Rents Are Not the Highest, But Taiwan’s Housing Burden Is Heavier Julie HowardApril 16, 20260373 views Although rental prices in Taiwan are not among the highest globally, the housing burden is disproportionately heavy. Rental pressure has increasingly become a key driver behind the rising cost of… Read more
2026 Cost of Living Rankings Released Taiwan Overtakes Japan Julie HowardApril 16, 20260366 views As expenses for dining, housing, and daily consumption continue to rise, Taiwan’s cost of living is rapidly converging with Japan’s. According to the latest international data and academic studies, by… Read more
No Team Required as AI-Powered One-Person Companies Rise Julie HowardApril 9, 20260226 views With the widespread adoption of generative AI, one-person companies are growing rapidly. With AI assisting in copywriting, design, customer service, and data organisation, a single individual can now complete tasks… Read more
Why Are More People Returning to Handwritten Notes? Studies Show Better Understanding and Memory Julie HowardApril 9, 20260173 views Many note-taking applications now support handwriting, synchronization, search, and handwriting-to-text conversion, making handwritten notes no longer limited to paper-based habits but a more flexible approach for learning and work. NEW… Read more
Study Highlights Smartwatch Role in Monitoring Heart Failure Risk Julie HowardApril 2, 20260220 views Wearable devices are evolving from lifestyle accessories into digital medical sentinels, by applying AI models to daily physiological data, patients may be able to identify early warning signs of heart… Read more
Global Demand for Healthier Snacks Grows with Nutrition Awareness Julie HowardApril 2, 20260251 views As consumers increasingly value taste, health, and functionality in snack choices, purchasing decisions are shifting from flavour-focused preferences toward products that also emphasise nutritional value and wellness benefits. LOS ANGELES,… Read more
Baseball’s Business Is Growing Beyond the Ballpark Julie HowardMarch 26, 20260291 views From the cheer economy and player card collectables market to multifunctional ballpark spaces, the baseball industry is reshaping fan spending through cross-sector integration, driving greater diversification and stronger engagement. TAIPEI,… Read more
Streaming and Data as the New Frontier of Baseball Consumer Spending Julie HowardMarch 26, 20260231 views Following the record-breaking viewership of the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC), a fundamental shift in consumer behaviour has emerged among baseball fans. Spending is shifting from one-off stadium ticket purchases… Read more
Global Food Prices End a Five-Month Decline, While Wheat Prices Rose Against the Trend by 1.8% in February Julie HowardMarch 19, 20260206 views Amid mounting pressure from geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) reported that global wheat prices increased by 1.8% month over… Read more
Handmade Heritage Goods See Fresh Growth in Global Market Julie HowardMarch 19, 20260170 views The latest market report challenges the long-held perception that traditional crafts are no longer in demand. Forecasts indicate that the global handicrafts market will exceed USD 1.3 trillion in this… Read more