The Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) commissioned the Commerce Development Research Institute (CDRI) to organize the “2022 Southbound, New Ground Forum”.

Taiwan’s manufacturing output increased 3.75 percent year on year to NT$4.36 trillion (US$0.14 trillion) in the third quarter of 2022 based on such factors as the launch of new mobile device products and the rising demand for innovative emerging technology applications, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs Nov. 18.

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) jointly held the 1st India-Taiwan CEO Roundtable and the 6th India-Taiwan Industrial Collaboration Summit with the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and the Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI), respectively. These events were the first to be held between Taiwan and India in New Delhi after the opening of Taiwan's borders.

Taiwantrade.com will be presenting a select showcase of ICT, smart home and IOT solutions from Taiwan at Digitech ASEAN Thailand starting from 23 November 2022. Taiwantrade.com will also be promoting its Thai homepage (th.taiwantrade.com) designed for local buyers to access Taiwan’s excellent products.

Business groups in Taiwan and India on Thursday signed three memorandums of understanding to forge closer cooperation in electronics manufacturing and green technologies.

From November 3 to 5, the Department of Commerce, MOEA leads 20 Taiwanese franchise brands to participate in the “Vietnam International Retailtech & Franchise Show” and holds an “International Franchise Biz Matchmaking” to raise the visibility of Taiwanese franchise brands in the international market, strengthen the overall image of Taiwanese franchise brands and help them grasp the business opportunities in Vietnam.

The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) intends to collaborate with eco-centric Malaysian companies and government agencies for commercial and environmental purposes as well as becoming Malaysia’s green partner, according to its director Eva Peng.

The WRA, Water Resources Agency under the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and Taiwan External Trade Development Council have been joining hands to organize the TIWW, Taiwan International Water Week, every year since 2019. This year, TIWW focused on three topics: Water Technology, Smart Water Solutions, and Sustainable Technology. WRA invited 22 water related companies to set up a pavilion with 58 booths, the most highlighted feature in TIWW.

From October 14 to 16, the Department of Commerce, MOEA leads 20 Taiwanese franchise brands to participate in the “Franchise Asia Philippines 2022” and holds an “International Business Matchmaking” to promote Taiwanese franchise brands and strengthen cooperation with the local enterprises in the Philippines.

The “Taiwan-New Southbound Digital Trade Talent Cultivation 2022” online training program kicked off on 27 September, held by the Bureau of Foreign Trade. These courses would help SMEs in New Southbound Policy countries and Taiwan utilize cross-border e-commerce to accede global markets.