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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.


To Set up an Upgrade Platform for Machine Tools</h2>

To Set up an Upgrade Platform for Machine Tools

May 05, 2020

Under the epidemic situation, the regulations on production and creation were useless. Minister of Economy Shen Rongjin promised in the Legislative Yuan yesterday (4) that he would build a machine tool to upgrade the automated production platform, discuss with the industry within a period, and put forward specific plans. When the international economy recovers, the unit can be transported to all ...


South Korea March Output Surges as China Factory Shutdowns</h2>

South Korea March Output Surges as China Factory Shutdowns

Apr 30, 2020

South Korea’s March factory output jumped by the most in 11 years as demand for display panels and cars received an unexpected boost from lengthy shutdowns in competing Chinese factories amid the coronavirus pandemic. Industrial output surged by a seasonally adjusted 4.6% in March from a month earlier, government data showed on Wednesday, marking the biggest expansion since a 7.3% jump in Febr...


Minister of Economy: Deglobalization is a Must</h2>

Minister of Economy: Deglobalization is a Must

Apr 29, 2020

Minister of Economy Shen Rongjin pointed out yesterday (28) that from the US-China trade war to the spread of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the "de-globalization" of manufacturing is now a key issue for companies. In addition to the use of Industry 4.0 Internet of Things remote control machines , And also readjust the global stronghold. He also said that companies including information and c...


Taiwan Machinery Grab Biz Opportunity in India</h2>

Taiwan Machinery Grab Biz Opportunity in India

Jan 15, 2020

Organized by the Indian Machine Tool Association, the 2020 Indian International Metal Forming Machinery Exhibition (IMTEX FORMING) is the most influential metal forming machinery exhibition in Southeast Asia. The exhibition period is from January 23 to 28, and it will be held at the Bangalore International Convention and Exhibition Center in India. Out. In 2018, India was the fourth largest ex...


Japan's fall in machinery orders bodes ill for business </h2>

Japan's fall in machinery orders bodes ill for business

Dec 13, 2019

Machinery orders sank again in October in a fresh sign that business spending, previously one of the few points of strength in the world’s third-largest economy, is stalling as slumping exports bruise investment appetite. Core machinery orders fell 6.0 percent in October from the previous month, government data showed on Thursday, logging a fourth straight month of declines and dashing expecta...


Bloomberg reported that Singapore's iron ore futures surged 6.1% to $ 92.55 per ton on the 9th, the largest single-day gain in three months.(photo courtesy of UDN)

The Price of Iron Ore Surged to 90 USD Per Tonne

Dec 13, 2019

The price of Singapore's iron ore futures surpassed the $ 90 per ton mark on the 9th. Thanks to the announcement from mainland China that the economic growth rate will be maintained within a reasonable range and infrastructure spending will be expanded, experts believe that The market has exceeded fundamentals. Bloomberg Information reported that Singapore's iron ore futures surged 6.1% to $ 9...


Taiwan's Machinery Firms Eye EMO Hannover 2019 - the World's Leading Metalworking Trade Show</h2>

Taiwan's Machinery Firms Eye EMO Hannover 2019 - the World's Leading Metalworking Trade Show

Jul 10, 2019

The biennial EMO Hannover 2019 will debut on September 16 in Hannover, Germany. As one of the world's largest trade fairs, it is considered a must-attend fair for Taiwanese machinery firms primarily focusing on exports. Apart from the registration of individual firms, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry will both send delegations to exh...


 Manufacturers Eye Profit at 2019 Plastics and Rubber K Trade Fair in Germany</h2>

Manufacturers Eye Profit at 2019 Plastics and Rubber K Trade Fair in Germany

Jul 10, 2019

The first K Trade Fair was organized by Messe Düsseldorf in 1953, taking place every three years and eventually becoming the benchmark of international trade expos for plastics and rubber. This year, the K Fair is entering its 21st edition continuing its reputation among industry members as the must-visit platform to do business. The last event in 2016 attracted 3,293 exhibitors from 61 countries...


Taiwan Auto Parts Makers Revved Up to Offer Only the Best at Automechanika Mexico</h2>

Taiwan Auto Parts Makers Revved Up to Offer Only the Best at Automechanika Mexico

Jul 08, 2019

Taiwan’s auto parts exports reached US$6.7 billion in 2018. The U.S is the top destination for Taiwan-made auto parts, accounting for 45.9% of exports while exports to Japan and China placed second and third with 6.25% and 4.17% respectively. Mexico, on the other hand, is ranked as Taiwan’s sixth exporting country with an increase of 3.1% compared to the same period in 2017, creating the highest ...


Medical Plastics Connect at CHINAPLAS 2019</h2>

Medical Plastics Connect at CHINAPLAS 2019

May 06, 2019

Benefiting from economic growth, population expansion and an intensifying aging phenomenon, coupled with everyone's increasing concern about health issues, the global demand for medical devices is increasing sharply. In North America, it is expected the spending on healthcare will register a growth of 5.9% from 2017 to 2025. In Europe, rising demand for both dental and physical body implants is e...