What to eat when you can’t eat anything? The search for gluten-free and anti-inflammatory dining options in Taipei has been a journey of trial and error, revealing hidden gems and hard-earned lessons in navigating strict dietary restrictions.
Ray Yen, general manager of Smith & Wollensky Taiwan, combines decades of international culinary experience with innovative approaches to steakhouse dining, blending American traditions with local flavors. His journey highlights the adaptability and creativity required to thrive in Taiwan’s restaurant industry.
When visiting Taipei, nothing warms the soul quite like hot pot. These five hot pot restaurants in Taipei combine ambiance, exceptional service, and flavor to deliver memorable dining experiences that showcase the charm of Taiwan’s culinary culture.
Two entrepreneurs turned Taiwan’s local flavors into a global opportunity by crafting a passion fruit liqueur that celebrates the island’s rich biodiversity. Their journey highlights the importance of cultural understanding, collaboration, and innovation in navigating Taiwan’s entrepreneurial landscape.
TOPICS Senior Editor Julia Bergström sat down with GE Vernova’s Roger Martella to discuss electrification, decarbonization, and the global energy transition, highlighting Taiwan’s role as a pragmatic leader. Drawing from his experience as former EPA General Counsel, Martella emphasized the importance of integrity, collaboration, and innovation in advancing sustainability efforts.
The Boiling Moat: Urgent Steps to Defend Taiwan, edited by Matt Pottinger, outlines strategies for Taiwan and its allies to counter potential Chinese aggression. Highlighting Taiwan’s role in global stability and the semiconductor industry, the book calls for urgent military reforms and coordinated defenses to deter conflict and protect democratic values.
Taiwan is intensifying efforts to combat cardiovascular disease, the nation’s second leading cause of death, through initiatives like the NHIA’s 888 Plan and telehealth innovations from iXensor. A focus on preventive care, early intervention, and expanded access to advanced treatments aims to improve outcomes and reduce healthcare burdens.
AmCham Taiwan’s online forum with AmCham Ukraine highlighted Ukraine’s business resilience amid crisis, offering Taiwan valuable insights on crisis management, antifragility, and the importance of public-private collaboration for whole-of-society resilience.
In September, Taiwan’s National Health Insurance Administration expanded coverage to 46 da Vinci robotic-assisted surgeries, benefiting 8,400 patients annually. Patients now only pay material copayments, adding NT$285 million (US$8.75 million) to the NHI budget. This change boosts healthcare efficiency and improves patient outcomes, with fewer complications and faster recoveries, making robotic-assisted surgery a cost-effective long-term solution despite initial costs.
The new series captivates viewers with its gripping portrayal of 1950s business rivalries amid the privatization of Taiwan’s cement industry. The series Trade War is final proof that Taiwan can produce Hollywood-level content – and that a story of a cement company’s privatization can somehow be engaging and exciting. Set against the backdrop of 1950s…
