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How Urban Greening Could Cut Taiwan’s Energy Use

Taiwan Business TOPICS/2025-05-232025-05-23

Taiwan is embracing urban greening to combat rising temperatures, with buildings like the Kaohsiung Main Public Library and Taipei’s Agora Garden showcasing innovative, plant-integrated designs that cut energy use and enhance livability. These green spaces offer environmental, cultural, and health benefits in the face of climate change.

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Smart Vision: Taiwan Leading in Intelligent Buildings

James Baron/2025-05-192025-05-16

Taiwan is emerging as a smart building leader in Asia, combining cybersecurity, IoT innovation, and early certification systems to drive intelligent, human-centric infrastructure. Its pioneering role is helping shape both regional policies and global standards.

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Bold Drives Toward an All-Electric Mobility Era

Neil Armstrong/2025-05-192025-05-16

Taiwan is accelerating its electric vehicle ambitions, blending government support with tech-driven innovation to become a regional EV powerhouse. From smart cockpits to charging infrastructure, the island is building a future-ready mobility ecosystem.

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Financial Sector Steps Up Sustainability Efforts

Matthew Fulco/2025-05-122025-05-12

Taiwan advances towards net-zero carbon emissions with expanded green finance initiatives, boosted by growing green bonds issuance and stricter sustainability regulations.

Industry Focus

Taiwan Leans Into Artificial Intelligence Chips

Matthew Fulco/2025-05-122025-05-12

Taiwan, the global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, is capitalizing on surging AI chip demand, driven by advancements in practical AI applications and TSMC’s dominant role. However, rising tariffs and U.S.-China tensions present notable challenges for the industry.

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Taiwan’s Vision for a Greener Future

Julia Bergström/2025-05-082025-05-08

Taiwan is accelerating its net-zero transition through a presidential climate committee, a 40% emissions reduction target by 2035, and stronger local government initiatives, yet experts say deeper reforms and clearer accountability are key to real progress.

Industry Focus

Driving AI Sovereignty in the Face of DeepSeek Rivalry

James Baron/2025-05-082025-05-08

Taiwan is advancing AI sovereignty by developing large language models that preserve local languages, cultural identity, and democratic values—positioning itself as a counterweight to China’s DeepSeek-R1 and other authoritarian-influenced AI systems.

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Tackling Taiwan’s Obesity Trend: Strategies for a Healthier Future

Neil Armstrong/2025-04-212025-04-21

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.

Industry Focus

Taiwan Weighs Changes to Energy Policy

Matthew Fulco/2025-04-212025-04-21

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.

Industry Focus

Growth and Gaps in Taiwan’s Geothermal Sector

Alex Myslinski/2025-04-142025-04-22

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.

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