Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Taiwan, updated continuously by our newsroom.
Taiwanese consumers are growing more cautious about spending and the economic outlook, even as official forecasts predict the strongest GDP growth in decades. Concerns over inflation and financial market volatility are dampening sentiment.
Taiwan and South Korea, historically rivals in technology, are now forging an unprecedented partnership to meet the global demand for AI accelerators. This collaboration, driven by the intense need for specialized chips, highlights a strategic shift in Asia’s…
A recent analysis highlights Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) as a stronger investment than SoundHound AI for 2026, citing TSMC’s foundational role in the global semiconductor industry and robust financial performance. The report underscores TSMC’s…
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is facing production bottlenecks for high-end AI chips, creating a significant pricing opportunity for its rival, Samsung. This shift could impact the competitive market for advanced semiconductor…
Hermès, the renowned luxury brand, is welcoming back its patrons to its newly renovated and expanded retail space in Hanshin Mall, located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The boutique, which was initially launched in 1996, now sprawls over two levels after undergoing a…
Tim Ho Wan, under the ownership of Jollibee Group, is set to expand its retail footprint in Taiwan by doubling its store count from 16 to 32 by 2030. This growth strategy will be spearheaded by Hoyii Life, Tim Ho Wan’s Taiwan franchise partner, in line with…
HSBC Private Bank recently revealed the induction of Edward Chiu as the Market Head for Onshore Taiwan, effective from June 1, 2026. This is part of their strategy to fortify their onshore operations in Taiwan. Edward Chiu brings over two decades of exemplary…
In an ambitious move towards global expansion, Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading ride-hailing and delivery company, has announced its first venture beyond its home territory. The Singapore-based firm will acquire the Taiwan branch of Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda…
FedEx, a leading express transportation company worldwide, is bolstering its Asia Pacific network by unveiling its recently expanded Transhipment Centre at Taoyuan International Airport. This development symbolizes FedEx’s most substantial investment in…
The Singapore-founded super app, Grab, has declared its venture beyond Southeast Asia with a proposed acquisition of Foodpanda’s Taiwan operation, owned by Delivery Hero, for a cash sum of US$600 million. This acquisition is anticipated to conclude in the…
Subway, an international quick-service food brand, has recently reached an agreement with Yellowstone Investment to be its primary franchise partner in Taiwan. Their strategic plan is to drive the growth of the brand across the island over the next ten years.…
Chunghwa Telecom, a Taiwan-based telecommunications company, has officially partnered with SES, a satellite operator based in Luxembourg. The two companies have struck a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the first second-generation O3b mPower…
In an unexpected grand gesture, Nomura Holdings Taiwan, a leading investment firm, gifted every one of its employees an iPhone 17 Pro Max at the company’s year-end party. This generous move, which left social media in shock, was not a raffle or dependent on…
The Taiwanese bakery, Miopane, has successfully ventured into the United States market, launching its first store in Pasadena, Los Angeles. The Pasadena store boasts an open, production-centric layout, highlighting bagels showcased behind a glass counter with…
A surge of new shopping centers is expected to hit the market in Taiwan this year as developers maintain their commitment to large-scale multipurpose ventures. One of the most anticipated launches is the Far Eastern Sogo Department Store’s Garden City in…
Taiwan is set to elevate its national communications infrastructure’s robustness by building five new undersea communications cables. This ambitious step is part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at reinforcing the resilience and reliability of the nation’s…
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