As Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei marks its 30th anniversary, the renowned hotel invites guests and visitors to partake in a year filled with exceptional experiences and celebrations. Located in the heart of Taipei, Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei stands as a testament to the city’s transformative journey. When the hotel opened, it was one of the…
Innovative deployment of consumer products was the focus for Taiwanese companies participating in the 2022 IFA electronics show in Berlin. Taiwan’s consumer electronics providers are doubling down on new market segments as the boom driven by a shift to remote working subsides in favor of belt-tightening amid high inflation. The 2022 edition of IFA, one…
From a small startup on Xinhai Road to the 73rd floor of Taipei 101, Tina Lin’s career journey tells a story of curiosity, resilience, and courage – qualities she learned from a young age. As the Managing Director of Sales & Operations at Google Taiwan, Lin helps customers and partners achieve their goals in Taiwan…
Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science. For over 170 years, Corning has combined its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramics science, and optical physics with deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop life-changing innovations and products. With a long-standing track record of innovation, transformation has always been at the heart…
Despite decreased technology demand and geopolitical challenges, domestic chip designers, led by MediaTek, are posting strong sales while navigating U.S.-China tensions. Taiwan’s semiconductor firms are often referred to as “chipmakers” because many manufacture the computing brains of electronic devices. But some of the island’s most ascendant semiconductor companies do not make any chips at all:…
TrendForce research indicates that the revenue of Taiwanese IC design companies grew significantly in 2021, with many firms hitting record highs due to their active procurement of various terminal applications and the effects of inflation. These companies also performed well in terms of gross profit margin and profitability. The top 10 Taiwanese IC design companies…
To capture a greater share of the booming digital assets business, Taiwan needs more comprehensive regulation and proactive government support for the industry. During his four years in office, former Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) legislator Jason Hsu spoke of turning Taiwan into a “crypto nation.” It was always a long shot; the island’s financial services…
As the Russia-Ukraine war continues to escalate, some have questioned whether semiconductor powerhouse Taiwan will be affected. However, TrendForce notes that as Russia is not a primary market for the Taiwanese foundry industry, the direct impact of the sanctions piling up against Russia on Taiwanese foundries will likely remain limited. Nevertheless, the war may potentially…
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing number of companies are opting to move operations and data from internal servers to the cloud. However, experts warn of running headlong into a cloud migration without first considering the risks and challenges that such a move can entail. SUROS, a Taiwan-based IT solutions company, has…
Taiwan’s first two virtual banks have quickly accumulated customers, and the market is expanding with a third such bank on the way. But Taiwan’s oversaturated banking market will likely require that the digital lenders adopt new tactics and technologies to become truly competitive. Taiwan’s financial industry is known for its conservatism. Firms and regulators alike…
