For years, the regulatory and funding environment in Taiwan was not conducive to fostering new startup enterprises. Many would-be Taiwanese entrepreneurs headed for Silicon Valley or other locations instead. But lately the situation has changed, in part because of government recognition that Taiwan was losing economic opportunities by not doing enough to encourage entrepreneurial initiative….
The rising stars in the Taiwanese startup scene are an eclectic mix of young tech firms, spanning the restaurant, retail, media, and education sectors. The one thing they have in common is a global distribution plan. Roam & Wander Imagine a kid’s tea party – and then make that experience more real with smart toys….
The global craze for the refined French confection sweeps Taiwan’s capital By Matthew Fulco Western desserts have historically been a risky endeavor in Taiwan, where local palates are wary of sweetness in pastries. But in cosmopolitan Taipei, a surge in interest for authentic French desserts paired with afternoon tea is changing the equation. Tea salons…
