Taiwanese firms optimistic amid uncertainty: surveyBy Crystal Hsu / Staff reporterTaiwanese business leaders remain broadly optimistic about economic prospects this year, but rising uncertainty over US trade policy, persistent talent shortages and uneven returns from artificial intelligence (AI) investment are reshaping corporate strategies, according to a CEO survey released yesterday by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Taiwan. The US has emerged as the top investment destination globally, across the Asia-Pacific region and in Taiwan, the survey showed. While AI adoption has accelerated, financial returns remain mixed. Over the past year, AI contributed to revenue growth for 27 percent of Taiwanese firms, while 22 percent reported cost reductions. “Innovation is not only a growth engine, but also a defensive moat for sustaining market leadership,” PwC Taiwan said.

Source: Taipei Times January 21, 2026 17:13 UTC