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For decades, Japanese companies strictly prohibited employees from engaging in side jobs. Most employment regulations explicitly stated that workers were not allowed to take on additional work, citing the need to focus on one’s primary role and avoid conf

Amid increasingly stringent global ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) regulations, supply chains are no longer just a matter for procurement departments but have become one of the core risks directly influencing board-level decisions. With IFRS S1 and S2, along with the EU’s CSRD, imposing higher transparency requirements on “supply chain disclosures,” supply chain audits have been elevated to a governance issue, directly tied to corporate financial reporting and market credibility.

When people think of Japan’s financial market, the image that often comes to mind is one dominated by large banks and conglomerates—stable but rigid. Despite abundant capital, funds have traditionally flowed into conservative avenues, making innovation difficult. Yet cracks are beginning to appear in this long-standing image of conservatism.

More and more Taiwanese companies have turned their attention to the U.S. capital markets. Whether on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or NASDAQ, a U.S. IPO is regarded as a decisive step toward global expansion. With its massive scale, deep liquidity, and diverse investor base, the U.S. market not only enables companies to secure higher valuations but also significantly boosts their international visibility. For many businesses, it is more than fundraising—it is an endorsement of their brand on the world stage.

The year 2025 will mark a new watershed for Taiwanese companies in disclosing ESG risks. While many firms have already begun addressing issues such as carbon emissions and energy use, global trends indicate that focusing solely on single environmental top.

Hall Chadwick Taiwan, in collaboration with the Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan (ANZCham Taiwan), hosted the seminar “Taiwan–Australia Connection: Keys to Success in Energy, Mining, and Financial Structures” on August 28 at the Regent Taipei. On the following day (August 29), a grand opening cocktail reception was held at CÉ LA VI Taipei, marking the official launch of Hall Chadwick Taiwan as the Taiwan office of the renowned Australian accounting firm Hall Chadwick. This milestone signifies a new chapter in connecting Taiwanese enterprises with the international stage.

The flow of capital is undergoing structural change as sustainable finance rises to prominence. In the past, banks and investors relied primarily on financial statements to assess risk. Today, international regulations require financial institutions to al

Artificial intelligence has moved beyond laboratories into the daily operations of companies. Customer service responses, financial reconciliations, and supply chain monitoring are now increasingly reliant on algorithms. For both Taiwanese and Japanese enterprises, this wave is no longer just a technological option; it is a challenge that compels them to rethink governance structures and business models.

As global sustainability regulations continue to tighten, carbon fees, carbon taxes, green subsidies, and tax incentives have become more than just environmental issues—they are now central to corporate strategy and financial planning.
Traditionally, tax management focused on minimizing tax liabilities and ensuring compliance. However, in the era of net-zero and responsible investing, taxation is no longer merely a cost—it has become a powerful lever to support ESG goals.

With the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) in the EU, companies around the world are facing the most stringent ESG disclosure requirements in history.

In 2016, Japan introduced the Society 5.0 policy framework in its 5th Science and Technology Basic Plan, aiming to deeply integrate cyberspace and physical space through AI, IoT, and big data to address societal issues such as aging populations and freque

As ESG becomes central to business operations, Taiwan’s regulations will take another step forward in 2025. From carbon fees and sustainability disclosures to cross-department collaboration, finance departments must plan and allocate related budgets in advance. In the past, many companies saw ESG as an additional burden, which led to reports and frameworks that were merely procedural. However, the next wave of policy trends is gradually turning ESG into a quantifiable cost, an institutionalized process, and a subject of scrutiny. With new requirements — from listed company disclosure rules and carbon fee collections to sustainability-linked financial ratings — companies that fail to plan ESG spending early may face rising costs, higher capital expenses, or be rated as high-risk suppliers.