trillion (US$85 billion) and annual revenues surpassing NT$719 billion (US$23.4 billion). With a commitment to constantly creating new value for customers and shareholders, the Group has nearly 60,000 highly qualified, solidly-trained, enthusiastic and dedicated employees in more than ten countries, including Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology, know-how, skills, facilities and management, the Group manufactures and markets high-quality products ranging from energy, chemical fibers, textile & apparel, to cement & construction materials. To improve human welfare and enhance harmony between people and the environment, all of the Group’s business activities focus on environmental protection and effective utilization of natural resources. Apart from providing the most comprehensive on-the-job training and the best working environment for its staff, the Group also encourages lifelong learning to broaden knowledge and skills. Backed by active R&D and innovation, the Group strives to manufacture the best products and offer the highest level of services within its environmentally friendly business model. FEG aims to make every division in the group the top-ranking company in their respective industries. This has been and always will be the Group's objective.