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2026/6/14
The Trump administration is shifting toward Section 301 as the foundation for a new long-term tariff framework. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed additional tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 economies, covering most goods imported into the United States, while maintaining exemptions for semiconductors, energy products, medical goods, and critical minerals. This article summarizes the latest developments regarding the proposed Section 301 tariffs, the scope of exempt products, and the potential implications for Taiwan, China, Vietnam, Japan, and global supply chains. It also examines the future direction of Trump's tariff policy and the challenges businesses may face.
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2026/4/14
Grab’s $600 million acquisition of foodpanda’s Taiwan business has become one of the most closely watched deals in the food delivery sector in recent years. The transaction not only reflects Delivery Hero’s strategic asset restructuring under capital pressure, but also marks Grab’s official expansion beyond Southeast Asia into East Asia. As the market structure is set to evolve, Taiwan’s delivery industry may shift from a duopoly toward competition between diversified ecosystems, with the competitive focus moving away from price subsidies to platform integration, user experience, and long-term profitability.
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2025/12/1
CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) is one of the most significant regional trade agreements in the Asia-Pacific region, currently encompassing 12 major member countries and accounting for approximately 13% of global GDP. This article provides a brief overview of CPTPP’s development history, core provisions, and its distinctions from RCEP. It also explains why Taiwan has actively sought to join in recent years. However, Taiwan faces several challenges in the application process, including political pressure from China, meeting the agreement’s high standards, and achieving consensus among existing member states. These factors will significantly impact Taiwan’s prospects for successfully joining CPTPP.
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2025/11/4
In early November, U.S. President Trump embarked on an Asia tour, visiting several countries and achieving notable progress in both diplomacy and trade. This article outlines newly updated U.S. economic and trade policies with Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, and China. These include: strengthening cooperation with Malaysia; enhancing defense ties with Japan; deepening industrial cooperation with South Korea; and resuming trade with China, signaling a de-escalation of the U.S.-China trade war.
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2025/7/22
Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), headquartered in Singapore, operates across three core business segments: Shopee, its fast-growing e-commerce platform actively expanding into emerging global markets; Monee, a fintech platform that has evolved from a digital wallet into a full-scale payment and lending ecosystem; and Garena, its digital entertainment arm known for consistently releasing popular games. This article provides an in-depth overview of the company’s current revenue landscape and explores its future outlook along with potential competitive threats.
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2025/4/9
On April 2, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new trade policy: starting April 5, the U.S. will impose a 10% baseline tariff on all trade partners. Countries deemed to have unfair trade practices will face reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10% to 50%, effective April 9. Taiwan's rate is set at 32%, while China faces a staggering total tariff burden of 104%, including previously implemented levies. This article breaks down the complete tariff schedule, including region-specific rates, product exemptions, and future planned tariffs on key sectors. It also analyzes the global market response, with U.S. stocks tumbling—particularly in the energy sector—and heightened volatility across oil, gold, and other commodities amid escalating trade war fears and rising risk-off sentiment.
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2025/3/20
Constellation Brands (STZ) is a well-known U.S. producer and distributor of alcoholic beverages, with core operations spanning beer, wine, and spirits. Its beer segment continues to show stable growth, while its wine and spirits businesses have shifted focus toward the premium market. In line with evolving consumer trends, the company is also actively expanding into non-alcoholic and functional beverages. In 2017, Constellation invested in cannabis in an effort to enter the cannabis-infused beverage market. However, the market’s performance fell short of expectations, and Canopy has remained unprofitable. In 2024, Constellation further reduced its stake and redirected its focus back to its core business. As the alcoholic beverage industry continues to move upscale, Constellation maintains a competitive edge.
2025/2/10
The official unveiling of Nintendo’s next-generation console, the Switch 2, not only marks a significant hardware upgrade but also represents a strategic battle within the global technology supply chain. The Switch 2 introduces key design innovations, including enhanced chip performance, upgraded memory, and dual USB-C ports, significantly improving the gaming experience and further strengthening Nintendo’s dominance in the portable gaming market. This article also highlights key Taiwanese suppliers in the Switch supply chain, covering core assembly, memory and power modules, as well as sensor production.
2024/12/23
Trump's tariff policies have once again become a focal point, with plans to impose significant tariff hikes on major trading partners such as China, Mexico, and Canada. The objectives include addressing trade deficits, political strategy, and security concerns. In the short term, tariff policies may drive up import costs. However, as a negotiation tool, the final tariff rates could end up lower than initially proposed. Investors should closely monitor supply chain adjustments and U.S. domestic companies that may benefit from order shifts.
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2024/10/18
The food industry encompasses the entire production chain, from raw material supply to final consumption. In the upstream sector, Taiwan primarily relies on imported raw materials. The midstream food processing industry focuses on converting these raw materials into semi-finished products, incorporating concepts of health and sustainable development. The downstream sector is divided into edible food and the food service industry, ranging from nutritional supplements to chain restaurants. All of these players are key members of the food industry chain.
