A handful of Taiwanese entrepreneurs are paving the way forward through a combination of technology and innovation, changing the game for everything from production to delivery. There’s a buzz of activity inside Taipei Tech Arena, a sports facility partially repurposed into a startup hub, providing first-class office amenities like well-proportioned conference rooms and presentation areas,…
Alleged mistreatment of migrant fishery workers and non-reporting of daily catches could lead to punishing U.S. and EU sanctions. But the issue is not Taiwan’s alone to solve. As Taiwan and the U.S. continue to engage in trade talks under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade, fishing industry issues could snag negotiations. The treatment of…
The expanding electric vehicle industry is good news for Taiwan, as it increases demand for semiconductor chips and provides environmental benefits. But although electric models are more climate-friendly, batteries continue to pose environmental challenges. Foreign delegations and corporate leaders stood shoulder-to-shoulder in a packed conference room at the Nangang International Exhibition Center on September 14….
Employers struggle to retain personnel as wage stagnation exacerbates early retirement, and the appeal of flexible work drives young people away from offices. The 45-minute daily MRT commute to Guandu was finally too much for Steven Lin, a Taipei native whose retirement at age 55 caught many of his co-workers and managers by surprise. Many…
Alternative healing practices are flourishing in the internet age, challenging Western medicine’s dogma with a toolbox of self-care, natural medicine, and mindfulness – and increasing vaccine hesitancy. A rainbow-themed shopfront with emerald-green walls lies deep in the heart of the Shilin Night Market. On the “International Fortune Telling Street,” a dozen individual tables offer individual…
With improved connectivity and computing, a network of 3D virtual spaces will soon compete for our attention. What it will look like, how it will function, and who will build it will be determined in the next few years. This year’s graduation ceremony at Taipei’s Ren Ai Elementary School was held online. It wasn’t a…
Three artists depict, through paintings, photographs, and exhibitions, the lives of miners and residents of the now popular tourist destination Jiufen. Jiufen, a winding hillside tourist destination on Taiwan’s northwestern coast, is frequently featured in travel magazines due to its distinctive architecture and breathtaking mountain and sea views. But beyond the postcards, past the tables…
Taiwan has opened to large-displacement American “cruiser” motorcycles, though many obstacles remain. The rumble of a Harley Davidson or an Indian Chief still turns heads in downtown Taipei. Despite an over-abundance of two-wheeled powered vehicles in every street and alley, these American-style “cruiser” motorcycles are still a rarity in Taiwan due to prohibitive import taxes…
