The 2025 budget unpacked

Unpacking Taiwan’s 2025 Budget Cuts: Justifiable or Unjustifiable Reductions?

Written by Wei-Jie Liao. This article questions the justification and methods of the unprecedented budget cuts passed by Taiwan's opposition in 2025, noting flawed reasoning behind many proposals. The author advocates for the importance of transparency and accountability in the budget process for both the executive and legislative branches.Continue reading

The 2025 budget unpacked

Eric Enslin CEO of Private Banking and Advisory at FNB Against the backdrop of a widening budget deficit, sluggish economic recovery, and increasing social demands, the much-anticipated annual budget speech, on the 12th of March introduced key tax adjustments, spending priorities, and debt management strategies. With a focus on balancing revenue generation and economic support, this year’s...