German Trade Office Taipei (AHK Taiwan)

👋Meet our new DEinternational Taiwan Ltd. Market Entry Service Intern, M.S. Max Chuang! With a strong academic background in diplomacy and international law, Max is about to graduate from National Chengchi University. His passion for international relations led him to Germany, where he spent his year abroad studying political science at the University of Heidelberg as a Baden-Württemberg Scholarship recipient and further improving his German language skills. Fascinated by Taiwan-Germany economic and diplomatic relations, Max sees great potential in the dynamic trade, technology, and sustainability collaborations between the two economies. Through this internship, he aims to gain hands-on experience in market expansion and contribute to strengthening these important ties. A language enthusiast, Max speaks Chinese, English, German, and French and has recently started learning Polish. His dedication to languages is evident, he even passed the Goethe-Zertifikat C2 last year! Beyond academics, Max is a passionate violinist. He has served as a first violinist in the orchestra in Heidelberg, performed at festivals across Germany, Poland, and Austria and even organized salon concerts. When he’s not working, you’ll likely find him practicing his violin. 🎻 Over the next few months, Max will assist with market expansion projects, research, and translations between Chinese, English, and German, further supporting bilateral cooperation between Taiwan and Germany. Welcome to the team, Max! 🎉 歡迎我們的市場拓展部新實習生 — Max Chuang 莊明訓 明訓即將從國立政治大學外交學系畢業，專精國際法的他曾獲巴登符騰堡獎學金赴德國海德堡大學攻讀政治學。在德國生活的期間，他進一步精進德語能力以及學術上的專業知識，並於去年取得最高德語文憑GDS。因此，他對台德雙邊關係深感興趣，並認為兩國在貿易、科技及永續發展領域具有極大的合作潛力。透過這次實習，他希望能累積更多實務上的經驗並貢獻一己之力。 除了專業領域之外，他能說流利的英文、德文、法文，最近更開始學習波蘭文。他同時也是一位小提琴家，留德期間曾在樂團擔任第一小提琴，受邀於音樂節演出並舉辦沙龍音樂會，演出足跡遍佈德國、波蘭及奧地利。🎻 在接下來的幾個月，明訓將協助市場拓展的業務、撰寫市場報告，並協助中英德之間的翻譯，探索更多台德合作的可能性！ 非常高興明訓加入我們的團隊，歡迎你！🎉 #PartnerInTaiwan #Intern

Successful NRW – Taiwan Investment Networking Dinner 🌍   On March 18, 2025, we hosted the Invest in NRW Networking Dinner together with NRW.Global Business, bringing together Taiwanese companies and investment experts for an insightful evening on business expansion opportunities in Germany’s largest economic region.   Susanne Baumann, Project Manager for Business Development Taiwan at NRW.Global Business, opened the evening by highlighting North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) as a key investment destination, emphasizing its innovation-driven economy, strong talent pool, and prime location in Europe. Expert contributions from 📕 Pascal Thien-Ah-Koon (Ecovis) and Chiang Song Wei (Katherine Harniess) (Synology) further enriched the discussion by sharing practical experiences and investment strategies.   From our side, Linda Blechert welcomed the guests and provided an overview of German-Taiwanese economic relations, reinforcing the strong business ties and opportunities between the two regions.   With NRW already home to over 100 Taiwanese companies, this event served as an excellent platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and new business opportunities. We look forward to continuing to support Taiwanese businesses in their expansion to Germany! 投資北威邦交流晚宴精彩回顧！   3月18日晚上我們與德國北威邦國際商務署（NRW.Global Business）合作舉辦「投資北威邦交流晚宴」，邀請台灣企業與投資專家共聚一堂，探討在德國最大經濟區拓展業務的機會。   NRW.Global Business台灣商務發展專案經理Susanne Baumann為活動揭開序幕，介紹北威邦（NRW）作為首選投資目的地的優勢，強調其創新驅動的經濟、人才庫及歐洲樞紐地位。此外，來自Ecovis的Pascal Thien-Ah-Koon和群暉科技的 Katherine Chiang，也透過專業見解與實務經驗，深入探討投資策略與市場機會。   博智顧問有限公司總經理戴佩玲女士亦向來賓致歡迎詞，概述德國與台灣的經貿關係，強調雙邊企業合作的潛力與機遇。   目前已有超過百間台灣企業在德國北威邦落地生根，本次活動為與會者提供了寶貴的交流平台，促進知識共享與商機拓展。我們期待能繼續支持台灣企業前進德國市場！   #PartnerInTaiwan #InvestInGermany #NRW #BusinessExpansion #Networking #TaiwanGermany

Taiwan’s Economic Outlook: Key Insights from Fitch Solutions   The Fitch Solutions Taiwan Risk Report (Q2 2025) provides a comprehensive economic and political outlook, highlighting Taiwan’s resilience amid global uncertainty. While GDP growth has been revised to 3.3%, the semiconductor sector remains a key driver, despite risks from potential U.S. trade policies and slowing global demand.   The report also notes stable monetary policy, with the Central Bank expected to maintain interest rates at 2.00%, and a strong current account surplus of 14.1% of GDP. However, political challenges could slow economic reforms, and cross-strait tensions remain a key factor shaping Taiwan’s trade and investment landscape.   Despite these challenges, Taiwan’s economic fundamentals remain strong, reinforcing its position as a global tech and investment hub. The report underscores Taiwan’s long-term stability and opportunities for sustained economic growth.   Read a more detailed summary on our official website (link in the comments).   Source: Fitch Solutions 台灣經濟前景的關鍵分析   Fitch Solutions旗下公司BMI最新發布的2025台灣經濟風險報告 （2025年第二季），深入剖析台灣的經濟與政治前景，強調台灣在全球不確定性下展現的韌性。儘管GDP成長預測下修至3.3%，半導體產業仍是經濟成長的關鍵動能，但美國貿易政策變動與全球需求放緩可能帶來風險。   報告也指出，台灣貨幣政策維持穩定，中央銀行預計維持2.00% 的利率，經常帳盈餘達到GDP的14.1%，顯示經濟基礎穩健。然而，政治上的挑戰可能延緩經濟改革，兩岸關係仍是影響台灣經貿與投資環境的重要因素。   報告強調台灣的長期穩定性及經濟增長機會。儘管面臨挑戰，台灣擁有穩固的經濟基礎，依然能持續坐穩其全球科技與投資重鎮的地位。   完整報告摘要，請參考我們的官方網站（連結詳見留言）   資料來源：Fitch Solutions   #PartnerInTaiwan #EconomicOutlook #TaiwanEconomy

🚀 Last Chance to Join! Business & Technology Forum NRW – Taiwan: Media Content & Digital Technologies 🎬📡   Time is running out! Don't miss your chance to join us on March 26, 2025, as we connect leading companies from NRW and Taiwan in the media, content, and digital technology sectors. Dive into AI-driven content creation, evolving distribution models, the rise of streaming, and personalized media experiences. NRW, Germany’s largest media and creative hub, and Taiwan, a global leader in digital transformation, present unique collaboration opportunities in this fast-growing industry.   📍 Event Details 📅 Date: March 26, 2025 🕒 Time: 14:00 – 18:00 📌 Venue: Illume Hotel Taipei, 2nd floor, VIP Room 1+2 📥 Secure your spot now & explore new business opportunities! 🔗 More details in the comments. If you are interested, please feel free to contact Mr. Sinan Ertugrul at ertugrul.sinan@taiwan.ahk.de or +886-2-7735-7504 for more information. 🚀 最後機會！商業科技論壇德國北威邦 – 台灣：媒體內容與數位科技 🎬📡   活動即將舉行！千萬別錯過 2025年3月26日 的機會，與來自 北威邦與台灣 的媒體、內容及數位科技產業領導企業深入交流，共同探討 AI 內容創作、內容分發模式轉變、串流媒體崛起與個人化媒體體驗。北威邦是德國最大創意與媒體中心，台灣則是全球數位轉型的領導者，雙方在此蓬勃產業中的合作潛力無限！   📍 活動資訊 📅 日期：2025年3月26日 🕒 時間：14:00 - 18:00 📌 地點：台北茹曦酒店 二樓 VIP Room 1+2 📥 立即報名，把握商機！ 🔗 更多詳情請見留言區 若您對本活動感興趣，歡迎聯繫本處王思南先生（Sinan Ertugrul）。 聯絡資訊如下： 電子郵件：ertugrul.sinan@taiwan.ahk.de 電話：+886-2-7735-7504 Photo: Hans G Engleder/pexels.com #PartnerInTaiwan #NRW #MediaTechnology #DigitalTransformation #InvestmentInGermany #BusinessNetworking

♻️ Advancing Sustainability with German Expertise: Our Visit to REMONDIS Taiwan   On March 12, our colleagues Dr. Eva Langerbeck and Levin Chiang together with Dr. Jürgen Maurer (GTAI) visited REMONDIS Taiwan’s plastic recycling plant in Fangyuan Township, Changhua County. With nearly 90 years of expertise, REMONDIS is a global leader in recycling and waste management, integrating German technology into Taiwan’s circular economy.   During the visit, we gained insights into REMONDIS' commitment to sustainability, from plastic recycling and solid recovered fuel (SRF) manufacturing to biogas facilities. Their NTD 1.8 billion plant is setting new standards in Taiwan, processing 50,000 tons of plastic waste annually and achieving nearly 90% automation to drive net-zero carbon emissions.   A big thank you to Philipp Moede, Director of Operations, Jim Tai, General Manager, Mary Yu, HR & Legal CAO and Hans Lin, CTO, for providing us with an in-depth look into REMONDIS’ efforts in transforming waste into valuable resources. We look forward to continued collaboration in promoting sustainable solutions! 🌍 ♻️ 以德國專業推動永續發展：參訪台灣瑞曼迪斯   3月12日德國經濟辦事處首席代表暨處長蘭依樺博士與同事江振億，以及德國外貿與投資處處長毛育恩博士，一同參訪了台灣瑞曼迪斯股份有限公司位於彰化縣芳苑鄉的塑膠回收廠。擁有近 90 年專業經驗的瑞曼迪斯是全球領先的回收與廢棄物管理企業，將德國技術融入台灣的循環經濟。   此次參訪讓我們深入了解瑞曼迪斯在永續發展方面的努力，包括塑膠回收、固體回收燃料 (SRF) 製造及沼氣發電設施。其投資新台幣18億元的廠區正為台灣樹立新標準，每年處理 5 萬噸塑膠廢棄物，並達成近90%的自動化以推動淨零碳排。   特別感謝營運總監莫德飛先生、總經理戴英傑先生、人事法務部門副總經理余玉玲女士以及 技術部門副總經理林建仁先生的熱情接待，為我們詳細介紹瑞曼迪斯如何將廢棄物轉化為有價值的資源。我們期待未來持續合作，共同推動永續解決方案！🌍   #PartnerInTaiwan #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Recycling #PlasticRecycling #GreenFuture

📥 Out now: Read the latest edition of our newsletter “#InfoBrief Taiwan”!   This week’s highlights: 🔹 Saxony Semiconductor Seminar – Explore investment opportunities in Taiwan’s high-tech sector (April 9) 🔹 NRW Business & Technology Forum – AI-driven content and digital innovation (March 26) 🔹 Taiwanese-German Healthcare Conference – Advancing pharma, biotech & AI in medicine (May 20) 🔹 Taiwan’s Global Investments – FDI surges 91% in 2024, strengthening economic ties   📩 Read the full edition on our website – link in the comments! ⬇️

Intern Exchange with the German Institute Taipei Yesterday morning, we kicked off our intern exchange at the German Institute Taipei (GIT), where Lena Maria Scheufen （龙瑞纳）, their intern, welcomed us in the Taipei 101 lobby and gave us a tour of their office. After that they provided valuable insights into the work of the German Federal Foreign Office (Auswaertiges-Amt. De), diplomatic careers, and life as a German diplomat. Julian Goldmann, Head of Science & Technology, introduced his work in fostering German-Taiwanese cooperation in education and research. In the afternoon, Lena Maria visited our office, where our different departments gave an overview of our work and services. It was a great opportunity to exchange experiences, explore career paths, and strengthen connections. A big thank you to the German Institute Taipei for this insightful exchange—we look forward to future collaborations! 🤝 與德國在台協會的實習生交流   昨天早上我們與德國在台協會（GIT）共同舉辦了一場精彩的實習生交流活動，他們的實習生龍瑞納（Lena Maria Scheufen）熱情的帶領我們參觀辦公室，並向我們展示了德國外交部（Auswärtiges Amt）的工作內容和做為外交官的職涯發展。此外，教育暨科技組組長金立安（Julian Goldmann）也分享了他在促進台德教育與研究合作方面的工作內容。   下午，瑞納來到我們的辦公室，並由各部門輪流介紹了德經處的業務和服務內容，這次交流不僅讓我們分享彼此的實習經驗，也深入探討了不同的職涯方向，進一步加強了雙方的聯繫。   再次感謝德國在台協會的熱情接待與寶貴交流，期待未來能有更多合作機會！🤝 #InternExchange #GermanInstituteTaipei #GTOInterns #CareerInsights #Networking

👋 Farewell to Our Legal Intern, Anika!   Today, we said goodbye to Anika Brüggemann, who completed her internship with us as part of her legal clerkship (Rechtsreferendariat). During her time at our office, Anika played a crucial role in handling legal inquiries, drafting and reviewing contracts, supporting legal aspects of company foundation and assisting with data protection matters. Her contributions helped strengthen our legal advisory services and provided valuable support to both German and Taiwanese businesses. Although Anika is leaving, the impact of her work will stay with us for a long time—her meticulous legal research and expertise will continue to benefit our office even after her departure.   Beyond her professional work, Anika also embraced the opportunity to deepen her Chinese language skills and experience Taiwan’s vibrant culture. We are grateful for her dedication and hard work, and we wish her all the best for the next steps in her legal career!   Thank you, Anika - we’ll miss you! 💙 👋 與我們的法律實習生虞雅寧說再見！   今天我們向虞雅寧道別，她在我們辦公室完成了法律實習（Rechtsreferendariat）。實習期間，雅寧積極參與法律諮詢、合約撰寫與審查、處理公司設立的法律問題，並協助資料保護等相關事務，為我們的法律諮詢服務帶來最強的後盾，也大大幫助德台企業的法務需求。雖然她即將離開，但她嚴謹的法律研究與專業見解將持續影響我們的工作。   除了專業上的貢獻，雅寧也把握機會深入學習中文，並體驗台灣多元的文化。我們衷心感謝她的努力與付出，並祝福她未來的法律職涯一切順利！   謝謝你，雅寧！我們會想念你的！💙   #PartnerInTaiwan

🔍 Job Opportunity at Reinhausen Taiwan Ltd.: Service Engineer/Technician🌏   Join the world leader in energy technology! MR’s subsidiary Reinhausen Taiwan Ltd. (Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen) located in Taipei is seeking a dedicated technical service professional to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing exceptional On-Load Tap Changers maintenance, technical support, repair works, and investigation to our valued customers.   The ideal candidate should have:  🔹 Engineering background (Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics) 🔹 Enjoys hands-on work and customer oriented 🔹 Willing to travel, fluent in English & Mandarin   📍This is an onsite position and requires candidates to be based in Taipei, Taiwan   Interested in shaping the future of energy with MR?   Click the link in the comments to learn more and apply today ⬇️! 🔍萊茵豪森台灣有限公司徵才中：服務工程師/技術員🌏    加入全球頂尖的能源科技領導者！作為MR集團在台灣的子公司，萊茵豪森台灣有限公司台北辦公室正在尋找一位具備專業技術並充滿熱忱的服務工程師/技術員加入我們的團隊。您的工作內容將包括：有載分接頭切換裝置維護、技術支援、維修工作及相關故障調查。   我們希望您具備以下條件： 🔹工程相關背景：（電機、機械、機電工程學是學位） 🔹喜歡動手實作的工作並以客戶為導向 🔹願意出差且中英文流利   📍工作地點：台北，需進辦公室   準備好迎接挑戰，與MR一起推動能源技術未來嗎？ 點擊留言區連結了解更多，並立即申請！   #JobOpening #MaschinenfabrikReinhausen #CareerOpportunity #PartnerInTaiwan #premiumservice #thepowerbehindpower

Belated International Women's Day Celebration! 💐✨ This week, we took a moment to celebrate the incredible women in our team. As a thoughtful gesture, our Chief Representative & Executive Director, Dr. Eva Langerbeck, surprised us with beautiful flowers. International Women’s Day serves as a reminder to support, uplift, and empower each other every day. Let’s continue working towards a more inclusive and equal future! 💪🌍 遲來的國際婦女節慶祝！💐✨ 本周，我們特別向團隊中所有優秀的女性成員致敬。首席代表暨處長蘭依樺博士精心準備了美麗的鮮花，為大家帶來驚喜與祝福。 國際婦女節不僅僅是一個紀念日，更提醒我們要在日常生活中相互支持與鼓勵。讓我們攜手努力，共創更包容、更平等的未來。💪🌍 #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInBusiness #Empowerment #PartnerInTaiwan