It may seem surprising that the world’s third-largest city could be a relaxing place for a weekend getaway, but Shanghai has spectacular spots to slip away for an afternoon or two. China’s restrictive entry policies curtailed most short-stay vacations in the past few years. But cities across the country are now resurfacing as excellent weekend…
Enterprises in Taiwan are shaping the future of art, working with public and private stakeholders to bring inspiration to the masses. For centuries, the development of art has been just as much a commercial activity as a cultural one, with many of the world’s most renowned artists employed, patronized, or sponsored by the business leaders…
Taiwan’s growing number of B Corporations are embracing rigorous certification standards to prove that profitmaking can go hand-in-hand with social and environmental impact. Writing this article is somewhat of a full-circle moment for me. Back in February 2017, my previous employer and AmCham member Winkler Partners became the first law firm in Asia to be…
This year’s exhibition brought together thousands of visitors and highlighted innovative solutions from international startups in diverse sectors, from sustainable fashion to AI-driven finance. Now in its third year, Meet Greater South is a startup-focused exhibition that showcases and champions southern Taiwan’s innovation ecosystem. For two days each August, the event in Kaohsiung connects a…
When you think of jazz, Taipei and its riverside neighborhood of Dadaocheng might not immediately come to mind. But the music genre that came out of African American communities in New Orleans and the trading port’s heyday in the 19th and early 20th centuries were contemporaries. The district, which is one of Taipei’s most vibrant…
