Taiwan’s updated In Case of Crisis handbook marks a major step in strengthening whole-of-society preparedness against natural disasters, cyber threats, and potential conflict. AmCham Taiwan welcomes the initiative as a vital framework for public-private collaboration in building national and business resilience.

AmCham Taiwan highlights that energy reliability and sufficiency have overtaken geopolitical risk as members’ top concern, launching a new interactive dashboard to bring clarity and transparency to Taiwan’s urgent energy future.

As gray-zone threats intensify, Taiwan’s undersea cables — carrying over 95% of global data traffic — face mounting risks, spurring new efforts to strengthen resilience.

Taiwan is enhancing corporate governance with standardized, bilingual shareholder meeting materials—advancing transparency and aligning with global investor expectations.

As Taiwan officially enters the super-aged era, with over 20% of its population now aged 65 and above, the government’s Healthy Taiwan initiative marks a critical step toward preventive care and long-term system sustainability. Addressing the twin challenges of aging and low birth rates will require coordinated policy, greater investment, and a renewed commitment to public health innovation.

Strengthening global supply chains and fostering economic cooperation with trusted partners like Taiwan is key to maintaining a competitive edge. Strategic investments and open trade policies offer greater stability than tariffs, avoiding unnecessary economic disruptions.

Marking 55 years, TOPICS remains a tribute to Taiwan and a labor of love. We’ve shared stories big and small, learned from missteps, and we’re excited for the chapters ahead.

Looking ahead to 2025, Taiwan Business TOPICS highlights a pivotal year for Taiwan’s economy, international relations, and societal resilience, shaped by opportunities, and challenges on a global scale.

Taiwan’s draft AI law aims to align development with global standards while encouraging innovation, but vague definitions and unclear compliance requirements raise concerns. AmCham Taiwan recommends a risk-based approach and public hearings to ensure the legislation fosters accountability and growth in the AI ecosystem.

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…