AmCham Taiwan

A recent article published in the New York Times discussed how shortages of raw materials brought on by the war in Iran have exposed Taiwan’s overdependence on plastics, but observers and experts tell a more nuanced story. Taiwan’s heavy reliance on plastics has long been a topic of interest, especially in terms of its use in consumer goods.

Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program is establishing a new strategic hub in the Indo-Pacific with implications for Taiwan. A distance of nearly 6,400 kilometers lies between Perth and Taipei, around 800 kilometers farther than that between New York and London. But what is now taking shape in Western Australia is set to be significant for Taiwan’s security. Up to 18 nuclear-powered submarines Australia plans to acquire will be maintained at Henderson, Perth’s industrial and maritime suburb.

Infineon opens the world's largest fab for power semiconductors and analog/mixed- signal technologies in Dresden, Germany. Powering artificial intelligence requires enormous amounts of computing power and energy, making every percentage point of efficiency matter. For Infineon Technologies, one of the world’s leading semiconductor companies in power systems and the Internet of Things (IoT), the company’s challenge is not just supplying the innovative technologies that enable AI.

BY Lee, Pei-Chen Chief Brand Officer, Min-Sheng Healthcare System Adjunct Assistant Professor, National Taiwan Sport University The Tension Between Innovation and the Rule of Law Innovative services should not be automatically excluded simply because they do not fit within existing regulatory frameworks. At the same time, no innovation can place itself beyond the requirements of public safety and the rule of law.

The AmCham Doorknock delegation poses with American Institute in Taiwan Washington Managing Director Ingrid Larson. Washington stakeholders express sustained support for Taiwan but urge Taipei to demonstrate value through tangible deliverables. AmCham’s annual Doorknock trip often coincides with important moments in the U.S.-Taiwan relationship.

Jeffrey Williams walks with Taiwan's first democratically elected president, Lee Teng-hui. In a chat with TOPICS Associate Editor Alex Myslinski, Jeffrey Williams talked about the bilingual White Paper that changed AmCham’s public profile and the responsibility that came with growing influence. Jeffrey Williams served as AmCham’s chairman for two terms in 1997 and 1998 when he was Taiwan country head for American Express Bank.

Once regarded as a conservation pariah, Taiwan has leveraged multi-stakeholder cooperation to protect its natural species and habitats. Taiwan’s struggle for international credibility in the 1990s made its poor reputation for wildlife conservation a considerable liability. While not a member of the United Nations, Taiwan was frequently reported by conservation groups for alleged violations of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

Paul Sousa has spent more than a decade helping shape FedEx’s operations across the Asia-Pacific region, serving in leadership roles spanning operations, engineering, service quality, business analysis, and network planning. Since assuming the role of managing director of FedEx Taiwan in June 2025, he has led the company’s operations in one of the world’s most strategically important logistics markets.

ALFE joins forces with GREENET to expand the use of renewable energy across its operations in Taiwan and accelerate industrial decarbonization. Artificial intelligence is changing the world, but booming demand is testing the capacity of chipmakers and the industries that support them.

Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin poses with representatives of startups who joined the Taiwan delegation to the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit in May. (PHOTO: MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS) Major manufacturing projects are only the first step in establishing a durable U.S. semiconductor industry. Last month, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) pledged another US$100 billion to expand production at its fab complex in Arizona.