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🎬 NRW – Taiwan Business & Technology Forum Highlights 🎯 On March 26, the Business & Technology Forum “Digital Technologies & Media Content” - organized by NRW.Global Business and supported by our office - brought together key players from North Rhine-Westphalia and Taiwan’s media and tech industries.   📍 Held in Taipei, the forum was opened by Susanne Baumann, NRW.Global Business GmbH and Ming-Huei Tung, Chief Secretary, Administration for Digital Industries, Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA). Among the speakers were Dr. Peter Charissé (ANGA – The Broadband Association), Ilon Huang (Radio Taiwan International) and Eric Lin (TAVAR). The agenda covered streaming trends, XR developments, media cooperation and practical support for Taiwanese companies in NRW - including a diverse pitch session with representatives from both German and Taiwanese companies: Michael Brink from LAVAlabs Moving Images GmbH & Co KG and Leon Brink from Capture Media GmbH, Cynthia Lin from Turing Space, Prof. Dr. Stefan Sporn from The Audio Innovation Lab, Noah Hynam from CreatorDB, Roger Elsener from Zattoo and Richard Lee from TNLmediagene.   A great platform to exchange ideas, foster innovation and strengthen the media-tech bridge between Taiwan and NRW! 🌐 🎬德國北威邦—台灣 媒體內容與數位科技論壇 🎯   3月26日，由北威邦國際商務署（NRW.Global Business）主辦，德國經濟辦事處協辦的「媒體內容與數位科技論壇」正式展開，將德國北威邦和台灣的媒體專家齊聚一堂，共同分享、探討台灣的媒體和科技產業。   📍本次論壇於台北茹曦酒店舉行，論壇開場由北威邦國際商務署大中華地區與南韓專案經理Susanne Baumann以及數位發展部數位產業署主任秘書童明慧致詞，並邀請多位專家分享見解。與談來賓包含德國ANGA與寬頻協會總經理Dr. Peter Charissé、中央廣播電台黃逸龍與台灣虛擬及擴增實境產業協會（TAVAR）秘書長林家和。   議程重點涵蓋串流媒體趨勢、XR技術發展、媒體合作機會，以及北威邦提供給台灣企業的市場進入支持。論壇中特別安排了一場多元的商業簡報，供台德雙方的企業代表齊聚交流。   分享者包含： 德商 – Lavalabs Moving Images, Michael Brink, 總經理 台商 – 台灣圖靈鍊股, Cynthia Lin, 商務發展經理 德商 – The Audio Innovation Lab, Prof. Stefan Sporn, 創辦人暨執行長 德商 – CreatorDB, Noah Hynam, 創辦人暨總經理 德商 – Zattoo, Roger Eisener, 執行長 台商 – 台灣數位媒體應用暨行銷協會, Richard Lee, 關鍵評論網 技術長   這場論壇不僅促進意見交流與創新合作，更進一步加強台灣與德國北威邦之間的媒體與科技連結！🌐     #PartnerInTaiwan #NRW #MediaTechnology #DigitalInnovation #BusinessForum

Welcoming German Scholarship Holders 🇩🇪🤝 Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming a group of German scholarship holders from the German Academic Scholarship Foundation (Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes) who are currently studying in East Asia. As part of a self-organized interdisciplinary excursion to Taiwan, the group is exploring the island’s economy, society, and geopolitical context in East Asia. During their visit, our colleagues Linda Blechert and Nico Cron provided insights into our office’s work and the involvement of German businesses in Taiwan, helping the group gain a deeper understanding of German-Taiwanese economic relations. We’re always happy to exchange ideas and share perspectives with the next generation of global professionals! 歡迎德國獎學金得主🤝深入探索台灣經濟   昨天，我很高興能接待一群來自德國學術獎學金基金會（Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes）的獎學金得主，他們目前正在東亞各國學習深造。這次這別規劃一場跨學科考察之旅，深入探索台灣經濟、社會發展以及其在東亞地緣政治的角色。   我們的同事戴佩玲總經理和倪國恩經理和大家分享了我們辦事處的工作內容，以及德國企業在台灣的發展，幫助學生更全面的了解台德經貿合作關係。   一直以來，我們都非常珍惜與新一代國際人才交流的機會，期待未來能有更多深度交流與合作。 #PartnerInTaiwan #GermanTaiwanRelations #Studienstiftung #Exchange #TaiwanInsights #NextGeneration #AHKTaiwan

Upcoming Seminar: Discover Investment & Semiconductor Opportunities in Saxony!   Are you looking to gain insights into the latest developments in Saxony’s semiconductor industry and explore new collaboration opportunities between Taiwan and Germany?   Join us on April 9 in Taichung for a high-level seminar featuring industry leaders, government representatives, and experts from both regions. Learn about investment opportunities, technological advancements and smart manufacturing, and take part in exclusive networking.   🎤 Meet the speakers: Cornelia Probst, Project Manager Investor Service at Saxony Trade & Invest, Steffen Rietzschel, Director at the City of Dresden Office for Economic Development, Frank Bösenberg, Managing Director at Silicon Saxony, Chee-How Tan, Managing Director at Infineon Technologies Taiwan and Jiun Chen, Business Director at ITRI   📌 Event Details: 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 🕒 Time: 15:00 – 17:30 📍 Venue: The Lin Hotel Taichung – Miracle Ballroom (6F) 🗣️ Language: English & Mandarin   💡 Register now to secure your spot – space is limited! 🔗 Full agenda & registration link in the comments.   即將登場的研討會：薩克森邦投資環境與半導體產業概覽！   您是否希望深入了解薩克森半導體產業的最新發展，並探索台德之間的合作新契機？   歡迎參加我們於 4 月 9 日在台中舉辦的研討會，現場將匯聚來自台灣與德國的產業領袖、政府代表與專家，深入探討投資機會、技術創新與智慧製造，並參與專屬交流活動，拓展您的人脈網絡。   🎤 講者： 薩克森邦投資外貿處半導體投資業務專案經理Cornelia Probst女士；德勒斯登市經濟發展辦公室處長Steffen Rietzschel先生；德國薩克森矽谷執行長Frank Bösenberg先生；台灣英飛凌科技總經理陳志豪先生；工研院機械與機電系統所業務主任陳俊先生   📌 活動資訊： 🗓️ 日期：2025年4月9日（星期三） 🕒 時間：15:00 – 17:30 📍 地點：台中林酒店奇緣廳（6 樓） 🗣️ 語言：中英雙語進行   💡 名額有限，立即報名，搶先卡位！   🔗 完整議程與報名連結請見留言區 #PartnerInTaiwan #Semiconductors #Saxony #InvestInGermany #SmartManufacturing #TaiwanGermany #SiliconSaxony #BusinessSeminar #NetworkingOpportunity

📥 Out now: Read the latest edition of our newsletter #InfoBrief Taiwan! This week’s highlights: 🔹 GTAI Insight – Taiwan remains key hub for global electronics procurement 🔹 All-Chambers Taipei Connect – Don’t miss this premier networking opportunity 🔹 NRW Business & Technology Forum – Final chance to register for this Wednesday’s event 🔹 Saxony Semiconductor Seminar – Join us in Taichung for high-level exchange in early April 🔹 Taiwanese-German Conference on Healthcare Applications – Coming up in May Link in the comments ⬇️

Militzer & Münch Expands to Taiwan ✈️   We’re excited to welcome M&M Militzer & Münch Group, one of Germany’s oldest logistics companies, to the Taiwanese market! Founded in 1881, M&M continues its international expansion with a newly established air and sea freight office in Taiwan, led by Igor Zarenko, a logistics expert with over 25 years of experience in Greater China.   Fluent in Mandarin and based in Taiwan for the past decade, Igor brings deep market knowledge and local insight to M&M’s global network. With Taiwan’s economy expected to grow over 3% in 2025 and booming sectors like semiconductors, electronics, AI, and high-end manufacturing, this move marks a strategic step in M&M’s commitment to global growth and customer service.   📄 You can read the full press release on our website – link in the comments!   We’re always pleased to see German companies establish a local presence in Taiwan and are happy to support others with guidance on company foundation and market entry. Feel free to reach out if you’re planning your next step! 🚀 Militzer & Münch 正式登陸台灣 ✈️   歷史悠久的德國物流企業 Militzer & Münch (M&M) 正式進軍台灣市場！成立於 1881 年 的 M&M 持續拓展國際業務，並在台灣設立全新的海空運物流辦公室，由擁有 25 年大中華區物流經驗的專家 Igor Zarenko 領軍。   Igor 精通中文，在台灣生活超過十年，對在地市場有深入了解，將進一步拓展 M&M 在全球的業務版圖。隨著2025年台灣經濟成長預測超過 3%，以及半導體、電子、AI、高端製造等產業的蓬勃發展，M&M 此次佈局正逢其時，不僅強化全球供應鏈佈局，也為客戶提供更完善的物流服務。   📄 完整新聞稿請見官網，連結請見留言區！   我們很高興看到越來越多德國企業落地台灣，也樂意提供德商在台設立公司與市場進入的專業指導。 如果您正在規劃下一步，歡迎與我們聯繫！🚀     #PartnerInTaiwan #Logistics #MilitzerMünch #GermanBusiness #TaiwanExpansion #FreightForwarding #SupplyChain

👋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, NRW.Global Business hosted the Invest in NRW Networking Dinner, supported by the German Trade Office Taipei, 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日晚間，德國北威邦國際商務屬（NRW.Global business）在我們的協助下舉辦了「投資北威邦交流晚宴」，邀請台灣企業與投資專家共聚一堂，探討在德國最大的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 Jim Tai, General Manager, Philipp Moede, Director of Operations, 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