Former AmCham Taiwan president Richard R. Vuylsteke reflects on the Chamber’s role in shaping Taiwan’s economic development, emphasizing that trust, persistence, and well-grounded advocacy have long defined its influence.
AmCham Taiwan’s Energy Committee cautions that recent solar law amendments may increase uncertainty, raise renewable energy costs, and strain investor confidence as electricity demand rises. The committee urges clearer implementation and greater policy continuity to protect Taiwan’s energy transition and competitiveness.
As 2025 draws to a close, we enter a year marked by both celebration and uncertainty. In 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of its founding — a moment for Americans and global partners to reflect on the institutions, alliances, and economic ties that have shaped two and a half centuries of…
AmCham President Carl Wegner saw firsthand how firmly Taiwan remains on the U.S. agenda, with shared focus on key issues shaping the year ahead.
As gray-zone threats intensify, Taiwan’s undersea cables — carrying over 95% of global data traffic — face mounting risks, spurring new efforts to strengthen resilience.
AmCham Taiwan’s latest evaluation of the 2023 White Paper reclassified two Transportation and Logistics issues from “Solved” to “In Good Progress.” While the Ministry of Transportation made strides in promoting vehicular automation, not all proposed regulations were enacted. Similarly, though progress was noted in warehouse regulations, more work is needed for smart logistics standards. AmCham President Patrick P. Lin remains optimistic that discussions with government authorities will lead to further improvements in the business climate.
Bechtel’s Regional President for East Asia and Pacific, a Jamaican native with a BA in Political Science and Chinese and an MBA from the University of Hawaii, discussed her journey from a trade specialist in the U.S. Department of Commerce to leading Bechtel’s regional operations. She highlights her past experiences at Caterpillar, where she advocated for trade issues and engaged with governments, as crucial preparation for her current role. In a recent interview, she shared insights on leadership, the importance of mentorship, and her advice for aspiring professionals.
AmCham Taiwan’s delegation returned to Washington, D.C. following a five-year pandemic-induced hiatus. As the AmCham Taiwan delegation returned from a weeklong trip to Washington, D.C., in late June, one thing was clear: there has never been a better time to advocate for deeper economic ties between the United States and Taiwan. The group was met…
AmCham Taipei’s 2020 Hsieh Nien Fan banquet was held successfully at the Grand Hyatt Taipei on August 25, despite a long postponement from the original March schedule due to the disruptions of COVID-19. Under the circumstances, this year’s celebration was especially meaningful, bringing together nearly 700 AmCham members and guests, including more than 130 government…
Each year when AmCham Taipei prepares a new edition of its Taiwan White Paper, it asks its various industry committees to report back on the degree of progress toward resolution of their White Paper issues from the year before. As part of the review, each issue gets rated according to a five-tier scale. The top…
