2020/08/25 |
Taiwan Positioned for Role in Wealth Management and Corporate Financing
President Tsai Ing-wen told local business tycoons last week that her administration plans to liberalize the local economy.
2020/08/12 |
Taiwan Plans to Shift Medical Supply Chain Away from China
Taiwanese industry experts say the memorandum will bring business opportunities to Taiwan, especially if the U.S. provides technology transfers in advanced medical material.
2020/08/07 |
How Did TSMC Become Taiwan's Silicon Shield?
One of the leading semiconductor manufacturers in the world is based in Taiwan. What does this mean for Taiwanese workers? And for Taiwan's geopolitical situation?
2020/07/23 |
FunNow Thrives in Taiwan's Domestic Tourism Recovery
While most tourism-adjacent businesses have been battered by Covid-19, FunNow's focus on the domestic market has been key to its unlikely success.
2020/07/13 |
The Semiconductor Industry Is Where Politics Gets Real for Taiwan
These tiny semiconductor chips, accounting for 15% of Taiwan's GDP, can profoundly change the world as the U.S. and China fight over the brains of electronics.
2020/07/13 |
Hong Kong: German Economy Minister Defends China Ties
China's Hong Kong security law sparked outcry with many fearing it will infringe on human rights. Germany won't sever its trade relationship with China over it, says Economy Minister Peter Altmaier.
2020/07/10 |
Animal Crossing Movies May Be the Next Big Trend in Video Gaming
Beneath all the attention on eGamers and Twitch streams, there has been a rise in new professions within the gaming industry. In-game photographers, and video game directors are at the vanguard of the industries increasing focus on art.
2020/07/09 |
TSMC Makes 'World's Largest' Corporate Green Power Purchase Agreement
TSMC will purchase the entire productive capacity of two wind farms off the coast of Changhua, Taiwan. According to Ørsted, the agreement is the largest of its kind in the world.
2020/07/01 |
In Rare Move, US Clears Limited Cooperation Between US Firms, Huawei
The U.S. Commerce Department has reversed its ban preventing U.S. firms from working with Huawei.
2020/06/17 |
This Taiwanese Company Had a Contact Tracing Solution Before Covid-19
Demand for tracking devices has surged during Covid-19. Founders of Taiwan-based THLight Co. explain why.
2020/06/16 |
Taiwan’s Plan to Attract Foreign Talent
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has made attracting skilled workers a major goal. Legal consultant Michael Fahey gives an overview of Taiwan’s immigration policy and the remaining gaps.
2020/05/26 |
What TSMC and Taiwan Have to Gain From Planned US Factory
TSMC's proposed factory in Arizona would grant one of Taiwan's most important companies direct access to the U.S. market.
2020/05/22 |
Did Taiwan Miss the Boat to Change Its Work Culture?
Given Taiwan's much-lauded pandemic response, remote work was barely an option for many office workers. Taiwan might have missed the chance to leave its factory work mindset behind.
2020/05/20 |
'Make in India' Looking to Take on China's Tech Industry
India's tech factories may be the big winner as rich countries around the world are rethinking globalization and their heavy reliance on China as the coronavirus pandemic slows down.
2020/05/18 |
TSMC Ceases Huawei Orders After New US Restrictions
In ceasing Huawei orders, TSMC is taking the side of the U.S. in its trade war with China.
2020/04/27 |
Not Tossing Around Coins: Taiwan’s Economic Stimulus In Light of Covid-19 Success
Taiwan's stimulus package is proportionately smaller than that of other countries affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, but the Taiwanese government and analysts think it's enough.
2020/04/21 |
The Complex Consequences of a Plunging Oil Price
The economics and politics behind the crash of the price of oil.
2020/04/20 |
How Is the Philippines Plotting Its Tourism Recovery?
The Philippine government, resort chains, and travel influencers are each trying to keep the country's tourism industry afloat while planning its post-pandemic recovery.