Ringing in Taiwan Tourism

BY DON SHAPIRO

The island is getting a lot more visitors these days, but most of them are from China. In the interest of diversification, Taiwan is making an increased effort to attract tourists from elsewhere in Asia, as well as the United States, Europe, and Australia. Among the plans on the drawing board is a major expansion of the National Palace Museum. But Taiwan faces keen competition from other destinations in the region as it goes after the international traveler. 

A Wave of New Hotel Projects

BY JANE RICKARDS

An ongoing building boom for new hotels is expected to help contribute to Taiwan’s push for increased tourism.

From Next Year, Self-guided Chinese Tourists

BY MICHAEL JEN-SIU

Vitamins: Drugs, Foods, or Dietary Supplements?

BY JANE RICKARDS

The Taiwan FDA is introducing a new classification system that entails both advantages and shortcomings.

New Center Aims to Serve Investors

BY DON SHAPIRO

The government has created a “one-stop service center” to help prospective or existing investors solve problems.

Time to Promote Investment

Several significant measures adopted over the past two years have vastly improved Taiwan’s potential attractiveness for new investment, both domestic and foreign. Among them, two cross-Strait developments – the opening of regularly scheduled direct flights between Taiwan and mainland cities and the recently signed landmark Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) – have made it possible for Taiwan to play a key role in companies’ Greater China business plans......

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Keeping Taiwan Moving - A Report on the Transportation Sector

BY PHILIP LIU 

Taoyuan Airport Undergoing Major Renovation

Songshan Converting to “Capital Business Airport”

High-Speed Rail Looks to Break Even

Boosting the ETC Utilization Rate

Reenergizing the U.S.-Taiwan Economic Relationship

BY DON SHAPIRO

TIFA is being revived, but AmCham’s 2010 Doorknock team found little momentum on other issues bearing on bilateral trade ties.

Taking on Human Trafficking

BY CHRIS LASKOWSKI

Taiwan has improved its international reputation, but more needs to be done to protect foreign workers. 

ITF Caters to both Consumers and Professionals

An overseas tour is like a stage show: the audience sees only the highlights and soaks up the entertainment, while the hard work that happens behind the scenes goes unnoticed.