Taiwan brain drain

Taiwan’s Semiconductor Talent Shortage

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How Taiwan-ASEAN Semiconductor Cooperation Can Bolster Taipei’s National Security

Taiwan’s semiconductor industry has been under the global spotlight, given its indispensable strategic importance. Analysts have spilled a great deal of ink on the implications of geopolitical wrangling for Taiwan’s chip industry, and vice-versa. Nonetheless, the Taiwanese government and its chip industry face another significant problem – the struggle to recruit enough chipmakers.  In the … Read more

Taiwan’s New President-Elect Should Prioritize the Economy

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Assessing Taiwan’s Presidential Election Results

International pundits’ attention has turned to cross-strait relations and potential storm from China since Vice President Lai Ching-te (also known as William Lai) of Taiwan emerged victorious in the 2024 presidential election, leading the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to a record-breaking third consecutive term in office. But while foreign analysts focus on geopolitics, all … Read more