Three companies with somewhat different business models are offering options for those looking for healthfulness and convenience. By Timothy Ferry In the wake of the multiple food scandals that have shaken Taiwan’s faith in its local food industry – and considering the oily, starch-laden foods that typify Taiwanese cooking – health-conscious consumers are hard-pressed to…
Two experienced managers discuss what it takes to make it behind the bar in local night-life establishments. By Timothy Ferry Long-term expats will recall when Taipei’s nightlife consisted primarily of girly bars, karaoke clubs, and a handful of Western night spots. Today, the scene could hardly look more different, with hundreds of bars competing for…
Domestic sales this year will exceed 400,000 units, with another 100,000 for export. By Timothy Ferry With over 380,000 vehicles sold in the first 11 months, Taiwan this year seems sure to record its biggest year in car sales in about a decade. Toward year-end, sales are somewhat lower than average as consumers have been…
