Taiwan’s Dairy Market Evolves
Taiwan’s dairy demand is rising, but local farmers face high costs and imports dominate, driving new debates on tariffs, nutrition, and international cooperation.
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How Taiwan Is Becoming Asia’s Next Aviation Powerhouse
Taiwan’s aviation sector is taking off, driven by new airline routes, growing pilot training programs, offshore wind helicopter operations, and government-backed drone manufacturing. These advances are positioning the island as a rising aviation hub in Asia.
From Handsets to Horsepower: Taiwan’s Automotive Migration
Taiwan’s ICT prowess is steering a new course into automotive electronics, with companies like Carota and oToBrite leading innovations in over-the-air updates, smart cockpits, and autonomous vehicle tech. Backed by a complete semiconductor ecosystem and rising global demand for intelligent, connected cars, the sector is set to more than double in value by 2028.
2025 Doorknock Stresses Alignment Amid Policy Shifts
AmCham Taiwan’s 2025 Doorknock to Washington emphasized the need for concrete U.S. policy actions on trade, defense, and investment to strengthen a vital partnership amid shifting political dynamics. Over 40 meetings with U.S. agencies, lawmakers, and think tanks highlighted Taiwan’s strategic role in global supply chains, its commitment to defense, and its potential as a cornerstone of American industrial resilience.
The Stork Market: Taiwan’s Border-crossing Fertility Care Boom
Taiwan is emerging as Asia’s fertility hub, offering advanced treatments, affordable pricing, and growing appeal to international patients.
Taiwan Deepens Engagement with Diplomatic Allies
Amid rising geopolitical pressure, Taiwan is strengthening its 12 official diplomatic alliances through sustainable, tech-driven collaboration. The Lai administration is reinforcing ties by supporting cybersecurity in Guatemala, advancing digital initiatives in the Pacific, and deepening people-to-people engagement across regions.
Chemicals’ Vital Role in the Semiconductor Ecosystem
Taiwan’s booming semiconductor industry is driving rapid growth in the local chemical sector, with advanced materials becoming vital for the production of ever-smaller and more powerful chips. Fueled by major investments and strategic collaborations, Taiwan is poised to lead the global semiconductor chemicals market by 2030.
A Giant Funnel to End All Droughts
Taiwan has unveiled an ambitious new solution to tackle droughts and secure a sustainable water future, starting with a bold new structure in the hills above Taipei.
IVF, Egg Freezing, and Surrogacy: The Rocky Road to Legal Reform
Fertility treatments address diverse needs. However, restrictive legislation continues to complicate these reproductive choices.
The Increasing U.S. State Presence
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.