Last November, Taiwan Cube Energy (TCE), Taiwan’s first privately invested enterprise specializing in renewable energy derived from solid recovered fuels (SRF), broke ground on its initial project in Taiwan, an industrial waste-to-energy (WtE) plant in Taoyuan. Once construction of the plant is completed in 2025, the company forecasts that it will be capable of converting…
As the devastating effects of climate change become more of a reality, many countries are stepping up efforts to reduce carbon emissions and achieve ambitious net-zero goals within the coming decades. One of the shared targets is to limit power generated from coal, which today accounts for 40% of the 34.2 gigatons of CO2 emitted…
Since 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has offered on-demand IT infrastructure services to businesses in the form of web services – also known as cloud computing. This model of IT eliminates the need for businesses to procure or purchase their own IT infrastructure in advance of anticipated business needs. AWS technology replaces upfront capital expenditures…
The introduction of 5G services in Taiwan in early 2020 has given rise to intense competition between the island’s major telecommunications operators as they seek to offer expansive coverage and a wide range of vertical applications. Among these industry players, Taiwan Mobile (TWM) stands out for its future-forward mindset and its dedication to benefiting all…
As cities build increasingly smart infrastructure, striking a balance between delivering real-time information to citizens and meeting environmental and aesthetic concerns is becoming a progressively pressing issue. One example is digital displays – while they offer clear advantages in delivering information, light pollution from displays is a growing concern for people, wildlife, and the climate….
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing number of companies are opting to move operations and data from internal servers to the cloud. However, experts warn of running headlong into a cloud migration without first considering the risks and challenges that such a move can entail. SUROS, a Taiwan-based IT solutions company, has…
Umiak Co. & Trans Co.’s histories of construction excellence began in 1962 when their parent company, Sencorp, partnered with General Electric Co. (GE) to build parts of Taiwan’s Ten Major Construction Projects, laying the foundation for what is now known as the Taiwan Miracle. Starting from 1976, Umiak Technology Co., Ltd. and Trans International Co….
Rahil Ansari’s resumé tells a story of a man who seizes opportunities. Born and raised in Germany with a trilingual background, Ansari spent his university years studying an international program that took him to Aachen in Germany, France, Sweden, and New York before landing his first job at a Dutch health manufacturer in Amsterdam. “It…
From installing the world’s first safety elevator in the New York Crystal Palace to creating seamless elevator experiences for humans and robots, Otis has a remarkable track record of invention. Today, the company moves over two billion people a day. Whether in the Empire State Building, the Eiffel Tower, or the Lotte World Tower, Otis…
Sustainable development does not come with a one-size-fits-all roadmap. Rather, international collaboration based on local actions and conditions is paramount to achieving global sustainability. As a part of their sustainability and inclusivity efforts, cities across the world are producing Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) to track and report on their progress with achieving the United Nation’s…
