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…
Mixing technology and training, industry players are doing their part to increase safety for motorists, including professional drivers, in Taiwan. With nearly half a million injuries connected to traffic incidents in Taiwan in 2022, efforts by the private sector to mitigate accidents and improve safety for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians are an imperative part of…
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)…
Taiwanese companies are aiming to become the next disruptive innovators in a rapidly growing market. In a Northern German living room equipped with rustic oak furniture, this author’s mother holds her smartphone as if it were a handheld makeup mirror for around a minute. She is then instantly relieved to find that her key vital…
A recent acquisition in Taiwan’s retail market has raised questions about monopoly effects and caused concern among shoppers used to supermarkets’ wide range of imported foods. In July 2022, French retailer Carrefour announced it had agreed to sell its 60% stake in Carrefour Taiwan to co-shareholder Uni-President, in a transaction valued at US$2.15 billion. Taiwan’s…
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,…
Taiwanese exporters have made some headway in opening up new markets in an effort to lessen their reliance on Chinese consumers, but lack of support and onerous regulations abroad are holding them back. With agriculture accounting for less than 2% of Taiwan’s GDP, and its supermarket shelves crammed with imported produce, it can be hard…
