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…
For effective safeguarding of confidential information, companies should proactively promote a protective culture built on clear communication and sound procedures. When it comes to your company’s sensitive private information, an important first step is ensuring that employees and management cultivate a protective culture. Too often, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) or confidentiality terms are tucked away into…
Government and universities are making efforts to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to meet Taiwan’s sustainability job needs. BY DAVID CHIH In a survey by American multinational ManpowerGroup, companies globally were asked about the challenges related to finding talent in their operational areas. Worryingly, Taiwan emerged in both 2022 and 2023 as…
A research team exploring the untapped potential of seaweed farming for carbon sequestration is positioning Taiwan to play a role in offsetting global carbon emissions. Carbon sequestration is an industry with a global revenue of over US$95 billion, according to the World Bank. Yet it hasn’t exactly trended or hit buzzword status. This business is…
With major Taiwanese companies having received criticism for environmental and labor rights violations abroad, some analysts see signs of improvement, while others call for a more hands-on approach. On October 31, a group assembled at an industrial plant in Point Comfort, Texas, to protest an ongoing horror story. Led by activist Diane Wilson, representatives of…
More American states view Taiwan as both a market for their products and a source of incoming investment. As recently as three years ago, only six U.S. state governments were operating offices in Taiwan to promote business with the island. Today the number is 17, including Guam (an American territory that in this context is…
Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, AmCham Taiwan invited the major candidates to share their visions for Taiwan. BY DAVID CHIH Between September and early November, AmCham members heard from the four frontrunners for the January 13 election – Ko Wen-je of the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), the Kuomintang’s (KMT) Hou Yu-ih, the Democratic Progressive…
