As TSMC expands in Arizona, more Taiwanese chip suppliers are weighing deeper investments in the United States. Their decisions could determine whether U.S. semiconductor ambitions grow into a durable, fully integrated industry.
Fueled by the AI boom, advanced packaging, and overseas expansion, TSMC is strengthening its global lead while navigating labor constraints, geopolitical risk, and competition with China.
As AI-driven power demand rises and energy security concerns deepen, Taiwan is reconsidering nuclear power. But safety reviews, waste disposal, and political divisions could complicate plans to restart shuttered reactors.
Best known for assembling iPhones, Foxconn is now seeking a larger role in the global EV industry. Its push into vehicle production and international partnerships could turn electric mobility into a major new revenue driver.
Taiwan’s dramatic peaks and extensive trail network give it strong potential as a mountain tourism destination. Better promotion, easier access, and responsible management could help attract international hikers while supporting rural communities.
A wave of international luxury hotel openings is reshaping Taipei’s hospitality landscape as the city’s global profile rises. Sustaining this momentum will require distinctively Taiwanese experiences and a more streamlined investment environment.
In Taoyuan’s Nankan, multilingual markets, growing faith communities, and migrant-friendly businesses reveal how migrant workers and new immigrants are reshaping small-town Taiwan. Their growing presence is creating new forms of belonging while highlighting the need for deeper social and economic integration.
From Qing-era walls and Japanese boulevards to postwar apartments and Xinyi’s skyscrapers, Taipei’s architecture reveals how politics, economics, and social change have continually reshaped the city.
In Tainan and Penghu, two couples have taken an unconventional approach to creating a home, restoring historic buildings and building a seaside retreat around their own distinct visions. Along the way, they have challenged convention, preserved character, and redefined what it means to feel at home.
Pingtung’s cacao industry has grown from an agricultural experiment into a thriving world of award-winning chocolate makers and farm-based tourism. Visitors can now trace the journey from cacao pod to chocolate bar through tastings, workshops, and plantation tours.
