The 1% vs. the 99%
Taiwan's Vast Wealth Gap
Taiwan's rich-poor divide is at an all-time high, with the top 1 percent of income earners enjoying most of the gains of economic growth. The situation is unlikely to change unless Taiwan overhauls its outdated tax system.
Israel
Global Hotbed of R&D
China, Singapore, Korea and the US are all scrambling to set up R&D centers in Israel. They're also eager to uncover the country's latest technologies and poach its brightest talents. What puts Israel at the forefront of science and technology?
Ping Wang:
Taiwan Needs Radical Tax Reform
In this exclusive interview, tax reform expert Ping Wang makes the case for a long overdue overhaul.
Israel's Military
The 'Glue' that Keeps Israel Together
In Israel, military service is more important than education. During training, Israelis learn to lift up their comrades, take on responsibility, and hone the problem-solving skills they will use for the rest of their lives.
Taiwan + Israel
Synergy in the Making
Israel may be a hot investment destination, but Taiwan has been late in joining the bandwagon. Two Taiwanese companies active in Israel share three secrets for working with Israeli companies.
Israel
Secrets to Startup Success
Why was Google willing to spend US$1.5 billion on a tiny five year-old Israeli startup? Why did Intel locate its largest overseas R&D center in Israel? The answer is simple: Israelis have little to offer, except their smarts.