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.

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.

Regarding the five imported cases, three are men (Case #8766, Case #8767 and Case #8854), and two are women (Case #8856 and Case #8864). They all are Filipino nationals in their 20s.

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.

Technologies such as artificial intelligence are set to transform the medical sector.

The recent worsening pandemic situation is having huge impact on Taiwan industries but creates opportunities for startups. For the first time this year, COMPUTEX goes hybrid, offering a combination of innovative online and offline experience. COMPUTEX d&i awards, a global design and innovation contest, which aims to drive innovation and optimized R&D attracted 166 submissions of innovations from 7 countries.

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.