The US$11 billion Dresden facility will boost Germany’s automotive chipmaking capabilities and give TSMC a foothold on the European continent. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) announced in August that it would build a US$11 billion fab in Germany, its first facility in Europe and third outside Taiwan and China.   The fab will be constructed in…

Taiwan’s High-Speed Rail project overcame daunting engineering challenges to connect major cities. There are plans for future expansion, but the dream of an around-the-island high-speed rail network remains a subject of debate and uncertainty.  Taiwan is confronted by numerous engineering obstacles given its high humidity, unpredictable typhoons, and frequent earthquakes. In some respects, it’s the…

While the government has sought to improve road safety through infrastructure upgrades, education programs, and stricter penalties for dangerous driving, activists argue for a more pedestrian-centered approach to address the problem effectively. Traffic in Taiwan has been labeled “hellish,” “a nightmare,” and “like a warzone,” starkly contrasting the usual image of Taiwan as a safe…

While the U.S. remains crucial for startup founders’ inspiration and early-stage financing, Taiwan government support has given them a sound environment in the healthcare sphere.  Taiwan is a global leader in innovative information and communications technology, blessed with a skilled workforce, advanced R&D capabilities, a favorable regulatory environment, and strong intellectual property protection. Those attributes…

Taiwan is positioning itself as a leading hub for advanced medical research and product development, but challenges persist due to low investments in public health and digital solutions. Taiwan is proving itself as a hub for advanced medical research and product development. A wide range of fields, including drug development, gene therapy, digital healthcare (DHC)…