Taiwan’s life expectancy and infant mortality rates appear to lag behind its neighbors. But a closer look at the data reveals a more complex story influenced by changing reporting practices and societal factors. Taiwan’s life expectancy and infant mortality rate seem to be increasingly lagging behind its neighbors Japan and Korea. The average number of…
The Caoling Historic Trail, which offers some of Taiwan’s most spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, provides hikers with a rare glimpse into Yilan County’s early Chinese colonization. The Caoling Historic Trail (草嶺古道) is over two centuries old. The path, which today is 10 kilometers long and crosses the border between New Taipei City and…
Taiwanese executives are beginning to realize India’s potential and are exploring new opportunities for investment in the country. India holds enormous potential for Taiwanese companies, but only in recent years are Taiwanese executives beginning to appreciate it. With a population of 1.4 billion, India is poised to overtake China this year as the world’s most…
A recent acquisition in Taiwan’s retail market has raised questions about monopoly effects and caused concern among shoppers used to supermarkets’ wide range of imported foods. In July 2022, French retailer Carrefour announced it had agreed to sell its 60% stake in Carrefour Taiwan to co-shareholder Uni-President, in a transaction valued at US$2.15 billion. Taiwan’s…
The policy, which aims to increase economic exchange with South and Southeast Asia, has produced positive results and is expected to generate more business opportunities next year. Amid global recessionary fears and U.S.-China trade tensions, President Tsai Ing-wen’s signature policy for the broader Asian region, the New Southbound Policy (NSP), is one of Taiwan’s bright…
Chip manufacturers will need to navigate new export controls by the United States and decreased global demand for semiconductors in 2023. In early October, the U.S. announced a sweeping set of export controls that in effect cut China off from advanced semiconductors made with American technology. The move aims to slow Beijing’s technological and military…
Although the pace of growth is decreasing significantly, Taiwan is projected to fare better than most economies in 2023. Economic prospects were looking spectacular for Taiwan in 2021. As a global chip shortage fueled demand for Taiwanese electronics and semiconductors, its economic growth rate of 6.45% was the fastest pace since the rebound from the…
Complicated procedures, lack of international agreements, and language barriers make an already painful process even more onerous for foreigners in Taiwan. Every divorcee has a unique tale to tell. Scott Sommers’ story, which includes a lengthy custody battle with his Taiwanese ex-wife, is one of anguish and frustration. It is never easy to separate from…
For the past several years, Singapore-owned Shopee has been the island’s largest e-commerce platform. But as pandemic-induced surges in online shopping subside and local competitors catch up, Shopee may struggle to retain its stronghold in the market. Owned by Singapore’s Sea Group and headquartered in the city-state, Shopee is essentially a foreign company operating in…
COVID-19 has brought a spike in global demand for various types of information and communication technology – both in terms of goods and services. As a result, Taiwan has been among the few countries to have maintained a positive economic growth rate despite the pandemic. However, some of this demand is likely to be a…
