Taiwan is known as the motherland for many things: highly sought-after semiconductors, the best traditional Chinese learner textbooks money can buy, innovative electric scooters, and pineapple cake. But it’s a little known fact, at least internationally, that Taiwan is also known as the ‘Kingdom of Fruit’. This means that it’s common to see both supermarkets …
Unlike the name suggests, Honolulu Cafe is not Hawaiian: it’s Cantonese. Doling out delicious egg tarts since 1940, this Hong Kong-born Taiwan-bred cha chaan teng chain (like a teahouse) has become a popular fixture of malls in Taiwan. Though it’s a fairly standard Cantonese cafe with similar product offerings to other shopping mall competitors like …
Interested in experiencing Chinese language and culture without the human rights violations? There are plenty of English taught Master’s in Taiwan to ease you into Chinese, hosted by globally accredited institutions for a fraction of the cost of US and UK universities. And that’s if you have to pay; scholarships for international students in Taiwan …
Chinese Mandarin is an increasingly popular language taught in high schools, universities, and language centers across the world. But what tests can you take to confirm your proficiency? And which one should you take? In this article, we’ll be talking about TOCFL vs HSK – the two most widely accepted Chinese tests. After providing a …
Bolin Farms v American Cotton Shipper is a contract law example that still holds relevance more than 50 years after the case. A lesson on honoring contracts amid changing circumstances, this contract law case brief serves as a reminder that promises with foreseeable risk, like price fluctuations, may be legally obligated to be upheld. This …
In this contract law example, we will be discussing the case of Hamer v Sidway (1891), which reached the Court of Appeals of New York 124 N.Y. 538, 27 N.E. 256. A significant case that is still taught across law schools today, Hamer v Sidway answers the question ‘Does abstaining from your legal rights form …
‘Promissory Estoppel’ is a legal doctrine commonly used in contract law that refers to when a promise is enforceable by law, even if that promise is made ‘without formal consideration‘. What this means is that parties will be held responsible for their promises, particularly if one side is detrimentally impacted by agreeing to fulfil the …
The United States Dollar (USD) stands as a linchpin in the global financial system, having immense influence on international trade, investments, and economies worldwide. The USD exchange rate, which measures its value against other currencies, is therefore a pivotal aspect that underpins economic transactions across borders. In this article, we’ll start go over what are …
Case interviews are the crucible through which aspiring consultants (whether it’s in business or other fields) prove their mettle. These high-stakes simulations demand not just quick thinking but a structured, methodical approach to problem-solving. And that’s where the Issue Tree Framework comes into play. This article will dive deep into practical applications, sharing real-life case …