By mixing traditional and modern elements of Taiwanese culture with humor and creativity, Taihu Brewing manages to stand out on the shelves. PHOTOS COURTESY OF TAIHU Taihu Brewing Co. has brewed around 100 different beer flavors per year since its brewery came online in 2015. The company was founded by five people who had never…
Amid rising geopolitical tensions, representatives from industry and governments at the biggest defense expo Taiwan has ever seen showcased a robust portfolio of advanced weapon systems to bolster Taiwan’s aerospace and defense capabilities. Last month’s Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE) provided an opportunity for Taiwan to show off its military capability, as well…
With over 20 years of international commercial and marketing experience in the life sciences and medical devices sectors, Jon McMillan is an expert in bridging American and Taiwanese business as well as across the Asia Pacific region. As general manager for multinational women’s health company Hologic North Asia, McMillan uses his extensive knowledge to establish…
Mixing technology and training, industry players are doing their part to increase safety for motorists, including professional drivers, in Taiwan. With nearly half a million injuries connected to traffic incidents in Taiwan in 2022, efforts by the private sector to mitigate accidents and improve safety for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians are an imperative part of…
With an exemplary track record of fostering economic growth and business innovation, Patrick Lin brings diverse knowledge and expertise to the role of AmCham President. Apart from having experience working in multinational companies, startups, and government, Lin holds an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and completed his undergraduate studies at the University…
From his transformation as a disillusioned graphic designer to a passionate tattooist, Sean Wei’s focus lies in leaving a legacy on the skin of those who entrust their bodies to him, crafting pieces that personify their stories, memories, and emotions. As you walk into Sean Wei’s tattoo studio – which is also his home –…
Steven Pan, chairman of the Regent Hotels Group and the Silks Hotel Group, is a veteran in the hotel industry, managing the Regent Taipei and other luxury hotels since 1992. Pan also serves on AmCham Taiwan’s board and is focusing his expertise in management and sustainability on leading AmCham’s new ESG Steering Group to help…
Minister Without Portfolio John Deng’s various government assignments helped prepare him for the role of Taiwan’s lead negotiator as the head of the Office of Trade Negotiations (OTN). Following several successful negotiations – including one that secured Taiwan’s membership in the World Trade Organization – Deng is now focusing his expertise on trade negotiations with…
ST Liew, Vice President of Qualcomm Technologies and President of Qualcomm Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, is a telecommunications veteran with more than 30 years of experience in the industry, working in research and development for Acer and Motorola before joining Qualcomm six years ago. Liew connected with TOPICS Senior Editor Julia Bergström…
Geothermal power could aid Taiwan in reaching its green ambitions by providing a reliable baseload energy source, but only if the government is willing to share initial development risks. In 1977, Free China Review (now Taiwan Review) published an article about the island’s electricity mix and the prominent role of nuclear power in providing Taiwan…
