Taiwan’s Nuclear Reversal
As AI-driven power demand rises and energy security concerns deepen, Taiwan is reconsidering nuclear power. But safety reviews, waste disposal, and political divisions could complicate plans to restart shuttered reactors.
Industry Focus
Foxconn Eyes Larger Role in Electric Vehicle Market
Best known for assembling iPhones, Foxconn is now seeking a larger role in the global EV industry. Its push into vehicle production and international partnerships could turn electric mobility into a major new revenue driver.
AI Startups in Taiwan’s Healthcare Testbed
Taiwan’s AI healthcare startups are applying machine learning and real-time data tools to areas from drug development and cancer care to IVF, cardiac monitoring, and elderly care. Their next test is scaling clinical promise into broader healthcare adoption.
Taiwan’s Super-Aged Society Amplifies Dementia Challenges
Taiwan’s rapid shift into a super-aged society is intensifying the burden of dementia on patients, families, and the healthcare system. Earlier screening, stronger caregiver support, and emerging diagnostic tools could help Taiwan better prepare for the rising number of cases.
Are Jabs the Answer to Soaring Obesity Rates?
Taiwan’s growing obesity challenge is fueling interest in weight-loss medication, along with fresh questions about access, safety, and long-term care.
Taiwan’s Drone Industry Take Off — but Can It Scale?
Taiwan’s drone industry is rapidly scaling as it positions itself as a trusted, non-Chinese supplier for global markets, driven by surging exports and geopolitical demand. Yet gaps in military strategy, domestic scale, and supply chain independence continue to test whether this momentum can translate into long-term capability.
The New Context of U.S.-Taiwan Security Cooperation
U.S.-Taiwan security cooperation is expanding beyond arms sales into integrated systems and supply chains to strengthen deterrence, even as shifting U.S. signals and Taiwan’s domestic constraints add uncertainty to its path forward.
Moving the Finish Line: Taiwan’s $40 Billion Defense Test
Taiwan’s proposed US$40 billion defense budget reflects a shift away from a single invasion scenario toward broader resilience and sustained readiness. The challenge now is less about spending alone, and more about aligning strategy, systems, and political consensus to make that preparedness viable.
On the Ball: Where Now for Soccer in Taiwan?
A legacy of grassroots passion meets structural gridlock. Taiwan’s soccer story reveals how dedicated coaches and youth systems continue to produce talent, even as governance issues, limited infrastructure, and underinvestment hold the sport back on the global stage.
At the Nexus of Fun and Function
Electric foils are reshaping ocean sports, allowing riders to glide above swells with minimal drag. Taiwan’s IHR Factory is leading the shift with lighter, belt-powered designs that turn a once niche concept into a growing global market.