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.
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.
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.
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).
The “Tainan Global Trade Cooperation” was put in place jointly by Tainan City Government and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) to prepare local businesses to come out ahead in the post-Covid era, as most of the trade exhibitions around the world have been canceled or postponed after the Covid-19 pandemic hit. The program includes a number of online trade mission events, of which the first was held on May 5 at the Minjhih Win-Win Innovation and Incubation Center. The program laun
Minister of Economic Affairs Lin Chuan-neng and Mayor Huang Min-hui of Chiayi City jointly hosted a contract signing press conference today (4/28), announcing that Chiayi City will host the 2021 Taiwan Design Expo from October 1 to 17. This year’s expo will feature three major exhibition areas at the G9 Creative Park, Chiayi Sawmill, and Chiayi Old Prison, while also partnering with other venues, including the Chiayi Art Museum, Chiayi Railway Station, Vision Station, and the Alishan Forest Rai
Halal products have stepped into the international spotlight these years. The reason is not only the business opportunities brought by the rapid growth of Muslim populations but also the impact arisen from more market access issues raised internationally. The Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) has dedicated on harmonizing the standards and certification schemes of halal products among Islamic countries, including Indonesia and Malaysia.
