# Business **URL:** https://tw.forumosa.com/c/business/131.md [Latest](https://tw.forumosa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tw.forumosa.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tw.forumosa.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Business category](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/about-the-business-category/155391)
**Author:** [@tempogain](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tempogain)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2016, 7:03am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/about-the-business-category/155391 "2016-09-17T07:03:42Z")
--- ## [Give me some good diversification ideas for stocks or other asset classes](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/give-me-some-good-diversification-ideas-for-stocks-or-other-asset-classes/191759)
**Author:** [@Brianjones](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Brianjones)\ **Replies:** 7147\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 10:04am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/give-me-some-good-diversification-ideas-for-stocks-or-other-asset-classes/191759 "2026-10-08T10:04:02Z")
As the title says…Looking for advice. I have quite a lot of my savings in cash and I want to move more into stocks now. I would hold them for probably two years minimum (after which I may sell some to buy some property… --- ## [Investing in SpaceX](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/investing-in-spacex/246351)
**Author:** [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Replies:** 460\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 6:42am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/investing-in-spacex/246351 "2026-10-08T06:42:13Z")
Oh hell yeah! :+1: --- ## [Credit Cards for Foreigners - General Discussion](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/credit-cards-for-foreigners-general-discussion/194325)
**Author:** [@DesiInTaipei](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/DesiInTaipei)\ **Replies:** 1510\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 1:53am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/credit-cards-for-foreigners-general-discussion/194325 "2026-10-07T01:53:57Z")
Hello all, Wanted to share my experience. After 6 months of living in Taiwan, applied for a CC with Standard Chartered bank. The process was very smooth, at least for me. I just signed the application form (since it was… --- ## [Elon Musk's Magnificent Business Thread](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/elon-musks-magnificent-business-thread/219146)
**Author:** [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Replies:** 3680\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 3:50am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/elon-musks-magnificent-business-thread/219146 "2026-10-06T03:50:21Z")
You have to think that history is being repeated here, somehow. And stay, it’ll be great. The wealth and the ability to transact business these days is well, staggering. Enjoy the celebrity. Be carefuls. And yeah… --- ## [Opening a bakery: your recipes are the easy part. 3 things I check on a product range first](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/opening-a-bakery-your-recipes-are-the-easy-part-3-things-i-check-on-a-product-range-first/259841)
**Author:** [@FBWS](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/FBWS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 11:19am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/opening-a-bakery-your-recipes-are-the-easy-part-3-things-i-check-on-a-product-range-first/259841 "2026-10-05T11:19:06Z")
I’ve been in kitchens since 1998 and have run food operations in Taiwan since 2019. When people show me their bakery plans, the recipes are usually fine. The problem is turning 15 products they love into a range the team… --- ## [Anytime Fitness taking over Taiwan?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/anytime-fitness-taking-over-taiwan/259559)
**Author:** [@projectmaximus](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/projectmaximus)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/anytime-fitness-taking-over-taiwan/259559 "2026-10-02T15:07:01Z")
Quick and shameless plug. If anyone is interested in investing in or operating their own Anytime Fitness, please reach out. AF is the largest gym brand in the world (6000+ locations) and it’s the fastest growing brand in… --- ## [Rich foreigners](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/rich-foreigners/215740)
**Author:** [@The](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/The)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 8:14am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/rich-foreigners/215740 "2026-09-30T08:14:14Z")
How many foreigners made it in Taiwan big? I have this in mind lately how many foreigners actually good rich in Taiwan. Didn’t recognise much opportunities for myself back in 2015. Overvalued real estate market, languag… --- ## [What is your YTD investment returns (2026)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-is-your-ytd-investment-returns-2026/259426)
**Author:** [@PeiHua-Connie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/PeiHua-Connie)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 4:53am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-is-your-ytd-investment-returns-2026/259426 "2026-09-23T04:53:42Z")
So far, my average is about 22%YTD (realized), 26% on TW stocks, 22% on USA stocks, and 3% on US$ savings. Some of my friends saying they make more on a ETF, so was seeing how others do international wise. --- ## [Ray Dalio on Economics](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/ray-dalio-on-economics/252116)
**Author:** [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 2:10am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/ray-dalio-on-economics/252116 "2026-09-22T02:10:06Z")
I’m working through RD’s new book and really enjoying it. I like the whole-body approach to economics and the market. Economic Principles There are interviews on this site, and I would enjoy discussing them as well. I… --- ## [The latest average salary for Taiwan is out! Total salary: $71,165 per month](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-latest-average-salary-for-taiwan-is-out-total-salary-71-165-per-month/259639)
**Author:** [@PeiHua-Connie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/PeiHua-Connie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 1:48am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-latest-average-salary-for-taiwan-is-out-total-salary-71-165-per-month/259639 "2026-09-16T01:48:24Z")
The most recent news out The latest average salary for Taiwan is out! Total salary: 71,165 NTD | ETtoday Lifestyle News | ETtoday News Cloud --- ## [Investing in the Moon and Space 🌖](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/investing-in-the-moon-and-space/249050)
**Author:** [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 1:23pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/investing-in-the-moon-and-space/249050 "2026-09-15T13:23:48Z")
I thought this topic deserved its own thread. There’s a LOT going on wrt Moon exploration and investment. LUNR has a drone ship on the surface always and is sending another soon. Small satellites are mapping the lunar s… --- ## [Who Here Has Mapped Out Their Financial Future Either On Their Own Or With Help From A Pro?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/who-here-has-mapped-out-their-financial-future-either-on-their-own-or-with-help-from-a-pro/245736)
**Author:** [@muubie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/muubie)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 10:41am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/who-here-has-mapped-out-their-financial-future-either-on-their-own-or-with-help-from-a-pro/245736 "2026-09-12T10:41:24Z")
Has anyone here created a financial plan stretching all the way to the end of life? Whether you did it yourself or worked with a pro. How did the process go. Did you run a Monte Carlo analysis, and if so, what were the … --- ## [Bitcoin, something worth investing in?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/bitcoin-something-worth-investing-in/165600)
**Author:** [@disco99](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/disco99)\ **Replies:** 937\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/bitcoin-something-worth-investing-in/165600 "2026-09-09T22:56:25Z")
Hey everyone. Been looking into investing in Bitcoin recently. I wish I would have done so early in the year as it’s gone up 10 fold since. What’s everyone take on crypto-currency? Do you think Ethereum and Litecoin wort… --- ## [The Quantum Investing and Discussion Thread](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-quantum-investing-and-discussion-thread/259197)
**Author:** [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 2:12am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-quantum-investing-and-discussion-thread/259197 "2026-09-09T02:12:27Z")
We don’t seem to have a dedicated quantum thread. So let’s start it here. I sense a New Claude project coming — A bit of homework on quantum sensing, From Gemini, as I think that’s where the revenue gr… --- ## [Snus Shops in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/snus-shops-in-taiwan/255078)
**Author:** [@Jorn](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Jorn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 5:02am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/snus-shops-in-taiwan/255078 "2026-09-08T05:02:26Z")
Greetings all, We have an import/distribution company that supplies all-white/traditional snus to shops throughout Taiwan. Helwit, Loop, and Odens are our the primary brands that we work with, so we have created a list … --- ## [USA new CEO, President Trump: Is it good for the stock market](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/usa-new-ceo-president-trump-is-it-good-for-the-stock-market/245902)
**Author:** [@PeiHua-Connie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/PeiHua-Connie)\ **Replies:** 761\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/usa-new-ceo-president-trump-is-it-good-for-the-stock-market/245902 "2026-09-03T22:22:55Z")
With USA’s new leader, seems has boost the American Dollar, you think it will boost stocks? Maybe Tesla ? --- ## [Ethereum: predictions 2020-2025](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/ethereum-predictions-2020-2025/188164)
**Author:** [@Brianjones](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Brianjones)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/ethereum-predictions-2020-2025/188164 "2026-09-01T12:58:27Z")
The Jones is impressed with Ethereum again. Feel free to share your comments and predictions. I’ve been utilizing a decentralised finance dapp, I link it to my metamask account . My plan is to borrow stable coins and us… --- ## [Where Did Society Go Wrong, the meme thread](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/where-did-society-go-wrong-the-meme-thread/250961)
**Author:** [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 3:49am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/where-did-society-go-wrong-the-meme-thread/250961 "2026-08-27T03:49:08Z")
--- ## [Moving to Taichung ? I’ve got you covered](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/moving-to-taichung-i-ve-got-you-covered/259276)
**Author:** [@expathtw](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/expathtw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/moving-to-taichung-i-ve-got-you-covered/259276 "2026-08-26T19:40:10Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Jacob :waving\_hand: I’m a Taichung local and recently started Expath, a relocation service designed to help internationals who are planning to move to or settle in Taichung. Expath focuses on practical… --- ## [Buying (Taiwanese) ETFs in Taiwan?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/buying-taiwanese-etfs-in-taiwan/258603)
**Author:** [@Snowflake](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Snowflake)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/buying-taiwanese-etfs-in-taiwan/258603 "2026-08-26T12:21:09Z")
Hi I realise there was a similar post about this earlier in the year but it didn’t really scratch my particular itch. Please see if you can help. I am an ARC holder, UK citizen and working here in Taiwan for the fores… --- ## [Meet Taipei Startup Festival 18-21.11.2020](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/meet-taipei-startup-festival-18-21-11-2020/199027)
**Author:** [@tango42](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tango42)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:17am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/meet-taipei-startup-festival-18-21-11-2020/199027 "2026-08-25T11:17:24Z")
“Asia’s Largest Startup Festival” :astonished: Taipei Expo Dome No.1, Yumen St., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City https://fb.me/e/3Oo8tgxRH --- ## [Cafe for Sale in Beitou, Taipei](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/cafe-for-sale-in-beitou-taipei/253169)
**Author:** [@japanuki](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/japanuki)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:15am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/cafe-for-sale-in-beitou-taipei/253169 "2026-08-25T11:15:12Z")
Hi everyone, I’m relocating from Taipei to Tainan and looking for someone to take over my café in Beitou. :round\_pushpin: Location: Near Beitou market, great mix of locals and tourists :hot\_beverage: Fully equipped: Al… --- ## [Fubon costco credit card](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/fubon-costco-credit-card/227174)
**Author:** [@comfy123](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/comfy123)\ **Replies:** 374\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/fubon-costco-credit-card/227174 "2026-08-22T12:17:43Z")
Did anyone have any luck with getting the new Fubon Costco credit card? I went in and they said that they don’t have any paper applications for the card… and apparently never will… as they are moving to digital only! a… --- ## [Gold anyone? Time to buy again](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/gold-anyone-time-to-buy-again/73277)
**Author:** [@SillyWilly](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/SillyWilly)\ **Replies:** 923\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 5:08am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/gold-anyone-time-to-buy-again/73277 "2026-08-21T05:08:57Z")
From the chart it looks as if it might be an excellent time to get back into gold or it’s poorer cousin, silver. Although some may say sold is too pricey at current levels of between $1550-$1650, others argue that it’… --- ## [Recommendation for good GBP Foreign Currency Account in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/recommendation-for-good-gbp-foreign-currency-account-in-taiwan/173367)
**Author:** [@Akzo](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Akzo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 9:59am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/recommendation-for-good-gbp-foreign-currency-account-in-taiwan/173367 "2026-08-20T09:59:22Z")
Hi. Does anyone have any any recommendations for a good GBP Foreign Currency Account in Taiwan? It’ll be used to pay for expenses for the Taiwan Rep Office of my UK company. I’ll be doing a one-off transfer into it from … --- ## [Credit Card Success Stories - Share Your Timeline & Application Details](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/credit-card-success-stories-share-your-timeline-application-details/219705)
**Author:** [@meishijia](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/meishijia)\ **Replies:** 630\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 5:18am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/credit-card-success-stories-share-your-timeline-application-details/219705 "2026-08-20T05:18:36Z")
We all know it’s hard to get a credit card as a foreigner, not just because of banks not trusting us, but because the requirements are all over the place, and vary wildly branch to branch. To better help everyone unders… --- ## [Social Security benefits (USA)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/social-security-benefits-usa/253565)
**Author:** [@feropont](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/feropont)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/social-security-benefits-usa/253565 "2026-08-03T12:01:31Z")
I know this topic was disscussed before. But after recent updated to checkless benefits at SSA, etc. How easy to setup to receive monthly SS benefits at taiwan bank? Mine is MEGA Bank. I have not reach age of 62 yet (ju… --- ## [Business Idea - worldwide long(er) form Reddit](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/business-idea-worldwide-long-er-form-reddit/258813)
**Author:** [@Brianjones](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Brianjones)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 8:05am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/business-idea-worldwide-long-er-form-reddit/258813 "2026-07-31T08:05:45Z")
I know this isn’t a revolutionary idea. But as a Reddit user I find the platform incredibly limiting , as the same topics are repeated again and again. Often within a few days of each other. Also the downvoting aspect … --- ## [2024: Taiwan stock market (has largest single-day drop in history 19-april)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/2024-taiwan-stock-market-has-largest-single-day-drop-in-history-19-april/239640)
**Author:** [@PeiHua-Connie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/PeiHua-Connie)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 8:47am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/2024-taiwan-stock-market-has-largest-single-day-drop-in-history-19-april/239640 "2026-07-29T08:47:50Z")
So will 2024 be good or bear year for Taiwan stocks? Thinking buying China Air (TW2610). My Japan stock is much higher this year, wonder about rest of the year or did it climax for the year. https://www.taiwannews.co… [Next page](https://tw.forumosa.com/c/business/131.md?page=1)