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Taiwan 8th in IMD world competitiveness ranking

Taiwan earned the eighth spot in the latest World Competitiveness Ranking published June 18 by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development, according to the Cabinet-level National Development Council.

Ministry of Economic Affairs Hosts APEC SME Workshop, Inviting Member Economies to Facilitate Low Carbon Transformation Through Digital InnovationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Ministry of Economic Affairs Hosts APEC SME Workshop, Inviting Member Economies to Facilitate Low Carbon Transformation Through Digital Innovation

The Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration (SMESA) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) hosted the APEC Digital Innovation to Implement SMEs Low-Carbon Transformation Workshop on June 12-13.

Computex 2024 powers global tech forward in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Computex 2024 powers global tech forward in Taipei

Computex, one of the most important annual high-tech trade shows in the world, got underway June 4 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, according to the Taiwan External Trade Development Council.

Taiwan’s First Announcement on Independent Research and Development (IR&D) AI Robot DogPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan’s First Announcement on Independent Research and Development (IR&D) AI Robot Dog

With the funding supports of the NSTC (National Science and Technology Council) Research Grant and Industry-Academic Cooperation Program, Prof. Chong-Hsien Kuo (Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Taiwan Uni-versity) led his research team has successfully developed Taiwan’s first IR&D AI ro-bot dog (NTU DogBot).

An MoU on Standardization and Conformity Assessment Signed to Deepen Bilateral Economic CooperationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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An MoU on Standardization and Conformity Assessment Signed to Deepen Bilateral Economic Cooperation

In order to strengthen the economic relationship between Taiwan and Indonesia, an Memorandum of Understanding on Standardization and Conformity Assessment Cooperation (MoU) that has been under discussion between both sides for more than 7 years was finalized on May 3, 2024. Mr. John C. Chen, Representative of the Taipei Economic and Trade Office in Indonesia (TETO), and Mr. Iqbal Shoffan Shofwan, Representative of the Indonesian Economic and Trade Office to Taipei (IETO), signed the MoU on behal

SMESA Attended APEC SMEWG in Indonesia, Sharing Best Practice Cases of PPP Together with Taiwanese EnterprisePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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SMESA Attended APEC SMEWG in Indonesia, Sharing Best Practice Cases of PPP Together with Taiwanese Enterprise

Deputy Director-General Wu Chia-ying of the Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration (SMESA), Ministry of Economic Affairs led a delegation to attend the 57th APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Working Group Meeting held in Bali, Indonesia, from April 24th to 25th. Gogolook Co., Ltd. joined the meeting along with the delegation, and shared how the public-private partnership (PPP) mechanism has increased startup opportunities in the international market.

60th APEC EGNRET meeting held in KaohsiungPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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60th APEC EGNRET meeting held in Kaohsiung

The 60th meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s Expert Group on New and Renewable Energy Technologies is taking place April 24-25 in the southern city of Kaohsiung, spotlighting member economies’ joint commitment to sustainable development.

Tainan Mayor Actively Promotes Pineapple Exports, Opens New Opportunity In New Zealand MarketPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tainan Mayor Actively Promotes Pineapple Exports, Opens New Opportunity In New Zealand Market

Taiwan and New Zealand signed an agreement on April 9 which officially approved the export of Taiwan’s pineapples into the New Zealand market. The Tainan City Government expressed that they are happy to see such results and this agreement will bring new opportunities for Tainan’s high-quality pineapples in the global market. To further promote and expand the export market of Taiwan’s agricultural products, Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che actively participates in many international trade events.

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Taiwan pineapples headed for New Zealand

Taiwan-grown pineapples have been approved for export to New Zealand, spotlighting government efforts to tap into new markets, the Ministry of Agriculture said April 9.

2024 World Telecom Smart City Conference: MOEA Strives for International Collaboration to Build 5G Ecosystem, Fostering Technological TransformationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2024 World Telecom Smart City Conference: MOEA Strives for International Collaboration to Build 5G Ecosystem, Fostering Technological Transformation

The “2024 World Telecom Smart City Conference,” organized by the Industrial Development Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), kicked off at the Nangang Exhibition Center on March 21st as part of the Smart City Summit and Expo.