A groundbreaking ceremony was held on April 27, 2021, to celebrate the construction of the Offshore Engineering Center at Maritime Technology Innovation Center (MTIC), which is the first deep-water basin for the national offshore engineering and underwater technology development.
Taiwan is ranked fourth among 50 major economies globally in the latest Profit Opportunity Recommendation report by U.S.-based Business Environment Risk Intelligence SA, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs May 31.
More than 350 startups from around the world are showcasing their products in an online exhibition starting June 1 as part of this year’s virtual Computex trade show, the Taipei Computer Association (TCA) said Tuesday.
The Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) between Taiwan and Guatemala was signed on May 28, 2021. Through the Arrangement, the customs administrations of Taiwan and Guatemala are able to mutually recognize each other’s AEO programs. Exporters that are awarded AEO status from Taiwan and Guatemala can both enjoy facilitated customs clearances at their borders.
The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) has joined the international community to celebrate “World Metrology Day” on May 20. The theme for World Metrology Day 2021 is Measurement for Health. The BSMI has released a short film on the important role that measurement plays in fighting against COVID-19 and safeguarding health.
The global semiconductor market is expected to grow 10.9 percent in 2021 due to strong demand for notebook computers, internet-related devices and other electronic products, according to a major government think tank.
A Taiwan-based vaccine manufacturer, along with its subsidiary, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Tuesday with a Singaporean company for a joint venture in Southeast Asia to explore local markets.
As 3C products are gradually getting lighter, thinner, and smaller, related components are increasingly demanding high precision and miniaturization. Carbon steel screws in mobile phones and small shafts and gears in fans are all examples of common micro components.
During 2020, Taiwan was relatively unaffected by the global pandemic. The Cyber Taiwan Pavilion was the only physical cybersecurity exhibition to take place in the Asia Pacific region. Furthermore, Taiwan’s cybersecurity industry flourished, with an 11.9 percent growth rate. This year, the Cyber Taiwan Pavilion was held on May 4-6 at Hall 2 of Taipei’s Nangang Exhibition Center.
The production value of Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is expected to rise more than 18 percent in 2021 compared to the previous year due to strong global demand for computers and internet-related devices, according to the Industrial Economics and Knowledge Center (IEK).
