Taiwan’s metals, plastics, and chemicals manufacturers will need to adapt to new international policy measures to secure price competitiveness in key export markets. When the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) comes into full force in three years, it will have a heavy impact on the cost structure for many exporters to the EU. …
Headhunter Alan McIvor explores the concept of a new wellness-centered role within companies, arguing that it could enhance efficiency, productivity, and employee well-being. I recently met a very interesting woman for coffee. A while back, An-ting Liu started her role as the executive assistant to a general manager sent to Taiwan from Europe. She then…
Taiwan’s growing number of B Corporations are embracing rigorous certification standards to prove that profitmaking can go hand-in-hand with social and environmental impact. Writing this article is somewhat of a full-circle moment for me. Back in February 2017, my previous employer and AmCham member Winkler Partners became the first law firm in Asia to be…
Understanding common misconceptions about overtime pay, fixed-term contracts, and termination is essential to any business in Taiwan. Here’s your essential guide to mastering this challenging terrain. American companies operating in Taiwan often look to find a way to reconcile their headquarters’ global standards and expectations with domestic legal needs. For most multinationals, there’s some comfort…
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…
Businesses are leveraging “green messaging” to attract customers, recruit young talent, and meet international sustainability demands. Reflecting a trend that has spread to most parts of the world, products and services sold in Taiwan are increasingly being marketed as environmentally friendly. But claims around sustainability – or “green claims” – can be misleading and sometimes…
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…
Screening programs and improved technology are boosting early detection, but the disease remains the top cause of cancer deaths in the country. The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) announced in July that a national government-funded screening program had discovered 531 cases of positive results for lung cancer among nearly 50,000 people in its first…
From award-winning cat boxes to elegantly packaged noodles, there’s a wide range of unforgettable presents to bring home from your Taiwan adventure. There was a time when tourists to Taiwan viewed the nation as a microcosm of traditional Chinese culture. Gift shopping would mirror this thought process, and consequently, the tired traveler would return home…
Taiwan’s life expectancy and infant mortality rates appear to lag behind its neighbors. But a closer look at the data reveals a more complex story influenced by changing reporting practices and societal factors. Taiwan’s life expectancy and infant mortality rate seem to be increasingly lagging behind its neighbors Japan and Korea. The average number of…
