2017/09/04 |
The Big International Business of Taiwanese Swindlers
Recent cases have revealed that telephone scamming involving Taiwanese swindlers is a big international business.
2017/08/31 |
How to Resolve Taiwan's Brain Drain
Reversing a long-running brain drain will be an important step on the path to economic revival.
2017/08/30 |
The New Paradigm: Washington Getting Tough on Taipei
'Even career government officials who had served in previous administrations adopted a tougher tone this year, asserting that little progress could be expected in expanding bilateral economic ties unless Taiwan acts decisively to shave its trade deficit with the United States and tackle major outstanding trade issues.'
2017/07/30 |
A Guide to Touring Taiwan By Bus
An introduction to routes to almost all parts of the island.
2017/07/26 |
Foreign Baseball Players in Taiwan Hit Sweet Spot
Imported players are a hit in Taiwan’s professional baseball league, writes Tim Ferry.
2017/07/16 |
A Trio of Taiwan's Offbeat Hotels
'Taiwan boasts an outsized number of hotels whose weirdness is either immediately evident or lies just beneath the surface.'
2017/06/25 |
Pain in the Neck: Legal Limbo for Chiropractors in Taiwan
Encouraging the development of chiropractic in Taiwan would help the increasing number of elderly and relieve some of the financial pressures on the national healthcare system.
2017/06/20 |
Tackling Cancer in Taiwan Needs New Thinking
Many cancer drugs are not covered by Taiwan's NHI, leading to a steady increase in the proportion of self-payment.
2017/05/29 |
Universiade Countdown Begins: Will Taiwan Be Ready for Its Biggest Sporting Event Ever?
The 12-day competition in August will be largest sporting event ever hosted in Taiwan.
2017/05/25 |
Behind the Collapse of Taiwan's TransAsia Airways
Behind the two crashes that sank the company were some critical business mistakes.
2017/05/17 |
Rough Landing: Time to Close Taipei's Songshan Airport?
Given the downtown airport’s ownership structure and importance in serving Taiwan’s outlying islands, closing it would be problematic.
2017/05/16 |
Tsai Pivots Taiwan Southward
The government is seeking to strengthen trade, investment, tourism, education, and cultural relations with South and Southeast Asia.
2017/05/12 |
Fighter-Trainers and Submarines: Taiwan's Defense Industry Turns Inward
Taiwan’s capabilities in software and IT hardware will also likely stand it in good stead when it comes to developing Taiwan’s cyber warfare capabilities.
2017/05/11 |
Green Energy for a Nuclear-Free, Low-Carbon Future
The key factor explaining the optimism surrounding green energy in Taiwan is not the rate of current progress, but rather belief that finally, the government is solidly behind the industry.
2017/05/09 |
Taiwan's Choice: Nuclear Freeze vs. Carbon Abatement
Simultaneously achieving the two goals will be a big challenge.