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When discussing strategic resources, attention often turns to oil, gas, or more recently lithium. Yet the most consequential inputs for modern economies are critical minerals, including the seventeen rare earth elements that power modern technology. China has a huge lead in this field, and the world is now racing to catch up. Check out our latest article to learn more about Taiwan and the response to the growing conversation about rare earths. #Taiwan #RareEarth #Economy #Trade #Technology #Supplychain

Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao has become the first high-ranking Taiwanese official to address a group of lawmakers at the European Parliament. Meanwhile, former President Tsai Ing-wen is visiting Berlin. Some analysts see this as an opportunity for closer engagement with Europe, as countries there grow increasingly frustrated with Beijing’s stance on the war in Ukraine and the dumping of Chinese goods in the European market. Watch the full coverage from TaiwanPlus News: https://lnkd.in/gEVGs_zp #EU #Taiwan #InternationalRelations #TaiwanPlusNews

Taiwan ranked 10th globally in the 2025 IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking, slipping one spot from 2024. The survey assessed 69 economies across three pillars: knowledge, technology, and future readiness, using 61 indicators to evaluate their capacity for and adaptability to digital transformation. Taiwan performed best in future readiness, rising three places to third globally, while ranking 11th in technology and 16th in knowledge. The island leads in IT and media stock market capitalization as a share of GDP and ranks second worldwide in R&D personnel per capita, total R&D expenditure, and corporate agility. It also places in the top three for math education, tertiary attainment, corporate responsiveness, and use of big data in decision-making. The Ministry of Digital Affairs said these strengths support Taiwan’s AI development and digital transformation, noting that improvements in future readiness reflect strong enterprise competitiveness, effective public-private collaboration, and progress in data privacy protection. The ministry pledged to further refine AI governance, legal frameworks, and international engagement to boost Taiwan’s visibility in digital innovation. See the full report: https://lnkd.in/eQKiCMGr #Taiwan #AI #Digital #DigitalTransformation #Technology # #TaiwanPlus

Host of "CONNECTED on TaiwanPlus," Divya Gopalan has been nominated for the “Presenter of the Year” award from the Association for International Broadcasting (AIB). Winners will be announced November 14 (6:15pm GMT) at the gala event in London. The AIB is a non-profit organization that works to “support, sustain, promote and protect” member media companies, advocate for greater media freedom, and encourage quality journalism around the world. Its annual awards celebrate the world’s best journalism and factual productions across video, audio, and digital platforms. Find all the best content from Divya and the "CONNECTED on TaiwanPlus" team here: https://lnkd.in/gSE7H3s5 Watch the AIB Gala live here: https://theaibs.tv/ #Connected #AIBs #HostoftheYear #TaiwanPlus

AI is advancing at an unprecedented pace, and the demand on hardware has never been greater. At SEMICON Taiwan 2025, imec President and CEO Luc Van den hove shared a look at the future of semiconductors. He spoke about breakthroughs in 3D stacking, advanced cooling, and new computing paradigms that could redefine performance. Graphene-based chips, lab on a chip biotech, and photonics are just some of the advances that may shape the next generation of AI hardware and transform industries worldwide. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gySdGUjm #AI #Semiconductors #Graphene #Photonics #SEMICONTaiwan #Taiwan

Discover the women who are making a difference in #Taiwan’s arts, business, sports, and design. Their stories show how dedication and hard work are helping to change their fields and create new opportunities for others. The "In Her Shoes" series brings you real stories of passion, creativity, and bold leadership. Check out our latest article to hear just a few of the great stories coming from Taiwan’s inspiring women. #WomenInLeadership #WomenEmpowerment #Inspirationn #Leadership #GenderEquality