Co-organsized with Messe Karlsruhe, LEARNTEC the Taiwan EdTech Goes to Germany Seminar will take place on December 12. Building on the success of last year’s exchange, the seminar brings together experts, industry leaders, and policy observers from both Taiwan and Germany to provide in-depth insights into Germany’s rapidly evolving digital education market. Participants will gain a clear understanding of market demands, procurement structures, and key entry challenges—essential knowledge for Taiwanese EdTech companies seeking to expand into Europe.

The program will also highlight upcoming opportunities at the LEARNTEC trade fair and the 2026 EdTech business delegation, helping companies identify concrete pathways for international growth. Covering policy trends, market strategies, and practical exhibitor case studies, the seminar aims to strengthen Taiwan–Germany industry connections, foster actionable collaboration, and support Taiwanese EdTech players in establishing a strong and sustainable presence in the European market.

Event Information:

• Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
• Time: 15:00 – 16:30
• Location: Online (Microsoft Teams)
• Organizer: German Trade Office Taipei│Messe Karlsruhe, LEARNTEC
• Promotion Partner: EdTech Taiwan
• Language: Chinese and English
• Registration: Please fill out the online registration form before Wednesday, 10 December.

The German-Taiwanese community warmly invites you to our traditional German year-end Christmas Goose Dinner, showcasing the traditional holiday festivities in Germany. Enjoy a delicious four-course meal and take part in our charity lucky draw for a chance to win fun prizes. Everyone is welcome – German and Taiwanese businesspeople, German residents in Taiwan, and anyone looking to appreciate German culture.

Event Details

• Date: December 11, 2025
• Time: 18:00 – 22:00
• Venue: Humble House Taipei – 5th Floor Ballroom
• Address: 5F, No. 18, Songgao Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City

Tickets include the four-course set menu, one ticket to participate in the lucky draw event, and German white and red wine, kindly provided by 德醲#German Wine Only.

Lucky Draw Charity

As it is our tradition, we will also be conducting our charity lucky draw event. This year, donations generated by the lucky draw will be forwarded to Puren Youth Care Foundation / 普仁青年關懷基金會

If you would like to support the Lucky Draw Charity with additional prizes, please feel free to contact our colleague, Mr. Sinan Ertugrul.

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Christmas Goose Dinner - SOLD OUT!
11.12.2025 | Location: Humble House Taipei

Taiwan EdTech Goes to Germany: Exploring Opportunities in the Digital Education Market
12.12.2025 | Location: Online (Microsoft Teams) 

German Christmas Markets
13 - 14.12.2025 | Location: Taoyuan Arts Plaza

• December 13 (Sat), 11:00–20:00
• December 14 (Sun), 11:00–18:00
• No. 1188, Zhongzheng Rd., Taoyuan Dist., Taoyuan

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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.

Event Information

• Date: May 05 - May 07 , 2026
• Opening hours: May 05 - 06, 9:00-18:00 &  May 7, 9:00-17:00
• Venue: Messe Karlsruhe (Messeallee 1, Rheinstetten)

Interzoo 2026, the world’s largest and most influential trade fair for the pet industry, will once again bring together exhibitors and buyers from around the globe. Held every two years in Nuremberg, the show offers a comprehensive range of products from pet food and accessories to health care, grooming, and training supplies. The 2024 edition attracted 2,150 exhibitors from 68 countries and 37,000 professional buyers from 140 countries, making it the ideal platform to meet international buyers and tap into global markets.

Event Details

• Date: May 12–15, 2026

• Location: Nürnberg Messe: Nuremberg, German

For registration and further information, please contact Mr Huang

 For more information visit our website.

Covestro Taiwan announced today that its Pingtung site had been invited by the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC) to present at the "2025 Industrial Park Innovation Cross-Domain Low-Carbon and Digital Transformation Co-Creation Achievement Exchange Conference." Organized by the Industiral Development Administration and Industrial Park Administration Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, this event highlighted exemplary sustainability initiatives from industrial parks throughout Taiwan

The Pingtung site, which specializes in high-performance polyester resins for powder coatings, will be represented by Site Manager CF Tsai, who shared insights on the plant's innovative "oil-to-gas conversion" and "waste heat recovery" projects that have substantially reduced the facility's carbon footprint while enhancing operational efficiency.

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Taiwan’s economy is strongly driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Demand for high-performance chips, servers, and related equipment is fueling industrial growth. Major government initiatives and growing research and development activities are reinforcing this trend by pushing private investment in new production capacity, data centers, and supporting infrastructure. Gross fixed national investment is expected to reach a growth rate of over 9 percent by 2025. Meanwhile, traditional sectors are experiencing slower momentum, and a more subdued outlook is anticipated for 2026.

Strong global demand for AI-related products has fueled a surge in exports, pushing Taiwan’s trade to record levels and increasing imports of equipment and materials. Real GDP growth is forecast at over 7.3 percent in 2025, though consumer spending remains subdued due to modest wage increases and cautious outlooks. Looking ahead, growth is expected to slow to between 2.5 and 4.5 percent in 2026. German companies remain key partners, supporting Taiwan in high-tech sectors and bilateral trade.

Read the full article in German here!

Amphenol LTW, part of the global Amphenol Group, provides rugged interconnect solutions for industries like Factory Automation, Heavy Equipment, Renewable Energy, and AI Datacenters.

Currently seeking talented engineers to join a 3–12 month training program in Taiwan and/or China, gaining hands-on experience on the factory floor and expanding their technical expertise. Participants will provide technical support, design-in assistance, troubleshooting, and presentations for European customers, translating their requirements into engineering solutions and supporting the adoption of new products.

The role also offers the flexibility to work remotely from Europe, combined with frequent travel (50–60%) to customer sites.

Requirements:

• Native German speaker living in Taiwan

• EU citizenship

• Master’s degree in Engineering

• At least 2 years of technical experience

• please change it to Fluent English and native level German

• Willingness to relocate to Taiwan and/or China for the training program

• Experience in automation, heavy machinery, renewable energy, or interconnect solutions is a plus

Taiwan Beverage Shops See Strong Revenue Growth

Taiwan’s beverage sector continued its upward trend, with sales from January to October rising 7.2% compared to last year. Growth has been driven by co-branded products launched through collaborations with other foodservice brands, popular characters, and influencers, helping the industry reach record revenues and attract expanding customer demand.

The sector remains highly popular due to low entry barriers and franchising opportunities, with nearly 29,000 stores nationwide. Operators are focusing on new product development, food safety, and cost control, while consumers increasingly use mobile and digital payment methods, reflecting evolving market trends.

(Last access: 12.08.2025 / Taiwan News) 

Taiwanese Guavas Debut in European Markets

Taiwanese guavas have officially entered Europe, with the first sales in the Netherlands following EU approval for imports earlier this year. Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che promoted the fruit in Amsterdam, highlighting the achievement after Taiwan met strict sanitary requirements. The launch is expected to be welcomed by Taiwanese living in Europe and marks a step toward broader European market access.

Huang also visited France to engage with wholesale distributors and promote other Taiwanese products, including dried fruits, specialty drinks, and processed foods. Taiwan’s representatives view the Netherlands as a key gateway for expanding Taiwanese fresh fruit exports across Europe.

(Last access: 12.08.2025 / Focus Taiwan)

Taiwan Opens First Submarine Cable Factory in Kaohsiung

Taiwan has inaugurated its first undersea cable factory through a joint venture between Walsin Lihwa and Denmark’s NKT HV Cables AB. The new plant, Walsin Energy Cable System, is expected to create 400 jobs and strengthen southern Taiwan’s manufacturing capabilities, supporting the regional economy and high-tech production.

The factory also positions Kaohsiung within the undersea cable and offshore wind supply chain, complementing existing manufacturing hubs in Taichung, Taipei, and Tainan. Taiwan highlights the strategic importance of undersea cables for it´s resilience, particularly in light of past disruptions linked to foreign interference.

(Last access: 12.08.2025 / Taiwan News)

Hon Hai Achieves Record November Sales Amid AI Demand

Taiwan-based manufacturing giant Hon Hai (Foxconn) reported its highest-ever November sales, driven by rising shipments of AI server racks. Strong demand in the cloud and networking division, along with steady growth in electronics components, helped offset declines in computing, while smart consumer electronics remained stable.

For the first 11 months of 2025, Hon Hai’s consolidated sales rose 16.6% year-on-year. The company remains optimistic for the fourth quarter, expecting AI server revenue to continue growing strongly, supporting overall sales for the year.

(Last access: 12.08.2025 / Focus Taiwan)