TAITRA Global (Taiwan External Trade Development Council)

Did you know? In Austria's mountain resorts, cable cars are now carrying bikes instead of just snowboards! 🚵♂️🚠 With global warming reducing snowfall, mountain biking has become the new trend. Summer tourism is booming as cyclists from across #Europe take on the steep slopes of the Alps. Many of the high-performance bikes these cyclists are riding actually come from #Taiwan! Here's why Taiwanese bikes are top-notch: 🔧 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Known for high-quality and precise craftsmanship, Taiwanese bikes are durable and perform excellently. 🚴♀️ 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: Lightweight materials, advanced shock absorption, and ergonomic designs make these bikes stand out. 🛠️ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻: Taiwan's centralized supply chain boosts production efficiency and competitiveness. ⚡ 𝗘-𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Taiwan's E-bikes feature high-performance batteries, powerful motors, and smart controls, loved worldwide. So, next time you're biking, take pride in knowing your reliable bike might just be from Taiwan! 🟢Booth registration of TAIPEI CYCLE 2025 is now open! Don't miss out: https://hubs.li/Q02Hn7Kg0 #cycling #exercise #health

Previously, we shared fascinating stories about #Taiwan in the 2000s. Now, let's take a look at some major global events from that era that had widespread economic impacts. 💶 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼: The #euro began circulating in EU countries, creating a more unified European market and making trade within the eurozone easier. Today, 20 countries use the euro, which has strengthened European economic stability and boosted the euro's status in global finance. ✈️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟵/𝟭𝟭 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀: On September 11, terrorists hijacked planes and crashed them into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, leading to significant loss of life. This tragic event caused market closures and a steep drop in airline and insurance stocks, contributing to a global economic downturn. In the aftermath, global security measures and industry regulations were significantly tightened. 🏦 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟴 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀: The U.S. subprime mortgage crisis triggered a global financial meltdown. Major institutions like Lehman Brothers went bankrupt, stock markets plummeted, and banks tightened lending, leading to corporate financial squeezes and widespread layoffs. This crisis led to stronger global financial regulations and a prolonged economic recovery period. 👍 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 #𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀: Platforms like #LinkedIn (𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘺!), Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter emerged, becoming powerful tools for business #communication and #marketing. These sites revolutionized how we connect, creating new business models like targeted advertising and influencer marketing, and transforming global business and social interaction. These events from the early 2000s had lasting impacts on the global #economy. What other events do you think were game-changers? Share your thoughts in the comments!

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗥𝗔 Ever wondered how TAITRA helps companies and industries in #Taiwan successfully market products overseas? Meet Dora Huang from our Marketing Project Department, who’s here to share her experiences. Dora highlights the dynamism and #innovation of Taiwan's #agricultural #food manufacturers, who often face challenges in effectively marketing their products. Her mission is to help these businesses overcome difficulties and step onto the global stage. Discover how she assists these companies in achieving international success in the carousel . 🎙️Follow us and stay tuned for more amazing stories from the talented team at TAITRA Global (Taiwan External Trade Development Council). #teamwork

We are thrilled to see Anuroop K B and his team's progress on the low-cost Egg Quality Tester that enables small-scale farmers to save time, increase their yield, and minimize economic losses. More new #technology and #innovation will be unveiled at TAITRONICS & AIoT Taiwan 2024, which takes place from Oct. 23 to 25 at TaiNEX 1. 👉Check the website for more info about the show: https://lnkd.in/gdCrCty

"Resilience" and "vibrancy" were the vibes of early 2000s #Taiwan. Beyond the tech industry's growth, other sectors flourished too. 🌟𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁: Taiwan shook things up with the #Financial Holding Company Act, integrating banks, securities, and insurance under one roof. This sparked competition and activity, doubling assets from NT$20 trillion in 2000 to NT$40 trillion by 2010. 🎬 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰: Director Ang Lee's "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, boosting Taiwan's film industry. Pop icons like Jay Chou, A-mei, and Jolin Tsai emerged, dominating the Mandarin pop scene. 🌍 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗸𝗲 - 𝟵𝟮𝟭: The 921 Earthquake caused significant loss and economic damage, leading to stricter building regulations and seismic standards. Every September 21st, schools now conduct earthquake drills to commemorate and prepare. 🦠 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗-𝟭𝟵: The SARS outbreak had major socio-economic impacts, but it also prepared Taiwan to respond swiftly and effectively to COVID-19 in 2019. These experiences added rich colors to Taiwan's #culture and set a lively course for #future adventures. Share your early 2000s Taiwan memories in the comments—we're excited to hear your stories!

𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟬𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻 💫 The Y2K fashion trend is back, bringing all those early 2000s vibes with it. So, what was #Taiwan up to during that time? 🌏 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗧𝗢: Joining the World Trade Organization opened doors to international trade, giving consumers more brand choices and pushing industries to compete globally. 🍶 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘇𝘆: Rumors of rice wine price hikes sparked a buying frenzy, leading to shortages and long lines every morning. Rice wine is a staple in many Taiwanese recipes and cherished by those abroad for a taste of home. 💻 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Taiwan shifted from traditional #manufacturing to tech and #innovation. The #semiconductor industry boomed, with TSMC and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) becoming global leaders. MediaTek also entered the mobile chip market, quickly rising to the top. 🌐 𝗜𝗧 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗺: The internet boom turned Taiwan into a key #IT product manufacturer, especially for computers and smartphones. Taiwanese brands like Acer made a name on the international stage, with Acer briefly becoming the world's second-largest PC supplier! Driven by strong demand for electronics, Taiwan's export value grew by about 78% from 2000 to 2010. These industries remain powerful export items for Taiwan, with their quality being among the best in the global market. 🚀 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁: In the early 2000s, Taiwan was gearing up to step onto the global stage. Stay tuned for more stories tomorrow! Follow TAITRA Global (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) now and don’t miss out!

💡 US$20,000 Prize Money Up for Grabs! The "𝙂𝙤 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙏𝙖𝙞𝙬𝙖𝙣" campaign is now open for proposals! Show us how you will achieve environmental and economic #sustainability with Taiwan's cutting-edge green #technology. Winning proposals will receive assistance in connecting with Taiwanese enterprises for potential collaborations. Plus, the top 3 proposals will each win US$20,000 and a trip to #Taiwan! How exciting is that? Whether you're part of a company, legal entity, or non-legal entity group, start planning now. Let's use Taiwan's products or solutions to make the world a better place. 🌏 Taiwan's green industry boasts advanced technology, abundant resources, a robust R&D environment, and top-notch talent, making it your perfect partner in building a sustainable future. Apply by August 31st: 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02Gkms_0 Taiwan Excellence #innovation #environment

Did you know Taiwanese people love #coffee just as much as tea? According to the International Coffee Organization (ICO), Taiwan's coffee industry is worth nearly US$2.6 billion. Taiwanese drink about 2.85 billion cups a year, averaging 200 cups per person, making it one of the top three coffee consumers in Asia! #Taiwan also produces its own specialty coffee beans with diverse fruity flavors that have entered the international market. One batch even sold for around US$1,000 per kilogram, setting a record on the Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE) auction platform. Taiwanese coffee beans come in three main flavors based on their growing regions: ☕ Mountain Flavor: Full body, high acidity, and rich flavor from the cool, short sunlight climate. ☕ Plateau Flavor: Low bitterness, high sweetness from the day-night temperature difference in southern Taiwan. ☕ Island Flavor: Moderate acidity, thick and delicate texture influenced by Pacific Ocean winds in eastern Taiwan. Plus, Taiwan boasts many manufacturers of high-quality coffee machines and grinders, and you can find them all at the 2024 Taichung International Tea, Coffee and Bakery Show! Don't miss out on this amazing event! See you there: https://hubs.li/Q02G7DQn0 #food #health #manufacturing

With over 60 overseas offices worldwide, the #TAITRA team has countless unforgettable experiences to share! Stay tuned and keep updated by following TAITRA Global (Taiwan External Trade Development Council). 😉

✨ Day one of Taiwan Expo 2024 India in New Delhi has been a tremendous success! The event kicked off with a vibrant blend of Taiwanese and Indian dance performances. Organized by International Trade Administration of MOEA and TAITRA, the expo celebrates the growing Taiwan-India #partnership. Visitors explored a wide array of innovative products and smart solutions in petrochemicals, #machinery, and textiles, showcasing Taiwan's excellence in smart manufacturing and sustainable #innovation. The atmosphere is electric, and we're excited to see even more connections and collaborations unfold in the coming days! Recap of the opening ceremony of Taiwan Expo 2024 in India: https://hubs.li/Q02FLBwX0 #Taiwan #India #trade #technology