The importance of renewable energy development to Taiwan’s economic future was spotlighted at the first annual Asia-Pacific Renewable Energy Market Summit held July 9 at the Renaissance Taipei Shilin Hotel. Over 240 participants from around the world gathered to exchange ideas on the future of renewable energy in Taiwan and the greater Asia-Pacific region. The…
The bone-in Murraymere U.S. Prime steak at The Sherwood Taipei’s TOSCANA Italian Restaurant is served sizzling on a platter big enough to hold all 24 ounces plus a rich soup of drippings and melted butter. The steak, basted in butter, is baked twice to lock in the juices, and the sight of the steak and…
Ever Rich Duty Free Shop, the biggest duty-free company in Taiwan, is dedicated to finding ways to make the duty-free shopping experience ever more convenient and efficient. In 2016, for example, the company noticed that more and more Taiwanese were traveling abroad due to the rise of budget airlines. In the same year, the number…
The Regent Taipei has long been known as one of the capital’s finest hotels and dining spots, as well as a top destination for luxury retail. Now the hotel is expanding its retail selection to provide guests with a more distinctive experience, offering everything from gourmet Hokkaido pancakes to seminars with celebrities to bespoke private…
What is a tech support scam? Imagine one day that your computer freezes and a pop-up message tells you that your data, email, and passwords have been stolen by hackers. Fortunately, the pop-up message has a number you can call for help. Unfortunately, it’s a tech support scam. Tech support scams are a growing problem…
Prudential of Taiwan is offering a Financial Wellness program that helps companies’ employees better prepare for the future and become financially secure. How long will you live? What kind of health condition are you likely to experience? What kind of lifestyle do you hope to enjoy in your “Golden Years”? How much money will you…
Visa Direct – the more secure, convenient and cost-effective way for international remittance With the rise of fintech, banking is no longer confined to a particular place but is something we can do from anywhere. As banking undergoes industry-wide transformation, financial institutions and technology companies are working together to find new solutions that can better…
If you’ve taken any medicine lately in the Asia-Pacific region, it’s highly likely that Zuellig Pharma delivered it to your healthcare provider or pharmacy. Distributing pharmaceuticals is a complex business involving cold-chain management and other massive logistical challenges that most of us take for granted. The company’s mission is to make healthcare more accessible to…
In the fast-growing, relatively new field of biopharmaceuticals, California-based Amgen has been one of the standout performers. Founded in 1980, it earned a record US$23.7 billion in revenue last year to rank in 123rd place on the Fortune 500 list of the largest U.S. corporations. It also ranked within the world’s top 10 drug companies…
Visitors eager to get a glimpse of the Taiwan of yore can easily devote an entire day to Lukang and at least two days to Tainan. Lukang, a small town on the west coast, in its 18th-century heyday was one of the island’s foremost centers of trade, while Tainan was Taiwan’s capital for over 200…
