Propelled by soaring demand for AI technologies and geopolitical shifts, Taiwan is emerging as a crucial hub for server production and data transfer. In December last year, digital infrastructure management company Vantage Data Centers announced plans to enter the Taiwan market. Through this move, the American multinational will be joining data center giants like Amazon…

With a solid manufacturing base already established, analysts see Vietnam as the ideal partner for transferring tech and innovation know-how.  Taiwanese entrepreneurs had been exploring opportunities in Vietnam long before discussions about a “China Plus One” strategy of minimizing supply chain dependency on China by diversifying sourcing emerged among Western companies. By 2013, Taiwanese investment…

The financial industry needs to strengthen its understanding of international sustainable finance standards for Taiwan to maximize related opportunities. In September 2022, the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) announced the third version of its Green Finance Action Plan – a key document outlining Taiwan’s vision for a net-zero emissions future. The plan focuses on achieving core…

The Chamber has launched a multifaceted ESG initiative aiming to make a positive impact on the business community and society at large. In the ever-evolving landscape of global business, a new era of leadership that prioritizes sustainability and inclusivity has emerged. Recognizing this critical shift, AmCham Taiwan’s dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles…

A domestic #MeToo movement has propelled legal reforms and heightened awareness in Taiwan’s public and private sectors around sexual harassment and gender equality.   Taiwan has seen an unprecedented number of sexual harassment allegations this year, marking the first significant wave of a domestic #MeToo movement. Triggered by a sexual harassment storyline in the Taiwanese political…