“My grandmother cringed at the very mention of sweet potatoes. She was born and raised in Tainan, and when she was growing up, sweet potatoes were all her family could afford to eat. In later life, ...

Taiwan Business TOPICS is published monthly by the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan. Besides the online version, hard copies can be ordered on an annual subscription basis. Three special issues ...

Since its launch in 1995, Taiwan’s National Health Insurance (NHI) program has become globally recognized as a model of success. Centered on fairness, mutual assistance, and affordability, the NHI ...

The island’s world-leading ICT and semiconductor sectors have come under the spotlight following a series of high-profile cyberattacks. In late March, Taiwanese tech hardware giant Acer reportedly was ...

IDC’s findings align with what Microsoft is seeing as we work with companies across industries to deploy AI. We’ve highlighted more than 200 of our top AI customer stories to show a sampling of how AI ...

Recent tension in the Taiwan Strait and speculation that China might try to impose a blockade on Taiwan have renewed concern about the island’s levels of food security and self-sufficiency. From the ...

Taiwan’s ubiquitous night markets are cleaning up their act, becoming more environmentally friendly, providing better entertainment options, and exploring new markets to accommodate the island’s ...

Despite local opposition from environmentalists, the industry continues to thrive based on low oil prices and expansion abroad. Cancellation of the Kuokuang petrochemical complex project in 2011 was a ...

As populations age and chronic diseases emerge earlier and more pervasively, Taiwan is stepping forward with bold, collaborative solutions. The newly announced T-CaReMe – short for Taipei ...

Taipei’s focus on asymmetric warfare and dual-purpose technology could lend itself to productive exchanges with former Soviet Bloc nations. Following a seven-year hiatus, Taiwan made a timely return ...

The Tsai administration is making a heavy commitment of resources to promoting seven sectors of the economy as the key to transforming Taiwan’s industry. The initial five “pillar industries” were the ...

Almost all of the beancurd and soy milk consumed in Taiwan is made from soybeans imported from the United States. Photos by Rich J Matheson Few comestibles are more Taiwanese than tofu, soy sauce, and ...