TW Biz News｜WK 03/24 - 03/30
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Every week, we'll select Taiwan's five business news from the previous week for your review.
〔Focus Taiwan〕Ministry releases 1st white paper on Taiwan startups
Taipei, March 27 (CNA) The Ministry of Economic Affairs on Thursday released Taiwan's first white paper on the country's startup environment and ecosystem. In a statement, the ministry said that as of Dec. 31, 2024, 9,576 Taiwanese companies were listed on FINDIT, a government-backed startup information platform. The diverse products and services offered by these startups show the strong foundation the Taiwanese government has built for entrepreneurship, the ministry said.
Washington, March 28 (CNA) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is engaged in discussions with the Trump administration's potential tariffs on semiconductor imports to the United States, aiming to work out a solution that benefits both sides, a senior company executive said Friday. Speaking at a forum hosted by the American think tank Hudson Institute, TSMC Senior Vice President Peter Cleveland emphasized that the company was maintaining close communication with the White House and expressed optimism that discussions would move in a "positive direction."
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Chunghwa Telecom announced Monday that it will invest NT$4.6 billion (US$139.2 million) in a trans-Pacific submarine cable. Chunghwa Telecom said E2A is a trans-Pacific fiber-optic network spanning approximately 12,500 km, per Liberty Times. It is being jointly developed by a consortium that includes Chunghwa Telecom, South Korea's SK Broadband, Japan's SoftBank, and the US-based Verizon.
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taipei Cycle and the Taiwan International Sports & Fitness Show opened on Wednesday at the Nankang Exhibition Center, attracting exhibitors from 80 countries. James Huang (黃志芳), chair of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council, said the scale of the two exhibitions grew this year, attracting 1,200 exhibitors, with 4,350 booths. Huang said the number of exhibitors shows Taiwan is an important player in the global supply chain for high-end bicycles, sports and fitness equipment, per UDN.
〔Taiwan News〕Taiwan's passport ranks 34th strongest in world
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The British consultancy firm Henley and Partners has listed Taiwan’s passport as the 34th strongest in the world. In the latest Henley Passport Index, Singapore came in first place with a score of 193. This means passport holders can enter 193 countries without a visa or with a visa on arrival.
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