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….
One of AmCham Taiwan’s most significant achievements has been its championing of a sufficient notice-and-comment period for new government regulations. Acting on the Chamber’s recommendations, Taiwan in 2016 adopted a 60-day timespan for public review and response to proposed rule changes – in line with the standard in the United States and most advanced economies….
For an economy to grow, laws and regulations should reflect the reality of business environments and needs. In today’s rapidly evolving world of work, Taiwan faces two critical challenges: adapting to global market demands to boost competitiveness and addressing labor shortages in the hospitality sector, where industry demand has outgrown domestic supply. The post-pandemic work…
The future was present at the 2023 American Ball, which after a three-year hiatus returned under the theme of AI and technological progress. More than 300 members and their guests celebrated a new, more intelligent future at the ChatBALL at Grand Hyatt Taipei on October 14, co-organized by AmCham Taiwan and the American Institute in…
Taiwan’s flu season, which runs between November and March, is just around the corner. The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has therefore begun publishing its annual influenza report, the “Influenza Express,” updated weekly from October through May. Despite the ease of controlling the spread of flu through vaccination, only around a quarter of Taiwan’s…
The urgency of addressing climate change has spurred governments worldwide to devise innovative policies that align environmental goals with economic imperatives. One such endeavor, the U.S. Clean Competition Act (CCA), exemplifies this convergence of environmental sustainability and trade strategy. However, the intricacies of the CCA raise concerns regarding its compatibility with World Trade Organization (WTO)…
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…
