By Nikki Dong and Alex Myslinski Production, GDP Forecast Up Taiwan’s industrial production rose 12.25% year-on-year (YoY) in Q3, driven by strong demand for AI chips, servers, and iPhone camera lenses, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Manufacturing output increased 13% YoY. Semiconductor output surged 23.77%, while computer and optoelectronics production hit record highs. AI…

AmCham Taiwan extends its hearty congratulations to the Taipei American School (TAS) on the 75th anniversary of its founding in 1949. Expat families in this country deeply appreciate the excellent educational opportunities provided in Taiwan for their children – not only by TAS but also by American schools in other parts of the island as…

Taiwan’s economy faces two key challenges: its strength in high-tech industries, particularly semiconductors and AI, and a shrinking labor force due to a declining birthrate. To address AI talent shortages, the government is investing in education and training programs while also recruiting international talent. Partnerships with universities and global companies, like Nvidia, aim to position Taiwan as a leader in the global AI industry.

In Taiwan, many from the Global South work in diverse fields like tech and business, yet face challenges such as discrimination and complex residency processes. Professionals like engineer Jun Baldoz and marketing director Sam Khan have found success but highlight the need for Taiwan to simplify immigration and promote itself better to attract more foreign talent.

Taiwan has made significant strides in e-waste recycling, achieving an impressive recycling rate of approximately 85.9% for discarded electronics, potentially the highest in the world. As the country braces for a surge in battery waste due to the rise of electric vehicles, experts emphasize the need to enhance local recycling capabilities and reduce reliance on imported processing, highlighting both environmental and strategic benefits of recycling lithium from end-of-life batteries.