last Friday we celebrated the summer solstice, i.e. the longest day of the year – a time of renewed energy and optimism. Just as the sun reaches its peak, it is a reminder for us to harness this vibrant energy in our professional lives. Together, we can turn this summer into a period of productivity and success. Let us turn vitamin D into determination and drive.

Today marks an important day because we are excited to introduce Dr. Eva Langerbeck, our new Chief Representative and Executive Director! Dr. Langerbeck joins us from the Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Join us in welcoming Dr. Langerbeck to Taiwan! Read more about her in our Top News.

The highlight of last week was our participation in the FrankfurtRheinMain meets Taipei Business Dinner at Illume Taipei, hosted by FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH. Bringing together 40 guests from Taiwan and Frankfurt, the event was a blast. For a comprehensive overview, refer to our GTO News.

Mark your calendars and sign up now! Join us on July 30 for the GTO Wirtschaftsstammtisch in Taichung. Enjoy a lovely buffet, authentic German beer, and gain insights from industry leaders during our exclusive machinery panel discussion. Do not miss this unique opportunity to engage with key players and explore new business prospects! Check out our Top News and secure your spot.

German companies in the manufacturing sector, listen up! Secure your spot on a delegation trip to Taiwan! This is your chance to explore the Taiwanese market and connect with leading decision-makers in semiconductors, electronics, and more. Do not miss out. Visit our GTO News for more information and to register now!

Lastly, we are pleased to inform you that we have two open job positions: We are looking for a dedicated receptionist to join our front desk team and a reliable driver to support our transportation needs. If you or someone you know is interested, please do not hesitate to apply until this Friday. Read more about it in our GTO News.

Kind regards,

German Trade Office Taipei

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Eva Langerbeck as our new Chief Representative and Executive Director! With her extensive experience in international trade, she is set to strengthen economic ties between Germany and Taiwan.

Dr. Langerbeck has an impressive track record, having held key positions at the Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC) since 2016. Her contributions there significantly boosted trade between Germany and Malaysia. She also brings academic prowess with a Ph.D. in Islamic Studies and previous roles at Freie Universität Berlin.

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Langerbeck enjoys classical ballet, playing the piano, and hiking. She has a deep appreciation for Taiwan's natural beauty and culture, and she loves the friendliness of the Taiwanese people. She's especially excited to explore the national parks, relax in hot springs, and indulge in local street food like Gua Bao and oyster omelet.

"Taiwan is a hidden champion," says Dr. Langerbeck. "Its semiconductors are vital in the global supply chain, which is crucial for German companies." She aims to elevate Taiwan's status as a prime business and investment destination and support German enterprises here.

Join us in welcoming Dr. Langerbeck to Taiwan!

GTO Wirtschaftsstammtisch & Machinery Panel Discussion 
30.07.2024 | Location: Taichung

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. 

Join our team at the German Trade Office Taipei! We are excited to announce two open positions in our Taipei office. If you are a highly motivated and reliable individual looking for a dynamic and international work environment, we want to hear from you!

1.) Receptionist

→ Key Responsibilities:

• Manage front desk and greet visitors
• Handle office administration and supplies
• Manage phone lines, contact database, and emails
• Support business delegations and event organization
• Translate documents between English/German and Chinese

2.) Executive Driver

→ Key Responsibilities:

• Provide chauffeur services for the Executive Director and VIP guests
• Ensure maintenance and readiness of the company car
• Assist with office operations and administrative tasks
• Substitute receptionist duties as needed

What We Offer:

• Positive and multicultural work environment
• Opportunities for career development
• Competitive salary and benefits, including 14 days annual paid leave
  

How to Apply:

Send your application in English to Ms. Anja Liao at liao.anja@taiwan.ahk.de by Friday, June 28. Include your CV, letter of motivation, certificates, earliest start date, and salary expectations. For more information check out our website.

Last Thursday, we had the special opportunity to be part of the FrankfurtRheinMain meets Taipei Business Dinner at Illume Taipei, hosted by FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH, the official investment promotion agency of the economic powerhouse in the heart of Germany. The event brought together 40 distinguished guests from Taiwan and Frankfurt. The get together built and deepened important bonds to tap into the rich potential that cooperation between the two vibrant economies holds, all while indulging in an exquisite dinner and wine from the Frankfurt region.

The Frankfurt Rhein Main region is well known to be an international hub for many critical sectors such as the automotive, medical and IT industries as well as being the EU’s finance center. The presence of leading companies along entire supply chains concentrated in a dense network of logistical infrastructure with direct access to Germany’s largest airport and a vast talent pool at the 43 universities and higher education institutions, the Frankfurt Rhein Main region is one of the most fruitful environments worldwide for investments and company foundation.

We felt especially honored to have Mr. Ulrich Caspar, President of the Frankfurt Chamber of Commerce and Industry, at the event last night. In his welcome remark, he stressed the promising potential of concerted efforts between Frankfurt and Taiwan in the years to come. Mr. Caspar joined the dinner as part of a delegation to Taiwan, comprised of senior industry representatives of the Frankfurt region. Among them also last night’s host, Mr. Eric Menges, CEO of FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH, who enriched the evening with an insightful presentation about his region. Furthermore, guests had the opportunity to hear a presentation on banking options in Germany by Ms. Ingrid Chang of Deutsche Bank Taiwan, as well as an interesting talk by Mr. Henry Liao of Ecovis Taiwan about the law and accounting related aspects of setting up business in Germany.

We are grateful to have been a part of this evening and look forward to experiencing it again soon.

ZEISS has proudly opened its innovation center in Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan. This endeavor underscores a significant investment in the Taiwanese semiconductor industry and local engineering talent. The facility, built with an investment of over 300 million NTD, is set to revolutionize semiconductor R&D, production, and failure analysis as it features a comprehensive range of advanced microscopy solutions, including light, electron, and 3D X-ray microscopes, as well as AI-powered software.

Peng Ta Cheong, head of ZEISS Taiwan, highlighted the company’s commitment to innovation. “ZEISS Group invests more than 15% of its revenue in R&D annually, with a total investment of 28.1 billion NTD from 2023 to 2024. In recent years, we have seen the grand potential of Taiwan's semiconductor industry and formulated the ‘Taiwan to Global’ strategy.” The new center aims to enhance collaboration within the semiconductor and electronics industries across the Asia-Pacific region. In the next ten years, more than 10 billion NTD will be continuously invested to promote cooperation and talent exchange between the semiconductor industries of Taiwan and Germany.

We congratulate KW Kranwerke GmbH on the establishment of their branch office in Taiwan and are pleased that we were able to support the company in this endeavor.

"We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your excellent support and assistance in establishing the KW Kranwerke Taipei Branch Office over the past few months. The German Trade Office Taipei has proven to be a reliable and cooperative partner during this time period." Mr. Michael Schindler said, Director of Sales and Strategic Accounts at KW Kranwerke GmbH.

We wish you much success in future market expansion and look forward to further collaboration!

DEinternational Taiwan Ltd., the service unit of the German Trade Office Taipei, supports German companies in establishing all common legal forms in Taiwan and accompanies all necessary steps needed for the commencement of business activities. If interested, please contact our Senior Project Manager, Ms. Ellie Kan (kan.ellie@taiwan.ahk.de / 02-7735-7522).

The establishment of TSMC in Dresden, Germany, is driving the European semiconductor industry into a new era. However, the growth of the entire industry depends significantly on the integration of the surrounding supply chain. To support this, Saxony Trade & Invest hosted a briefing session for our Taiwan Supply Chain Delegation. They invited Germany Trade & Invest, Deutsche Bank, eureos GmbH, the City of Dresden, intap network GmbH, and Tüv Süd to deliver insightful speeches.

The topics covered included business setups, banking and business consulting, regulations, taxes, talent acquisition, soft landing strategies, and product certification. Additionally, City of Dresden provided a field tour, leading the delegation through factory areas and commercial zones. That way, they offered practical demonstrations to explain the industrial environment.

With active assistance from Saxony, Taiwanese companies gained a clearer understanding of the investment landscape in Saxony and the advantages it offers.

For any inquiries about investing in Saxony, please contact our colleague Ms. Venus Peng at 02-7735-7524 or peng.venus@taiwan.ahk.de. Together with Saxony Trade & Invest, we are ready to provide full assistance and support.

Infineon, a leading global automotive semiconductor manufacturer, announced on Monday at the German Institute Taipei that it will invest NTD 1.2 billion in Taiwan. This investment aims to establish the "Infineon Advanced Automotive and Wireless Communication Semiconductor R&D Center," focusing on the development trends in the automotive industry and the strengths of Taiwan's ICT industry. Infineon will collaborate with local industry, academia, and research partners to jointly develop automotive-grade communication chips and innovative application solutions.

Supported by the Ministry of Economic Affairs' A+ project, the plan includes complete R&D in Taiwan for the next generation of automotive Bluetooth chip products. Infineon will partner with institutions such as the Industrial Technology Research Institute, National Taiwan University, National Cheng Kung University, Taipei Tech, as well as several local network communication module manufacturers and automotive system developers. This collaboration will focus on the application of wireless communication technologies like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in automobiles and is expected to drive the value of Taiwan's automotive electronics industry to NTD 60 billion.

The ceremony concluded perfectly with the joint witness of Dr. Jörg Polster, Director General of the German Institute Taipei, Minister of Economic Affairs Jyh-Huei Kuo, and Infineon Executive Vice President of IoT, Compute & Wireless, Sam Geha. This cooperation project not only strengthens the economic and trade relations between Taiwan and Germany but also sets a new milestone in Taiwan-Germany collaboration. With Infineon's assistance, it will propel Taiwan to the forefront of the global automotive chip industry.

From April 8-10, 2025, Messe Berlin will host Europe's leading event for digital health, DMEA. It brings together decision-makers from across the healthcare sector, including IT specialists, physicians, hospital and nursing care executives, and experts from politics, science, and research.

DMEA 2024 was a massive success, attracting over 800 exhibitors, more than 19,000 visitors, and nearly 300 speakers from around the globe. The event covered a wide range of topics beyond healthcare in Germany, such as patient care in Europe, the electronic patient record in Denmark, and AI transparency in Europe.

DMEA is an excellent platform for system and hardware/software vendors worldwide to seize market opportunities and engage with the digital healthcare community.

Don't miss your chance to be part of next year’s DMEA! To exhibit at DMEA 2025, please contact our colleague Mr. Pinchao Huang at 02-7735-7529 or huang.pinchao@taiwan.ahk.de for more information.

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!

Key Figures from Asia Fruit Logistica 2023

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

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.

Außenwirtschaftstag Hessen, 9. Juli 2024, Frankfurt am Main

Treffen Sie das Deutsche Wirtschaftsbüro Taipei (AHK Taiwan) zum persönlichen Beratungsgespräch beim 7. Außenwirtschaftstag Hessen am 9. Juli 2024 in Frankfurt am Main. Unsere Expertin Frau Linda Blechert bespricht Ihr individuelles Geschäftsvorhaben und gibt Tipps für einen erfolgreichen Markteinstieg. Darüber hinaus bietet der Außenwirtschaftstag zahlreiche Diskussionen und Fachvorträge zu aktuellen Themen des internationalen Handels sowie eine Fachmesse mit Partnern und Dienstleistern für das Auslandsgeschäft.

Anmelden können Sie sich bis zum 9. Juli hier.

Save the Date! Join LAWASIA for the International Conference on Arbitration, themed "Arbitration in AI and the Digital World". Engage with renowned speakers and participate in stimulating panel discussions.

Date: Friday, July 12

Location: Taipei, Taiwan

Venue: Chinese Arbitration Association, Taipei (CAA)

Co-organised by: LAWASIA, German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Taiwan Bar Association and Chinese Arbitration Association - Taipei.

Registration will be opening soon! Stay tuned for more updates. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Taiwan Ranks 8th on World Competitiveness List

Taiwan ranked eighth on Switzerland’s International Institute for Management Development (IMD) world competitiveness list.

According to the report, the top 10 countries were: Singapore, Switzerland, Denmark, Ireland, Hong Kong, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, Netherlands, and Norway.

Despite falling two spots compared to last year, Taiwan still ranked higher than the U.S., China, and Japan, per CNA. Furthermore, among economies with a population over 20 million, Taiwan retained its leading position for four consecutive years.

(Last access: 20.06.2024 / Taiwan News)

Taiwan Ranks Second in Asia in Gallup Workplace Survey

Gallup's 2024 “State of the Global Workplace” report ranked Taiwan second in Asia for employee mental health and well-being.

The rankings take into account respondents' current situations and future outlooks. Globally, 34% of surveyed workers reported "thriving" at work, while 58% indicated they were "struggling," and 8% were “suffering.” The poll surveyed over 128,000 workers in over 160 countries last year, according to CNBC.

(Last access: 20.06.2024 / Taiwan News)

Financial Institutes Optimistic About Outlook: Report

Local financial institutes are relatively upbeat about business prospects this year, with 50 percent expecting revenue growth, compared with 33 percent in other sectors, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Taiwan said, citing findings of an in-depth interview with local financial leaders.

The interview showed local financial service providers have emerged from two years of drastic monetary tightening and would focus their attention on artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability to stay competitive.

The sentiment pickup came after major central banks put an end to steep interest rate hikes, and inflation and geopolitical tensions subsided, PwC said.

TSMC Market Cap Nears US$1 Trillion; 8th Highest Globally

Driven by booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) saw its market capitalization jump to US$931.90 billion, making it the world's eighth most valuable company.

Riding high on the AI wave, shares in U.S. AI chip giant Nvidia Corp., TSMC's main customer, surged to US$135.58, pushing its market valuation to US$3.33 trillion, surpassing Apple and Microsoft to become the world's most valuable company.

TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, the main AI chip supplier to Nvidia, and other chip giants and technology firms like AMD, Intel, Qualcomm, MediaTek and Apple, becomes one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom, with its competitive edge in advanced technologies.