Taiwan’s rapidly expanding fitness industry is driven by a growing appetite for sports nutrition products tailored to local tastes and preferences. By Simon Xiao The modern world can be fast-paced, impersonal, and unfriendly at times. For many urbanites, personal fitness functions as an escape from busy routines – a ritual centered on self-improvement and self-care….
Every shot has a purpose for those helping Taiwanese executives swing their way to success. “I might have been the only Taiwanese child to play golf back then,” says Brian Ko. “Or at least one of a few.” He shows me black-and-white pictures of a young boy with a wild, excited expression, his back twisted…
The progress of health and vitality well into older age depends on community initiatives and developing the aging industry. During a Friday afternoon hike with a friend in Yangmingshan National Park at the mountain’s peak, some 1,000 meters high, we realized we were the two youngest hikers by one generation’s gap at least, with dozens…
New and retrofitted buildings are laying the foundation for architecture that supports the nation’s 2050 net-zero emissions goals. Sustainable architecture has become a crucial component of real estate development in recent years. Green architecture focuses on the efficient use and recycling of resources, as well as reducing power and water consumption. In Taiwan, this trend…
With home loans remaining unattainable to most foreign residents without a local guarantor, Taiwan’s financial authorities suggest dialogue with stakeholders. Home, as the saying goes, is where the heart is – and for many long-term foreign residents, that place is Taiwan. After legally residing in Taiwan for five years, most white-collar foreign nationals are eligible…
Factors like steep prices and the risk of natural disasters are dissuading some would-be buyers, while others see the strong economy as a reason to invest. In a January post, investment consultancy InvestAsian concluded its discussion of the Taiwan real estate market by stating, “You probably shouldn’t buy a house, apartment, mansion, or any other…
With bicycle exports declining, a bike venture program seeks to shake up the industry by integrating venture capital and disruptive innovation. As Asia’s largest bicycle trade exhibition, Taipei Cycle is a focal point for anyone interested in the latest industry innovations. This year – which also marked its 35th anniversary – was no exception. The…
Ever-cautious regulators aim to minimize risk, even if it comes at the expense of market opportunities. Last year, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) announced plans to accelerate the integration of public charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs). These plans are integral to a comprehensive strategy to achieve a 100% market share for emission-neutral…
Amid shifting global aviation dynamics and economic changes, Taiwan emerges as a pivotal hub. But slow upgrades might keep it from reaching its full potential. Navigating the skies over Asia in 2024 requires updated pilots’ aeronautical charts. The global aviation map has changed dramatically in recent years, notably with Russia’s war in Ukraine altering flight…
Ever-cautious regulators aim to minimize risk, even if it comes at the expense of certain market opportunities. Taiwan has maintained an agnostic stance on cryptocurrency, with cautious financial regulators focusing on minimizing the associated risks. An unspoken rule still holds: As long as onshore digital asset providers hold themselves to high standards and avoid becoming…
