With more than half of Taiwan’s adults classified as overweight or obese, experts are calling for systemic reforms that start with childhood education, food policy, and lifestyle habits. Tackling the country’s growing health crisis requires coordinated efforts across schools, families, and government to build a healthier future.
Facing rising power demand and energy security risks, Taiwan is cautiously reconsidering nuclear energy, exploring next-gen technologies like SMRs and LMRs, while balancing political sensitivities, business needs, and long-term green goals.
Once stalled by regulatory ambiguity, Taiwan’s geothermal sector is finally gaining traction with new permitting rules and growing public-private partnerships. But to scale this overlooked energy source, the country must overcome drilling challenges, data gaps, and fragmented policymaking.
Preventive healthcare technologies are unlocking new possibilities for early intervention and long-term wellness, with innovations like AI-powered stroke screening and noninvasive glucose monitoring leading the way. Yet widespread adoption hinges on overcoming cost, regulatory, and psychological barriers—and convincing healthcare systems that prevention truly pays.
Regulatory uncertainty continues to cloud Taiwan’s offshore wind ambitions, even as the government pledges to ease local content rules. While the sector has made impressive gains, investors remain cautious amid lingering red tape, infrastructure bottlenecks, and a shift to a high-risk, market-driven model.
Taiwan’s Healthy Taiwan Initiative, championed by President Lai Ching-te, marks a bold shift toward prevention, digital innovation, and holistic care—aiming to add healthy years to life and tackle chronic diseases, mental health, and cancer head-on. With expert-driven reforms and a public-private push, the initiative is laying the groundwork for a stronger, more resilient healthcare system.
Faced with frequent earthquakes and extreme weather, Taiwan has built one of the world’s most advanced disaster preparedness systems—combining cutting-edge AI technology, rigorous building codes, and cross-agency coordination. Its proactive approach not only minimizes damage at home but also serves as a model for global resilience.
As Taiwan’s crypto market grows, regulators are moving away from a light-touch approach to prevent fraud and protect investors. New legislation aims to tighten oversight of digital asset firms and bring stability to the evolving sector.
Taiwan is strengthening civil resilience by working closely with local communities to expand emergency response training and disaster preparedness through the WOSR Committee and alternative service programs.
Taiwan is positioning itself as a regional asset management hub with the launch of the Financial Supervisory Commission’s (FSC) Asia Asset Management Center initiative. With a booming ETF market, regulatory easing, and plans for localized asset management zones, the initiative aims to attract investment, retain capital, and enhance Taiwan’s financial competitiveness amid regional shifts.
