Industry
Taiwan's Breakfast Business
In Taiwan, fast food restaurants, convenience stores, and even furniture giant IKEA are inventing new ways to seize on the appeal of breakfast. What’s on the plate for this ever-popular meal?
Culture
The Rise of the Early Birds
In Japan, Korea and Taiwan, more and more people are rising at daybreak, and with the extra time before work, opening up new possibilities for their lives.
Culture
Learning the Wisdom of Morning Markets
Among the growing ranks of early risers are more than a few corporate leaders. Optoma Corporation general manager for Asia Telly Kuo frequents traditional morning markets, for fresh fruit and fish, and entrepreneurial inspiration.
Culture
Early Bird Exec David Pacey
Among the growing ranks of early risers are more than a few corporate leaders. Grand Hyatt Taipei general manager David Pacey uses early mornings to foster his health, boost his energy, and achieve tranquility.
Culture
Early Bird Exec Fred Pai
Among the growing ranks of early risers are more than a few corporate leaders. Polaris Financial Group vice chairman Fred Pai uses the morning hours to gather his thoughts, and hearken to his muses.
Culture
Transplants Forge a Great City
One of the world’s major technology hotbeds, Hsinchu has attracted a high proportion of non-native residents. Can its population of transplants trigger their own brand of urban renewal?
Culture
Taichung City
This young city intent on change sticks out for its free and easy-going atmosphere, its consumer aesthetics and creativity, and the good life its people enjoy.