As the seventh-largest US trade partner, Taiwan has been speculated by foreign media as part of the “Dirty 15” countries targeted for reciprocal tariffs. However, the US government has not officially named Taiwan. In response, Taiwan is actively negotiating an Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement (ADTA) to reduce trade barriers and facilitate investment.

When Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology Group) launched its rotating CEO system in April 2024, it was seen as a bold experiment aimed at grooming future leaders and strengthening corporate governance. The company named CC Lin, General Manager of the E Business Group, as the inaugural rotating CEO. After completing his one-year term, Foxconn announced on March 30, 2025, that Kathy Yang, the Group’s Chief Campus Officer, would assume the role as the second rotating CEO.

To strengthen academic exchange and collaboration between Taiwan and Japan, the renowned Japanese research institute RIKEN has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) to drive joint research in advanced scientific fields. Notably, the partnership will expand into next-generation compound semiconductor research starting in 2026.