Happy Monday from Taipei!

We’re heading into a busy spring season, and this week’s InfoBrief Taiwan gives a preview of several exciting events and initiatives strengthening Taiwanese-German collaboration.

First up, we’re pleased to invite you to the Taiwanese-German Conference on Healthcare Applications, taking place on May 20, funded by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action under the market entry programme. The event will focus on digital transformation in the healthcare sector and highlight opportunities for innovation and partnership. Before that, join us on April 9 in Taichung for the Seminar on Saxony’s Investment Environment and Semiconductor Landscape. This event will bring together experts and stakeholders from both regions to explore cooperation in semiconductors, smart manufacturing, and investment opportunities.

In our GTO News section, you’ll also find a recap of the NRW Business & Technology Forum and Delegation with NRW.Global Business and local partners - an engaging platform for discussions on AI, digital media, and innovation potential in North Rhine-Westphalia. For more networking opportunities, be sure to check our Event Calender: Alongside the upcoming Saxony seminar and healthcare conference, we’re also excited to announce the GTO Wirtschafts­stammtisch – Spring Edition 2025, taking place on April 23 in Taipei. The event page will be available in the coming days - stay tuned for more information and registration.

Plus: We highlight upcoming trade fairs and networking opportunities, as well as the latest announcements on bilateral cooperation. And as always, our Other News and Taiwan News sections keep you updated on key economic and company developments, including Taiwan’s strong performance in R&D investment and AI-driven manufacturing.

Wishing you a productive week ahead!

DEinternational Taiwan Ltd., the service unit of the German Trade Office Taipei, organizes a conference in the healthcare sector with a focus on pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, which will take place on May 20, 2025. 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 entry programme.

Event Details 

• Date: May 20, 2025
• Venue: Illume Taipei
• Time: 9:30 – 16:00 (registration time: 9:00 – 9:30)
• Language: English

Agenda

The preliminary agenda can be found on our website.

Join us for an exclusive seminar on Saxony’s semiconductor industry and investment opportunities, fostering deeper cooperation between Taiwan and Germany. As home to Silicon Saxony, Europe’s largest microelectronics cluster, Saxony plays a pivotal role in global semiconductor innovation and smart manufacturing.

This seminar will bring together industry leaders, experts, and government representatives from both regions to discuss the latest trends, investment landscape, and potential for bilateral collaboration in the semiconductor sector.

Event Highlights

• Key developments in Saxony’s and Taiwan’s semiconductor industries
• Expert insights on market opportunities and technological advancements
• Investment outlook and collaboration potential between Taiwan and Germany
• Exclusive Q&A and high-level networking opportunities

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Taiwan Time)
• Location: The Lin Hotel Taichung (No. 99, Chaofu Road, Xitun District, Taichung City, Taiwan)
• Language: English and Mandarin
• Organizers: German Trade Office Taipei | Taiwan Machine Tool and Accessory Builders' Association (TMBA)

Registration

If you are interested, please register under the following:

Agenda

The preliminary agenda can be found on our website.

Speakers

Organizers

Seminar: Overview of Saxony's Investment Environment and Semiconductor Landscape
09.04.2025 | Location: Taichung

GTO Wirtschaftsstammtisch – Spring Edition 2025
23.04.2025 | Location: Taipei (save the date; more information will follow soon)

Taiwanese-German Conference on Healthcare Applications
20.05.2025 | Location: Taipei

Last week, 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!

On March 26, the Business & Technology Forum “Digital Technologies & Media Content” - organized by NRW.Global Business GmbH 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 and Leon Brink from Capture Media, 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! See our LinkedIn post for more impressions!

As the NRW delegation’s journey in Taiwan came to an end, we look back on a week full of insightful exchanges, inspiring meetings and promising connections. We were proud to support NRW.Global Business GmbH in organizing this exciting visit, which focused on fostering collaboration in media content and digital technologies between North Rhine-Westphalia and Taiwan.

Throughout the program, the delegation engaged in site visits and high-level meetings with key players from Taiwan’s innovation and media landscape, including HTC, TAICCA, TVBS, TaiwanPlus, and various government bodies such as MODA and NCC.

The highlight of the week was the Business & Technology Forum, which brought together industry leaders and officials to discuss digital transformation, AI-driven content and future collaboration potential.

A big thank you to Susanne Baumann and all delegation members for their openness and curiosity - we look forward to continuing the dialogue and strengthening the German-Taiwanese partnership!

Join us for an exclusive journey to LEARNTEC 2025, Europe’s largest digital learning exhibition, and explore new opportunities in the global Ed-Tech market! This delegation offers:

• LEARNTEC Highlights: A curated tour of cutting-edge Ed-Tech innovations and professional forums
• Networking Opportunities: Meet local distributors, universities, and decision-makers
• Academic Exchanges: Visit German universities and research institutions to explore collaboration models
• Business Matching: Connect with European Ed-Tech companies to discover market strategies and potential partnerships
• Expert Insights: Attend lectures and high-level events to gain market insights and build international connections

Event Details

• Date: May 5–8, 2025
  
• Location: Karlsruhe, Germany

This is a unique opportunity to expand your Ed-Tech presence in Europe. Don’t miss out—register now!

For inquiries and registration, please contact Ms. Venus Peng.

Following the great success of last year’s Delegation to Saxony, we are excited to launch an enhanced version this June. Taking place during Silicon Saxony Day, one of Europe’s premier high-tech networking events, the delegation will offer in-depth insights into the investment environment and industry opportunities in Saxony for Taiwan’s semiconductor supply chain.

Highlights

• Field Check  – Gain firsthand insights into the investment environment and industry ecosystem in Saxony
• Investment Consultation – A comprehensive briefing session included group consultation and one-on-one meeting to address key investment concerns for Taiwanese companies.
• Joint Venture  – Opportunity to cooperate with local companies 
• Industry Connections – Engage with Saxony’s semiconductor ecosystem and leading enterprises

Date: June 16–19, 2025
Location: Dresden, Saxony, Germany

Interested in joining? Contact Ms. Venus Peng for more details. Spots are limited—register now!

From September 3–5, 2025, Asia Fruit Logistica will return to AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong, bringing together industry professionals from across the global fresh produce sector. With more than 760 exhibitors and 13,000 buyers from over 70 countries attending in 2024, the event continues to be a key platform for businesses in fruits, vegetables, organics, logistics, and more.

The 2025 edition will feature expanded categories, including Smart AgriTech, Frozen Fruits & Vegetables, and Dried Nuts, reflecting the latest industry innovations and trends.

For more details, contact Ms. Venus Peng.

Are you ready to expand your microelectronics business in Taiwan, a global hub for cutting-edge semiconductor technologies? SEMICON Taiwan is the premier platform to connect with industry leaders and showcase your innovations. In 2024, the event attracted an impressive 85,000 visitors, 1,100 exhibitors, and 3,700 booths!

Our German Pavilion at SEMICON Taiwan 2025 will take place in TaiNEX Hall 1, 1F, from September 10 to 12.

Why exhibit with us?

• Prime booth location within the German Pavilion
• Fully equipped, walk-in booth setup for convenience
• Access to shared facilities, including a business lounge and Happy Hour for exhibitors and buyer.
• Boosted visibility with added media exposure

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to showcase your products, connect with key buyers, and grow your footprint in one of the world’s most dynamic semiconductor markets!

Act fast—spots are limited! Contact Ms. Peng for more information:

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.

LEARNTEC is a unique combination of convention and trade fair. It showcases IT-supported learning methods and technologies and best practices in life-long learning: imparting knowledge in companies, schools and higher education institutions. At LEARNTEC you will have the chance to meet highly qualified specialists from the e-learning and education sector in the same location over a concentrated three-day period. Almost all relevant providers of digital education and decision-makers from all business sectors and public institutions will be coming together here.

For more information visit our website or contact Ms. Venus Peng.

The Smarter E Europe 2025 Booths are almost fully booked!

Smarter E Europe, the world's largest trading platform for the energy industry, 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, Intelligent Energy Europe attracted more than 3,000 exhibitors showcasing a wide range of innovative products and nearly 110,000 professional buyers from around the world. More than 2,500 participants signed up for industry seminars and business events during the show, setting an unprecedented record for business exchanges.

In 2025 edition, German Trade Office Taipei also partners with TAITRA to organize the Taiwan Pavilion at Intersolar Europe in Hall A3. 9 Taiwanese companies have already confirmed their participation in the pavilion. We cordially invite Taiwanese companies in these industries to join us and step further into the European and international markets.   

If you are interested in exhibiting at The Smarter E Global Events, such as Middle East, India, Central and South America editions, please contact our colleague Mr. Pinchao Huang. We look forward to seeing you in Munich to explore the business opportunities of the future energies!

For more information visit our website.

Join the world leader in energy technology! MR’s subsidiary Reinhausen Taiwan Ltd. located in Taipei is seeking a dedicated technical service professional to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing exceptional On-Load Tap Changers maintenance, technical support, repair works, and investigation to our valued customers.

The ideal candidate should have:
🔹 Engineering background (Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics)
🔹 Enjoys hands-on work and customer oriented
🔹 Willing to travel, fluent in English & Mandarin

This is an onsite position and requires candidates to be based in Taipei, Taiwan

Interested in shaping the future of energy with MR?
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Join us for All-Chambers Taipei Connect, the first major inter-chamber networking event of 2025!

• Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
• Time: 18:00 – 21:30 (Registration from 17:30)
• Venue: Mandarin Oriental Taipei

This edition features a panel discussion on “Attracting and Retaining Talents”, moderated by Kwangyin Liu (CommonWealth Magazine), with speakers from NTU, Crossroads, and the Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office.

Enjoy valuable networking, buffet dinner, and drinks with members of 9 international chambers.

Register now!

For inquiries about this event, please contact director@swedchamtw.org.

Taiwan's Economic Indicators Show Stable Growth in February

In February 2025, Taiwan's leading economic indicators flashed a yellow-red light, signaling a warming economy, according to the National Development Council (NDC). The composite score rose by two points from January to 37, indicating robust economic activity. Improvements were noted in manufacturing sales, wholesale sectors, retail, and food and beverage sales, all flashing a red light.

The NDC attributed this positive trend to increased demand for AI technology, the competitive edge of Taiwan's semiconductor industry, and growth in exports and investment. However, the council advised monitoring international geopolitical and economic policies closely, as they could impact ongoing economic growth.

(Last access: 31.03.2025 / Taiwan News)

Taiwan’s Economy Strengthens Amid AI-Driven Growth

Taiwan’s economy showed signs of warming in February 2025, with strong demand for AI chips boosting the manufacturing sector, according to the National Development Council (NDC). The composite economic index rose by two points to 37, signaling a “yellow-red” light — the second month in a row of moderately strong growth.

AI-related demand also fueled increased imports of semiconductor equipment and factory expansion. Despite cautious optimism from officials, the leading index rose for the fourth consecutive month, indicating continued momentum in Taiwan’s economic outlook.

(Last access: 31.03.2025 / Focus Taiwan)

Chun Yuan Steel Forecasts Stronger Outlook for 2025

Chun Yuan Steel expects the steel market to improve in 2025, with orders already secured through 2026. The company plans to expand its non-engineering segment, including steel supply for robotic arms in manufacturing plants and components for the automotive industry. Major clients include Toyota, Ford, Yulon Motor, and the Yulon-Foxconn electric vehicle venture. Engineering-related projects—such as electronics factories and public infrastructure—remain an important revenue stream.

Despite long-standing U.S. tariffs, Taiwan’s steel exports to the U.S. have shown steady growth, rising from 1.46 million tonnes in 2019 to 1.6 million tonnes in 2024. Chun Yuan’s President Hung Shih-liang believes the latest U.S. tariff measures may further increase demand for Taiwanese steel. Last year, the company recorded NT$21.83 billion (US$715.4 million) in revenue, with non-engineering orders accounting for 60% of sales.

(Last access: 31.03.2025 / Taiwan News)

Acer and Taipei Metro Launch Taiwan’s First AI-Powered Train

The train also incorporates Acer’s AI-driven safety management platform, powered by Nvidia hardware. It includes features such as passenger movement detection, visual monitoring for drivers, and emergency sound recognition. Acer plans to further enhance operational efficiency with obstruction detection and smart surveillance. The collaboration marks a significant step in merging AI and public transportation in Taiwan.

(Last access: 31.03.2025 / Taiwan News)