German Trade Office Taipei (AHK Taiwan)

Yesterday, we hosted our GTO Wirtschaftsstammtisch – Spring Edition 2025 in the cozy atmosphere of Hua Shan Din Café x Bar in Taipei! It was a wonderful evening of reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new members of the German-Taiwanese business community. Over great food, fresh Erdinger beer, and engaging conversations, participants had the opportunity to network and exchange ideas in a relaxed setting.  🤝✨ This edition also featured a joint presentation by our Chief Representative & Executive Director, Dr. Eva Langerbeck, and Christine Herbst-Kubitz, General Manager of Digital Industries Taiwan at Siemens Ltd., Taiwan. They shared key insights from our recent survey on how the 2025 German Federal Elections and the new U.S. administration could influence business operations in Taiwan. Thank you again for the valuable input and inspiring exchange! We’re already looking forward to the next edition! 🌐 我們於昨天在台北華山町 Café x Bar 舉辦了德經處商務聯誼聚會-2025春季特輯 ! 在溫馨的氛圍中，我們與許多熟悉的面孔再次相見，也結識了許多德台商界的新成員。大家一邊享用美味的餐點與新鮮的艾丁格啤酒，一邊自在地交流想法與拓展人脈，度過了一個充滿互動與啟發的夜晚。🤝✨   本次活動特別邀請我們的首席代表暨處長蘭依樺博士與台灣西門子數位工業事業部總經理 Christine Herbst-Kubitz 發表簡報，分享近期針對「2025年德國聯邦大選、與美國新政府將如何影響在台營運」的調查結果與重要觀察。非常感謝兩位的寶貴見解與啟發性的交流！   我們已經開始期待下一場商務聯誼聚會了！🌐 #PartnerInTaiwan #BusinessNetworking #Wirtschaftsstammtisch #SpringEvent #AHKTaiwan Don’t drink and drive, no drinking under 18 / 禁止酒駕，未滿18歲請勿飲酒

📥 Out now: Read the latest edition of our newsletter “#InfoBrief Taiwan”! This week’s highlights: 🔹 GTO Quick Facts – Bilateral trade between Germany and Taiwan grows steadily in Q1 🔹 Taiwanese-German Conference on Healthcare Applications – Secure your spot for May 20 🔹 Moulding Expo 2025 – Discover smart manufacturing solutions in Stuttgart 🔹 New GTAI Article – Taiwan’s machinery sector focuses on tech integration in 2025 Link in the comments ⬇️

🔧 Moulding Expo 2025｜The Leading Trade Fair for Tool, Pattern and Mould Making 📅May 6–9, 2025 📍Stuttgart,Germany   Europe’s premier trade fair for the moulding and manufacturing industries is back! Moulding Expo 2025 will spotlight tool and mould making, precision machining, plastic forming, smart manufacturing, and automation, making it a must-attend platform for Taiwanese manufacturers looking to stay ahead in global production trends.   📊 Exhibition Highlights ✔ 42,000 sqm exhibition space ✔ 700+ international exhibitors ✔ 15,000+ professional visitors ✔ Covering key sectors: automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, appliances and more   Meet industry leaders, R&D innovators, and global buyers all in one place. Whether you're focused on high-precision tooling, digital machining, automated solutions, or sustainable manufacturing, you’ll find cutting-edge innovations and partnerships waiting for you. ⚙️ Ready to power up your business transformation? Moulding Expo 2025 is your gateway to the future of manufacturing! 🔗 More information via the link in the comments! 🔧 Moulding Expo 2025｜德國模具展 📅 2025年5月6日－9日 📍 德國 司徒加特   歐洲模具與製造業年度展會重磅登場！Moulding Expo 2025 聚焦模具製造、精密加工、塑膠成型、智慧製造與自動化技術，是台灣業者接軌全球製造趨勢的絕佳平台。   📊 展會規模亮點 ✔ 42,000㎡ 展區 ✔ 700+ 國際參展品牌 ✔ 15,000+ 專業買主 ✔ 涵蓋汽車、航太、電子、醫療、家電等應用產業   現場雲集歐洲與全球技術領袖、研發團隊與採購決策者，是拓展國際合作、掌握技術脈動的最佳時機。無論你關注高精密模具、數位加工、自動化解決方案，還是未來工廠與永續製造，這裡都有最前沿的應用案例等你探索。   ⚙️ 產業升級關鍵一站，Moulding Expo 2025 等你親臨！ 🔗 更多資訊請見留言區連結！     #MouldingExpo2025 #Toolmaking #SmartManufacturing #MouldTechnology #PlasticProcessing #GermanExhibition #IndustrialInnovation #ManufacturingUpgrade 

🐣 Happy Easter Monday from the German Trade Office Taipei!   While Easter isn't a public holiday in Taiwan, it's one of the most important holidays in Germany. The long weekend starts on Karfreitag (Good Friday) and ends with Easter Monday, which is also a public holiday.   Traditionally, Easter in Germany is a time for family gatherings, festive meals, and especially for children — they search for colorful eggs and sweets hidden by the Osterhase (Easter Bunny) 🐇. Spring flowers like tulips and daffodils are also symbols of the season.   Even though we're far from home, we’re sending warm wishes for a Happy Easter and a wonderful time to everyone who celebrates! 🌷   Please note that our office is closed today and will reopen tomorrow. 🐣德國經濟辦事處敬祝──復活節快樂！   即使復活節在台灣並不是國定假日，卻是德國最重要的節日之一。長假由Karfreitag（耶穌受難日）開始，一直到復活節的周一為止。    根據德國傳統，復活節是與家人團聚、享受佳餚的時節，更是孩子們最期待的日子──他們會開心的尋找「復活節兔子（Osterhase）」藏起來的彩蛋盒糖果。鬱金香和水仙等春季花卉，也是這個季節的象徵。   即使身在台灣，我們也想傳遞滿滿的節慶祝福，祝大家復活節快樂！   提醒您：本辦公室因應復活節，將於4/21（一）休息一天，並於4/22（二）起恢復辦公。   #PartnerInTaiwan #EasterMonday #Ostern2025 #FroheOstern

💼 We’re hiring! Join our team as a Finance & Controlling Manager and become part of the international AHK network!   At DEinternational Taiwan Ltd., we support companies in entering and growing in the Taiwanese and German markets. As Finance & Controlling Manager, you’ll take ownership of key financial processes, reporting, and planning while helping drive digitalization and process improvements across our organization.   📍 Location: Taipei 📅 Apply by: April 30, 2025 📧 Apply to: Ms. Jessie Wu | wu.jessie@taiwan.ahk.de   👉 Learn more about the position and application process on our website – link in the comments!   #PartnerInTaiwan #FinanceJobs #TaiwanJobs #HiringNow #AccountingCareer #Controlling #AHKJobs #JoinOurTeam

📈Q1 Bilateral Trade Shows Steady Growth, with Strong Complementarity in Industrial Structure   Bilateral trade between Germany and Taiwan reached USD 5 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 2 percent year-on-year increase, according to Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance.   Taiwan’s exports to Germany totaled USD 1.7 billion, primarily consisting of information and communication products (USD 464 million), electronic components (USD 287 million), and vehicles and transport equipment (USD 190 million).   Imports from Germany amounted to USD 3.3 billion. Key imports included chemicals (USD 572 million), vehicles and transport equipment (USD 538 million), and electronic components (USD 522 million). Notably, imports of optical and precision instruments recorded a significant 55 percent year-on-year increase.   Stay tuned to our channels for more economic updates! 📊 📈Q1雙邊貿易穩健成長　結構互補機會多 根據台灣財政部統計，2025年第一季德台雙邊貿易總額達到50億美元，較去年同期增2%。   台灣出口德國商品以資通與視聽產品（4.64億美元）、電子零組件（2.87億美元）與運輸工具（1.90億美元）為主，而自德國進口則以化學品（5.72億美元）、運輸工具（5.38億美元）、電子零組件（5.22億美元）為大宗。值得注意的是，光學與精密儀器、鐘錶、樂器的進口類別較去年同期成長達55%，展現雙邊產業結構互補的高度潛力。   歡迎持續關注我們的頻道，掌握最新經濟動態！📊   Cover photo: Travel mania/shutterstock.com   #PartnerInTaiwan #EconomicUpdate #Q12025 #BilateralTrade #GermanImports #TaiwanExports

💼 Paid Internship Opportunity! 🌟 Are you ready to start your career in Media & Communications? Do you want to be part of the global network of the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad? We are looking for a passionate and motivated student to join our team! 📅 Start date: Beginning of July 2025 🌍 Location: Taipei, Taiwan 📌 Key Responsibilities: • Assisting in promoting events online by developing advertising strategies, creating visual content and banners, and writing promotional texts • Summarize, translate, and edit newspaper articles for our weekly newsletter • Maintain our website and social media channels • Design flyers, presentations and other printed publications 🎓 Who Should Apply? • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Master program or in between degrees • Major in media, communications, business studies, economics, Chinese studies or similar fields • Native proficiency in German, fluent in English; basic Chinese skills would be a plus • Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Suite • Experience studying or working in Taiwan, China, or Hong Kong is a bonus 📧 How to Apply: Send your cover letter (in German), CV, and relevant documents to Mr. Christoph Lory: lory.christoph@taiwan.ahk.de More information can be found via the link in the comments. Apply now and gain valuable experience in a buzzing city like Taipei! 🚀 #PartnerInTaiwan #internship #paidinternship #praktikum #communications #media #mediainternship #marketing

👋 Meet our new Governmental Affairs & Events Intern, Vicky Lee!   Vicky is currently a junior at Fu Jen Catholic University, where she studies German Language and Culture. With a strong interest in event planning and public affairs, she joined our Governmental Affairs & Events Team to take on new challenges and explore the practical side of international business relations.   Through this internship, Vicky hopes to gain hands-on experience, improve her communication skills, and become more independent. As someone who enjoys learning languages, she is not only studying German but has also picked up some Thai in her free time. She also loves to document her everyday life by filming and editing short vlogs. 🎥   At our office, Vicky will support a variety of tasks - organizing seminars, networking events and delegation visits. She’ll also help process inquiries from German companies, assist with translations, and contribute to weekly newsletters and social media updates. With her motivation and creativity, we’re sure she’ll be a great asset to our team!   We’re excited to have her on board and look forward to a great few months ahead — welcome to the team, Vicky! 🌟 👋歡迎我們活動暨政府事務組實習生---李伃琦(Vicky Lee)！   伃琦目前就讀於輔仁大學德語語文學系，抱持著對活動計畫跟公共事務的強烈興趣，她加入了我們的活動暨政府事務組來挑戰自己並深入了解國際商務關係的實務操作。   透過這次的實習機會，伃琦希望能獲得實務經驗、提升溝通能力，並變得更加獨立。身為熱愛學習語言的人，她也不只正在學習德語，更在空閒時間學習泰文！她也喜歡透過拍攝並製作短片來記錄她的日常生活。🎥   在實習期間，伃琦將協助多項工作，包括籌辦研討會、交流活動及代表團訪問等。她也會協助處理德國企業的各項詢問、協助翻譯工作，並參與每週電子報及社群媒體的內容更新。   我們很高興伃琦加入我們的團隊，歡迎妳！🌟

🩺 Taiwanese-German Conference on Healthcare Applications 📅 May 20, 2025 | 📍 Illume Taipei | ⏰ 09:30–16:00 (registration time: 9:00 – 9:30) We’re excited to invite you to a full-day seminar dedicated to exploring the latest developments in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. The event will feature keynote speeches and presentations from German Health Alliance, Taiwan Bio Industry Organization, and five innovative German healthcare companies: BioMed X GmbH (BioMed X Institute), HWI pharma services GmbH (HWI group), PRIMACYT Cell Culture Technology GmbH, Rohde KG, and Sensoplast Packmitteltechnik GmbH. Following the main program, enjoy a networking session with complimentary lunch, where you’ll have the chance to exchange ideas with German company representatives and professionals from Taiwan’s healthcare industry. 📢 Participation is free of charge! When registering, you’ll also have the option to book a one-on-one meeting with selected German companies between May 21–23 to explore potential partnerships and collaboration. 🔗 Learn more and register via the link in the comments. 🩺 台灣德國醫療應用研討會 📅 2025年5月20日（二） | 📍台北茹曦酒店| ⏰ 09:30–16:00 (報到時間：9:00 – 9:30)   我們誠摯邀請您參加本次專注於製藥與生技新趨勢的一日研討會！現場將由德國健康聯盟、台灣生物產業發展協會，以及來自德國的五家創新醫療公司帶來精彩演講與產業分享： 🔹 BioMed X GmbH（藥物研發） 🔹 HWI pharma services GmbH（藥品分析與法規支援） 🔹 Primacyt Cell Culture Technology GmbH（肝細胞研究與醫材檢測） 🔹 Rohde KG（醫療空間用塗料） 🔹 Sensoplast Packmitteltechnik GmbH（精密藥用包裝）   午餐交流時間將提供免費茶點，歡迎與德國企業代表與台灣醫療業界專業人士深入交流、激盪合作火花！   📢 免費參加！ 報名時也可選擇預約 5 月 21–23 日的一對一洽談會，探索合作機會。   🔗 詳情與報名連結請見留言！ #PartnerInTaiwan #HealthcareConference #GermanCompanies #PharmaceuticalInnovation #Biotech #PharmaIndustry #Networking #B2BMeetings

🤝 Strengthening Ties with Southern Taiwan   On April 8, our Chief Representative Dr. Eva Langerbeck visited Deputy Mayor Lo Ta-Sheng at the Net Zero Institute in Kaohsiung to discuss opportunities for cooperation between German companies and the city government.   Kaohsiung is transitioning from its legacy in petrochemicals and steel toward high-value industries like semiconductors, 5G, IoT, and AI — all underpinned by its ambitious goals in ESG, digitalization, and net-zero transformation.   📍 The meeting took place at the Net Zero Institute, a key initiative launched by the Kaohsiung City Government to advance industrial decarbonization. Closely linked to TÜV Rheinland and other international partners, the Institute focuses on talent development and certification in carbon management — supporting businesses as they adapt to new regulations and prepare for Taiwan’s carbon levy system starting in 2025.   Together with Benjamin Keim, Managing Director of SMS group GmbH Taiwan Branch, Adam Green, Managing Director of MAN Energy Solutions Taiwan Ltd., Liu Chien Hung, Managing Director of ifm electronic Ltd., Leo Yang (Leo Y.), Managing Director of WURTH TAIWAN CO., LTD., and Dr. Jörg Polster, Director General of the German Institute Taipei, we explored how German technology can support Kaohsiung’s industrial upgrade, smart city goals, and energy transition.   We thank Deputy Mayor Lo for the warm exchange and look forward to future collaboration! 🤝強化與南台灣的夥伴關係──台德合作，攜手推動淨零與產業升級   4月8日我們的首席代表暨處長蘭依樺博士造訪高雄市淨零學院，與高雄市副市長羅達生就德商與市府在智慧城市、產業轉型等領域的合作潛力進行交流。   高雄正積極推動轉型，從傳統的石化與鋼鐵產業，邁向半導體、5G、物聯網、人工智慧等高附加價值產業，同時以ESG、數位化與淨零轉型為核心發展目標。   📍本次會議於高雄市政府成立之「淨零學院」舉行，該學院致力於推動產業減碳，並與德國萊茵TÜV鄧國際夥伴密切合作，專注於探管理人才的培訓與認證，協助企業因應新法規，迎接2025年即將上路的碳費制度。    與會貴賓包括德商斯曼西股份有限公司台灣分公司總經理凱曉盟、台灣曼恩能源有限公司總經理Adam Green、宜福門電子有限公司董事總經理劉建宏、Würth Taiwan 總經理楊馴民，以及德國在台協會處長許佑格博士。會中就德國技術如何協助高雄實現產業升級、智慧城市發展與能源轉型等議題進行深入探討。   感謝羅副市長的熱情接待，我們期待未來持續深化雙邊合作！   #PartnerInTaiwan #SmartCity #NetZero #CarbonManagement #Sustainability #DigitalTransformation #IndustrialUpgrade