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With Automation Taipei 2026 opening its doors this week, the exhibition provides an ideal platform to discover the latest innovations and trends in Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing. In this spirit, we are delighted to welcome 20 renowned German companies to the German Pavilion, where they will showcase their latest automation technologies, innovative products, and cutting-edge solutions. It is an exhibition you don't want to miss! 

We also look forward to welcoming you to our Automation Taipei 2026 Networking Event and Panel Discussion, where experts from Siemens, Phoenix Contact, and Micro-Epsilon will discuss AI-driven manufacturing, smart automation and sustainability. Looking ahead, further opportunities for exchange await at Germany Day in Hsinchu, our exclusive Invest in Saxony Consultation Event in Taipei, the NRW Investment Forum in Taipei and Taiwan Business Night at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin.

As Taiwan's economy continues to outperform expectations, opportunities are emerging across a growing range of industries. This week's GTAI Deep Dive explores Taiwan's chemical sector, highlighting chances and challenges for German suppliers in Taiwan. 

Preparing for future opportunities also means being prepared for worst-case scenarios. As part of our commitment to workplace safety and continuous learning, the GTO team recently completed its annual first-aid training, combining practical exercises with realistic emergency scenarios.

Wishing you a great week ahead!

Dr. Eva Langerbeck
Chief Representative & Executive Director

Taiwan’s chemical industry is expected to grow in the coming years, though at a slower rate than the overall economy. While the traditional petrochemical industry faces significant structural and import challenges, specialty and technology-intensive chemical segments offer strong growth potential, particularly those linked to the AI and semiconductor industries.

Overall, the outlook for German suppliers remains positive.

For German companies in the industry, the market remains fundamentally attractive, especially in technology-intensive niches. The booming semiconductor fabrication and next-generation manufacturing industries drive the demand for specialty chemicals and high-performance materials.

However, market conditions for chemical base materials in Taiwan are expected to remain challenging in 2026 and beyond. In response, suppliers and producers must adapt to a mature, consolidating market with high cost pressure and intense regional competition. On the other hand, the accelerating modernization and transformation efforts of the Taiwanese petrochemical sector open new business opportunities.

The market offers a "level playing field," with no significant preference for local firms. Key challenges for market entry may include complex administrative procedures, though German companies generally view these as manageable.

To learn more about Taiwan’s chemical industry and the opportunities and challenges for German companies, read the GTAI article by Dr. Jürgen Maurer (in German).

In an emergency, knowing what to do is one thing. Staying calm under pressure and being able to take action is another.

For the second year, the German Trade Office Taipei worked with Forward Alliance for a first aid training session. Building on last year’s basic training with mannequins, this year we took things a step further with real-person scenario exercises. From applying tourniquets and following the five-step trauma assessment to building improvised stretchers and transporting casualties, the hands-on exercises put our judgment and response skills to the test. Dealing with actual body weight, simulated injuries, and the pressure of an emergency scenario made every action more challenging and showed us just how important regular practice can be.

First aid is not something you simply learn once and check off the list. It takes repeated practice to build confidence and turn knowledge into instinct. That’s why GTO organizes first aid and safety training every year, covering everything from AED use and CPR to trauma response, helping our team strengthen our ability to respond when the unexpected happens.

So when a real emergency arises, we can be a little less overwhelmed, a little more composed, and know what to do next.

Because the best emergency response starts with being prepared.

Saxony is one of Germany’s most dynamic economic regions and rapidly growing for the sectors of innovation, advanced manufacturing and green transformation in Europe. Saxony offers Taiwanese companies a strategic gateway into the EU market – with outstanding infrastructure, world-class research institutions, a highly skilled workforce, and a thriving industrial ecosystem.

Renowned Taiwanese firms are already establishing a strong presence in Saxony, benefiting from the region’s expertise in microelectronics, its collaborative R&D landscape, and its strong governmental support. Whether you are seeking innovation partnerships, access to Europe’s leading semiconductor cluster “Silicon Saxony”, or a welcoming environment for your teams – Saxony has it all.

Event Details 

Saxony State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labour, Energy and Climate Action, Saxony Trade & Invest and the German Trade Office Taipei are pleased to offer an exclusive consultation for Taiwanese companies who are interested in investing in the German market. 

• Date: Tuesday, September 01, 2026
• Time: Starting at 18:00
• Venue: Central Taipei City (Details coming soon)
• This event is exclusively open to Taiwanese companies interested in investing in Germany.

As this is an exclusive one-on-one investment briefing on Saxony, places are limited. We encourage you to register as soon as possible using the link below.

The German Trade Office Taipei (GTO) invites you to join our industry networking event during Automation Taipei 2026 and explore the future of intelligent manufacturing with industry leaders from Germany and Taiwan.

Under the theme “Intelligent & Sustainable Manufacturing: How German Engineering Is Driving the Next Industrial Transformation,” experts from Phoenix Contact, Micro-Epsilon, and Siemens will share insights into AI-driven manufacturing, smart automation, precision measurement, industrial connectivity, and sustainability—and how German engineering is helping shape more efficient, resilient, and future-ready manufacturing.

The evening will conclude with a networking dinner, offering an opportunity to connect with professionals from the manufacturing, automation, semiconductor, and technology sectors over great food and German beer.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
• Time: 18:30-21:30 (Registration 18:00-18:30)
• Venue: Courtyard by Marriott Taipei, 9F Ballroom
• Address: No.359, Sec. 7, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Nangang Dist., Taipei City 115, Taiwan
• Price:NT$ 2,600 (including VAT, price includes dinner)
  • 4 free tickets for GTO Business Alliance Diamond Member
  • 2 free tickets for GTO Business Alliance Platinum Member

Seats are limited—register now and join us in shaping the next chapter of intelligent manufacturing!

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As global semiconductor supply chains reshape, Saxony has firmly established itself as Europe’s premier microelectronics cluster, backed by a robust industry ecosystem and strategic location. To empower Taiwanese enterprises in capitalizing on emerging opportunities and mastering market entry practices, Germany Day is bringing together top-tier expertise for a highly anticipated strategic forum. 

Co-hosted by KPMG, Deutsche Bank, Saxony Trade & Invest, and the German Trade Office Taipei (AHK Taiwan), this event delivers a complete cross-border roadmap for corporate decision-makers targeting Germany and European markets. Saxony Trade & Invest and the German Trade Office Taipei will first highlight Saxony's investment landscape, cluster dynamics, and strategic site selection advantages. As the only German bank with a dual presence in Taiwan and Dresden, Deutsche Bank's dedicated team will demonstrate how their tailor-made cross-border financing, cash management, and trade finance support your international growth. To safeguard your expansion, KPMG's cross-border legal and tax experts will practically guide you through workforce mobility, work permits, Permanent Establishment (PE) risks, and double taxation frameworks.

Simultaneous interpretation will be provided throughout the event to ensure a seamless information exchange, concluding with a dedicated networking period for direct dialogue with key decision-makers.

Event Details

• Date: August 31, 2026 (Monday)
• Time: 13:30-17:00 (Registration: 13:00-13:30)
• Venue: 10F Ballroom B, Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu (No. 188, Sec. 2, Zhonghua Rd., East Dist., Hsinchu City)
• Target Audience: Companies looking to invest in Germany / Executive Teams
• Admission: Free Online Registration (Reservation Required / Limited Seats)

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Taiwan is a global powerhouse in the semiconductor industry, renowned for its advanced tech infrastructure, agile manufacturing prowess, and critical role in the international supply chain. As Taiwanese firms increasingly look outward to secure European footholds, NRW presents unique synergies. The region combines robust industrial traditions with a rapidly growing microelectronics cluster, offering incoming investors immediate access to specialized talent, specialized industrial land, and lucrative public funding packages tailored for critical technologies.

Together, we will explore strategic pathways for Taiwanese investment in NRW, examining collaborative opportunities in advanced chip architectures, resilient supply chain integration, hardware-software co-design, and the future of cross-border microelectronics innovation.

Event Details

• Date: September 07, 2026 (Monday)
• Time: 12:00 - 15:00
• Venue: GumGum Beer & Wings, No. 38, Alley 11, Lane 473, Guangfu S Rd, Xinyi District, Taipei City, 110

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 We are currently seeking a Legal Trainee (m/f/d) for the Wahlstation starting in early October 2026 on short notice (duration: 3 to 4 months).

This position offers exciting insights into German-Taiwanese business relations, with a focus on:

• Private law, commercial law, and corporate law
• Advising on German and Taiwanese commercial law issues, as well as company formation in Germany
• Supporting mediation proceedings between German and Taiwanese companies
• Data protection and compliance

Learn more about the trainee position (in German) here!

InnoTrans 2026 — Visitor Ticket Discount & Taiwan Business Night Registration Now Open

InnoTrans 2026 is the world's largest trade fair for transport technology and will take place in Berlin, Germany, from 22–25 September 2026. As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, Taiwan will be represented by 42 exhibiting companies, together with the Taiwan Rail Resilience Pavilion (Hall 11.2 | Booth 310), led by the Railway Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC).

Visitor Ticket Discount

Ticket Link
https://tickets.innotrans.de/

Exclusive Discount Code
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To foster international collaboration and industry exchange, German Trade Office Taipei cordially invites you to join the Taiwan Night Networking Dinner on the first day of InnoTrans. Meet delegates from the MOTC, representatives in Germany, Taiwanese exhibitors, and international railway professionals in a relaxed networking atmosphere.

Event Information:

• Date: September 22, 2026 (Tuesday)
• Time: 18:30-21:00
• Venue: ERDINGER am Gendarmenmarkt, Jägerstraße 56, 10117 Berlin, Germany
• Registration Fee: NT$2,500 per person (Includes dinner, beverages, and tax)
• Registration Period: Now until 19 August 2026

Registration will be confirmed upon receipt of both the registration form and payment. An electronic invoice and confirmation email will be sent after payment has been verified.

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Following the success of GrindingHub in Germany, the exhibition series will expand to the United States with the launch of GrindingHub Americas 2027, taking place in Cincinnati, Ohio, from 18–20 May 2027.

Organized by VDW, Messe Stuttgart, and Swissmem, the event will focus on the latest grinding, precision machining, and surface finishing technologies. As the first dedicated grinding technology trade fair in the U.S., GrindingHub Americas offers exhibitors direct access to one of North America's largest manufacturing regions, connecting with thousands of potential buyers, engineers, and decision-makers.

Early Bird rates are available until 31 August 2026.

For more information, please contact Ms. Bo Fung.

Find more information on our website.

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Syntegon Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd is hiring a Field Service Engineer (Pharma) based in Taipei. Apply now and experience a great team, intensive training, and a diverse and multinational place to work!

Selected roles and tasks:

• Supporting commissioning and installations and SATs of new machines, on customers’ sites and – where necessary – during the finalization and FAT at our CoCs. Updating and completing site documentation.
• Perform general field service activities on site including preventative maintenance, calibrations and overhauls, fault finding machine inspections and spare parts listing.
• Giving the customers ASM and ASA technical advice on site or via telecommunication; clarify problems and solutions with CoCs where necessary.
• Recommend actively necessary technical improvements (overhauls, modernizations, modifications) and spare-parts replacements.

Your profile:

• Taiwanese candidates preferred who can communicate in local language(s). 
• Bachelor’s degree in mechatronics or related field.
• Working experience in Pharmaceutical / Packaging industry (5 years or more).
• Good verbal and written English skills.
• Ability to make updates to Rockwell / Siemens PLC programs and HMI.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% in the Asia / Pacific Region.

Why Syntegon Technology?
Together with 7,300 colleagues at 49 locations in over 20 countries, it is a leading strategic lifecycle partner for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food industries. 

Apply now by sending your CV/resume to the attention of HR-Manager Ms. Suriwong: Sirithaporn.Suriwong@Syntegon.com.

Learn more about the full job application here. 

TSMC, Sony Form Joint Venture to Develop Next-Generation Image Sensors

TSMC and Sony Semiconductor Solutions have signed an agreement to establish Advanced Vision Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. in Kumamoto, Japan, to develop and manufacture next-generation smartphone image sensors. Commercial production is scheduled to begin in 2029, with Sony holding a controlling stake in the venture.

Sony plans to invest about ¥465 billion (US$2.92 billion), while TSMC will contribute about ¥282 billion. The partnership will combine Sony's image sensor technology and product design expertise with TSMC's advanced chip manufacturing capabilities to accelerate the commercialization of new image sensor technologies.

(11.08.2026 / Focus Taiwan)

Taiwanese Blood Disorder Treatment Leads to Record Revenue

Taiwan-based PharmaEssentia reported record revenue and profit in both the second quarter and first half of 2026, driven by strong global sales of its blood disorder treatment Ropeg. Second-quarter revenue rose 90.3% year over year to NT$6.86 billion (US$214.4 million), while first-half revenue increased 74.6% to NT$12 billion.

PharmaEssentia's growth outlook remains positive, supported by the recent US approval of its prefilled Ropeg injection pen and potential approvals for essential thrombocythemia (ET) in the US and Japan. If approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, Ropeg would become the first FDA-approved treatment for ET in nearly three decades.

(14.08.2026 / Taiwan News)

Taiwan Forecasts Highest GDP Growth in Four Decades

After the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 10.38% in July, the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) projected Taiwan's economy to expand by 11.05% in 2026. The agency increased its growth outlook by 1.41 percentage points from its previous estimate, referring to rising global demand for AI technologies and related infrastructure. If realized, Taiwan's economy would record its strongest annual growth since 1987, when GDP grew by 12.75%.

Although inflation is forecast to rise slightly above the central bank's 2% alert threshold at 2.07%, economic growth is expected to remain solid in 2027.

(14.08.2026 / Focus Taiwan)

Taiwan Machinery Exports Extend Growth Streak to 18 Months

Taiwan's machinery exports rose 18.4% year over year to US$3.305 billion in July, marking the 18th consecutive month of growth, according to the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry. The increase was driven mainly by strong demand for AI applications and semiconductors, which boosted exports of electronic equipment by 35.6% to US$709.5 million.

In the first seven months of 2026, machinery exports totaled US$21.1 billion, up 19.1% from a year earlier. The US remained Taiwan's largest export market, accounting for 25.8% of shipments, followed by China at 21.1%. The association said demand for semiconductor- and AI-related equipment continues to support growth, although global trade and regulatory uncertainties could affect future exports.

(12.08.2026 / Taipei Times)

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