German Trade Office Taipei (AHK Taiwan)

🎉 Grand Opening in Hsinchu!   On April 27, we were honored to attend the grand opening of United Optical’s new flagship store in Hsinchu — a key milestone in the ongoing partnership between United Optical and ZEISS.   Our Chief Representative Dr. Eva Langerbeck joined the celebration alongside Mr. Yu Chun-Yi (Owner of United Optical), Mr. Peng Tat Cheong (Head of Taiwan, Vision Care HK & Macau), Mr. Ethan Chou (Head of VIS), and Mr. Rene Junker (ZEISS HQ, Head of Business Development & Strategy).   The store features two full sets of ZEISS vision testing equipment, a dedicated myopia management zone, and a ZEISS Frames Shop-in-Shop — a clear commitment to innovation and premium quality in vision care.   As one of Taiwan’s fastest-growing tech hubs, Hsinchu is the perfect place to offer cutting-edge optical services.   Congratulations to United Optical and ZEISS on this important achievement — we look forward to more shared success in the field of precision optics! 👓🎊 🎉 新竹旗艦店盛大開幕！   我們於 4 月 27 日很榮幸出席聯合眼鏡全新旗艦店的開幕典禮，這是聯合眼鏡與Zeiss合作的重要里程碑。   德國經濟辦事處首席代表暨處長蘭依樺博士與 聯合眼鏡創辦人余俊毅先生、ZEISS 台灣暨港澳視光業務負責人張秉達先生、VIS 部門負責人周亦凡先生，以及 ZEISS 總部商業發展與策略主管 Rene Junker 先生共同出席。   新門市配備兩套完整的蔡司全套配鏡設備、近視管理專區以及 ZEISS 鏡框專區（Shop-in-Shop），展現了對品質與創新的堅持與承諾。   新竹作為台灣成長最快的高科技城市之一，是提供高品質配鏡服務的理想地點。   再次恭喜聯合眼鏡與 ZEISS 開創這一重要新頁！我們期待雙方在精密光學領域的持續合作與發展 👓🎊   #PartnerInTaiwan #ZEISS #UnitedOptical #PrecisionOptics #GermanTaiwanBusiness #VisionCare #HsinchuEvents #SmartHealth #PartnershipSuccess

Happy Labor Day! 🛠️ Please note that our office will be closed on May 1 and 2 for the holiday. Wishing everyone a relaxing break! 勞動節快樂！🛠️ 德經處於5月1日（星期四）及5月2日（星期五）暫停辦公。 祝大家有個輕鬆的假期！   #LaborDay #OfficeNotice

Authentic German Flavor at BACKHAUS! 🥨 Over the weekend, Dr. Eva Langerbeck, Chief Representative of the German Trade Office Taipei, visited BACKHAUS German Bakery in Zhubei, Hsinchu! Every year at our Christmas Market, BACKHAUS brings festive favorites like the König Ludwig Stollen and authentic German breads to Taiwan. Dedicated to traditional German baking methods and a philosophy of health and purity, BACKHAUS offers many staples of daily life in Germany, including: ✔️ The hearty König Ludwig Dinkelbrot made from Spelt ✔️ The crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside König Ludwig Krusti ✔️ The fragrant and fluffy König Ludwig Semmel ✔️ And, of course, the classic German Brezel, a must-try for any bread lover! German breads are known for their natural ingredients, low fat and sugar content, and their rich, aromatic flavor. Next time you're in Zhubei, drop by BACKHAUS and discover real German baking! 在竹北遇見德國家鄉味 🥨 上週末，德經處處長蘭依樺博士（Dr. Eva Langerbeck）特別造訪了位於新竹竹北的 BACKHAUS 德式烘焙坊！ 每年在德經處的聖誕市集，BACKHAUS 都會帶來節慶必備的經典甜點──König Ludwig 史多倫，以及各式各樣地道的德國麵包，讓台灣民眾也能感受到濃濃的節日氛圍。 BACKHAUS 堅持以德國傳統工法和健康純粹的理念，製作每一款麵包。這裡可以找到許多德國日常中不可或缺的經典滋味，包括： ✔️ 使用古麥製成、口感紮實的 國王古麥麵包（Dinkelbrot） ✔️ 外酥內嫩、適合搭配各式餐點的 國王鄉村麵包（Krusti） ✔️ 麥香撲鼻、鬆軟可口的 國王餐包（Semmel） ✔️ 還有德國餐桌上不可或缺的經典──鹼水扭結麵包（Brezel） 德國麵包以其天然食材、低油低糖、注重麥香與口感聞名。下次來到竹北，別忘了順道拜訪 BACKHAUS，感受一趟道地的德國麵包之旅！ #BACKHAUS #GermanBread #ChristmasMarket #TasteOfGermanyInTaiwan

DMEA 2025 Wrap-Up – Spotlight on AI and Digital Health Innovation 🤖📲    AI, electronic health records, and interoperability were the hottest topics at DMEA 2025 (DMEA - Connecting Digital Health), which concluded with record-breaking 20,500 participants, 900 exhibitors, and 470+ speakers across three dynamic days.    Taiwan was proudly represented by six exhibitors during DMEA 2025– Onyx, IntelliGen (Anatomy Cloud Co., Ltd), FaceHeart, ModernSolid (Modernsolid Industrial Co., Ltd.) , GoDEX International and Taiwan Trade Center (TAITRA Global (Taiwan External Trade Development Council)) – showcasing smart healthcare solutions. A highlight: , IntelliGen (AnatomyCloud) impressed the visitors on-site during the Press Breakfast on siteand off-site by Ernst-von-Bergmann Klinikum (Klinikum Ernst von Bergmann) with hands-on demonstration with immersive 3D Anatomy Clod AI Imaging Systems.     We were also honored to welcome Dr. Chien-Chang Lee from the Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare, who delivered insights over Taiwan’s Digital Healthcare landscape, the 3 national level AI Centers establishments, alongside counterparts from Sweden, Finland, and the Netherlands.     Besides DMEA, we also facilitated our business and ministry delegates for visit at the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI), EvB Klinikum Potsdam, and the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) to explore Germany’s healthcare value chain and digital policy framework, fostering exchange on potential areas of collaboration.    🙏 A sincere thank you to Lukas Gärtner (IHK Potsdam), Julia Pietsch (GTAI), HPI, EvB, BMG, and the DMEA team for the warm welcome and support. We look forward to further strengthening partnerships between Taiwan and Germany in the healthcare sector.    📅 DMEA 2026 will take place from April 21–23, 2026 – registration opens April 29. Interested in exhibiting or visiting? Contact Mr. Pin-Chao Huang (huang.pinchao@taiwan.ahk.de) for details. More information via the link in the comments.    #DMEA #DigitalHealth #SmartHealthcare #DigitalHealthTech #InternationalCooperation #ErnstvonBergmann #AnatomyCloud #IHKPotsdam

📥 Out now: Read the latest edition of our newsletter “#InfoBrief Taiwan”!   This week’s highlights: 🔹 German Riesling Night 2025 – Join us for a delightful evening of wine tasting and networking 🔹 Taiwanese-German Conference on Healthcare Applications – Registration still open! 🔹 Trade Fair Highlight: Moulding Expo 2025 🔹 New GTAI Article – Challenges and opportunities for Taiwan’s bicycle industry   Link in the comments ⬇️

🤝 Strengthening Germany–Taiwan Cooperation in Education & Innovation 🌐 Last Thursday, our Chief Representative & Executive Director, Dr. Eva Langerbeck, together with Dr. Josef Goldberger from the Saxon Science Liaison Office Taiwan, had the pleasure of visiting Taiwan’s Ministry of Education (MOE). 🙏We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Deputy Minister Dr. Ping-Cheng Yeh (Ping-Cheng (Benson) Yeh) the dedicated teams from the Department of International and Cross-Strait Education (DICE) and the Department of Information and Technology Education (DITE) for the warm reception and insightful exchange. 💡Our discussion centered on bilateral exchange in digital education between Germany and Taiwan. We were highly impressed by Taiwan’s advancements in digital learning, especially the integration of AI-driven technologies that are reshaping the educational landscape. We also shared Germany’s current focus areas in digital education policy. Furthermore, with LEARNTEC and DIDACTA Asia as key platforms this year for fostering global collaboration in EdTech. These platforms offer valuable opportunities to link innovation, research, and education across borders. 📘Another key highlight was the potential for expanding bilateral talent exchange through international internship programs. We believe such initiatives offer significant opportunities to cultivate cross-border skills, foster practical learning, and support long-term cooperation in both academia and industry. 🌍 We look forward to continuing this meaningful dialogue and deepening the partnership between Germany and Taiwan in education, technology, and talent development. 🤝強化德國與台灣於教育與創新領域合作 🌐   上週四，我們的首席代表兼處長 蘭依樺博士 偕同 德國薩克森邦駐台科技辦事處 金郁夫博士 一同拜訪台灣教育部（MOE）。   🙏 我們誠摯感謝教育部葉丙成政務次長，以及國際及兩岸教育司與資訊及科技教育司團隊的熱情接待與深入交流。   💡 本次會談聚焦於德國與台灣在數位教育領域的雙邊交流與合作。我們對台灣在數位學習方面的發展感到驚艷，特別是將人工智慧技術整合進教育學習系統，此創舉正在重塑教學樣貌。我們也分享了德國目前在數位教育政策上的重點方向，並介紹了今年的兩大國際教育科技平台：LEARNTEC 與 didacta asia，此雙軌展會暨論壇有助於促進全球在教育科技上的創新、研究與實踐交流。   📘 另一會議亮點為探討擴展雙邊國際實習與人才交流計畫的潛力，特別是在關鍵的半導體產業領域。我們相信，這樣的計畫將有助於培育跨國技能、強化實務經驗，並推動學術界與產業界的長期合作。   🌍 期待未來更多元及頻繁的交流，共同深化德國與台灣於教育、科技與人才發展上的夥伴關係。   #DigitalEducation #EdTech #InternationalCooperation #LEARNTEC #didactaasia #TalentExchange #SemiconductorIndustry #GlobalLearning #教育合作 #數位教育 #國際實習 #科技人才

📢 Our latest Flash Survey is out!   From March 7–20, we asked German businesses in Taiwan how they assess the impact of the German federal election and potential U.S. policy shifts on their operations.   While the survey shows that over 50% anticipate negative effects from possible U.S. tariffs, many companies have since emphasized that these challenges—though serious—may not have an immediate or drastic impact. Instead, they are adapting through supply chain diversification and stronger local partnerships.   On the German side, responses were more optimistic, with expectations of closer economic ties and increased support for international businesses.   Thanks to all who participated! These results offer a valuable snapshot in time—but of course, perspectives may continue to evolve as global developments unfold. 📢 我們最新的快閃調查結果已經出爐！   3月7日至20日期間，我們向在台德商詢問了他們對於德國聯邦選舉及可能的美國政策變動對其業務影響的看法。   調查顯示，超過 50% 的企業預期美國加徵關稅會對他們產生負面影響。不過，許多企業也指出，儘管這些挑戰相當嚴峻，但可能不會立即或劇烈地影響他們的業務。相反地，許多企業已開始透過分散供應鏈布局及加強本地夥伴關係來因應挑戰。   在德方的回應中，整體態度較為樂觀，預期會有更緊密的經濟連結，並且對國際企業提供更多的支持。   感謝所有參與者！這些結果為我們提供了寶貴的即時洞察，但隨著全球形勢的發展，觀點可能會隨之調整。 #GTOFlashSurvey #GermanBusinessTaiwan #Geopolitics #Elections2025 #USPolicies #TaiwanBusiness #TradeRelations #AHKTaiwan #BusinessOutlook #DigitalEconomy  

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