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01 November 2020
Combating Covid-19
Read how the island’s technological strengths have gained international recognition for its success in fighting the coronavirus
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Feature
12 December 2019
Hidden champions of the island
Most of the successful companies on the island are small or medium-sized enterprises and the authorities are keen to develop them further
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09 January 2019
Keeping in shape is big business
Fitness equipment made on the island plays a major role in the development of the global health and fitness industry, which is poised to grow even more in the coming years
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02 March 2018
Reducing pollution through street lighting
The island has become one of the first places in the world to replace all its old mercury vapour street lights with modern LED ones, thereby reducing pollution and saving electricity
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Feature
08 December 2017
The green island
The island is proud of its commitment to environmental sustainability, and has been leading the green initiative in Asia since the 1990s
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12 July 2017
Old city, smart city, green city
The city of Tainan is embracing smart technology to create a better environment for its visitors and inhabitants
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Feature
09 January 2017
Smart cities: reshaping industry
Smart cities are being created around the world and those on the island are at the forefront of development
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Feature
14 July 2016
Smart transport is the future
The island is using technology to improve the efficiency of transport, thereby reducing congestion and pollution
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Feature
10 November 2015
Unlocking potential
Women entrepreneurs are supported not just domestically but also in the economies where the EBRD invests
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Feature
12 May 2015
Green transport charges ahead
As part of a global effort to reduce carbon emissions, the high-tech island is leading the way in the development of electric vehicles
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Feature
04 April 2014
Agriculture goes remote
The high-tech island is taking the agriculture sector to the next level with its innovative use of ICT
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Feature
25 September 2013
Taiwan Excellence Awards 2013
A series of initiatives were launched to encourage innovation and value, including the Taiwan Excellence Awards, first held in 1992. Over 20 years on, the awards are still going strong
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Feature
26 March 2013
Wheels of innovation
Thanks to a growing awareness of carbon emissions and green transport, cyclist numbers are increasing. And with the island’s technological innovation, its bicycle industry is leading the world
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Feature
17 September 2012
Exporting excellence
International trade has been the engine of the island's phenomenal economic growth