To strengthen energy security and system resilience, the Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) Joint Committee, comprising Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the American Institute in Taiwan, the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, the Australian Office, and the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei, together with the Energy Administration under the Ministry of Economic Affairs, co organized the 2025 GCTF International Workshop on Building a Resilient Energy Future from November 12 to 14,

National Development Council (NDC) Minister Yeh Chun-Hsien received the “2025 White Paper” from the Australia New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan (ANZCham) on behalf of the government of Taiwan on December 3rd. During the meeting, he thanked ANZCham for its long-term investment in Taiwan and stated that the government will continue to implement policies and measures relating to the White Paper’s recommendations on economic and trade cooperation, energy transition,

Taiwan and India held their 18th economic consultations Dec. 3 in Taipei City to exchange views on global trade developments and explore ways to deepen bilateral investment and supply chain cooperation.

On November 20, 2025, the Ministry of Economic Affairs facilitated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Trade Promotion Cooperation and a Memorandum of Understanding on Halal Cooperation between Taiwan and Indonesia. These MOUs’ objective was to deepen bilateral trade exchanges and halal industrial cooperation, and to assist Taiwanese businesses tap into Indonesia’s vast market opportunities.

The Asia-Pacific Space Community Council’s 26th annual conference and exhibition is underway in Taipei City through Nov. 6, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs.

To deepen Taiwan-Philippines industrial exchanges and strengthen bilateral supply chain cooperation, the Industrial Development Administration (IDA) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), in collaboration with the Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI), co-hosted the 9th Taiwan-Philippines Industrial Collaboration Summit with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) in Manila on October 1, 2025.

The 2025 Taiwan Innotech Expo got underway Oct. 16 in Taipei City, underscoring government efforts to promote innovation and strengthen the country’s key role in the global high-tech value chain.

Vice Minister of Economic Affairs Chien-hsin Lai led a delegation to attend the “15th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting,” held on August 27-28 in Busan, South Korea. He shared Taiwan’s achievements in renewable energy development, strategies for enhancing grid resilience, and examples of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in the energy sector.

Minister of Economic Affairs Kuo Jyh-huei hosted a forum for representatives of small and medium enterprises Aug. 18 in Taipei City to facilitate discussion of fluctuating currency exchange rates, overseas market expansion and U.S. tariffs.

The 12th edition of the joint committee meeting under the Agreement Between New Zealand and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu on Economic Cooperation was held Aug. 4 in Taipei City, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said.