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Executive Yuan: Taiwan Classified Among Lower-Risk Economies in U.S. Section 301 Forced Labor Import Investigation
Jun. 05 2026
Executive Yuan: Taiwan Classified Among Lower-Risk Economies in U.S. Section 301 Forced Labor Import Investigation
The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced on June 3 that, according to the findings of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) under its Section 301 investigation concerning import prohibitions on goods produced with forced labor, Taiwan has been designated as one of 14 economies assessed as presenting a relatively lower level of risk. As a result, the USTR has proposed an additional 10% tariff on Taiwan, compared with the proposed 12.5% tariff on other economies.
Taipower's Electricity Carbon Emission Factor Drops to 0.467 kg CO₂e/kWh; MOEA Reports Progress in Energy Transition
Jun. 03 2026
Taipower's Electricity Carbon Emission Factor Drops to 0.467 kg CO₂e/kWh; MOEA Reports Progress in Energy Transition
The Energy Administration under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced on June 2 that the 2025 electricity carbon emission factor for public electricity retailers has decreased to 0.467 kg CO₂e/kWh, representing a 1.5% reduction from 2024 and an overall decline of approximately 12% compared with 2016.
MOEA AI X Innovation Pavilion Opens at InnoVEX, Featuring Award-Winning AI Technologies and Emerging Startups
Jun. 02 2026
MOEA AI X Innovation Pavilion Opens at InnoVEX, Featuring Award-Winning AI Technologies and Emerging Startups
On, 2nd June, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Department of Industrial Technology opened the AI X Innovation Pavilion at InnoVEX, showcasing 31 cutting-edge technologies spanning smart machinery, communications, green energy, semiconductors, biotechnology, and medical devices. The exhibition features achievements from the TREE Program (Taiwan Research-Institute Advanced Technology Entrepreneur Ecosystem Program, TREE) and winners of the "2026 Best AI Awards", highlighting Taiwan's growing strength in AI innovation and cross-sector applications.
MTIC Launches First-Ever "Blue Tech 2026 Ocean Technology Day"; Showcasing Taiwan's Innovation Strength in Marine Technology and Offshore Renewable Energy
Jun. 01 2026
MTIC Launches First-Ever "Blue Tech 2026 Ocean Technology Day"; Showcasing Taiwan's Innovation Strength in Marine Technology and Offshore Renewable Energy
The Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC) hosted "Blue Tech 2026 Ocean Technology Day" on May 27 at the Marine Technology Industrial Innovation Center (MTIC) in Kaohsiung. The event marked the first large-scale marine technology exhibition since MTIC's establishment. The opening ceremony was jointly officiated by Deputy Director General Chung-Hsien Chen of the Energy Administration, MOEA, and MIRDC Chairperson Chia-Ju Liu, highlighting developments in marine technology, offshore wind O&M, and emerging ocean energy industries.
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Insight Kaohsiung｜CSC Enhances Resilience of Entire Plant's Power System．Run Long Construction Actively Expands Southward; Acquiring King's Town Construction Land in Kaohsiung's Lingya District for 1.3 Billion．wo Kaohsiung Restaurants Make it to Michelin's New July Listings
Jul. 11 2024
Insight Kaohsiung｜CSC Enhances Resilience of Entire Plant's Power System．Run Long Construction Actively Expands Southward; Acquiring King's Town Construction Land in Kaohsiung's Lingya District for 1.3 Billion．wo Kaohsiung Restaurants Make it to Michelin's New July Listings
China Steel Corporation (CSC) plans to invest NT$1.55 billion over the 5-year period from 2022 to 2026 to enhance the resilience of its entire power system. This includes efforts to increase the proportion of renewable energy, establish energy storage facilities, develop a microgrid within the plant, strengthen the resilience of power generation units, and apply AI smart modules for electricity management. The initiatives completed to date have not only reduced costs by NT$32.15 million annually but also significantly improved the robustness and reliability of various key power subsystems throughout the plant.
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OMNI Features｜Masdar and EDF Joint Venture Launch Emerge Project to Construct 60 MW Solar Photovoltaic Plant in Sharjah, UAE．Korea Announces Membership in the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA)．ACWA Power Secures Deal for 5.5 GW Solar Projects in Saudi Arabia
Jul. 10 2024
OMNI Features｜Masdar and EDF Joint Venture Launch Emerge Project to Construct 60 MW Solar Photovoltaic Plant in Sharjah, UAE．Korea Announces Membership in the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA)．ACWA Power Secures Deal for 5.5 GW Solar Projects in Saudi Arabia
Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and the EDF Group, has commenced construction on SNOC's 60MWp solar plant in Sharjah, UAE. This photovoltaic array is the largest solar installation in the city to date and is expected to offset 66,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually, equivalent to removing over 14,600 cars from the road each year. The plant, located at SNOC's Sajaa Gas Complex, aligns with SNOC's commitment to decarbonization and its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2032.
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OMNI Features｜Ministry of Economic Affairs Supports the DPP and TPP Versions of the Electricity Price Review Mechanism Amendments．HSBC lends $23m for Malaysian firm's Vietnam solar project
Jul. 10 2024
OMNI Features｜Ministry of Economic Affairs Supports the DPP and TPP Versions of the Electricity Price Review Mechanism Amendments．HSBC lends $23m for Malaysian firm's Vietnam solar project
Today, negotiations among the Legislative Yuan's party caucuses regarding Article 49 of the Electricity Act failed to reach a consensus. Both the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) caucus and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) caucus proposed amendments aimed at enhancing the professionalism and impartiality of the Electricity Price Review Committee. The Ministry of Economic Affairs expressed its support for the development of a more professional and transparent electricity price review mechanism.
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Reiniforcing Taiwan's Grid Resilience with Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)
Jul. 10 2024
Reiniforcing Taiwan's Grid Resilience with Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)
A VPP connects and aggregates flexible energy resources from within the community. Flexible energy resources can include onsite backup generators, battery storage systems, and flexible demand (known as Demand Response). The combined energy flexibility of participants in a VPP is offered to grid operators to help keep the lights on by providing a large, coordinated reduction in grid demand in critical grid periods. VPPs provide an equivalent benefit to a power generator coming online, and can provide this service very quickly.
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Taiwan Offshore Wind 3-2 Auction Announcement Officially: 6 Offshore Wind Projects Granted
Jul. 09 2024
Taiwan Offshore Wind 3-2 Auction Announcement Officially: 6 Offshore Wind Projects Granted
Today (9th), the Ministry of Economic Affairs officially announced the developer selection and price ranking for Phase 3-2 of offshore wind power zonal development. A total of 6 developers, participating with eight offshore wind farm projects, underwent scoring and price ranking. Ultimately, 6 wind farms advanced to the ranking stage, with the final order as follows: Shinfox Energy (Yuanta), SRE (Formosa 6), Ørsted (Greater Changhua 3), CIP (Fengmiao II), Corio (Haidian I), and Enervest (InfraVest, DeShuai).
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The Ministry of Economic Affairs and the State of Texas Sign a Statement of Intent for Economic Development, Deepening Taiwan-U.S. Economic and Trade Partnership
Jul. 08 2024
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and the State of Texas Sign a Statement of Intent for Economic Development, Deepening Taiwan-U.S. Economic and Trade Partnership
Minister of Economic Affairs, J.W. Kuo, and Texas Governor, Greg Abbott jointly signed the "Taiwan-Texas Economic Development Statement of Intent" on the 7th. This establishes a foundation for strengthening bilateral trade, investment, and industrial cooperation in fields such as semiconductors, electric vehicles, energy resilience, and innovative technologies, further deepening the Taiwan-U.S. economic and trade partnership.
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OMNI Features｜A New Milestone in Taiwan's Economy: Investment Amount in Three Major Programs Surpasses NT$2.3 Trillion．Research on Vibration and Magnetic Fields in Offshore Wind Power Generation Indicates Minimal Impact on Sharks
Jul. 08 2024
OMNI Features｜A New Milestone in Taiwan's Economy: Investment Amount in Three Major Programs Surpasses NT$2.3 Trillion．Research on Vibration and Magnetic Fields in Offshore Wind Power Generation Indicates Minimal Impact on Sharks
On the 5th, the InvesTaiwan Service Center announced the addition of three companies to its investment expansion initiative. These include Molie Quantum Energy Corporation under the "Returning Taiwanese Businesses" program, and AT-HOME ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. and CD Great Industry Co., Ltd. under the "Small and Medium Enterprises" program. To date, the "Three Major Programs to Invest in Taiwan" have attracted 1,506 companies, with investments exceeding NT$2.3208 trillion, estimated to create 152,614 local employment opportunities. Specifically, the "Action Plan for Welcoming Taiwanese Businesses to Return and Invest" has seen 313 companies invest approximately NT$1.2867 trillion, creating 87,706 jobs; the "Action Plan for Accelerating Investment by SMEs" has 1,004 companies investing about NT$474.7 billion, creating 36,656 jobs, with another 21 companies awaiting review.
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Insight Kaohsiung｜HSR Pingtung-Zuoying Project Faces Risks; Kaohsiung Project May Revive．Intense Competition for the Kaohsiung MRT Orange Line Weiwuying Joint Development Project．Kaohsiung MRT Yellow Line Y15 Station Joint Development Project to Prioritize Establishing Corporate Headquarters
Jul. 07 2024
Insight Kaohsiung｜HSR Pingtung-Zuoying Project Faces Risks; Kaohsiung Project May Revive．Intense Competition for the Kaohsiung MRT Orange Line Weiwuying Joint Development Project．Kaohsiung MRT Yellow Line Y15 Station Joint Development Project to Prioritize Establishing Corporate Headquarters
The High-Speed Rail (HSR) Pingtung-Zuoying Project is currently in the Department of Planning stage. However, the phase 2 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has yet to be conducted. The engineering community has expressed concerns about the Zuoying route's future operational risks. There is a possibility that the Kaohsiung project, previously considered in the feasibility study, may be revived. The Railway Bureau, MOTC, has discreetly acknowledged that the route has not yet been confirmed.
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Dedicated to Offshore Wind and Marine Conservation Taiya Renewable Energy Launches Coral Restoration in Penghu, Taiwan
Jul. 05 2024
Dedicated to Offshore Wind and Marine Conservation Taiya Renewable Energy Launches Coral Restoration in Penghu, Taiwan
Taiwan local offshore wind developer, Taiya Renewable Energy (TRE) today (5th), TRE announced its coral restoration initiative in Penghu, aiming to preserve the county's vital marine assets. In collaboration with Penghu Marine Life Propagation, the Ocean Citizens Foundation, and Poseidon Water Sports Club, TRE launched the "Coral Restoration Action" in Suogang Village, Penghu. K.D. Wu, Chairman of TRE and the CEO, along with colleagues, planted coral and observed the marine ecosystem firsthand, enhancing Penghu's marine biodiversity.
