German Trade Office Taipei (AHK Taiwan)

Meet our new #legal intern, Leon Schönfeld!   Leon is currently completing his legal clerkship (Rechtsreferendariat) in Berlin after finishing his law studies in 2022. He decided to join the #AHK to gain valuable experience in intercultural relations and to expand his knowledge by comparing different legal systems.   His trip to Taiwan is also his first to Asia, and he is thrilled by the unique nature and cultural impressions that the country offers him. He is particularly fond of the mountains around Taipei, which is why he regularly goes out on his bike to explore the surrounding area.   Over the next few months, Leon will be handling legal inquiries, drafting and reviewing contracts, and supporting legal aspects of company foundation. We’re happy to have Leon on board—welcome to the team!   歡迎我們的法律實習生Leon Schönfeld！   Leon於2022年完成法律學業，目前正在柏林進行法律實習（Rechtsreferendariat）。他選擇加入德經處（AHK），希望藉此累積跨文化交流經驗，同時藉由比較不同法律體系，拓展自身的專業視野。   這是Leon初次來到台灣，也是他第一次造訪亞洲。台灣豐富的自然景觀與多元的文化樣貌讓他印象深刻，尤其喜愛台北周邊的山林，因此時常騎著單車出門探訪，享受騎行與探索的樂趣。   在接下來的幾個月裡，Leon將負責處理法律諮詢、合約撰寫以及協助企業設立等相關法律事務。   我們誠摯歡迎Leon加入德經處的團隊，一起迎接新的挑戰與收穫！   #PartnerInTaiwan #legalintern

🌍 The German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK) World Conference 2025 has officially kicked off in #Berlin! 🇩🇪 From now until May 15, leaders from the global #AHK network — representing 150 locations in over 90 countries — are gathering to shape the future of international business. 💼   📌 Today’s focus: the strong partnership between the AHKs, the German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHKs), and our parent organization, the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK). Together, AHKs, IHKs, and the DIHK represent 4 million companies and entrepreneurs — the largest business network in the world. 🌐   🎤 In her keynote speech, Chief Executive of the DIHK Ms. Dr. Helena Melnikov highlighted a key message: “The economy needs politics and politics needs the economy.” Advocacy has never been more important and will also be one of our main focuses in the years to come.   🤖 One of today’s highlights was the AI@AHK competition! While our #Taiwanese contender Vurbo AI didn’t win, it sparked a lot of interest and curiosity among the audience. 💡   🌏 Representing the Asia-Pacific region, our Executive Director Dr. Dr. Eva Langerbeck proudly joins the AHK Advisory Council, together with Mr. Christopher Zimmer from the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.   We’re looking forward to the days ahead — full of fresh insights, stronger connections, and new ideas to help us support German companies even better in their global ventures. 🚀   Photos by Nils Hasenau / DIHK   2025年德國工商總會駐外商會（AHK）全球會議正式於柏林登場！即日起至5/15，來自全球超過90個國家、150個據點的AHK代表齊聚一堂，共同探討國際商務的未來發展。💼   📌今日焦點：AHK與德國工商會（IHK）及其母機構──德國工商總會（DIHK）之間緊密的合作夥伴關係。AHK、IHK與DIHK攜手超過400萬家企業和創業家，打造全球最大的商務網絡。🌐   🎤DIHK首席代表Helena Melnikov於開幕致詞時強調：「經濟與政治彼此依存、互為支柱。」政策倡議的重要性與日俱增，也將是未來幾年的重點工作之一。   🤖今日亮點其一為「AI@AHK人工智慧競賽」！雖然來自台灣的參賽者Vurbo AI未能奪冠，但精采的展示依然吸引了現場觀眾的高度專注與好奇。💡 🌏我們的首席代表蘭依樺博士與菲律賓AHK的Christopher Zimmer一同代表亞太地區榮任AHK全球顧問委員會成員。   我們期待接下來幾天的會議，能收穫嶄新的見解、強化連結，並激盪更多創新的想法，持續協助德國企業拓展全球事業版圖！🚀   #PartnerInTaiwan #GlobalBusiness #AHKWelt2025 #Außenwirtschaft #MadeInGermany #Innovation #Networking #AsiaPacific #StrongerTogether #ExportChampions

We were delighted to welcome Mr. Frank Gotthardt, Member of the Board of Deutsche Philharmonie Merck, and Mr. Stefan Reinhardt, General Manager of Deutsche Philharmonie Merck, to our office last Tuesday, together with the colleagues from Merck Group Taiwan.   The Deutsche Philharmonie Merck, named after the Merck family and primarily sponsored by Merck, is one of the most highly acclaimed independent orchestras in the German music scene. It was founded in 1966 by a small group of music-loving employees as the “Instrumental Group at Merck,” which over time developed into a chamber orchestra, then a chamber philharmonic, and finally, in 2003, became the well-known Deutsche Philharmonie Merck. From its beginnings as a company ensemble, it has grown into one of the best-known freelance orchestras in Germany, now comprising nearly 100 professional musicians. Its repertoire spans all styles, from Baroque and classical to romantic, jazz and film music.   During the meeting, we discussed the future cooperation related to their upcoming live tour in #Kaohsiung and #Taipei this December. Stay tuned for more updates, and we hope you enjoyed your stay in Taiwan!   我們非常榮幸於2025年5月6日接待來自德國默克交響樂團（Deutsche Philharmonie Merck）的董事會成員法蘭克•戈哈特（Frank Gotthardt）先生、總經理斯特凡•萊茵哈特（Stefan Reinhardt）先生以及台灣默克集團的同仁們前來我們辦公室。   德國默克交響樂團以默克家族命名，並主要由默克集團贊助，為德國音樂界中最受讚譽的獨立交響樂團之一。樂團成立於1966年，最初是由一群熱愛音樂的默克員工所組成，從公司室內的小型音樂社團起步，隨著時間推移與規模的成長，該樂團從小型室內樂團逐漸發展為室內愛樂樂團，最終於2003年更名為現在較廣為人知的德國默克交響樂團。該團現在已經成為德國最知名的自由職業交響樂團之一，並擁有近百位專業音樂家。其曲目多元，涵蓋巴洛克、古典、浪漫、爵士和電影配樂。   在這次的會面中，我們也針對對該樂團即將於 12 月在高雄與台北舉行的巡演合作事宜進行了深入討論。敬請期待更多資訊，也祝他們的台灣行圓滿順利！   #PartnerInTaiwan #DeutschePhilharmonieMerck  #ClassicalMusic #OrchestraLife

📥 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 🔹 Business Alliance: BASF’s OASE® Blue Supports CCAT in Carbon Capture and Storage Project at Taiwan Power Plant 🔹 AHK World Business Outlook Spring 2025: Global Mood Tilts 🔹 Event Review: Meeting with MIRDC and MTIC Link in the comments ⬇️ Photo: Vuong Viet/Pixabay

Last Wednesday, we had the pleasure of welcoming representatives from the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC Taiwan) and the Maritime Technology Innovation Centre (MTIC by MIRDC) to our office.   🤝 Our team, including Ms. Linda Blechert, General Manager, DEinternational Taiwan Ltd., Mr. Nico Cron, Senior Manager Market Entry, and Mr. Philipp Molz, Manager Market Entry, met with Ms. Cindy Hsin-Chih Tsai, Project Manager at MIRDC, Mr. William Lin, Industry Researcher at MTIC, and Ms. Anne Kuo, Deputy Administrator at MTIC.   💬 We had an insightful exchange about MTIC’s core mission. MTIC was established to become one of the leading training centers for marine and offshore 🌊 professionals in the Asia-Pacific region. During our discussion, we also explored offshore wind in more depth and identified potential hurdles and areas for international collaboration.   🌱 MIRDC also introduced us to their broader innovation landscape, which aligns especially well with our focus areas — healthcare, sustainability, green energy, and aerospace — where we see strong potential for future collaboration. 🚀   A big thank you to MIRDC and MTIC for the inspiring discussion. We’re excited about what lies ahead!   上週三，我們非常榮幸地在辦公室接待了金屬工業研究發展中心（MIRDC）與海洋科技產業創新園區（MTIC）的代表。   🤝 我們的團隊，包括博智顧問有限公司的總經理戴佩玲女士、市場拓展部資深經理倪國恩先生，以及市場拓展部經理張易先生，與MIRDC的專案經理蔡欣芝女士、MTIC的產業研究員林子欽先生、以及MTIC副管理師郭玳安女士進行了會面。   💬 雙方進行了一場豐富的交流並了解MTIC的核心目標。MTIC的成立旨在成為亞太地區領先的海事與離岸🌊專業人才培訓中心。我們也更深入地探討了離岸風電議題，並指出潛在的挑戰以及國際合作的可能領域。   🌱 MIRDC 也向我們介紹了其更廣泛的創新藍圖，這與我們關注的領域——醫療照護、永續發展、綠色能源與航太產業——高度契合，讓我們看到了未來合作的強大可能性。🚀   衷心感謝 MIRDC 與 MTIC 帶來這場充滿啟發的交流，我們對未來的發展充滿期待！   #GreenEnergy #OffshoreWind #Hydrogen #TaiwanInnovation #GermanTaiwanCooperation #Sustainability #Healthcare #Aerospace #FutureCollaboration

📢 本期德國商情電子報！新鮮出爐！📩 📌 本期重點內容： 🔹 2025 德國麗絲玲之夜 🔹 台灣－德國醫療應用研討會 🔹 IFA 2025 – 早鳥門票現正熱售中 📥 查看完整內容，請點擊評論區的連結！

CMS Berlin 2025 – Early Bird Ticket is Now on Sale!   The biennial, Europe’s leading trade show CMS 2025(Cleaning, Management, Services), is one of the important event of cleaning and facilities management, will take place from September 23-26, 2025, at the Berlin Exhibition Center, Halls 1-6. This exhibition focuses on six key topics: Commercial Cleaning, Public Facility Management, Hotel and Restaurant Industry, Industrial Cleaning, Healthcare Cleaning, and Logistics & Transportation Maintenance. The event will also feature various sharing sessions related to these business fields, offering deep insights into innovative ideas and products. CMS Berlin 2023 gathered 421 exhibitors from 25 countries, with 70% of exhibitors from Germany and 30% from international markets. After the exhibition, 94% of exhibitors expressed satisfaction and are willing to exhibit again in the future. Moreover, CMS Berlin 2023 also attracted nearly 21,000 professional visitors from 88 countries, creating numerous business opportunities connections in the industry.   CMS Berlin 2025 is an exceptional opportunity and platform to expand your professional network and connect with the global market. If you're looking to engage with leading international brands and professional buyers, this is a trade fair you won't want to miss! From now until June 30, you can purchase a one-day pass and enjoy exclusive early bird discounts. Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer!   For more information about the exhibition, please contact our colleague Mr. Pin-Chao Huang (huang.pinchao@taiwan.ahk.de/ +886-2-7735-7529) or visit our website via the link in the comments. We are looking forward to your participation! 2025柏林國際清潔設備用品與維護展 – 早鳥優惠門票開售   兩年一度、歐洲規模領先的清潔與設施管理專業展覽，即將於2025年9月  23 日至9月26日於德國柏林展會中心1至6館盛大舉行! CMS 2025主要聚焦於六大主題，分別為商用清潔、公共設施管理單位、飯店與餐飲業、工業製造與清潔、醫療清潔、物流與交通維運，展覽期間也將同步舉辦多場專業研討會，深入探討產業趨勢與創新技術，讓您全面掌握最新解決方案與市場脈動。   2023柏林國際清潔設備與用品維護展共有來自25國的421家參展商齊聚一堂，其中德國本地展商約占70%，國際展商則達30%，展後更有94%的參展商對此展覽感到滿意並願意在未來再次參展。除此之外，在短短的4天展期間，該展也吸引了來自88個國家的近21,000名專業參觀者前來參觀與採購，在該領域創造無數商機。   CMS 2025不僅是技術與創新成果的展示平台，更是拓展國際人脈、接軌全球市場的絕佳契機。若您希望與全球頂尖品牌及關鍵買主深入交流，千萬不可錯過此次盛會！即日起至6月30日，凡至展會官網（Tickets – CMS Berlin）購買展會單日票，即可享有限時早鳥優惠，敬請把握！   若想了解更多展會相關資訊或參展方案，歡迎隨時聯繫本處 黃品超先生(huang.pinchao@taiwan.ahk.de/ 02-7735-7529)或透過專屬連結進入官網，以獲得更多資訊。   #PartnerInTaiwan #CMSBerlin #FacilityManagement #CleaningTechnology #Sustainability #TradeShow #B2BNetworking #IndustrialSolutions

🇩🇪✨ LEARNTEC 2025 A global gathering of EdTech professionals in Karlsruhe, Germany for Europe’s leading digital learning event!   As Europe’s No.1 EdTech trade fair, LEARNTEC focuses on digital learning innovations and corporate training, drawing key players from industry, consulting, distribution, schools, and universities. The 3-day forum and expo spark innovation and offer the best platform to explore European market trends! 🌐💼   This year, we proudly witnessed Taiwan’s EdTech shine: 🔹 AR2VR impressed with immersive AR/VR learning solutions, attracting strong interest from education and training institutions. 🧠🎮 🔹eiP showcased high-quality stylus and charging box, gaining attention from schools and distributors while expanding into the EU market. 🖊️🚀 The exhibition offered deep insights into the German EdTech landscape and global trends, while connecting us directly with buyers and decision-makers — boosting Taiwan’s visibility and unlocking new business opportunities! 💡📈 We’re also thrilled to see HTC VIVE, BenQ Europe, and AVer Europe continue to shine in Germany, proving Taiwan’s strong presence in global digital education. 💪   These results reaffirm our commitment to take Taiwan’s EdTech to be global. We’ll keep leading outstanding companies onto the world stage — showing the world Taiwan’s power in education innovation! 🌍✨   #LEARNTEC2025 #EdTech #數位教育科技 #AR2VR #eiptaiwan #數位學習 #教育創新 #教育科技展 #DigitalLearning #InnovationInEducation #FutureOfLearning

🩺 Reminder: Taiwanese-German Conference on Healthcare Applications 📅 May 20, 2025 | 📍 Illume Taipei | ⏰ 09:30–16:00 (registration: 9:00–9:30)   Don’t miss your chance to join us for a full-day conference focused on the latest trends in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Hear insights from the GHA - German Health Alliance, Taiwan Bio Industry Organization (Taiwan BIO), and five pioneering German healthcare companies: BioMed X Institute, HWI pharma services (HWI group), PRIMACYT Cell Culture Technology GmbH, Rohde KG, and Sensoplast Packmitteltechnik GmbH.   🗣️ After the presentations, enjoy a complimentary networking lunch and connect directly with company representatives and industry peers. 📌 Participation is free – and spots are nearly full! When registering, you can also sign up for exclusive one-on-one B2B meetings with the German companies (May 21–23).   🔗 For more details and registration, check the link in the comments. 🩺 提醒您：臺德醫療應用交流研討會 即將展開 📅 2025年5月20日（週二） | 📍 台北茹曦酒店 Illume Taipei | ⏰ 09:30–16:00（報到時間：09:00–09:30）   千萬別錯過這場聚焦醫藥與生技產業最新趨勢的一日研討會！來自德國健康聯盟（German Health Alliance）、台灣生物產業協會，以及五家創新德國醫療企業的專家將帶來精彩演講。 🔹 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）   🗣️ 活動結束後，敬邀您共襄午餐交流時光，與德國企業代表及臺灣業界同仁進一步互動。 📌 活動免費參加，目前報名名額已接近額滿！ 報名時亦可選擇參加5月21日至23日舉行的德國企業一對一B2B洽談會，探索合作機會。   🔗 詳情與報名請見留言中的連結。   #PartnerInTaiwan #HealthcareConference #GermanCompanies #PharmaceuticalInnovation #Biotech #PharmaIndustry #Networking #B2BMeetings

IFA 2025 – Early Bird Tickets Are Now Available!   From September 5 to 9, IFA 2025 will once again be hosted in Berlin, Germany. It is Europe’s largest consumer electronics trade show. This year, IFA will feature 11 major exhibition zones, centered around the latest digital technologies, including 5G IoT devices, smart home applications, and the most anticipated innovations in AI and IoT. Leading global brands from various sectors will showcase their newest products, drawing professional buyers and visitors from over 100 countries worldwide.   According to IFA 2024, last year’s event attracted 1,800 exhibitors from 138 countries, with nearly 215,000 visitors and 133,000 professional buyers in attendance. These figures reinforce IFA’s reputation as a premier platform for building international business partnerships and it’s also a golden opportunity for companies seeking to expand globally.   IFA 2025 early bird tickets are now on sale! Building on last year’s success, IFA 2025 is even more highly anticipated. Visitors interested in attending can find ticket information via our website until May 9. The German Trade Office also offers exclusive discount codes – please contact Mr. Pin-Chao Huang (huang.pinchao@taiwan.ahk.de/ +886-2-7735-7529) for more details. We hope to meet up with you at IFA 2025 and explore the latest technology together! More info via the link in the comments. IFA 2025 – 早鳥門票現正熱售中   2025年9月5日至9日，德國柏林將舉辦歐洲規模最大的消費性電子展——IFA 2025。IFA 2025共規劃11大展區，以最新數位科技產品為核心主軸，涵蓋5G物聯網設備、智慧家居應用、以及最受矚目的AI人工智慧與IoT創新技術。來自各領域的頂尖品牌將於展中發表最新產品，預計將吸引來自全球上百個國家的國際參觀者與專業買家共襄盛舉。   根據IFA 2024展後數據，該展會去年共吸引了來自全球138個國家的1,800家展商參展，現場更迎來近21.5萬名觀眾及13.3萬名專業買家， 因此，這些數據再次證明 IFA 作為全球頂尖國際商業合作平台的地位，更是企業拓展全球市場不可錯過的重要機會。   IFA 2025早鳥門票現已開賣！延續去年的亮眼成績，今年展會更加備受期待，若您有意前往參觀IFA 2025，5月9日前到德經處官網獲得購票資訊。此外，德經處亦提供專屬購票優惠代碼，如欲取得更多優惠資訊，歡迎連絡我處同事黃品超先生 (huang.pinchao@taiwan.ahk.de/ 02-7735-7529)。 我們期待在IFA 2025與您相見，一同探索最新科技的發展趨勢！ 更多資訊請見留言處連結。   #IFA2025 #TechInnovation #ConsumerElectronics #TradeShow #PartnerInTaiwan