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Episode 46: From Apple Dependence to AI Dominance: How Taiwan Rebuilt Its Place in Global Technology
For more than a decade, Taiwan's technology industry was closely tied to Apple's success. The rise of the iPhone created enormous opportunities for Taiwanese manufacturers, but it also concentrated…
Episode 45: FunRaise and the Rise of Data-Driven PropTech: Why Investors Now Bet on Data, Not Demand
Taiwan’s startup fundraising environment has become increasingly cautious in recent years. So why did FunRaise — a startup founded in 2025 — successfully close a NT$100 million angel round only five…
Episode 44: Foxconn’s Pixel Moment: Why Luxgen Matters More Than Car Sales
Foxconn’s acquisition of Luxgen may look like a small move in a small market. But beneath the surface, it reveals something much bigger. In this episode of Taiwan Tech Dispatch, we break down why…
Episode 43: Population Collapse and the Future of Taiwan’s Tech Industry
Taiwan’s birth rate has hit record lows — and this is no longer just a demographic story. It is a structural challenge that directly impacts one of the world’s most talent-driven technology…
Episode 42: Cashless but Card-First: Why Taiwan’s E-Payments Still Lag
Taiwan is already a highly cashless society — but not in the way many people assume. While e-payment accounts are widely adopted, credit cards still dominate the majority of transaction value. In…
Episode 41: Global AI Index Taiwan: Why Taiwan Rose to #16 — And Why the Hard Part Starts Now
Taiwan climbed from #21 to #16 in the Global AI Index, marking one of the fastest improvements in the region. But the ranking itself only tells part of the story. In Episode 41 of Taiwan Tech…
Episode 40: The AI War Has Landed in Taipei - Google vs Nvidia and Taiwan’s New Strategic Role
The global AI race is no longer just about models, chips, or software. It has become a battle for infrastructure — and that battle is now happening in Taipei. In this episode of Taiwan Tech…
Episode 39: Bolt Enters Taiwan - A Sustainable Ride-Hailing Model and Why Taiwan Is the First Stop in East Asia
In September 2025, European ride-hailing unicorn Bolt officially launched in Taiwan. At first glance, it might seem like just another mobility platform entering a competitive market. But Bolt is not…
Episode 38: Foxconn’s Real Entry into Japan: Why Mitsubishi FUSO Matters More Than Nissan
For more than a year, headlines suggested that Foxconn’s breakthrough into Japan’s auto industry would come through Nissan. But the real entry point wasn’t a passenger-car giant. It was Mitsubishi…
Episode 37: Why the U.S. Still Can’t Replicate Taiwan’s Semiconductor Ecosystem
In this episode of Taiwan Tech Dispatch, White Hsu examines one of the most important geopolitical and industrial questions of our time: Can the United States truly rebuild what Taiwan spent thirty…
Episode 36: The AI Multiplier Effect: Why Taiwan’s Growth Is Being Underestimated
In this episode of Taiwan Tech Dispatch, we explore why major institutions have sharply different forecasts for Taiwan’s economic growth — and what those differences reveal about how AI is reshaping…
Episode 35: Autopass and the TSMC Playbook
For the past decade, no local mobile payment startup in Taiwan has achieved profitability. In this episode, we explore how Autopass broke that cycle—not by competing for users, but by becoming the…
Episode 34: High GDP, Low Wages: Taiwan’s Economic Paradox and Its Impact on Innovation & Startups
In 2025-2026, Taiwan officially crossed USD 40,000 GDP per capita, placing it among high-income economies. But for many people living and working in Taiwan, wages still feel stagnant—and the gap…
Episode 33: Startup Island Taiwan: How a National Brand Is Putting Taiwan’s Startups on the Global Stage
Taiwan is globally known for semiconductors and hardware manufacturing. But today, Taiwan is also trying to tell a different story — a startup story. In this episode of Taiwan Tech Dispatch, we…
Episode 32 (Special) — My First International English Interview on Taiwan’s Semiconductor Story
In this special episode, I share reflections from my first English interview with an international broadcaster, where we discussed Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem and the global chip supply chain.…
Episode 31: Three Paths of Robotics: How the U.S., China, and Taiwan Are Building Different Robot Futures
In Episode 31 of Taiwan Tech Dispatch, we break down one of the most important — yet least understood — shifts in global technology: the robotics race. AI agents are improving fast, labor shortages…
Episode 30: When Taiwan Finally Built Its Own Crunchbase: Why Findit Matters More Than People Realize
Taiwan’s startup ecosystem has always been vibrant — but strangely invisible. ** For years, global investors struggled to access reliable data about Taiwanese startups. No unified database, no…
Episode 29: Owlting and Taiwan’s New Unicorn Era: Why a Platform from Taipei Is Rewriting the Rules
Taiwan rarely makes global headlines for software unicorns — but that may be about to change. In this episode, we explore the surprising rise of Owlting, a Taipei-born platform that has crossed the…
Episode 28: When Japan Says No: Foxconn, Nissan, and the Long Game Strategy
When Nissan rejected Foxconn’s proposal to acquire the Oppama factory, many headlines framed it as a failed negotiation. ** But is it really the end of the story? Or just the beginning of a longer…
Episode 27: Women in Leadership, Tech Culture, and What Asia Can Learn from Japan’s Turning Point
Japan may soon see a historic first: a female prime minister. But this moment isn’t just political—it reshapes the conversation about women, leadership, and the future of Asia’s tech industry. In…
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