AmCham Taiwan extends its hearty congratulations to the Taipei American School (TAS) on the 75th anniversary of its founding in 1949. Expat families in this country deeply appreciate the excellent educational opportunities provided in Taiwan for their children – not only by TAS but also by American schools in other parts of the island as…

Taiwan’s economy faces two key challenges: its strength in high-tech industries, particularly semiconductors and AI, and a shrinking labor force due to a declining birthrate. To address AI talent shortages, the government is investing in education and training programs while also recruiting international talent. Partnerships with universities and global companies, like Nvidia, aim to position Taiwan as a leader in the global AI industry.

With 175 years of history comes a crystal-clear vision of the future: a bold, innovative, and robust generation of leaders raised by Pfizer Taiwan, striving to help one billion lives globally in 2027. This wave of talent is guided by Pfizer’s four core values – Courage, Excellence, Equity, and Joy – delivering world-class growth and…

As cardiometabolic diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes and obesity, continue to rise globally, the healthcare industry faces unprecedented challenges. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than one billion people are affected by obesity, an alarming figure that spurred the coining of the term “globesity.” Obesity is not only a significant health issue…

In Taiwan, many from the Global South work in diverse fields like tech and business, yet face challenges such as discrimination and complex residency processes. Professionals like engineer Jun Baldoz and marketing director Sam Khan have found success but highlight the need for Taiwan to simplify immigration and promote itself better to attract more foreign talent.

In September, Taiwan’s National Health Insurance Administration expanded coverage to 46 da Vinci robotic-assisted surgeries, benefiting 8,400 patients annually. Patients now only pay material copayments, adding NT$285 million (US$8.75 million) to the NHI budget. This change boosts healthcare efficiency and improves patient outcomes, with fewer complications and faster recoveries, making robotic-assisted surgery a cost-effective long-term solution despite initial costs.