Australia New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan (ANZCham Taiwan)

Event Recap | 2024 ANZCham Business Awards What a night! The 19th Annual ANZCham Business Awards took place last night, 10 September, at the Shangri-La Far Eastern Taipei, celebrating the outstanding achievements of businesses fostering stronger ties between Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan. A huge congratulations to our 2024 award winners: 🏆 Australia-Taiwan Business Excellence Award - Morse Micro 摩爾斯微電子 🏆 Australia-Taiwan Partnership Award - GreenHarvest 睿禾控股 🏆 New Zealand-Taiwan Business Excellence Award - Freshmax, a Div of VF Direct (NZ) Ltd. 🏆 New Zealand-Taiwan Partnership Award - AUO 友達光電 🏆 Queensland-Taiwan Business Excellence Award - Audeara 🏆 New South Wales-Taiwan Business Excellence Award - Electronic and Optoelectronic System Research Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)(工業技術研究院, 工研院) 電子與光電系統研究所 🏆 Young Entrepreneur Award - Deana Lam, VooDoo Cycles Inc 🏆 Outstanding Contribution Award - Australian Firefighters Calendar 澳洲消防員月曆 A special thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible: 💎 Platinum Sponsor: ANZ Bank 🥇 Gold Sponsor: Clinico Group (科林集團) 🥈 Silver Sponsors: CPC Corporation, Taiwan (台灣中油), EFCO Technology (EverFine Group) (長豐智能科技), Macquarie Group, Tokio Marine Group Newa Insurance (新安東京海上產險), and Zespri International We would also like to extend our gratitude to the trade offices for their invaluable support: 🇦🇺 Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), Trade and Investment Queensland, Investment NSW, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇳🇿 New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade 🇹🇼 InvesTaiwan, Ministry of Economic Affairs (Taiwan) These awards highlight the dynamic and growing cooperation between our nations in areas such as green energy, semiconductor, medical tech, and agri trade. Thank you to all who attended, and we look forward to even more shared successes in the future!

ANZCham News | 🚴♂️ ANZCham Charity Bike Ride documentary is out now We're thrilled to announce that the documentary by TaiwanPlus, capturing the inspiring journey of the ANZCham Charity Bike Ride, "Pedal On: Cycling for a Cause A 507 km Adventure", is out now! Watch the incredible story unfold and join us in celebrating this amazing ride for a great cause. Check it out today! Stay tune for the second and third part of our journey to be released on 12 and 26 September! https://lnkd.in/gEF-ZGyK

Call for Action | Petition for Dual Nationality Pathway in Taiwan ANZCham Taiwan is a proud supporter of Crossroads' Dual Nationality Campaign calling for a standardised pathway for Permanent Residents in Taiwan to naturalise as citizens without renouncing their original citizenship. In just five days, the petition has surpassed 1,000 signatures! But the journey continues—to ensure a government response, we need at least 4,000 more signatures by October 19, 2024. Let’s keep the momentum going and show policymakers how much the public supports this reform. Please sign and share! 🔗 Petition: https://lnkd.in/gYQQuhpf 🔗 Instructions on signing the petition: https://lnkd.in/gMy8WEyC For campaign detail, and other ways to support and engage, please contact David Chang.

Announcement | 🚴 TaiwanPlus "Pedal On" featuring ANZCham Charity Bike Ride 2023 Premiere 29 August We are excited to announce that the first episode (ep. 5) of TaiwanPlus' new cycling show "Pedal On" documenting the #ANZChamCharityBikeRide 2023 will air next Thursday, 29 August. 📅 Broadcasting schedule: Episode 5 – 29 August Episode 6 – 12 September Episode 7 – 26 September The full episode will be available on TaiwanPlus' website and YouTube channel for streaming shortly after the premier on TV. 🔗  TaiwanPlus website: https://lnkd.in/g8sAamBs 🎬  Trailer for "Pedal On" cycling series: https://lnkd.in/gZ5Ghgve Corio Generation | ANZ | APIS4 - Management I Sales I Representation | ASYS Automatic Systems GmbH & Co.KG | ATP Electronics, Inc. | Cloudworks OÜ | Fonterra | GYMNOVA | Zespri International

Upcoming Event | Taiwan Connect: Scholars & Young Professionals Social Mixer This event is all about fostering connections, sharing experiences, and engaging the newly arrived New Colombo Plan scholars and other ANZ young professionals with businesses and other key stakeholders in Taiwan. 📅 Date: 31 August 2024 🕖 Time: 19:00 until late 📍 Location: Barcade Taiwan, Da’an District, Taipei City What to Expect: 👥 Connect with fellow scholars and young professionals 💡 Discover resources to help you thrive in Taiwan 🤝 Engage with business representatives and stakeholders 🍹 Enjoy a free welcome drink and snacks Spaces are limited. Priorities are given to New Colombo Plan Scholars, ANZ young professionals and alumni, and ANZCham member businesses. RSVP now to secure your spot! ✍️ Event Detail and Registration: https://lnkd.in/giakwryY

Upcoming Event | 2024 ANZCham Business Awards The ANZCham Business Awards, first presented in 2005, have now reached the 19th consecutive year. These awards celebrate the significant contributions made by companies, organisations, and individuals to the bilateral business relationships between Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand. As a highlight of the Australian and New Zealand business calendar in Taiwan, the Awards Ceremony Gala invites the Taiwanese Minister of Economic Affairs, as well as Australian and New Zealand Representatives and Trade Commissioners, as guest speakers and presenters. The event is attended by over 220 key business and political leaders from Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand. ✍️ Registration & Event Details: https://lnkd.in/g-uvsrGc

News | ATBC and CIECA Signed Joint Statement to support Taiwan's Accession to the CPTPP Australia-Taiwan Business Council Ltd made a joint statement with Taiwanese counterpart - ROC-Australia Business Council (ROCABC/CIECA) which it’s signed/sealed to support Taiwan’s accession to the CPTPP at the 37th Joint Conference at Gold Coast on 8th August 2024.

News | Rotorua and Pingtung Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation Today, Rotorua Lakes Council, New Zealand, and Pingtung County, Taiwan, signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to enhance cooperation in key areas. These areas include promoting indigenous cultures, fostering sustainable urban development, and enhancing educational exchanges. Rotorua is renowned for its Māori culture and geothermal landscapes, while Pingtung is celebrated for its vibrant indigenous cultures and scenic beauty. This partnership underscores the deep connection between the two regions and their commitment to mutual growth. Earlier this year, Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell and Councillor Fisher Wang visited ANZCham. We look forward to supporting and strengthening the collaboration between New Zealand and Taiwan through this meaningful partnership. https://lnkd.in/gx_KkWsr

Partner Event | Dual Nationality Campaign: Immigration and Taiwan's Future ANZCham is proud to support the Dual Nationality Campaign led by Crossroads 社團法人台灣全球連結發展協會. The Campaign advocates for a standardised naturalisation process in Taiwan that does not require immigrants to renounce their original citizenship(s). Specifically, proposing the addition of immigrants who have held an Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC) for more than 5 years to the exemption category defined in Article 9 of the Nationality Act. We believe that such an exemption is a crucial and rational step to helping solve Taiwan’s population decline/aging and talent shortage issues, as well as further elevating Taiwan’s internationalisation and connecting to the global community. The campaign will kick off with a launch event "Immigration and Taiwan's Future: What Does It Mean to Be Taiwanese Today?" on 22 August. Through the stories of new and long-term immigrants from various cultural and professional backgrounds, the event will re-examine modern Taiwanese identity and assess current naturalisation and integration processes. ✍️ Event detail and registration: https://lnkd.in/gapgD56M

Chamber News | Welcome Genny Lu, new Marketing and Administration Officer ANZCham is excited to welcome our new Marketing and Administration Officer, Genny Lu, to the team. Genny is bilingual in English and Mandarin, born and raised in Tucheng. Her passion for exploring new horizons and her diverse experiences make her a valuable addition to our organization. Genny comes to ANZCham with a background in event coordination, having worked at Park Hyatt Melbourne in Event Service. During her time in Melbourne, she worked with coordinating international conferences and various kinds of events. During her studies at the International College of Hotel Management (ICHM) in Adelaide, Australia, Genny has embraced opportunities to explore much of Australia. She enjoyed an adventurous road trip to Uluru and has also traveled to Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Tasmania, where she appreciated the unique wildlife, including encounters with the native wombats. Please join us in welcoming to Genny to the ANZCham team!