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2025 Taiwan International Geothermal Conference A New Era of Geothermal Energy: Technological Innovation and Sustainable DevelopmentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2025 Taiwan International Geothermal Conference A New Era of Geothermal Energy: Technological Innovation and Sustainable Development

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.

MOEA holds international trade talksPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOEA holds international trade talks

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 Net Zero Day 2025 Highlights Energy Efficiency SolutionsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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ITRI Net Zero Day 2025 Highlights Energy Efficiency Solutions

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.

Taiwan and Japan Join Forces to Support Indonesian FarmersPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan and Japan Join Forces to Support Indonesian Farmers

The International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) was recently invited by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to cooperate on strengthening agricultural development and food security in West Java, Indonesia. Toward that end, the two agencies jointly attended an agricultural marketing business matching event hosted by Bank Indonesia in Bandung City on March 12. The event attracted representatives from over 24 farmers’ associations and 22 buyers in West Java, marking a

Best AI Awards Officially Launched: Accelerating AI Talent Development and Innovation to Propel Taiwan Towards an AI-drivenPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Best AI Awards Officially Launched: Accelerating AI Talent Development and Innovation to Propel Taiwan Towards an AI-driven

On February 26, The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) held the Best AI Awards launch press conference, officially kicking off Taiwan’s premier AI software competition. The competition features two main categories: AI Applications and IC Design, and is divided into four groups: Student, Startup & SME, Corporate Open, and International.

Breakthrough in Laser Welding Technology: Revolutionizing Half a Century of Traditional Structural Steel ManufacturingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Breakthrough in Laser Welding Technology: Revolutionizing Half a Century of Traditional Structural Steel Manufacturing

The Department of Industrial Technology of Ministry of Economic Affairs’ officially launched its Technology R&D Pavilion at TIMTOS 2025 (Taipei International Machine Tool Show) on March 3.

Taiwan delegation attends APEC ocean, fisheries meetingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan delegation attends APEC ocean, fisheries meeting

A delegation from Taiwan attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 24th Oceans and Fisheries Working Group meeting Feb. 27-28 in Gyeongju City, southern Korea, according to the Ocean Affairs Council.

Taiwan reports 2nd highest foreign trade in 2024Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan reports 2nd highest foreign trade in 2024

Taiwan recorded its second-best foreign trade numbers in 2024, thanks in part to continuous expansion of the global economy, the Ministry of Finance said Feb. 25.

Building a new partnership for investment in innovation; Taiwan and Australia co-create a new Agtech economy and build a platform for exchanges on co-management with indigenous peoplesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Building a new partnership for investment in innovation; Taiwan and Australia co-create a new Agtech economy and build a platform for exchanges on co-management with indigenous peoples

The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) and Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry (DAFF) held the 19th Taiwan-Australia Agricultural Working Group (AWG) Meeting on February 19 in Brisbane, Australia.

MOEA reveals ITRI’s advanced cooling solution for AI chipsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOEA reveals ITRI’s advanced cooling solution for AI chips

The Ministry of Economic Affairs displayed the latest development in two-phase cooling technology for artificial intelligence chips Feb. 18 in Taipei City, highlighting government efforts to advance high-performance computing.