Hello 2026 — New Year, New Energy

As we welcome 2026, I would like to extend my warmest New Year wishes to our German–Taiwanese business community.

Together with our German and Taiwanese partners, 2025 was a year of meaningful progress and many important firsts—from expanding our activities to new cities, to strengthening cooperation across industries and communities. These shared achievements reflect the energy, resilience, and collaborative spirit that define our partnership.

With a new year comes new energy. In 2026, the German Trade Office Taipei will continue to foster innovation, collaboration, and new opportunities, working closely with you to further strengthen German–Taiwan economic cooperation.

Thank you for your continued trust and support. I wish you a joyful, healthy, and successful New Year, and I look forward to creating new milestones together in the year ahead.

Warm regards,

Together with our German and Taiwanese partners, we have made remarkable progress in advancing bilateral cooperation over the past year.

In 2026, the German Trade Office Taipei will continue to foster innovation, collaboration, and new opportunities in the German–Taiwanese business community.

Wishing you a joyful, healthy, and successful New Year! 

We are looking for new interns to join our team in Taipei. You can look forward to a wide range of tasks, including supporting our business delegations to Taiwan, preparing market analyses, assisting with translations, and working on daily business inquiries as well as maintaining our databases.

•  Location: Taipei, Taiwan
•  Department: Market Entry
•  Duration: 3–5 months
•  Start: from March 2026

Requirements:
• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s/Master’s program or between degrees
• Studies in fields such as International Business, Economics, Politics, Diplomacy, Chinese Studies or similar
• Native German speaker, fluent in English; Chinese skills are a plus
• Confident use of MS Office and PowerPoint
• International experience in Taiwan, China, or Hong Kong is an advantage

We look forward to receiving your application!

Find more information on our website!

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.

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’s 2025 Economy Projected to Grow at 15-Year High

Taiwan is forecast to achieve its strongest economic growth in 15 years in 2025, with growth projected around 7.4 %, driven largely by surging global demand for AI-related technology and expanding semiconductor output, according to Academia Sinica. 

The growth outlook reflects Taiwan’s competitive edge in advanced tech production and exports, particularly in semiconductors, but analysts caution that evolving trade policies and supply-chain shifts could influence future performance.

(Last access: 01.01.2026 / Focus Taiwan)

Cathay Financial Takes Majority Stake in Offshore Wind Project

Cathay Financial Group has invested NT$25 billion (approx. US$795 million) to acquire a 55 % stake in the Greater Changhua 2 offshore wind park from Danish developer Ørsted, strengthening Taiwan’s renewable energy sector. The project includes both operational and under-construction phases, with significant generation capacity expected once fully commissioned. 

Cathay Life Insurance said the deal aligns with its strategy of supporting Taiwan’s green energy transition while securing long-term investment returns, highlighting growing financial sector commitment to sustainability. 

(Last access: 01.01.2026 /Taiwan News)