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These are in-depth pre- and post-show reports on major international trade fairs, held in Taiwan and other countries with significant participation by Taiwanese manufacturers and exporters. They are offered to help global buyers and other readers better understand what is going on at the fairs and the latest offerings by Taiwanese exhibitors.


2018 AI Biomedical Technology Trend Forum Shapes Audience's Vision of AI-assisted Healthcare</h2><p class='subtitle'>Experts shared in-depth insights into AI application in Taiwan's healthcare</p>

2018 AI Biomedical Technology Trend Forum Shapes Audience's Vision of AI-assisted Healthcare

Experts shared in-depth insights into AI application in Taiwan's healthcare

Jun 25, 2018

The second day of the 2018 MEDICARE TAIWAN and SenCARE, held June 21-24, was wrapped up with the same satisfactory results as seen on the first day, given the continued influx of visitors and buyers into the venue, who also crowded the second floor of TWTC Exhibition Hall 1, where a host of enlightening, informational seminars and forums were held. In that logic, among the most popular event was ...


Taiwan Medical Specialty Alliance was formed by seven local hospitals and clinics with different specialties early this year (source: Economic Daily News).

“Taiwan Medical Specialty Alliance” Creates Buzz at MEDICARE TAIWAN 2018

Alliance aspires to promote globally Taiwan's high-quality specialty medical services

Jun 25, 2018

From a medical viewpoint, Taiwan, as an attraction among others in Southeast Asia to global travelers, is characterized with the world-caliber, technologically advanced medical centers and large hospitals in almost every major city, which, as well as the large number of local specialty clinics, are subject to rigorous assessments in healthcare accreditation at least one a year to ensure every pat...


Southern GLORIA to Host “Smart Healthcare and Medical Device Technology Exchange and Business Matchmaking” Conference </h2>

Southern GLORIA to Host “Smart Healthcare and Medical Device Technology Exchange and Business Matchmaking” Conference

Jun 13, 2018

Business-focused event is organized to show off and share stunning R&D achievements by major universities in Taiwan’s southern region Southern GLORIA (Southern Global Research & Industry Alliance) is a cross-university R&D team formed by Taiwan’s five major universities in the southern region, namely Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung University of Science and ...


The multifunctional reclining wheelchair developed by FRT and its partners for older adults (photo courtesy of FRT).

AI Medical Treatment and Elder Care Development Trend Seminar to Take Place during MEDICARE TAIWAN and SenCARE 2018

Jun 13, 2018

One-day concurrent event will feature Informational lectures with various topics, which are expected to inspire Taiwan’s medical equipment and assistive device makers to ride global tech trends. Commissioned by Bureau of Industrial Development under Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Taiwan-based Footwear & Recreation Technology Research Institute (FRT) is going to hold “AI Medical Treatmen...


MEDICARE TAIWAN and SenCARE 2018 to Offer New Opportunity in Medical Care</h2><p class='subtitle'>Four-day trade fairs feature wide-ranging exhibits and highlighted zones along with concurrent events, to underscore ongoing</p>

MEDICARE TAIWAN and SenCARE 2018 to Offer New Opportunity in Medical Care

Four-day trade fairs feature wide-ranging exhibits and highlighted zones along with concurrent events, to underscore ongoing

Jun 12, 2018

Sponsored by the Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs and organized by TAITRA, this year’s MEDICAL TAIWAN continues taking place in tandem with SenCARE from June 21 through 24 at Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1 as the largest business exchange platform for the health care industry on the island With hundreds of industry insiders from across the globe to be present ...


Taiwan's Tech Industries Are On Roll</h2>

Taiwan's Tech Industries Are On Roll

Oct 24, 2017

For different reasons, Taiwan’s technology-related industries, including electric vehicles and auto electronics parts, smartphone components, and artificial intelligence solutions, are generally on a roll, as reflected by the robust revenues posted by many of listed companies in the Taiwan bourse for the third quarter of this year, to hopefully continue to serve as growth engines for Taiwan’s eco...


Five Golds Given Among 48 Winners of TAIPEI CYCLE d&i Awards 2016</h2><p class='subtitle'>Full-carbon wheel for disc brakes among Gold Award winners</p>

Five Golds Given Among 48 Winners of TAIPEI CYCLE d&i Awards 2016

Full-carbon wheel for disc brakes among Gold Award winners

Apr 28, 2016

After considerable deliberation by an international jury panel, 48 entries were announced as winners of the prestigious TAIPEI CYCLE d&i awards 2016; while among them, five products were granted the TAIPEI CYCLE d&i gold awards, and the special “Gold Award – Young Enterprise” was given to startups showing outstanding achievements. Makers and designers could until Dec. 31, 2015 submit products fo...


Taiwan Talents Win Record Number at iF DESIGN AWARD 2016 by Taking 175 Awards, including 5 Golds</h2>

Taiwan Talents Win Record Number at iF DESIGN AWARD 2016 by Taking 175 Awards, including 5 Golds

Apr 28, 2016

Designers from Taiwan again bring home encouraging news to perhaps further confirm the undeniable fact that the relatively small island contains a sizable pool of talent in design. A record number of awards at the iF DESIGN AWARD 2016 has been won by Taiwanese designers. iF DESIGN AWARD is widely recognized globally as the “Oscars” of the design world, of which the 2016 edition saw Taiwanese ...


Worldwide New-car Sales (2006-2015) (Source: Markline, ARTC)

Global New-car Sales Up 2.3% to 88 M. in 2015

China's new-car sales up 4.7% in 2015 to 24.6 million units for new record

Apr 27, 2016

Continuing an uptrend in growth from 2013, when about 80 million units were sold, sales of new cars worldwide increased by 2.3 percent to reach a new record high of 87.28 million units in 2015, driven by robust demand from major markets like the U.S. and Western Europe; while sales in China, the world's largest automobile market continued to rise slightly, according to the Automotive Research & T...


Global market demand for luxury yachts (with length exceeding  80 feet) has gradually risen over the last few years (photo courtesy of Horizon Yachts).

Taiwan's Yacht Builders Not Popping Champagne Corks Despite Advancing to Globally No. 4 in 2016 Rankings

Taiwan's ban on cross-border navigation of watercrafts also dampens growth of sector locally

Jan 21, 2016

While recent TV news platforms as CNN, CNBC and Bloomberg having aired stock market turmoil globally, with crude oil and iron ore prices continuing to plunge to impact major mining firms as BH Billiton and even the financial health of Saudi Arabia, coupled with global economic growth as well as China's being forecasted to slow in 2016, which inevitably rattles investor sentiments as well as botto...