Foreign Influencers Caught in Taiwan’s Visa Trap
Visa troubles for influencers Lele Farley and Jinnytty expose flaws in Taiwan’s Gold Card system and the risks of minor labor law violations.
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A New Era of Diabetes Care
Taiwan faces a turning point in diabetes care, balancing global breakthroughs and digital health tools with local challenges in reimbursement, stigma, and access, positioning itself to lead the region in next-generation treatment.
Co-Living as a New Urban Possibility
Co-living in Taiwan is emerging as more than just affordable housing, it’s redefining urban life. From commercial co-living spaces to government-backed social housing experiments, shared living is evolving into a platform for community, connection, and new possibilities.
Taiwan’s Hospitals Reinvent Care Amid Nursing Crisis
Amid a worsening nursing shortage, Taiwan’s hospitals are adopting innovative care models and AI tools to ease workloads and improve patient outcomes. From KMUH’s Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocol to TCVGH’s Nurabot, smarter workflows are cutting hospital stays and boosting satisfaction though experts warn lasting change requires systemic reform.
Tech Boom Drives Taiwan’s Commercial Real Estate Growth
Taiwan’s tech-driven export boom is fueling record demand for industrial and office space, lifting commercial real estate transactions despite global uncertainty. Major investments from TSMC, Nvidia, and others are reshaping hubs from Taipei’s BSTP to Kaohsiung’s Asia New Bay Area, though U.S. trade policy and slowing growth may temper momentum in the second half of the year.
2025 Doorknock Stresses Alignment Amid Policy Shifts
AmCham Taiwan’s 2025 Doorknock to Washington emphasized the need for concrete U.S. policy actions on trade, defense, and investment to strengthen a vital partnership amid shifting political dynamics. Over 40 meetings with U.S. agencies, lawmakers, and think tanks highlighted Taiwan’s strategic role in global supply chains, its commitment to defense, and its potential as a cornerstone of American industrial resilience.
Chiayi: The Hottest Emerging Travel Destination
Once overlooked as a mere gateway to Alishan or Penghu, Chiayi is now emerging as a destination in its own right—offering a nostalgic food scene, rich cultural heritage, quirky museums, and lush urban nature that are drawing more and more travelers to linger longer.
The Iron Huandao: Circling Taiwan by Train
A nostalgic, slow-travel journey around Taiwan via its conventional rail network reveals fading towns, cultural landmarks, and resilient communities, offering a glimpse into the island’s evolving rural landscape and enduring railway heritage.
Rolling Up and Rolling Out: The Art of Winging it in Small-Town Taiwan
In Taiwan’s rural towns and coastal villages, spontaneity is still a traveler’s best friend. This vivid, rain-soaked journey through Taitung and beyond explores the unspoken generosity of small-town hospitality—and the joys (and minor perils) of going accommodation-free during peak season.
Taiwan Hotel Sector Faces Tough Slog in Post-Covid Era
Taiwan’s hotel sector is struggling to recover in the post-pandemic era amid a surge in outbound tourism, labor shortages, and stiff regional competition. With occupancy rates lagging, especially outside Taipei, and a shrinking domestic workforce, the industry faces mounting pressure to adapt or risk long-term stagnation.