Headhunter Alan McIvor explores the concept of a new wellness-centered role within companies, arguing that it could enhance efficiency, productivity, and employee well-being. I recently met a very interesting woman for coffee. A while back, An-ting Liu started her role as the executive assistant to a general manager sent to Taiwan from Europe. She then…
For an economy to grow, laws and regulations should reflect the reality of business environments and needs. In today’s rapidly evolving world of work, Taiwan faces two critical challenges: adapting to global market demands to boost competitiveness and addressing labor shortages in the hospitality sector, where industry demand has outgrown domestic supply. The post-pandemic work…
Taiwan’s flu season, which runs between November and March, is just around the corner. The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has therefore begun publishing its annual influenza report, the “Influenza Express,” updated weekly from October through May. Despite the ease of controlling the spread of flu through vaccination, only around a quarter of Taiwan’s…
The urgency of addressing climate change has spurred governments worldwide to devise innovative policies that align environmental goals with economic imperatives. One such endeavor, the U.S. Clean Competition Act (CCA), exemplifies this convergence of environmental sustainability and trade strategy. However, the intricacies of the CCA raise concerns regarding its compatibility with World Trade Organization (WTO)…
AmCham Taiwan’s 27th annual Taiwan White Paper, presented on June 7 this year, garnered unprecedented media coverage. More than 50 articles and over a dozen TV news stories reported on its main themes. Like the Chamber’s 2023 White Paper, Taiwan has recently been placed under the spotlight. As noted in the White Paper, Taiwan’s exemplary…
In a time of transformative change, AmCham Taiwan embraces a new chapter under the leadership of Patrick P. Lin as the Chamber’s President. With his proven track record in fostering economic growth and spurring innovation, Lin’s appointment heralds a promising future for the organization and its members. Lin’s illustrious career spans technology startups, multinational corporations,…
When Jacky, a passionate entrepreneur in his thirties, talks about his innovative upcycled charcoal and his sustainable carpentry training camp, his eyes light up with enthusiasm. The same level of intensity and excitement is evident when you encounter Michael, the 70-something chairman of Taiwan’s leading inkjet producer and owner of many patented inventions. You can…
What’s your impression when you look at photos of Jade Mountain covered in light snow, captured by late award-winning Taiwanese photographer Chi Po-lin? For me, the images fill my heart with profound love and admiration for life and nature. But they also remind me of the responsibility we have as a community to care for…
On Earth Day this year, Taiwan set up the preparatory office for its Climate Change Agency, a new government body under the Environmental Protection Administration. The establishment of the Agency, which will be responsible for planning details for a carbon tax and helping Taiwan respond to climate transition requirements, is a positive step toward Taiwan’s…
In the weeks I’ve spent back at the Chamber, I have attended many meetings in which AmCham’s 26 committees devote their time and energy to the production of our White Paper. This is one of the most ambitious projects of any industry association, taken on annually, and has been a ritual for AmCham Taiwan for…
