Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) held an opening ceremony for the Taiwan Health & Wellness Hub June 24 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, underscoring the government’s commitment to enhancing the international visibility of the country’s health care advancements.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs staged a symposium on enhancing green competitiveness under the auspices of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation June 17 in the southern city of Kaohsiung to deepen cooperation in the region and reinforce links to overseas markets.
Taiwan moved up two spots to 6th in the latest World Competitiveness Ranking 2025 published June 17 by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development, according to the National Development Council.
The MOEA held a press conference on June 3 to celebrate Taiwan’s outstanding performance at the 2025 Edison Awards. Competing against over 400 global innovations, Taiwan secured 18 awards-its best record to date-and ranked second worldwide. The Edison Awards, often hailed as the “Oscars of Innovation,” are among the most prestigious accolades in the global innovation community. This year’s Achievement Award was also presented to NVIDIA founder Jensen Huang, underscoring the event's significance.
In response to the rapid expansion of demand in the global seafood market, Taiwan and the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) are jointly holding the “Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability Applied in Aquaculture” to promote the use of AI to further technological and industrial upgrading in the aquaculture sector. The workshop is being held from June 3 to 6, 2025 in Tainan.
The Asia-Pacific Power Summit kicked off May 26 in Taipei City, with industry experts and representatives from major utility companies in the region gathering to address challenges stemming from energy transformation.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs-supported Taiwan Research-Institute Entrepreneur Ecosystem corporations garnered five awards at the InnoVEX Pitch Contest May 22, displaying Taiwan’s expertise in innovative technology.
The 2025 Taiwan International Geothermal Conference, hosted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, is taking place from April 24-25 in Taipei. Now in its third edition, the conference brings together leading geothermal experts, government representatives, and industry leaders from the United States, New Zealand, Canada, the Philippines, and other countries to explore cutting-edge technologies and the future development of geothermal energy.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs staged Taiwan Select April 23 in Taipei City to respond to challenges brought by the U.S.’ recent tariff policy and the restructuring of global supply chains.
ITRI hosted the 2025 ITRI Net Zero Day, with a focus on energy efficiency across the forum sessions and technology exhibition. This event showcased ITRI’s R&D innovations and featured expert insights into deep energy savings and energy-efficient solutions. It attracted 27 associations and leading enterprises from various sectors.
