The recent news that Taiwan has been ranked as the happiest place in Asia and 27th globally in the 2025 World Happiness Report marks a significant achievement for a place that navigates complex geopolitical tensions and ongoing social transformation. Moving ahead of Singapore and securing the top position in Asia is certainly cause for celebration, but the true significance of this recognition goes far beyond mere numbers.
This achievement invites exploration of a deeper question: What underlying factors have contributed to Taiwan’s happiness standing, and what can we learn from both Taiwan’s cultural heritage and global research on the determinants of…