With a global career spanning fintech, trade, and banking, Carl Wegner brings deep regional insight and leadership to his new role as AmCham Taiwan’s President. Fluent in Mandarin and no stranger to Taiwan, he shares his vision for the Chamber’s future in a candid conversation.
AmCham Taiwan’s flash survey highlights business concerns over new U.S. tariffs, emphasizing the need for predictable trade policies to preserve economic stability.
Taiwan’s economy stays resilient in early 2025, but U.S. tariff threats and a cooling housing market cloud the outlook.
Taiwan is accelerating its net-zero transition through a presidential climate committee, a 40% emissions reduction target by 2035, and stronger local government initiatives, yet experts say deeper reforms and clearer accountability are key to real progress.
Taiwan’s economy showed steady growth in March 2025, driven by strong semiconductor exports and investment momentum, but rising costs and looming U.S. tariffs have dampened consumer confidence and export optimism.
Regulatory uncertainty continues to cloud Taiwan’s offshore wind ambitions, even as the government pledges to ease local content rules. While the sector has made impressive gains, investors remain cautious amid lingering red tape, infrastructure bottlenecks, and a shift to a high-risk, market-driven model.
Once a plastic-parts maker, Foxconn is reinventing itself for the AI age—transforming from a contract manufacturer into a global platform player powering smart factories, cities, and healthcare. With bold bets on AI servers, digital twins, and humanoid robots, the company aims to shape the next frontier of intelligent infrastructure.
Despite the ongoing war, AmCham Ukraine and its members have demonstrated extraordinary resilience—maintaining operations, supporting staff, and adapting through technology and unity. President Andy Hunder’s reflections highlight how leadership, trust, and innovation are helping Ukraine not only endure but prepare for its future recovery and growth.
Taiwan’s Healthy Taiwan Initiative, championed by President Lai Ching-te, marks a bold shift toward prevention, digital innovation, and holistic care—aiming to add healthy years to life and tackle chronic diseases, mental health, and cancer head-on. With expert-driven reforms and a public-private push, the initiative is laying the groundwork for a stronger, more resilient healthcare system.
Chris Cottorone, president of TriOrient Investments and co-chair of AmCham Taiwan’s Private Equity Committee, shares insights from his decades-long career in Asia, offering a seasoned perspective on Taiwan’s evolving investment landscape. In this interview, he discusses private equity trends, market dynamics, and the growing role of foreign capital.
