The number of U.S. state offices in Taiwan has quadrupled in recent years, with 24 states now actively pursuing investment and trade opportunities in Taiwan. This surge is driven by Taiwan’s growing role in foreign direct investment, as seen with TSMC’s massive project in Arizona, and the need for U.S. states to attract Taiwanese companies seeking to diversify beyond the Chinese market.
Taiwan and Palau share a strong partnership, with Palau advocating for Taiwan’s international participation and championing shared values like democracy and sustainability. Amid geopolitical pressures, the two nations are deepening ties through tourism, investment, and trilateral cooperation with the U.S.
Despite reticence from Sofia on closer relations with Taipei, trade officials and businesspeople on both sides remain optimistic about progress.
Taiwan’s packaging sector is thriving due to innovations in automation and sustainable technologies, with the global market for packaging and machinery on the rise. Taiwanese companies are leading advancements in flexible packaging, efficient production systems, and eco-friendly solutions, responding to increasing demand for sustainability and improved operational efficiency.
To keep a competitive edge amid a proliferation of high-performing AI technologies, professionals must invest in their critical thinking skills. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly capable of performing our daily tasks, from entry-level to executive status, which skills will we need to future-proof our careers? Researchers have identified five essential areas: critical thinking, creative thinking,…
AmCham Taiwan’s delegation returned to Washington, D.C. following a five-year pandemic-induced hiatus. As the AmCham Taiwan delegation returned from a weeklong trip to Washington, D.C., in late June, one thing was clear: there has never been a better time to advocate for deeper economic ties between the United States and Taiwan. The group was met…
The government is pushing to streamline data protection enforcement, align with international standards, and provide a unified point of contact for global businesses. BY MICHAEL FAHEY AND BRIAN HSIEH Responding to increased public concern surrounding data privacy, Taiwan hopes to have a new independent data protection authority in operation by August 2025. The formation of…
The watchword for the new Lai administration is “continuity,” with an emphasis on maintaining close ties with the United States, avoiding any cross-Strait crisis, and pursuing policies to cut Taiwan’s carbon footprint. When Lai Ching-te takes office on May 20 as the eighth President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), he will come equipped with…
This memoir of redemption reveals the deep-seated issues of stereotypes and addiction in the tech world, urging a reevaluation of values in the pursuit of success. BY AVA BLIXT In 2016, Taiwan announced its ambitions to become Asia’s Silicon Valley. If successful, the government’s plan of connecting Taiwan with global high-tech R&D communities and “seizing…
Following a study conducted by industry experts, the Taiwan Tourism Administration has recommended changing the spelling of Taiwan to “Thaiwan” in order to improve search engine optimization (SEO) scores. The idea for the name change came after French DJ David Guetta accidentally called Taiwan “Thailand” during a concert in Taipei in December last year. “A…
