Taiwan’s economy is about far more than semiconductors and AI. Can Taiwan’s traditional manufacturers reinvent themselves before it’s too late? Watch: youtu.be/W1pFjflOuk0 Featuring: Elisa Chiu (Anchor Global) Host: Susan Chao

Europe’s biggest semiconductor cluster is betting on Taiwan to help secure its chip future. Watch: youtu.be/TOV16myqhxQ Featuring: Frank Bösenberg, CEO of Silicon Saxony / @fboesenberg.bsky.social

Is Trump driving movie talent out of Hollywood and back to Asia? Watch: youtu.be/X26HcJgCP-E Featuring: Christopher Chen (executive producer, Reno Studios)

We followed Mazu’s ever-changing route to discover how modern technology is transforming one of Taiwan’s most remarkable religious traditions. Watch:

Can the US “hellscape” strategy keep Taiwan safe while also driving defense innovation? 🎙️ Taiwan-based defense expert Bryce Barros 🎧 youtu.be/e1JdrKM-Mm4

Taoyuan is one of Taiwan’s fastest-growing cities. But its rapid growth has created a challenge: How do you connect a city built around multiple urban centers? The answer may lie in one of Taiwan’s most ambitious transit and urban development plans. Watch: youtu.be/q2VAlCI2lVs

How is Vietnam positioning itself in the global chip race? And can it give Taiwan a run for its money? Watch to find out: youtu.be/RfYmEat0rdE

Overcrowded schools, traffic jams and spouses sacrificing their careers for family — these are some of the hidden costs of Taiwan’s chip boom which transformed the island into a global semiconductor powerhouse. Watch: youtu.be/DCe-ZZ-tfgg

When chess prodigy Javokhir Sindarov isn’t training to challenge Gukesh Dommaraju for the World Championship title, he’s trading pawns for flashbangs in Counter-Strike. 📺 youtu.be/mNJ0uTT5oHE

Investor and finance professor Orina Chang shares why long-term investors still have reasons to be optimistic. 🎧 youtu.be/YZpOCOs9fQQ

Can Taiwan train enough engineers to power the AI boom and maintain its semiconductor lead? Featuring: Chih-Wen Kuo (Senior Vice President, National Sun Yat-Sen University) Watch: youtu.be/Bf0Ww2jFwDw

In soon-to-be independent Bougainville, the Rotokas people speak a language often described as having the smallest alphabet in the world, attracting the attention of linguists, travellers and language enthusiasts worldwide. Watch:

Global tourism survived the global pandemic, but how well can it withstand war, soaring fuel prices and geopolitical shocks? Watch: youtu.be/nurtndrrU6Y

After 30 years, the themes in “The Membranes”, one of Taiwan’s best-known Queer sci-fi novels, are as relevant as ever. And they have resonated with a new wave of international readers. 🎙️ Author Chi Ta-wei 🎧 youtu.be/kciFxRcJkYA

While Taiwan dominates semiconductor manufacturing today, Germany is betting on the future of AI chips. But how realistic are Europe’s ambitions to rival Asia and the US? Watch: youtu.be/HQcMG4455FA Featuring: Manuela Junghähnel (Fraunhofer IZM-ASSID) Host: Divya Gopalan

Across the Pacific, AI drones are already being used to improve commercial fishing, maritime security and surveillance. Watch: youtu.be/cVdQksuyAZ0

Schools, airports and public spaces could soon become safer with AI-powered robots, according to engineers at Laki Robotics. The company is developing physical AI systems that can think, adapt and act in the real world. Watch: youtu.be/nS6cGegpnjc

A diamond from a vending machine: luxury’s next big flex or pure gimmick? TaiwanPlus asked passersby in Taipei if they’d drop US$1,500+ on jewelry from something more usually stocked with drinks and snacks. Watch: youtu.be/-k3QyWL3wkE

Glad to have the TV interview with the host Divya Gopalan organized by @connectedtwplus.bsky.social. We started from the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, talking about how it signals a deeper shift in the global economy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcs4...

Recruitment consultant Zeno Fu explains why so many young people in Taiwan do not see a future at home. Watch:

Cognitive warfare is integral to Beijing’s military strategy. And now, Taiwan faces a new generation of threats as AI supercharges China’s reach through everyday social media. But Taiwan is fighting back. Featuring: Samuel Straw (TDDA) and Mariah Thornton (LSE). Watch: youtu.be/-Jc1FdmGp4M

Taiwan has quietly become one of the world’s fastest-growing offshore wind markets, contributing nearly 12% of new offshore wind farm capacity added worldwide in 2024. Watch: youtu.be/-2yOJoWHLS0

The Strait of Hormuz blockade may signal a deeper shift in the global economy. As governments see how much leverage strategic choke points can provide, countries around the world are looking for strategic passages they can secure and exploit. Watch: youtu.be/vcs48_Vm8e0

South Korea and Taiwan may seem like fierce rivals in the AI semiconductor race, but the future of the global chip industry could as well depend on their cooperation. Watch: youtu.be/qeCZdHolRNM

Taiwan just ranked as the world’s ‘happiest’ (or least miserable) economy in 2025, beating Singapore, Japan and 175 other countries. But what actually makes an economy ‘happy’ and how did Taiwan come out on top? Economist Steve Hanke breaks down his Annual Misery Index. Watch: youtu.be/iZYckt2nzxA

“Apple: The First 50 Years” author and veteran tech journalist David Pogue lifts the lid on some of Apple’s biggest myths, Taiwan's role in the company's success and what might be in store for the next 50 years… Watch: youtu.be/7k7lSgljpIg

Ever heard of microdramas? The 2–3 minute vertical video series have already surpassed traditional film box office revenues in countries like China. Watch or listen here: youtu.be/UX8Bojj6l2g

Can Taiwan and India leverage their relationship to both de-risk their own economies? Featuring: Bidisha Bhattacharya (The Print and Chintan Research Foundation) Watch: youtu.be/sGTHmV0x_t0

Taiwan is carving out its own AI strategy focused on culturally specific, safe and “sovereign” AI. Featuring: Charles Mok (Stanford University) and Simon Sun (NYCU Institute of Technology Law) Watch: youtu.be/7SDpifzcl6g

Viral AI artists like Xania Monet are already racking up millions of streams and even landing multi-million dollar record deals. Does this mean human musicians will be competing with AI for a Grammy? Watch:

Under pressure from US sanctions, Chinese tech giant Huawei’s revenue plummeted — and then remarkably recovered. But it’s not the same company it once was. Featuring: Eva Dou, ‘House of Huawei’ author Watch: youtu.be/RRFOWVFvP4c

Can Huawei's next generation repeat history to become a force in the global tech landscape? Featuring: Eva Dou, ‘House of Huawei’ author Watch: youtu.be/og6dn08heps

Asia is rich. And it is heading for the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history. As the first generation of high-net-worth individuals reaches retirement, they seek ways to grow and pass on their fortunes. Watch: youtu.be/W-Rcz-W_EM8

US$55 million a day — that’s how much Taiwan could lose if all its undersea cable connections are cut, whether due to natural damage or deliberate sabotage. Japan is in a stronger position, though vulnerabilities remain. Watch: youtu.be/vJTjHuEvjP8 Featuring: Athena Tong / @athenaktong.bsky.social

Few understand how TSMC rose to become the most critical company in the global tech economy. We get rare insight from veteran semiconductor journalist and author Owen Hung-Wen Lin. Watch: youtu.be/v1lZNSAVo7I

A live orchestra plays as visuals come to life — drawn by elderly audience members. Within seconds, their sketches are transformed by AI into moving images on screen, synced to the music. Watch:

Decarbonization isn’t optional anymore. Can algorithms really help clean up the world’s dirtiest industries? Featuring: Debbie Chien Gajkowski (Vulcanest) and Victoria Huang-Doniat (National Science and Technology Council) Watch: youtu.be/VV0EcZVCoFc

Ever heard of micromobility? This new wave of urban microcars is challenging how we move every day, with the potential to replace traditional cars in parts of Asia in the near term. Watch: youtu.be/gJFWn8huhe0 Featuring: Ryan Yang (Lean Mobility Japan Inc.) and James Anthony Tan (TEASK)

EVA Air cabin crew and labor union member Helen Lee says there is a ‘toxic’ culture within the airline. Watch: youtu.be/seQRK7Oo7jY

The Indian state of Gujarat has bold semiconductor ambitions. In fact, it has its own electronics mission in Taiwan. The mission’s goal is wielding partnerships to build a full supply chain in India. Watch: youtu.be/pkHTZFzPilA Guest: Rohit Naik (Gujarat State Electronics Mission)

TSMC will soon produce its 3nm chips in Japan — some of its most advanced. Semiconductor engineer turned venture capitalist Simon Fang explains why Japan is uniquely positioned and why most countries shouldn’t attempt to build their own semiconductor industries. Watch:

We break down Greenland’s untapped resources that the US, China and Europe are competing for — and look at what these geopolitical developments may mean for Taiwan and the ‘silicon shield’ provided by its semiconductor industry. Watch: youtu.be/qa4JiR3fKb8

Gujarat is rapidly building up semiconductor output capacity. But as reports of surrounding infrastructure delays surface, is Gujarat doing enough to keep up with India’s fast-tracked chip mission? Featuring: Rohit Naik (head of Gujarat State in Taiwan) Watch: youtu.be/yv3YEjT21gc

What can YouTube cofounder Steve Chen tell us about taking on the algorithm? Watch: youtu.be/8Nr0CKO1eeA

A team at ITRI (Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute) is developing a new generation of immunotherapy that could reshape oncology. Featuring: Eric Y. Chuang and Min-Yuan Chou (Biomedical Tech and Device Research Labs) Watch: youtu.be/_8qXDYdBGM4

TSMC is a survivor. The Samsung-led ‘kill Taiwan’ plan wiped out the country’s DRAM and display panel industries – and semiconductors were next. Featuring: Owen Hung-Wen Lin Watch: youtu.be/5mNHpjHiYCQ

Millions of people have already found their perfect love — in AI companions. These ‘frictionless’ connections are replacing human relationships and intimacy, just as their designers intended. Watch:

As energy insecurity grows, Japan and Taiwan are finding new reasons to lean on each other. But according to our guest, Japan has yet to fully realize the potential of this partnership. Watch: youtu.be/czNDP_4ixr8 Featuring: Seijiro Takeshita Host: Divya Gopalan

The US-Israel war with Iran could economically devastate Japan and Taiwan, as 90% of Japan’s and 60% of Taiwan’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Watch the full conversation: youtu.be/g-5WTJPofAg Featuring: @seijirotakeshita

As banks and financial institutions increasingly throw weight behind stablecoins, how soon could we find them in our (digital) wallets? With: Chung Chien-Ping (Taipei Tech) and Ben Charoenwong (INSEAD). Watch: youtu.be/rXqAdE7jXmg