AmCham Taiwan’s 27th annual Taiwan White Paper, presented on June 7 this year, garnered unprecedented media coverage. More than 50 articles and over a dozen TV news stories reported on its main themes. Like the Chamber’s 2023 White Paper, Taiwan has recently been placed under the spotlight. As noted in the White Paper, Taiwan’s exemplary…
In a time of transformative change, AmCham Taiwan embraces a new chapter under the leadership of Patrick P. Lin as the Chamber’s President. With his proven track record in fostering economic growth and spurring innovation, Lin’s appointment heralds a promising future for the organization and its members. Lin’s illustrious career spans technology startups, multinational corporations,…
The American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan (AmCham), the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and the British Office Taipei (BOT) co-organized the 2023 Cancer Summit Healthcare Innovation Forum on April 25 at the Grand Hyatt Taipei. The summit’s theme was “An International Collaboration: End Cancer as We Know It.” The summit was a joint effort…
On Earth Day this year, Taiwan set up the preparatory office for its Climate Change Agency, a new government body under the Environmental Protection Administration. The establishment of the Agency, which will be responsible for planning details for a carbon tax and helping Taiwan respond to climate transition requirements, is a positive step toward Taiwan’s…
A record 800 members, guests, and central and local government officials gathered at the Taipei Marriott Hotel on April 19 to celebrate the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan’s 55th annual Hsieh Nien Fan banquet. The Hsieh Nien Fan serves as a way for the Chamber to thank its partners in the Taiwan government for…
When six prominent U.S. Senators – three Democrats and three Republicans – introduced a resolution early last month urging the Biden administration to begin negotiations with Taiwan on a double-taxation avoidance agreement, the text of the resolution made a point of calling attention to AmCham Taiwan’s support for such an agreement as expressed in its…
As Taiwan strives to become a more inclusive society for foreign residents, it is heartening to see the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) working to level the playing field in the banking sector. AmCham recognizes and appreciates the FSC’s efforts to make the banking sector more accessible to foreign residents. The push for bilingual services and…
The U.S. Congress in December passed legislation creating the long-awaited Taiwan Fellowship Program to deepen the relationship between the U.S. and Taiwan. Since the idea was first proposed more than a decade ago, AmCham Taiwan has been an enthusiastic supporter of the Program, which will enable the United States each year to send 10 federal…
In developed and rapidly expanding regions, living a healthy, active lifestyle and taking nutritional supplements have become popular topics of discussion. To ensure that citizens of all ages can lead healthy, active lives, collaboration within and among industry, academia, and government has also become increasingly crucial. Continuing the discussion to promote health and nutrition from…
AmCham Taiwan’s 2022 Healthy Aging Forum was held on December 6 at the Mandarin Oriental Taipei, drawing an audience of around 100 members and their guests. The event, which featured speakers and panelists from government, academia, and industry, gave stage to a diverse range of viewpoints on possibilities for public-private partnerships (PPPs) in promoting healthy…
