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Liam Gibson
Journalist covering tech, geopolitics and finance · Taipei City, Taiwan
About Liam
An international journalist’s lens on personal finance
Liam Gibson is a Taiwan-based freelance journalist who covers tech, geopolitics, and finance. He has written for Al Jazeera, Nikkei Asia Review, South China Morning Post, Straits Times, National Interest, and has appeared in Fortune Magazine, and several other international media outlets.
Where Liam’s work has appeared
International media and think tank publications that have run Liam’s writing.
- Al Jazeera
- Nikkei Asia Review
- Fortune Magazine
- South China Morning Post
- Straits Times
- The National Interest
- The Diplomat
- World Politics Review
- Cointelegraph Magazine
- Taipei Times
- The Geopolitics
- Modern Diplomacy
- Business Next
- Lowy Institute’s The Interpreter
- AIIA’s Australian Outlook
- Friends of Europe’s Insights
I am a freelance opinion columnist and feature article writer across international media publications including Al Jazeera, Nikkei Asia Review, Fortune Magazine, Cointelegraph Magazine Straits Times, South China Morning Post, The Diplomat, The National Interest, World Politics Review, Taipei Times, The Geopolitics, Modern Diplomacy and Business Next, as well as think tank publications like the Lowy Institute’s The Interpreter, AIIA’s Australian Outlook and Friends of Europe’s Insights.
Business reporter for Taiwan News, the country’s most widely read English-language daily.
I am the founder of Policy People, a platform for think tank experts. I host the Policy People Podcast which delivers listeners actionable insights through in-depth conversations with leading policy experts. New episodes twice a week. Listen here: policypeople.substack.com.
I also produce podcasts for think tanks and universities, providing end-to-end content production and online marketing to help organizations gain visibility through Policy People. I combine deep knowledge of international politics with social media skills such as online course design, Facebook marketing, live streaming, video-making, newswriting and podcasting to assist organizations reach a wider audience.
I have cultivated an extensive global network in the policy ecosystem, especially in think tanks, and regularly introduce my contacts to one another.
I am active in Taiwan’s policy circles and am the International PR Director of the Asia-Pacific Youth Association, which facilitates connectivity between Taiwan’s next generation of leaders and the wider world.
Editor’s picks
Start with these
Four of Liam’s most useful articles, chosen by Wealthtender’s editors.
Most Wealthy People Hire the First Financial Advisor They Meet. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t.
Why it pays to compare more than one advisor before you commit.
Choosing an advisorShould You Keep Secrets From Your Financial Advisor?
What financial advisors say about how much to share with them.
Working with an advisorFewer Retirees Have Wills in Place, Putting Their Families at Risk of Losing Their Inheritance
Why going without a will can cost a family more than they expect.
Estate planningDoes Bitcoin Belong in Your Retirement Plan? Financial Planners Say Proceed with Caution
Financial planners weigh in on crypto in retirement portfolios.
Investing and cryptoNew from Liam
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How we review Liam’s articles
Every article is reviewed by Wealthtender’s editorial team before publication, and we correct errors promptly when readers point them out.