Hope you are well.

We are thrilled to announce a webinar focused on the evolving landscape of the plastics and rubber industry. Join us on Wednesday, May 8, from 10:00 – 11:00, for an online discussion exploring topics such as low-carbon green supply chains and emerging market trends. The webinar will be entirely in Chinese and offers valuable insights for both domestic and international manufacturers. Registration is free of charge. Secure your spot by completing the online registration form before May 5. Refer to our Top News for more details on the registration process.

Mark your calendars again: We will host a special conference in English on May 14, 2024. This event, part of a delegation trip of German companies to Taiwan, focuses on innovations in the bicycle and two-wheeler industry. Join us at the Howard Prince Hotel Taichung for presentations, discussions, lunch, business matchmaking and networking opportunities. Find out how to sign up in our Top News.

Furthermore, together with Dr. Josef Goldberger, Liaison Officer, Saxon Science Liaison Office Taiwan | Dresden University of Technology, we hosted a panel discussion on trends and developments in the semiconductor industry this week and it was a blast. Targeted at German exchange students, primarily from the STIPT program, they gained valuable perspectives on the future of semiconductor manufacturing and its global implications. Their presence added a vibrant, dynamic energy to the event. For a comprehensive overview of the panel talk, please have a look at our GTO News.

Lastly, DMEA 2024 was truly inspiring. From engaging discussions to exploring Europe’s largest university hospital, the Charité, in Berlin, we got to gain a great insight into the world of digital healthcare. For a detailed recap of this event, be sure to check out our GTO News.

As we approach the end of April (time flies!), today marks World Wish Day. Inspired by the Make-a-Wish foundation, that also co-organizes our 2nd GTO German Company Charity Soccer Tournament which you can find in our GTO News as well, this day is dedicated to turning dreams into reality.

Kind regards,

German Trade Office Taipei

With the global trend towards net-zero carbon emissions driving industry transformation, the plastics and rubber industry has emerged as a vanguard of ‘’green sustainability.’’ The webinar will provide an overview of Taiwan’s rubber and plastics markets, exploring how foreign manufacturers can keep up with the latest trend to expand the business in Taiwan. It may also discuss a new face of the industry to emphasize low-carbon green supply chains and diversified end-use applications, which presents opportunities to international companies how they could stay ahead of market and Shaping All PLASbility together.

Details

Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Time: 10:00 – 11:00
Format: Online
Language: Mandarin
Organizer: German Trade Office Taipei (AHK Taiwan)
Co-Organizer: TAITRA│ Plastics Industry Development Center (PIDC)
Fee: Free of charge

Registration

Please fill out the online registration form before May 5.

Agenda

Co-Organizer

Contact

DEinternational Taiwan Ltd., the service unit of the German Trade Office Taipei, organizes a conference in the field of bicycles and two-wheelers, which will take place on May 14, 2024. The conference is part of a delegation trip of German companies to Taiwan which is funded by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action under the market development program.

The conference is intended to create a platform for Taiwanese companies and manufacturers seeking new solutions, collaborations, and a better understanding of the German bicycle industry.

In addition to German company and production presentations, Mr. Pablo Ziller, press officer at the German Bicycle Association, will provide an overview of the current status and future prospects of the German bicycle industry.

Following the conference, participants will have the opportunity to connect with German companies during a joint lunch, followed by individual matchmaking sessions. Participation is free of charge.

Details

Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Time: 9:30 – 16:00 (registration time: 9:00 – 9:30)
Venue: Howard Prince Hotel Taichung (No. 129, Anhe Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City 407)
Language: English
Fee: Free of charge

Preliminary Agenda

Webinar "Discovering Taiwan's Plastics & Rubber Industry – Development and Opportunities"
08.05.2024 | Online

Geschäftsanbahnung für deutsche Hersteller Zweiräder inkl. Zweiradkomponenten
13. – 17.05.2024 | Location: Taipei

German-Taiwanese Bicycle and Two-Wheelers Conference
14.05.2024 | Location: Taichung

2nd GTO German Company Charity Soccer Tournament
07.06.2024 | Location: Taipei

2024 German Riesling Night with Peter Mertes
13.06.2024 | Location: Taipei

Experience an unforgettable evening at our first Riesling Night, hosted in partnership with Peter Mertes, Germany’s leading winery from the country’s wine capital Bernkastel-Kues in the heart of the Mosel region. Set in the charming outdoor area of M Club Taipei on the banks of Keelung river, we warmly invite you to enjoy the summer breeze, indulge in exquisite free-flowing wine and enjoy the carefully curated buffet dinner at the event. Look forward to savoring the crisp and well-balanced flavors of Peter Mertes’ Riesling, a perfectly refreshing wine ideal for the upcoming summer season. Join us and Peter Mertes for a memorable evening with a relaxed ambiance and plenty of networking opportunities to kick off the summer in style.

Details

Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024
Time: 18:30 – 21:30 
Venue: Maritime Club Taipei (M Club), No. 16 Water Gate of Keelung River, Meiti Wharf
Dresscode: Summer Chic
Early-Bird Price: 2,600 NT$ (for registrations and payment made until May 17, 2024)
Regular Price: 2,800 NT$ (for registrations after May 17, 2024)
Registration Deadline: June 7, 2024 

Our long-awaited GTO Germany Company Charity Soccer Tournament is going to kick off again on Friday, June 7, 2024 at the Taipei Gymnasium 1st floor.

German teams will be competing in exiting 15-minute games of 5 vs. 5 players and donate 1,500 NT$ per scored goal to the Make-A-Wish Taiwan foundation, which helps to fulfil the wishes of children with critical illness between the ages of 3-18 years old.

We welcome you to join us and cheer for your favourite German company team at our 2nd GTO German Company Charity Soccer Tournament.

As for the German companies operating in Taiwan, our annual soccer event is a great opportunity to encourage the team spirit in your company and kick for those who can’t by assisting the Make-A-Wish Taiwan foundation in making the biggest dreams of children with critical illness come true!

In case of any questions or would like to register your team, please contact Mr. Levin Chiang, (chiang.levin@taiwan.ahk.de / tel: +886-2-7735-7513).

Wussten Sie, dass der Produktionswert der taiwanischen Fahrradindustrie in den ersten zehn Monaten 2022 einen Rekordwert von 6 Mrd. US$ erreichte? Taiwan beherbergt einige der weltweit führenden Fahrrad- und E-Scooter-Hersteller und die Vielzahl an Zulieferbetrieben decken nahezu die gesamte Wertschöpfungskette ab.

Vom 13. bis 17. Mai 2024 findet eine Geschäftsanbahnungsreise für deutsche Unternehmen nach Taiwan statt. Die Reise wird vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz im Rahmen des Markterschließungsprogramms gefördert.

Sichern Sie sich Ihre Teilnahme für die Geschäftsanbahnung nach Taiwan und erschließen Sie den taiwanischen Markt für Zweiräder, Zweiradkomponenten, Fahrräder, E-Bikes, Scooter und Pedelecs, um Ihren idealen Vertriebs- und Geschäftspartner zu finden und wertvolle Einblicke zu erhalten!

Weiterführende Informationen sowie einen Link zur Anmeldung finden Sie auf unserer Webseite.

Key Figures from Asia Fruit Logistica 2023

Exhibitors Worldwide: 400+ (from 40+ countries)
Professional Buyers Worldwide: 10,000+ (from 70+ countries)

Porsche Taiwan saw historic success in Q1 2024, delivering 1,409 vehicles – a 19% increase over last year. SUV demand remains strong, led by an astounding 82% growth for the Cayenne. The Macan also saw a substantial boost in order intakes (126%), fueled by the market’s anticipation for the new electric version. The all-electric Taycan line continues its sought-after status with a 22% growth, especially for the Taycan Cross Turismo CUV (+76%). Additionally, the iconic 911 experienced a remarkable increase in sales, doubling compared to last year, while the mid-engined 718 saw a 29% rise. Of note, the 718 Boxster order intakes quadrupled compared to last year. The Panamera, following its recent launch, boasts a 24% increase in order intakes.

Datum: 27. Juni 2024
Uhrzeit: 09:00 – 17:00
Ort: IHK für München und Oberbayern, Max-Joseph-Straße 2, 80333 München, Deutschland
Ansprechpartnerin: Ulrike Tsougenis 
Telefon: +49 89 5116-1449 
E-Mail: tsougenis@muenchen.ihk.de

Die Agenda und das Anmeldeformular finden Sie auf der offiziellen Webseite.

Am 09. Juni 2024 findet die Wahl der Abgeordneten des Europäischen Parlaments aus der Bundesrepublik Deutschland statt.

Deutsche, die außerhalb der Bundesrepublik Deutschland leben, das 16. Lebensjahr vollendet haben und im Bundesgebiet keine Wohnung mehr innehaben, können bei Vorliegen der sonstigen wahlrechtlichen Voraussetzungen an der Wahl teilnehmen.

Für ihre Wahlteilnahme ist u. a. Voraussetzung, dass sie

1.1  am Wahltag seit mindestens drei Monaten in den übrigen Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union eine Wohnung innehaben oder sich mindestens seit dieser Zeit dort gewöhnlich aufhalten (auf die Dreimonatsfrist wird ein unmittelbar vorausgehender Aufenthalt in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland angerechnet)

oder

1.2  entweder nach Vollendung ihres 14. Lebensjahres mindestens drei Monate ununterbrochen in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland eine Wohnung innegehabt oder sich sonst gewöhnlich aufgehalten haben und dieser Aufenthalt nicht länger als 25 Jahre zurückliegt, oder aus anderen Gründen persönlich und unmittelbar Vertrautheit mit den politischen Verhältnissen in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland erworben haben und von ihnen betroffen sind,

Einem Antrag, der erst nach dem 19. Mai 2024 bei der zuständigen Gemeindebehörde eingeht, kann nicht mehr entsprochen werden (§ 17 Abs. 1 der Europawahlordnung).

• Antragsvordrucke (Formblätter) sowie informierende Merkblätter sind online auf der Seite der Bundeswahlleiterin verfügbar. Sie können auch bei
  den diplomatischen und berufskonsularischen Vertretungen der Bundesrepublik Deutschland,
• der Bundeswahlleiterin, Statistisches Bundesamt, Zweigstelle Bonn, Postfach 170377, 53929 Bonn, Germany;
• den Kreis- und Stadtwahlleitungen in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland angefordert werden.

Weitere Auskünfte erteilt das Deutsche Institut Taipei auf seiner Internetseite.

Taiwan's Unemployment Rate Falls Slightly to 3.38% in March

Taiwan's jobless rate dropped slightly to 3.38 percent in March, the lowest level for that month in 24 years, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) said Monday.

The country's jobless rate fell 0.01 percentage points from a month earlier to 3.38 percent in March, data compiled by the DGBAS showed.

The latest unemployment figure was the lowest recorded in March since 2000, when Taiwan saw its jobless rate reach 2.83 percent that month.

(Last access: 23.04.2024 / Focus Taiwan)

Food, Beverage Revenue Hits New High in Q1

Sales posted by the local food and beverage industry hit a new high in the first quarter of this year and were up more than 8 percent from a year earlier following solid domestic consumption, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA).

Data compiled by the MOEA showed revenue generated by restaurants, beverage vendors, and catering services providers totaled NT$275.9 billion (US$8.49 billion) in the January to March period, up 8.1 percent from a year earlier.

The strong first quarter figure came following data showing sales generated by the food and beverage industry in March rose 13.6 percent from a year earlier to NT$87.5 billion.

(Last access: 25.04.2024 / Focus Taiwan)

TSMC's Taiwan Operations Unaffected by Magnitude 6, 6.3 Quakes

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) said the earthquakes of magnitude 6 and 6.3 centered in Hualien on Tuesday morning (April 23) had little impact on operations.

The situation did not meet the criteria for factory evacuation, but as a precaution, a small number of cleanroom staff were evacuated. No structural damage to facilities was observed, and factory operations and safety systems quickly returned to normal, per CNA.

Taiwan Research Institute Reports Power Boom From AI Industry

Taiwan Research Institute (TRI) released its March electricity prosperity index (EPI) on Tuesday (April 23), reporting energy consumption grew by 0.07% compared to the same period last year.

TRI said that although the tech industry benefited from strong demand from AI, some traditional industries saw weakened prospects, leading to order cuts and a significant decline in production momentum, per CNA. This offset the overall growth in industrial electricity consumption, the institute added.