The Japanese Yen (JPY) is the official currency of Japan, and it is renowned for its historical stability and considerable influence on global economy. As a result, fluctuations in the Japanese Yen exchange rate not only have a significant impact on Japan’s export-driven economy, but it also send ripples all across the world. In this …
With the Taiwan Presidential Election 2024 well and truly upon us, it’s time to test your knowledge of politics in Taiwan. From historical resources in English on the DPP website to films like Formosa Betrayed, there are plenty of ways foreigners can learn about politics under the KMT’s rule of martial law in Taiwan. However, …
The case of Commissioner v. Glenshaw Glass Co., 348 U.S. 426 (1955), is a landmark tax case decided by the United States Supreme Court. This case clarified the scope of income for federal tax purposes and is significant in the development of tax law in the United States. Here is a brief overview of the …
The law case Old Colony Trust Co. v. Commissioner (1929) originated in the United States Board of Tax Appeals, and was subsequently appealed to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. The final appeal was made to the United States Supreme Court. This article covers a brief overview of this law …
Eisner v. Macomber is a notable United States Supreme Court case that was decided in 1920. Involving issues relating to U.S. tax law, the case is particularly important as it specifically refers to the taxation of stock dividends and whether they can be constituted taxable income. This article will act as a (brief) case brief …
川耗仔食府 (Chuān hào zǐ shí fǔ), literally meaning “Sichuan House Food”, is among my new favorite spicy Chinese restaurants in Taoyuan. Which is saying something since there are many Chinese restaurants in this northern Taiwanese city, like Global Mall’s Kaifan with its swoon worthy spicy peanut chicken. What makes this Taoyuan Chinese restaurant stand out …
Heng-shan Calligraphy Park is one of the prettiest parks in Taiwan. Home to the Heng-shan Calligraphy Art Center, the park is a calming oasis away from the nearby hustle and bustle of Gloria Outlets Mall and Xpark Aquarium. From an ecological steam with heaped with ferns, lilies, and fish, to tranquil riverside paths and stone …
Nestled up in the mountains of Tainan lies one of the country’s most historic feats of hydraulic engineering. Though not the largest reservoir in Taiwan, Wushanto Reservoir is an iconic Tainan tourist spot. When completed in 1930, Wushantou Reservoir was the largest artificial lake in Taiwan, the entirety of Asia, and the third largest reservoir in …
If you ever find yourself in Taoyuan, make sure to visit Gloria Outlets Mall. One of the largest malls in Taoyuan and the first open air outlet mall in Taiwan, Gloria Outlets is a filled with all your favorite shops at discounted prices! There’s also plenty to eat there too, so make it an evening/day …