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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｜NVIDIA Partners with Foxconn to Build Advanced AI Computing Center in Kaohsiung Expected Completion by 2026．Supermicro, ASE Technology, and Chunghwa System Integration Collaborate to Develop Next-Generation Water-Cooled Data Center in Kaohsiung．Kaohsiung City and Water Resources Agency Collaborate to Develop Diverse Water Resources Including a Desalination Plant in Northern Kaohsiung．Taiwan AI Labs Unveils Asia Bay Headquarters Collaborates with Medical Centers to Integrate Hospital Databases
Jun. 12 2024
Insight Kaohsiung｜NVIDIA Partners with Foxconn to Build Advanced AI Computing Center in Kaohsiung Expected Completion by 2026．Supermicro, ASE Technology, and Chunghwa System Integration Collaborate to Develop Next-Generation Water-Cooled Data Center in Kaohsiung．Kaohsiung City and Water Resources Agency Collaborate to Develop Diverse Water Resources Including a Desalination Plant in Northern Kaohsiung．Taiwan AI Labs Unveils Asia Bay Headquarters Collaborates with Medical Centers to Integrate Hospital Databases
Hon Hai Technology Group announced on June 4th the establishment of an advanced computing center in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, in collaboration with NVIDIA. The center will be centered around the super chip GB200 servers, comprising a total of 64 cabinets and 4,608 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Completion is anticipated by 2026. Concurrently, Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hon Hai Technology, is advancing into the new Qiaotou plant in Kaohsiung, which is set to become one of the group's flagship AI factories.
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OMNI Features｜Maryland's Governor Signs MOU with Federal Government for Offshore Wind Projects．Largest Onshore Wind Farm Opens in Eastern Iran
Jun. 11 2024
OMNI Features｜Maryland's Governor Signs MOU with Federal Government for Offshore Wind Projects．Largest Onshore Wind Farm Opens in Eastern Iran
Maryland's objective to establish a robust offshore wind industry is receiving support from the Biden administration. On the 7th, Governor Wes Moore signed a memorandum of understanding with the federal government to coordinate offshore wind energy development off Maryland's coast. This agreement follows the governor's recent executive order advancing his climate change initiatives. The memorandum delineates the framework for federal and state collaboration to plan and implement measures aimed at bolstering Maryland's offshore wind industry.
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Insight Kaohsiung｜Transport Network Boosts S Industrial Corridor Development, Drives Inter-District Home Buying in Renwu by STSP Residents．The DIEZ from the UAE Makes Inaugural Visit to Kaohsiung．The Executive Yuan Approves NT$180 million for NTU and NTHU to Establish a Branches in Zuoying for Cultivating Semiconductor Talents
Jun. 07 2024
Insight Kaohsiung｜Transport Network Boosts S Industrial Corridor Development, Drives Inter-District Home Buying in Renwu by STSP Residents．The DIEZ from the UAE Makes Inaugural Visit to Kaohsiung．The Executive Yuan Approves NT$180 million for NTU and NTHU to Establish a Branches in Zuoying for Cultivating Semiconductor Talents
The Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP) continues to thrive, driven by the semiconductor industry led by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). In 2023, STSP's annual revenue reached NT$1.58 trillion, a 6.88% increase. With TSMC investing approximately NT$2 trillion to build 3 new 2 NM plants in Kaohsiung's Nanzi District, the resulting spillover effects have boosted the housing market in northern Kaohsiung. This has led to a noticeable trend of STSP engineers relocating and purchasing homes across Tainan and Kaohsiung. (May 31, 2023)
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OMNI Features｜S.Korea Councillor Express Concerns over Chinese Investment in Domestic Offshore Wind Industry．GDG Enters Indian Offshore Wind Partnership with Aban Power
Jun. 07 2024
OMNI Features｜S.Korea Councillor Express Concerns over Chinese Investment in Domestic Offshore Wind Industry．GDG Enters Indian Offshore Wind Partnership with Aban Power
Korea Councillor Gu Ja-geun said that if the government cannot prevent bypassing Chinese investment in capital procurement and equipment supply, trillions of won in subsidies will go overseas.
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OMNI Features｜South Korea Plans to Achieve 70% Carbon-Free Power Generation by 2038．Research Team State that Cleaner Marine Fuel Reducing SO2 Emissions Leads to Ocean Warming．Enhancing the Quality of Sustainability Report Disclosures - Listed Companies to be Reviewed Every 5 Years
Jun. 06 2024
OMNI Features｜South Korea Plans to Achieve 70% Carbon-Free Power Generation by 2038．Research Team State that Cleaner Marine Fuel Reducing SO2 Emissions Leads to Ocean Warming．Enhancing the Quality of Sustainability Report Disclosures - Listed Companies to be Reviewed Every 5 Years
South Korea aims to achieve 70% carbon-free power generation by 2038, a significant increase from the current level of less than 40% in 2023. According to a recently announced draft of the energy structure for the next 15 years, the plan to add four new nuclear power plants by 2038 remains unchanged, bringing the total number of nuclear power plants to 30. Additionally, the generation capacity from solar and wind energy is expected to rise from 23 GW in 2022 to 72 GW by 2030, more than tripling the current capacity.
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Taiwan CPC Clarifies: All LNG Carriers Successfully Docked and Unloaded Without Impact from Chinese Military Exercises
Jun. 06 2024
Taiwan CPC Clarifies: All LNG Carriers Successfully Docked and Unloaded Without Impact from Chinese Military Exercises
According to media reports, foreign captains refused to traverse the exercise area during the Chinese military exercises conducted on May 23 and 24, resulting in no LNG carriers docking and unloading in Taiwan for 3 consecutive days. CPC Corporation, Taiwan (CPC), clarifies that during the military exercises, 2 LNG carriers successfully arrived and completed unloading as planned. Additionally, 3 LNG carriers also docked and unloaded according to schedule in the three days preceding the exercises. The reported disruptions by external media did not occur.
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Ocean Affairs Council and NSYSU Co-host "International Conference on Sea Lane Security"
Jun. 06 2024
Ocean Affairs Council and NSYSU Co-host "International Conference on Sea Lane Security"
The Ocean Affairs Council (OAC), in collaboration with Taiwan's National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU), will convene the "International Conference on Sea Lane Security" on June 7th at the Taipei International Convention Center, Room 201 on the 2nd floor. This conference will bring together security experts, government officials, and prominent academics from around the world to discuss strategies for maintaining peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
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ECCT Taiwan Emphasizes the Importance of Stakeholder Engagement in Renewable Energy Projects
Jun. 05 2024
ECCT Taiwan Emphasizes the Importance of Stakeholder Engagement in Renewable Energy Projects
The European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan (ECCT) has underscored the significance of stakeholder participation in renewable energy projects. Today (5th), ECCT released the "Taiwan Renewable Energy Industry Challenges - Best Practice Report for Stakeholder Engagement and Permitting." The Stakeholder Working Group compiled this report under the ECCT Wind Energy Committee, which consists of 33 industry experts from 27 domestic and international companies and organizations.
