The plastic bag has a nasty reputation, and not without reason. It’s ugly and overly abundant, and tends to end up everywhere but where it should. But although banning plastic bags might seem like the right decision, the alternatives are not necessarily more climate-friendly. Depending on how plastic bags are handled, reused, and recycled, they…
Managing Director of MSD Taiwan Jae Yeon Choi’s career took a sudden turn when she interviewed for a position in the pharmaceutical industry. Choi immediately knew she had found the right place and has for the last two decades been dedicated to improving the industry, first in Korea and since 2020 in Taiwan. Choi’s biggest…
Taiwanese entrepreneurs in Kaohsiung highlight new possibilities for 5G and smart technology. The August sun shines bright in Taiwan’s south, but the future looked even brighter inside the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, where more than 250 startups, enterprises, investors, and government accelerators gathered at the 2022 Meet Greater South 5G AIoT Expo. Launched by Business Next…
From a small startup on Xinhai Road to the 73rd floor of Taipei 101, Tina Lin’s career journey tells a story of curiosity, resilience, and courage – qualities she learned from a young age. As the Managing Director of Sales & Operations at Google Taiwan, Lin helps customers and partners achieve their goals in Taiwan…
Imagine this: You just thought of a campaign connected to a recent news event that could strengthen your company’s brand and possibly lead to new investments. But it needs to be executed within the next month, lest you lose the momentum. Your company currently has a 15% staff vacancy rate, and the remaining staff is…
A survey among AmCham Taiwan members following recent heightened tensions in the Taiwan Strait found that headquarters concerns, supply chain risks, labeling disputes, and sluggish COVID-19-related policies were major factors decreasing confidence in the Taiwan market. In the wake of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei on August 2-3 and the Chinese military…
Hong Kong native Antony Leung is a seasoned leader in the food and beverage (F&B) and retail industries, having developed and managed numerous multinational brands throughout Asia and Europe for more than 22 years. In 2019, Leung made a bold career change from fast-moving consumer goods to F&B when he accepted the position of General…
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) Taiwan General Manager Elbert Man’s people-centric outlook on life and work is a perfect match for the pharmaceutical industry. Man emphasizes transparency, respect for boundaries, and healthy debate as essential to fostering high-performing teams, a philosophy that has helped him advance through several country manager roles at international pharma companies. Outside…
As global brands increasingly incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into their business strategies, many are also looking to ensure that their supply chain partners also follow sustainable practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with competitive ratings could use this advantage to gain an entry ticket into global supply chains, says Michelle Sun, general…
As more countries look to diversify their supply chains, Taiwan has a chance to strengthen its position in the global economy. But is its infrastructure robust enough to support expanded business? Over the past few years, the U.S. and Taiwan have intensified their efforts to reduce reliance on China in their supply chains as a…
