Despite being held virtually this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, BIO Asia-Taiwan 2021 gave attendees the chance to enjoy a broad range of presentations, panel discussions, and business networking opportunities from the comfort of their homes. For the first time in its history, BIO Asia-Taiwan went completely online this year. The event, which took place…
Exports Increase, NTD Trends Down Despite the impact of Taiwan’s recent COVID-19 outbreak, the latest GDP forecast from the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) predicts an annual economic growth rate of 5.40% in 2021. This growth can mainly be attributed to Taiwan’s exports in goods, which have remained “strong and robust.” Exports in June…
U.S.-Taiwan TIFA Talks Resume The 11th Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) trade talks between the U.S. and Taiwan convened on June 30 following a five-year hiatus. Taiwan’s delegation was led by Yang Jen-ni, deputy trade representative in the Office of Trade Negotiations. Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Terry McCartin headed the U.S. delegation, which included officials from the…
EVA Announces More Flights Domestic airline EVA Airways Corp. is planning to increase its weekly passenger flights from Taiwan to North America in August in response to increased demand. The airline will offer five round-trip flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Seattle per week, as well as four to New York, two each to…
Plum Rains Help Ease Drought This spring Taiwan experienced its worst drought in 56 years. Rainfall on the island has been steadily decreasing due to climate change. Leaky pipes, low water prices, and lax water-use habits also contributed to May’s shortage. The annual plum rains arrived in late April following a year without significant rainfall…
