As global 6G research accelerates, Taiwan is positioning itself at the center of next-generation network development — combining strengths in semiconductors, satellites, and software to bridge terrestrial and non-terrestrial systems while navigating geopolitical and commercial challenges.

Taiwan is using artificial intelligence to enhance road safety and traffic efficiency, introducing smart signals, predictive traffic models, and autonomous bus trials as part of its broader push toward smarter, more sustainable cities.

Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Kaohsiung are redefining smart city development in Taiwan, using AI and data-driven tools to improve governance, sustainability, and daily life across their distinct urban landscapes.

Taiwan’s universities are drawing record numbers of international students, yet most leave after graduation, which is a critical loss in a labor market facing a projected 200,000-worker shortfall. This article explores the policies, programs, and workplace changes needed to turn student enrollment into long-term talent retention.

Taiwanese companies are shifting from external hiring to upskilling within, as demographic pressures and AI integration reshape the workforce, making continuous learning and adaptive leadership key to long-term competitiveness.

Taiwan’s cybersecurity talent gap is growing, posing economic and security risks. Closing it will take real-world training and stronger partnerships.

Visa troubles for influencers Lele Farley and Jinnytty expose flaws in Taiwan’s Gold Card system and the risks of minor labor law violations.

In Tainan, a team of architects is turning discarded oyster shells into low-carbon bricks, cutting emissions while rethinking one of the world’s most polluting industries. Through projects like C-Cube Lab’s waste-based “C-Slurry” and partnerships in Penghu, these innovators are showing how local materials can drive global change in sustainable construction.

Co-living in Taiwan is emerging as more than just affordable housing, it’s redefining urban life. From commercial co-living spaces to government-backed social housing experiments, shared living is evolving into a platform for community, connection, and new possibilities.

Taiwan’s tech-driven export boom is fueling record demand for industrial and office space, lifting commercial real estate transactions despite global uncertainty. Major investments from TSMC, Nvidia, and others are reshaping hubs from Taipei’s BSTP to Kaohsiung’s Asia New Bay Area, though U.S. trade policy and slowing growth may temper momentum in the second half of the year.