U.S. Tariffs Prompt Calls for Clarity
AmCham Taiwan’s flash survey highlights business concerns over new U.S. tariffs, emphasizing the need for predictable trade policies to preserve economic stability.
Behind the News
Navigating U.S. Tariffs and Managing Supply Chains
Taiwanese exporters face complex new U.S. “reciprocal” tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, significantly impacting sectors such as semiconductors, steel, and automotive parts. Strategic guidance and mitigation options are outlined to help navigate these evolving trade risks.
Inside Taiwan’s Push to Digitize National IDs
A renewed focus on cybersecurity and user convenience is charting the course for Taiwan’s implementation of next-generation electronic identification. In recent years, digitization has accelerated at an unprecedented rate, prompting governments worldwide to prioritize transforming their traditional information systems and operations. Fundamental to a fully digital society is the establishment of electronic identification (eID) platforms…
Ukraine is Open for Business
Despite the ongoing war, AmCham Ukraine and its members have demonstrated extraordinary resilience—maintaining operations, supporting staff, and adapting through technology and unity. President Andy Hunder’s reflections highlight how leadership, trust, and innovation are helping Ukraine not only endure but prepare for its future recovery and growth.
Bullish Views on Taiwan’s Telecom Sector
Taiwan’s telecom sector is gaining momentum as AI and cloud service demand fuel data center expansion and foreign investment. With strategic infrastructure upgrades and market consolidation, the industry is entering a new phase of value-driven growth and regional competitiveness.
DEIA Practices in the Taiwanese Workspace
Despite recent U.S. policy shifts, Taiwan continues to embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) practices to enhance workplace competitiveness and talent retention. Through government-backed policies, corporate programs, and accessibility improvements, Taiwan is fostering a more inclusive labor market while addressing labor shortages and workplace culture challenges.
Mixed Fortunes for Taiwan’s UK-based F&B Companies
Taiwanese F&B companies like Han Dian, Hoja, and Boba Formosa have overcome challenges like Brexit and COVID-19 to introduce authentic Taiwanese flavors to the UK. Despite hurdles, these brands are building awareness of Taiwanese cuisine through strategic events and local partnerships.
The Fight Against Election Disinformation
As the U.S. and other nations face the rising challenge of electoral interference, Taiwan’s experience offers valuable insights. Leveraging blockchain and image authentication technologies, companies like Numbers Protocol work to protect digital assets’ integrity, aiming to build public trust in election coverage amidst a global surge in AI-driven disinformation.
Rushing to Localize the Drone Supply Chain
Amid geopolitical concerns, Taiwan is striving to build up its drone manufacturing capability for both military and commercial applications. Nearly two decades back, a Taipei-based real estate developer pursued the risky idea of investing in a startup company for the development of drones. The company, Taiwan UAV, notes that it became the first indigenous manufacturer…
How Taiwan’s Stringent Localization Policy is Choking Offshore Wind
Taiwan requires the nationalization of the offshore wind power supply chain, the construction cost of wind farms is 2.5 times higher than that of Europe, and the price of electricity will be 50% higher than in the past. How can offshore wind farms, which are so expensive that they cannot be built, continue in the…