Dear Subscriber,

Pride Month is here! Let’s remind ourselves of the importance of acceptance. It is a wonderful time to celebrate love, diversity and the progress made toward equality for the LGBTQ+ community. Be proud of who you are!

This week and next week we will host several events. You are invited of course and we would love to see you there!

Are you free on Thursday? If so, do you want to attend our IFA Media Reception on Thursday, June 6? Working as a journalist is no requirement, everyone is welcome to join! In the name of IFA 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for consumer electronics, we will give the audience a preview of what IFA 2024 will showcase this year in Berlin. Our Top News offer more information on how to register.

Are you free on Friday? If so, are you a soccer fan? If the answer is yes, you should come watch our 2nd GTO German Company Charity Soccer Tournament! For the first time we will participate in the match against 15 other teams. Read more about this nerve-racking event in our GTO News. If you want to get an insight into our first soccer training session last weekend, check out our dedicated report in this section of the GTO News.

Are you free next Friday? On June 14, we will host our German Riesling Night with Peter Mertes, the classy wine night we have mentioned in our past newsletters. In the most elegant setting, our wine night offers you the opportunity to network in a sophisticated manner! We only live once – so drink great wine, German white wine to be exact! A few spots are still available. Check out our invitation in our Top News.

Event invitations aside, last week we organized the very first edition of the German Road Safety Fair in Taipei! In corporation with multiple German companies, we taught elementary students important traffic rules. It was heart-warming interacting with the children and knowing that we leave a positive impact on their young minds. For a detailed dossier, kindly browse our GTO News.

On a more serious note, together with the Netherlands Office Taipei we conducted a seminar titled "How Germany & Netherlands Shape the Semiconductor Landscape" last Friday. Read our summary in our GTO News.

Before we forget: Did you know that today the world celebrates National Egg Day? If you do not happen to follow a vegan diet, why don’t you have one right now or for lunch or dinner latest? Eggs make a great source for pantothenic acid, vitamin A and are high in protein! “Guten Appetit!”

Kind regards,

German Trade Office Taipei

IFA 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for consumer electronics and home appliances, is set to take place from 6 – 10 September in Berlin. Whilst we are already selling exclusive tickets, we are also in the midst of organizing the IFA Media Reception. On June 6, you will get an exclusive preview of what to expect at the world's largest consumer electronics exhibition – without having to travel to Germany! The media reception will take place at Syntrend Creative Park, Taipei's premier destination for groundbreaking technology and innovation.

This year marks IFA's centennial celebration, and it promises to be a groundbreaking event. For its 100th birthday, IFA plans on highlighting significant advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on home appliances and consumer electronics.

Industry leaders and experts will delve into the European Union's role in setting global AI standards, exploring the latest trends, regulations, and sustainable practices. Moreover, this reception serves as a precursor to the IFA AI Summit, providing valuable insights into the future of technology.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with key industry players IPEVO, TSGC, Face Heart and gain firsthand knowledge of the AI-powered innovations shaping our world. Register now for the IFA Media Reception 2024 and stay ahead of the curve!

Details

Date: Thursday, ​June 6
Time: 13:30 – 16:30
Venue: ​Syntrend Creative Park – 5F Clapper Studio​
Organizer: IFA Management GmbH​
Implementer: DEinternational Taiwan Ltd.​

Agenda

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: Friday, June 14, 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 

Germany is Europe’s economic engine and Frankfurt is one of Germany’s most dynamic and innovative regions. Known as Europe’s financial center, Frankfurt and the surrounding RheinMain region are also the birthplace of the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine and home to Germany’s largest and ever-growing cluster of cloud datacenters as well as major industry clusters in Logistics, Life Science, IT and Automotive.

Meet the President of the Frankfurt Chamber of Commerce Ulrich Casper and senior representatives of the region and their delegation to discuss why Frankfurt is experiencing an upsurge in foreign investments.

This event is all about building your networks in Frankfurt and Germany!

FrankfurtRheinMain is proud to offer Taiwanese firms a unique opportunity to expand their horizons with this business dinner. Participation in this event is free for all interested Taiwanese companies. Don't miss out on this chance to unlock new pathways to success over exquisite food and authentic wine from the Frankfurt Rhein Main Region!

 

„Frankfurt RheinMain meets Taipei – Business Dinner“

Thursday, June 20, 2024, 18:00 – 21:30

Location: Illume Taipei Hotel

18.00 – 18.30      Registration & Snacks

18.30 – 18.35      Welcome Remarks

• Eric Menges, CEO, FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH
• Harald Fuchs, Director Greater China, FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH

18.35 – 18.45      Welcome

• Ulrich Caspar, President, Frankfurt Chamber of Commerce

18.45 – 18.55      Frankfurt RheinMain – Your Gateway to Europe

• Eric Menges, CEO, FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH
• Harald Fuchs, Director Greater China, FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH

18.55 – 19.05   Cultivating Financial Freedom: Navigating Banking in Germany

• Ingrid Chang, Director / Head of Corporate Coverage Taiwan, Deutsche Bank AG, Taipei Branch

19.05 – 19.15      Best Practice: How Taiwan’s First Bank established in Frankfurt

• TBC First Bank

19.15 – 21.30      Seated Networking Dinner

Please register by June 14, 2024, via the following link:

We look forward to welcoming you at the Frankfurt RheinMain meets Taipei – Business Dinner.

Contact

IFA Media Reception
06.06.2024 | Location: Taipei

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

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

“Frankfurt RheinMain meets Taipei – Business Dinner“ for Taiwanese Companies Interested in Investing in Germany
20.06.2024 Location: Taipei

GTO Wirtschaftsstammtisch & Machinery Panel Discussion 
30.07.2024 | Location: Taichung

Become part of our GTO German Business Alliance!
More information about our membership packages on our website.

Sichern Sie sich jetzt Ihre Teilnahme an einer Leistungsschau in Taiwan!

Wussten Sie, dass für den gesamten taiwanischen Fertigungssektor ein Umsatzrekord von 700 Mrd. Euro für 2024 prognostiziert wird? Taiwan beherbergt weltweit führende Fertigungsunternehmen in den Bereichen Halbleiter, Elektronik, Maschinen- und Anlagenbau, deren Entscheidungsträger:innen in Taiwan sitzen und die durch das Upgrade der Produktionsprozesse mit Industrie 4.0-Technologien ihre Konkurrenzfähigkeit sichern wollen.

Vom 21. bis 25. Oktober 2024 findet eine Leistungsschau für deutsche Unternehmen nach Taiwan statt. Die Reise wird vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz im Rahmen des Markterschließungsprogramms für KMU gefördert.

Sichern Sie sich jetzt Ihre Teilnahme für die Leistungsschau nach Taiwan und erschließen Sie den taiwanischen Markt für Industrie 4.0 wie Cloudplattformen, maschinelle Bildverarbeitung, BigData, Cybersecurity, Systemintegration, Robotik, 3D-Druck, AI und VR, um Ihren idealen Vertriebs- und Geschäftspartner zu finden und wertvolle Einblicke zu erhalten!

Weiterführende Informationen sowie einen Link zur Anmeldung finden Sie auf unserer Website. Anmeldeschluss ist der 21. Juni 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!

Details

Date: Friday, June 7, 2024
Time: 11:00-18:30
Address: Taipei Gymnasium 1st floor (No. 10, Section 4, Nanjing E Rd, Songshan District, Taipei City)
Price: Free of charge

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).

Last Tuesday, our trade fair team visited the Tourism Marketing Division of the Tourism and Travel Department of the New Taipei City Government. During this visit, we had the pleasure of meeting Senior Specialist Ms. Sophia Chen, Executive Officer Ms. Wan-Ling Kao, Head Mr. Jen-Jin Hsieh and Officer Ms. Wei-Liang Hsu.

We have maintained a strong partnership with the New Taipei City Government for our Christmas market for many years and are eager to deepen this cooperation to foster the tourism industry between Germany and Taiwan. The purpose of our visit was to discuss plans for 2024 and 2025 to promote “The Beauty of Taiwan” at two upcoming trade fairs: ITB Asia 2024, scheduled for October 23-25 and ITB Berlin 2025, taking place from March 4-6, 2025. During our discussions, we provided a brief introduction of ITB Asia 2024 and invited New Taipei City to join the Taiwan Team. 

Additionally, the New Taipei City Government has invited us to participate in more events to experience the rich culture, traditions and natural beauty of Taiwan. We are very excited about these opportunities and look forward to them. We thank everyone involved for the warm hospitality!

Last Friday, we concluded a dynamic and informative seminar titled "How Germany & Netherlands Shape the Semiconductor Landscape" held in Hsinchu. This event was a collaborative effort by the Netherlands Office Taipei and us. The cooperation brought two of Europe's leading high-tech countries together to explore their extensive histories and current advancements in the semiconductor industry. More than 70 people participated in our event!

The seminar kicked off with a joint opening by representatives from our office and the Netherlands Office Taipei. The first speaker, Mr. Martin Meyer from Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), highlighted Germany's strengths as a prime location for the semiconductor industry. Following this, Mr. Bruce Wang from Bosch Rexroth presented solutions tailored for the semiconductor sector. Mr. Matthijs van der Hoorn from the Netherlands Office Taipei and Ms. Mariëlle Lagers from the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) then introduced the Dutch Semiconductor Ecosystem. Mr. Rinie Coort from Schunk Xycarb Technology concluded the presentations by discussing their critical role in the EPI consumables semiconductor industry worldwide and explaining why they chose Taiwan as a strategic location.

The seminar ended with a networking session, offering participants the opportunity to connect with the speakers, industry experts, and representatives from both offices. Additionally, consultation desks were available on-site to provide guidance on investing in Germany or the Netherlands and other services related to expanding business footprints.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our speakers, our co-organizers and all attendees for making this seminar possible!

Last Tuesday, we held our much-anticipated German Road Safety event at Youth Park Taipei, Children Traffic Park. The event aimed to educate children in Taiwan on road safety and correct traffic behavior. Participating schools included Xiyuan Elementary School in Wanhua and the German branch of the Taipei European School, with a total of 200 students.

At noon, we hosted a welcoming ceremony with speeches from five distinguished guests: Our Acting Delegate Ms. Leonie Yang, Dr. Jörg Polster from the German Institute Taipei, Ms. Huei-Ju Huang from the Department of Transportation, Mr. Chin-Chuan Teng from the Department of Education of Taipei City, and Mr. Seng-Shun Chang, the principal of Xiyuan Elementary School. A group photo was taken with the VIPs, German company representatives, Mr. Andreas Hilsbos of the German School Taipei, and the children.

We set up seven different booths where students, alongside German companies, learned crucial traffic rules. Bosch demonstrated the importance of good braking systems in motorbikes, while Opel and Volkswagen introduced the students to road signs. DQS taught the children how to cross a road safely, and Dekra and Mercedes highlighted the dangers of using phones as pedestrians and emphasized the importance of stopping at red lights. TÜV SÜD educated them about blind spots near buses, and Foodpanda engaged the students with an interactive quiz and allowed them to try on their uniforms as they emphasize bike safety and provide helmets for their delivery drivers.

It was an action-packed day filled with playfulness, principles, and puddles (yes, it rained quite a bit in the morning). We are thrilled with the event's success and grateful to everyone who made it possible. A big thanks goes to the cooperation of the Department of Transportation and the Department of Education of Taipei City. We look forward to next year’s road safety event!

Supporting companies: Bosch Taiwan, DEKRA, DQS, foodpanda, Opel, TÜV SÜD, Mercedes-Benz Taiwan, Ltd.

One team, one dream – Our first training session for this year’s soccer tournament

Last Sunday, our colleagues met up at the outdoor soccer field on the NTU campus. Their purpose: to get ready to score some goals and make dreams come true at our long-awaited 2nd edition of the GTO Germany Company Charity Soccer Tournament on Friday, June 7, at the Taipei Gymnasium. In exciting 15-minute games of 5 vs. 5 players, 16 teams will compete for the title of reigning champion among German companies in Taiwan.

Even though our colleagues faced some initial challenges when it came to recruiting enough members for our team, after we started outsourcing we found a great selection of motivated young men who showed up last weekend and demonstrated their support for us and true team spirit.

The lawn we played on was soaking wet and we slipped and got slightly hurt more than once. But no pain, no gain. The GTO team won’t give up that fast. It will all be worth it and for a good cause! In the spirit of the upcoming football summer, each goal scored will contribute 1,500 NT$ to the Make-A-Wish Taiwan foundation, fulfilling the wishes of children with critical illnesses aged 3-18 years old.

Let's lace up our boots and make a difference! Join us for a day of friendly competition and team spirit, scoring goals for the greater good. More information on the game can be found here.

Mark your calendars for the world’s largest trade fair for consumer electronics and home appliances Join us at IFA 2024 as we celebrate its monumental 100th anniversary!

Date: September 6 – 10, 2024
Venue: Berlin, Germany

Experience the pulse of “innovation for all” right in the heart of Europe's most dynamic regional market. At IFA, witness the unveiling of the latest products from around the globe. With attendees from over 130 countries, IFA is the main hot spot for key retailers, buyers and experts from the industry and the media. Only IFA offers such a comprehensive overview of the international market.

But that's not all! Immerse yourself in the electrifying atmosphere with exhilarating outdoor spectacles and evening concerts featuring both local legends and international superstars.

What’s special about this year’s IFA 2024? It’s divided into two exhibition periods AND two exhibition zones:

1) IFA: September 6 – 10 at Messe Berlin

2) IFA Global Markets: September 8 – 10 at STATION Berlin

Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity! Exclusive Trade Visitor Tickets are on sale now! Sign up and don’t miss a beat!

Asia Fruit Logistica takes place from September 4 – 6. It is the largest and most professional B2B exhibition in Asia, covering the entire agricultural industry structure chain. It offers unique opportunities for exhibitors to develop new business, especially in 2024 when it will be held in Hong Kong, a rare opportunity for Taiwanese manufacturers to enter the Asian market!

Key Figures from Asia Fruit Logistica 2023

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

Our colleague Ms. Peng will answer any further questions regarding this event.

Die größte Highlight-Veranstaltung der IHK München und der AHK Greater China in Deutschland bietet die ideale Plattform sich über die aktuellsten Entwicklungen in China zu informieren.

Hochrangige Unternehmensvertreter und ausgewiesene China-Experten aus Deutschland und China diskutieren neuste Wirtschaftstrends. Breakout-Sessions bieten praxisnahen Austausch zu wichtigen Aspekten der Geschäftsabwicklung (Recht und Steuern, Exportkontrolle, Zoll) oder zu spannenden Zukunftsthemen wie der Chip- und Halbleiterindustrie Taiwans, Chinas Innovationsbranchen oder Hongkongs zukünftiger Rolle im Asien-Geschäft.

Nutzen Sie den Greater China Day als Netzwerkplattform, um sich mit Unternehmen und Multiplikatoren zu vernetzen – nach dem Motto von der Wirtschaft für die Wirtschaft. Seien Sie dabei!

Die Teilnahme ist kostenfrei, aber anmeldepflichtig.

Details

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.

Are you an AI Tech Startup looking for opportunities to expand your business into the global market? AI+ Taipei Startup Pitch Contest is an exciting opportunity for international startups and entrepreneurs like yourself to showcase your innovative ideas and projects in front of a diverse audience and esteemed panel of judges.

6 winners will be selected and have the opportunity to meet potential partners and investors in Taiwan, with travel and accommodation expenses fully covered by TEH. Interested in joining? The ticket is yours.

Who is eligible to apply?

✦ Startups in the AI industry incorporated within the last 8 years.
✦ If the startup has Taiwanese members, they should not be more than one-third under the team structure.
✦ The product or service of the company should provide solid solutions to Taipei’s AI problems with collaboration potential.
✦ Startup must have a strong strategic plan for soft-landing or business development in Taipei.
✦ The selected startups must be able to comply with the itinerary in Taipei.

What are the benefits?

Tickets & Accommodation: Each team will be granted one round-trip flight ticket to Taiwan, along with accommodation. (The organizer will be responsible for booking 1 round-trip flight ticket and accommodation. We will collect passport information from the team and purchase the ticket on behalf of the founder/CEO)

Matchmaking & Company Visits: Business matchmaking and organized company visits with esteemed partners and investors in Taiwan. Will have networking opportunities with industry professionals.

Connections & Resources: Facilitating connections and plans with esteemed startup accelerators and company registration consultants. Receiving valuable feedback from experienced judges.

Obligations of the selected teams

✦ Team members must arrive in Taipei within the designated time frame of this project and fully participate in the designated activities.
✦ After completing the project activities, each exhibiting team must assist incompleting a satisfaction survey and regularly report on the development after the match.
✦ If the team fails to fulfill the relevant obligations, they will be ineligible to apply for participation in related Taipei Entrepreneurship Assistance projects for the next two years.

It's a chance to gain visibility for your startup on a global stage and take your venture to the next level. If you have any questions or require further information about the contest, please don't hesitate to contact us at joy@everiii.com and vita@everiii.com. Looking forward to receiving your application. Let's pave the way for the future of innovation together! Sign up here.

The Organizers / Event Producer reserves the right to make the final decision of the event. Any changes or contingent measures for the event will be announced on the Eventbrite page.

Taiwan's Economic Indicators Show Warming Economy in April

Taiwan's economic indicators showed signs of a warming economy for the first time in over two years in April on the back of improving business activity, the National Development Council (NDC) said.

The composite index of monitoring indicators rose four points from a month earlier to 35, flashing a "yellow-red light" for the first time since February 2022, according to data released by the NDC, Taiwan's top economic planning agency.

The NDC uses a five-color system to gauge the country's economic performance, with blue indicating economic contraction, yellow-blue representing sluggishness, green signifying stable growth, yellow-red referring to a warming economy, and red pointing to an overheated or booming economy.

(Last access: 29.05.2024 / Focus Taiwan)

Taiwan Raises 2024 GDP Forecast to More Than 3.5%

The forecast for Taiwan’s economic growth in 2024 will be increased to at least 3.5%, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS).

DGBAS Director-General Chen Shu-tzu (陳淑姿) told lawmakers the new forecast would be higher than the earlier estimate of 3.43%. As the government had forecast growth during the first quarter of 6.51%, the overall figure for the year might reach 3.57% if predictions for the second, third, and fourth quarter remain the same, per CNA.

(Last access: 30.05.2024 / Taiwan News)

Taichung Distillery Wins Double Gold, Gold in World Spirits Competition

A distillery based in Taichung has taken double gold and gold medals for its alcohol products at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), the Taichung City Government said in a statement.

The ABAS Distillery Story Hall won a double gold medal for its ABAS Original Aged Liquor and a gold for its ABAS 53% Aged Liquor, the statement said.

The distillery, which made its debut experience in the competition, was up against more than 5,500 entries, the statement added.

(Last access: 29.05.2024 / Focus Taiwan)

ASUSTeK Servers to Power Massive AI Hub

ASUSTeK Computer Inc (華碩) has secured an exclusive NT$1.42 billion (US$44.14 million) contract to supply servers powered by Nvidia Corp graphics processing units (GPUs) to help Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co (正崴) build the nation‘s biggest artificial intelligence (AI) computing hub.

Last year the computer vendor set a five-year goal to grow its server business revenue fivefold. ASUSTeK expects server revenue this year to increase significantly from last year.

The server business accounted for about 10 percent of ASUSTeK’s revenue last quarter, with about 70 percent to 80 percent of servers featuring AI functions, the company said.

(Last access: 29.05.2024 / Taipei Times)