Taiwan’s sodas are more than sweet refreshment. They reveal a fizzy mix of memory, mistranslation, branding bravado, and everyday habits, where what’s in the bottle is often less predictable than the culture that shaped it.
As Grand Hyatt Taipei nears its 35th anniversary, General Manager Frances Tsai reflects on a career shaped by hands-on operations, steady leadership, and a belief that lasting success comes from taking care of people first. In conversation with TOPICS, she explains how stability, team trust, and long-term stewardship continue to guide Grand Hyatt Taipei into its next chapter.
After work in Taipei, comfort often means staying close, dimming the lights, and letting the evening unfold without a plan. Clocked Out traces a walkable pocket near Nanjing and Zhongxiao Fuxing where shared plates, easy drinks, and unhurried conversation turn “just one” into a long, well-earned pause.
As manufacturers diversify cross-Pacific supply chains, the Marianas are gaining attention as a U.S. jurisdiction offering regulatory certainty and close proximity to Asia’s production centers.
Taiwan’s retail landscape is being reshaped by consumers who no longer distinguish between digital and physical shopping. In this maturing market, winning depends on seamless execution across every touchpoint.
Taiwan’s fast-food market has become a proving ground where global brands and homegrown chains test new formats, technologies, and flavors that increasingly shape regional and international trends.
Kris Hager reflects on BMS’s 60-year legacy in Taiwan and shares how integrity, inclusivity, and cross-sector collaboration shape his leadership approach and the company’s vision for driving better outcomes in Taiwan’s evolving healthcare landscape.
Taiwan’s researchers are uncovering the genetic roots of lung cancer among non-smokers, positioning the island as a leader in precision oncology, though regulatory and funding hurdles still slow the path from discovery to care.
Turing Space founder Jeff Hu shares how his Taiwan-based startup is redefining digital identity and verification across borders. In this in-depth interview, he reflects on his early path in technology, global expansion lessons, and the race to preserve trust in an AI-driven world.
Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Kaohsiung are redefining smart city development in Taiwan, using AI and data-driven tools to improve governance, sustainability, and daily life across their distinct urban landscapes.
