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Taiwan’s Chip Industry Eyes Europe

Jens Kastner/2024-09-192024-09-20

In a significant move to strengthen its global presence, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has commenced construction of its first European semiconductor plant in Dresden, Germany. The facility, part of a joint venture with major European companies, will involve a €10 billion investment and is expected to significantly boost Europe’s semiconductor production capacity by 2027. This expansion is part of a broader trend, with other Taiwanese firms also increasing their investments in Europe amid growing demand for local semiconductor production.

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How Taiwan’s Stringent Localization Policy is Choking Offshore Wind

CommonWealth Magazine/2024-09-182024-09-16

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…

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The Indefatigable TSMC

Matthew Fulco/2024-09-122024-09-27

TSMC is experiencing remarkable growth, driven by the soaring demand for advanced AI chips and expanding its global operations. However, the company faces challenges, including potential cultural clashes at its new U.S. facility and the risk of supply chain disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions and evolving AI market dynamics.

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Fueling Taiwan’s Fitness Craze: The Rise of Sports Nutrition

Taiwan Business TOPICS/2024-08-272024-09-03

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….

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Getting a Grip on the New Wave of Business Golfers

Julia Bergström/2024-08-212024-08-21

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…

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Advancements in Active Aging

Alex Myslinski/2024-08-152024-08-14

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…

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Taiwan’s Sustainable Architecture Reaches New Heights

Hilton Yip/2024-05-302024-05-10

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…

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Mortgage Struggles Continue to Confound

James Baron/2024-05-222024-05-10

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…

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Taiwan Real Estate – Worth the Investment?

Paul Shelton/2024-05-162024-05-10

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…

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Disrupting Taiwan’s Cycle of Complacency

James Baron/2024-04-242024-04-25

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…