In recent years the utilization of risk-sharing mechanisms – also known as managed entry agreements (MEAs) – has become increasingly common in healthcare systems around the world. Britain, Italy, Canada, and Korea are prominent examples. These arrangements have been welcomed by both the pharmaceutical industry and national healthcare administrations as a means of accommodating innovative…
At Bayer Taiwan, Learning from the Younger Generation Just what is the Z generation thinking about? What does holding a job mean to them? What types of entertainment do young people prefer? Many high-level corporate executives have been pondering these questions, but still haven’t come up with the answers. Considering the differences between the generations,…
A series of huge explosions set off by chemical pipeline leaks ripped through the southern Taiwan city of Kaohsiung on the evening of July 31, 2014, killing 25 people and injured more than 300. Among the scores of injured were patients in the Burn Center at Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, some with third-degree burns…
None of us are strangers to the daily stresses and responsibilities of life. Whether you keep getting stuck in traffic jams, you have to drive your kid to that 5:30 a.m. swim practice, or your email inbox is about to burst at the seams, we all deserve the chance to get away and relax for…
TOSCANA Italian Restaurant at The Sherwood has never been shy to innovate, but sometimes tradition and authenticity are called for, as TOSCANA’s Executive Sous Chef Kevin Hsu reminds us with his recent showcasing of popular Western classics. This summer, TOSCANA invites you to rediscover its array of home-made sausages, lobster pasta made with Boston Lobster…
“Artificial Intelligence and its Role in Society” By looking back at the state of technology in 1998, we can readily appreciate how much change we’ve lived through already. Looking ahead to 2038, we can begin to anticipate the rapid changes that still lie ahead – changes that will create opportunities and challenges for communities and…
The Taiwan government recognizes the importance of cultivating startups as a way to constantly inject new vigor into the economy and build the major enterprises of tomorrow. To optimize the environment in Taiwan for startups, the government has set two paramount goals for the “Action Plan for Enhancing Taiwan’s Startup Ecosystem.” First, to create a…
Taiwan Startup Stadium helps promising local startups go global Founded in 2015 with funding from Taiwan’s National Development Council (NDC), Taiwan Startup Stadium (TSS) acts as a hub for early-stage Taiwanese tech companies, helping to strengthen the local startup ecosystem. To join TSS’s Starting Lineup program, startups must be Taiwan-based, with at least one co-founder…
Positioning Taiwan as an Asia-Pacific Biomedical R&D Hub – Is Taiwan Ready for the Top Spot?” That provocative topic was the theme of a half-day conference – held April 25 at the Chang Yung-Fa Foundation’s International Convention Center – that featured a number of prominent expert speakers and panelists from both Taiwan and internationally. The…
Consistent Policy Directions: The key to making people and businesses think bold, dream big, and believe in Taiwan. “At a time when we have restored economic momentum, I invite all of you to think bold, dream big, and believe in Taiwan,” said President Tsai Ing-wen when addressing the international business community at AmCham Taipei’s Hsieh Nien…
