Happy Monday everyone! I hope you are healthy and safe as flu season makes its rounds in Taiwan. Please remember to be careful and wear masks for your safety.

We encourage all our German subscribers working for solar energy companies to sign up fast for our delegation trip to Taiwan. Hurry because this promising event will take place in September and offers a valuable opportunity for networking and business development. Registration details and further information can be found in our Top News.

For those based in Taiwan, do not miss out on our Wirtschaftsstammtisch networking event on Wednesday in two weeks, July 30. Join us to connect with the local German-Taiwanese business community and explore new business opportunities. This year, it even features a machinery panel discussion! More details can be found in our Top News.

Last week, we had a lot going on at our office. On Thursday, we had the pleasure of hosting Prof. Dr. Stephan Wernicke and Ms. Kei-Lin Ting-Winarto from the German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) at our office. We organized a business breakfast briefing that provided a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue about semiconductors, subsidies and more. Read more about it in our GTO News.

Moreover, I had the honor to join the 2024 Falling Walls Lab Taipei preliminary competition as a jury member. The event revolved around innovative solutions presented by young bright minds from various Taiwanese institutions. Refer to our GTO News for more insights.

Furthermore, we would like to inform you that the registrations for our Taiwan Pavilion booths at next year’s Smarter E Europe, the biggest trade fair in the field of global energy, are now open! Read more about this opportunity in our GTO News.

Lastly, we are excited to announce that we released the video of our 2nd GTO German Company Charity Soccer Tournament last month! Watch the highlights of the match on our official YouTube channel. Check it out in our GTO News.

Stay healthy and productive. Or, to put it in Thomas Jefferson’s words today: “I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have."

Kind regards,

Vom 23.09. bis 27.09.2024 findet eine Geschäftsreise nach Taiwan für deutsche Unternehmen aus der Solarindustrie statt. Die fünftägige Reise besteht aus einer Fachkonferenz mit Unternehmenspräsentationen sowie individuellen B2B-Terminen mit potenziellen taiwanischen Geschäftspartnern und Entscheidungsträgern.

Die Reise richtet sich an deutsche Unternehmen aus dem Bereich Solarenergie, insbesondere mit Agri-PV und Solarthermie Lösungen. Ebenfalls willkommen sind Unternehmen aus dem Bereich Energiespeicherung sowie Firmen, die Taiwan als Beschaffungsmarkt für Solarprodukte entdecken möchten.

Taiwan hat bereits im Jahr 2016 eine Energiewende eingeleitet, die vorwiegend auf den Ausbau von Erneuerbaren setzt. Eine übergeordnete Rolle spielt dabei der Ausbau der lokalen Solarkapazitäten. So konnte der Anteil der installierten Kapazitäten im Bereich Solar PV von 2016 bis 2023 fast verneunfacht werden. Insgesamt verfügt Taiwan über 12,81 GW installierte Kapazitäten im Bereich Solar PV, davon sind 8,05 GW Aufdachanlagen und 4,76 GW auf Freiflächen installiert (Stand März 2024). Ziel der taiwanischen Regierung ist es, bis 2030 insgesamt 31 GW und bis 2025 sogar 40-80 GW installierte Solarkapazitäten aufgebaut zu haben. Um diese ambitionierten Ziele zu erreichen, sind innovative Lösungen aus dem Ausland besonders gefragt. Für deutsche Anbieter von Solartechnologien bietet Taiwan ein einzigartiges Marktumfeld, mit Einspeisevergütungen von 10 – 16 Eurocent pro kWh und starken Zugangsbeschränkungen für chinesische Wettbewerber.

Weitere Informationen und die Anmeldeunterlagen finden Sie auf der Website der Exportinitiative Energie. Den offiziellen Flyer finden Sie hier.

Bei Rückfragen stehen Ihnen Herr Kai Unger  ku@eclareon.com sowie unser Mitarbeiter Herr Philipp Molz molz.philipp@taiwan.ahk.de gerne zur Verfügung.

Supported by:

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. 

On Thursday, we welcomed Prof. Dr. Stephan Wernicke, Chief Legal Officer of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), and his colleague Ms. Kei-Lin Ting-Winarto, Legal Affairs and Head of Data Protection Unit at the DIHK, to our office. During an in-depth briefing, our Chief Representative & Executive Director Dr. Eva Langerbeck introduced the key aspects and current state of the Taiwanese economy, highlighting its ongoing growth and development.

Afterwards, we hosted a C-level business breakfast with nine members of our Business Alliance members. The breakfast focused on the critical topics of "Semiconductors, Subsidies, Competitiveness, and Investment Protection." This event provided a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue about the differences in German and Taiwanese industrial policies and to network with fellow professionals.

Prof. Dr. Stephan Wernicke opened the discussion by addressing the rising investment in semiconductor chip production. Furthermore, he elaborated on how Europe and Germany react to this development and how big investments in Germany can also be beneficial to suppliers along the whole supply chain.

The guests then discussed opportunities and challenges of recent Taiwanese investments in Germany. They argued about the idea of subsidies and what kind of positive developments in the region such investments could lead to in the future. Other topics discussed included data protection and the counterproductive impact of high energy prices on economic growth, particularly in Germany, which has some of the highest energy prices in the world.

Our breakfast was a fantastic opportunity to align with Germany's economic vision and to engage in discussions that could shape the future of our industries. We are grateful to Prof. Dr. Stephan Wernicke for leading such a thought-provoking session and to all participants for their contributions.

Participating companies: Deutsche Bank AG Taipei Branch, Infineon Technologies AG Taiwan Co. Ltd, MERCK Taiwan, Skyborn Renewables Taiwan Co. Ltd., TAK ASSOCIES TAIWAN, TÜV Rheinland, TÜV SÜD Taiwan, CARL ZEISS Group CO., LTD

This year, our Chief Representative & Executive Director Dr. Eva Langerbeck got to join the 2024 Falling Walls Lab Taipei preliminary competition as a member of the jury. 17 brilliant minds from various Taiwanese institutions presented their topics, ranging from physics to epidemiology. The Falling Walls Lab, initiated by the Falling Walls Foundation in 2009, continues to inspire innovation and academic excellence worldwide. Since 2020, the DAAD German Academic Exchange Service Information Center Taipei has hosted the Taipei venue with the support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Global Innovation Hub and Taipei Office, DAAD Information Center Taipei, and the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC).

The participants delivered their research pitches in English within a three-minute timeframe. By doing so, they had to explain the problems they addressed and their innovative solutions. Following their presentations, the jury engaged with each participant by asking them questions about their approaches.

Céline Nauer, Project Advisor of the FNF Global Innovation Hub, emphasized the importance of education in democracies and the event's role in fostering academic exchange and international recognition.

Julian Goldmann, Science and Technology Officer at the German Institute Taipei, stressed the need for young minds to propose innovative solutions and communicate their research. According to him the event highlights the Falling Walls platform's role in German-Taiwanese academic exchange.

Congratulations to Yi-Zih Chen from National Taiwan University, who will represent Taiwan at the global finals in Berlin this November with the groundbreaking idea "Breaking the Wall of Antimicrobial Resistance."

We thank the organizers for inviting us to be part of this competition and we are looking forward to the outcome of the next rounds.

On Tuesday, our colleague Ms. Linda Blechert, General Manager of DEinternational Taiwan Ltd., proudly represented Taiwan at the Hesse Foreign Trade Day 2024 (Außenwirtschaftstag Hessen 2024), organized by the IHK Frankfurt am Main. The event was bustling with exciting meetings where entrepreneurs were eager to explore new business opportunities in Taiwan. It was also a fantastic occasion to network with colleagues from the global German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK) network. A special thanks goes to Dr. Jürgen Ratzinger, Johannes Richter, and the entire IHK Frankfurt am Main team for their excellent organization!

A month ago, 16 teams fought against each other at our GTO Germany Company Charity Soccer Tournament! After an intense series of matches, we are thrilled to finally share the highlights of the day in a short video.

Expect epic goals, hilarious moments and some incredible teamwork. And yes, in case you are wondering and/or you already forgot: Our very own GTO team proudly won bronze!

Don't miss out – Watch the action unfold on our official Youtube channel and relive the excitement with us!

Participating Teams: Bosch Taiwan, DEKRA Taiwan, ENERCON Taiwan, Kärcher, igus Taiwan, Infineon Taiwan, Merck Taiwan, Siemens Taiwan, SUSS MicroTec, Tianmu United, TRUMPF Taiwan, TÜV Rheinland, TÜV SÜD Taiwan, Wilo Taiwan, Würth Taiwan, German Trade Office Taipei

The largest platform for the global energy industry, Smarter E Europe, was a phenomenal success in June! We are excited to announce that the next Smarter E Europe will be held from May 7 – 9, 2025, at Messe München, Germany. Smarter E Europe unites four major exhibitions: Intersolar Europe, ees Europe, Power2Drive Europe, and EM-Power Europe. These exhibitions will cover renewable energy, batteries and energy storage systems, charging equipment and e-mobility, as well as energy management and integrated solutions. 

In 2024, Smarter E Europe featured over 3,000 exhibitors showcasing their innovative products and attracted approximately 110,000 visitors from around the globe. Additionally, more than 2,500 attendees participated in the conference and various side events, setting a new record. 

Next year, in corporation with TAITRA we will organize the Taiwan Pavilion in the Intersolar Sector (Hall A3). We welcome all Taiwanese companies to join us! Smarter E also exhibits globally, not just in Munich but in Mumbai, Dubai, South America, and North America. 

DEinternational Taiwan Ltd. is hiring a Senior Manager (German Business Alliance, Events & Investment Promotion)!

Your Role:

• Support German member companies in Taiwan
• Organize exciting events like the German Christmas Markets and Oktoberfest
• Promote German investment opportunities to Taiwanese businesses
• Collaborate closely with our dynamic team

Qualifications:

• Native in German
• Fluent in English
• Fluent in Chinese, basic Chinese reading and writing skills
• University degree (preferably in Chinese/Asian Studies, Business, Politics)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• At least 2 years of project management experience

Perks:

• Positive, multicultural work environment
• Career development opportunities
• Salary: 60.000 – 75.000 NT$ fixed monthly salary
• 14 days annual paid leave + Taiwanese and German public holidays

Deadline: July 31

Send your CV and cover letter to Ms. Lin Yi at lin.yi@taiwan.ahk.de.

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!

Taiwan Exports Grow for 8th Consecutive Month in June

Taiwan’s exports rose by a higher-than-expected 23.5% in June compared to the same month last year, marking the eighth consecutive month of growth, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said.

The total for June reached US$39.9 billion (NT$1.29 trillion). Imports rose 33.9% from June 2023 to US$35.22 billion, per CNA.

(Last access: 11.07.2024 / Taiwan News)

Taiwan's Manufacturing Sector Shows Positive Signs in May: DGBAS

The number of people employed in Taiwan's manufacturing sector rose by 1,000 in May, ending a negative growth streak of 21 months, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) said.

If the number employed continues the trend, the DGBAS can be more sure of the manufacturing industry's improvement, said Chen Hui-hsin (陳惠欣), deputy director of the DGBAS' Census Department.

(Last access: 11.07.2024 / Focus Taiwan)

TSMC Joins Trillion-Dollar Club Amid AI Explosion

The entry of chip giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, 台積電) into the elite club of the world‘s most valuable companies is further proof that the generative artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is shaking up Wall Street.

TSMC, which is listed in Taipei and New York, briefly broke the US$1-trillion market capitalization barrier, putting it ahead of Tesla Inc as the seventh-most valuable technology giant on the stock market.

Taiwan’s Walsin Lihwa Explores Offshore Wind Market

Taiwan’s top stainless steel maker Walsin Lihwa plans to build the country’s first power cable production facility for offshore wind farms.

According to a company press release, Walsin approved a NT$2.7 billion (US$82.8 million) investment into a joint venture with Danish cable producer NKT called Walsin Energy Cable System Co. Ltd (Walsin Cable).