For centuries, chop stamps have played a crucial role in document authentication across Taiwan and Asia, remaining widely used in business transactions despite the rise of electronic signatures. While modern standardization has streamlined their production, careful handling and security measures remain essential to prevent misuse, as improper use can lead to serious legal consequences.
A popular method for garnering brand attention and drawing in customers, promotional giveaways and contests are allowed in several forms under Taiwanese law. However, these business activities are subject to a number of fair competition and personal data regulations that companies must adhere to. Promotional giveaways are a common way to highlight a brand to…
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed many organizations to consider virtual means of upholding entity governance standards to minimize infection risk. While Taiwan’s regulations do allow for most organizations to conduct relevant meetings virtually, there are a few things leadership should be aware of in using this option. As most TOPICS readers are now aware, the…
The revised law contains some substantial improvements. But more can be done in the effort to persuade foreigners to make Taiwan their permanent home. On October 25, the Executive Yuan put into effect long-awaited amendments to the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals, also known as the “Foreign Professionals Act.” The amendments…
Recently revised policies have introduced incentives to raise the local birthrate. Meanwhile, the Taiwan government has issued clarifications regarding the treatment of migrant workers during the pandemic. Taiwan’s low birthrate has been attracting attention for several years as the island moves ever closer to becoming a super-aged society, in which at least 20% of the…
A review of the essential regulations, plus some caution on dangers for the unwary. Is your business handling personal data? Of course, it is. You don’t have to be an e-commerce giant, financial institution, or medical clinic to fall under Taiwan’s laws regarding the protection of personal information. Just the act of having employees means…
Airlines Cope with COVID-19 Shocks Taiwan’s airlines have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Border controls in both Taiwan and in other countries throughout the world have stiffened, and demand for air travel has dropped sharply. As a result, local carriers EVA and China Airlines and their subsidiaries have been forced to completely cancel…
In the fall of 2007, Taiwan Business TOPICS invited 14 experts to offer their thoughts on “what Taiwan should aim to be like” in their areas of expertise by the year 2020, and how to achieve those goals. Their views were published in the November 2007 edition of TOPICS under the heading “Vision 2020.” With 2020 now upon us, TOPICS sought to re-engage with the…
The novel coronavirus or COVID-19 brings numerous potential and actual legal risks, ranging from the supply chain to human resource matters. Following the declaration by the World Health Organization (where Taiwan unfortunately has neither membership nor observer status) of a public health emergency at the end of January, businesses need to take precautions regarding affected…
Taiwan is seeking to fight back against fake news with stricter new legislation, media-literacy education, and fact-checking mechanisms. When President Tsai Ing-wen last year was in an armored car visiting areas in southern Taiwan affected by flooding, a Facebook fan page devoted to news accused Tsai of feeling contempt for the victims. The evidence offered was…
