The 2024 U.S.-Taiwan Patient Care Innovation Forum, co-hosted by AmCham Taiwan and AIT, showcased significant advancements in healthcare technology, including expanded hemodialysis, IMVAD for heart failure, and precision radioligand therapy. Keynote speakers emphasized the need for evolving policies to support these innovations and align with Taiwan’s healthcare goals.
After years of discussions, Taiwan and the United States seem closer than ever to finalizing a double taxation avoidance agreement (DTAA). Authorizing legislation has passed the U.S. House of Representatives at a time when bipartisan agreement is rare, and the Taiwanese government has signaled its preparedness to enact necessary equivalent legislation once the initiative has…
The American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan hosted its 2024 Cancer Summit on July 15 at the Regent Taipei, attracting prominent members from the healthcare industry. The event, titled “Blueprint for a Comprehensive Cancer Drugs Fund,” served as a thorough examination and careful forecast of President Lai Ching-te’s well-underway Taiwan multi-support Cancer Drugs Fund (TmCDF),…
Taiwan’s National Health Insurance (NHI) system has long been a source of pride for Taiwan. However, the healthcare environment faces severe challenges due to long-term underinvestment and the significant increase in demand resulting from an aging population. The healthcare industry is confronted with serious shortages of medication, healthcare professionals, and investment. In 2023, the International…
While much has been written on the human-made threats to Taiwan, Wednesday April 3 was a reminder of the imminent and real threats lurking beneath the very ground we live on. Right as the morning rush hour was reaching its peak, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake (the U.S. Geological Survey reported it as a 7.4 temblor)…
Despite being excluded from international climate agreements, Taiwan has consistently showcased impressive commitment to sustainability and green energy. The establishment of the Ministry of Environment and commitment to implementing a carbon pricing system are particularly commendable developments. As Taiwan accelerates its efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the need for education that aligns…
AmCham Taiwan has been a longtime enthusiastic supporter of a proposal that has now taken concrete shape as the Taiwan Fellowship Program, established by an act of Congress in December 2022. Modeled on the Mike Mansfield Fellowship with Japan created by Congress in 1994, the Taiwan Fellowship initiative would annually select up to 10 U.S….
In the aftermath of the 2024 elections, AmCham Taiwan extends heartfelt congratulations to President-elect Lai Ching-te, Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-Khim, and the Taiwanese people for their robust participation in this democratic milestone. The voter turnout of nearly 72% underlines a resilient commitment to democratic values in a world where such principles face challenges. The elections,…
The 2023 Investing in Health Forum was held by AmCham Taiwan and the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) at the Grand Hyatt Taipei on November 28. Through collaborative public and private efforts, participants gathered to refine health policies and encourage further investment in health to build a stronger and more sustainable future. Taiwan’s healthcare system…
On November 1, U.S. President Joe Biden nominated Kurt Campbell to be deputy secretary of state, the second highest position in the State Department. Campbell is a seasoned Asia policy official who previously held positions at the State Department and the Pentagon. He was also the driving force behind efforts to strengthen ties with U.S….
