Immersive Travel

More Effective Than Language Schools

There are people who are drawn into a chat while buying an ice cream abroad, instantly overcoming their fear of speaking in a foreign language. Others are like travelers on a quest, successfully reviving dormant language skills in just seven days. Taiwanese polyglot Terry Hsieh, who speaks 25 languages, is living proof that “immersive learning” is more effective than attending formal classes in language schools.

On the Path to Convenient Payment

What is Zero-Knowledge Proof in Blockchains?

How do you prove you possess secret knowledge without divulging the secret? Enter “Zero-Knowledge Proof”, the latest trend in blockchain technology. Privacy is essential in the digital age, and now it’s an important financial tool as well.

China Shall Inherit America’s Role in Global Trade

After nearly a decade as the world’s largest exporter of goods, China is hosting the first annual China International Import Expo. Slowly but surely, China is replacing the United States as the world’s “Buyer of Last Resort.”

Meet Hsu Hsiang Hsiang

The Taiwan-born Art Director at Apple

Hsu Hsiang Hsiang (徐想想) is a Taiwan-born Art Director working at Apple Inc. Her bachelor’s and master’s degrees were in graphic design. When she entered the job market, she was asked to demonstrate skills she did not possess: namely, programming and web design. But Hsu did not sell herself short or throw in the towel. Her willingness to learn on the fly landed her prestigious visual design jobs at both Nvidia and Apple.