These are in-depth pre- and post-show reports on major international trade fairs, held in Taiwan and other countries with significant participation by Taiwanese manufacturers and exporters. They are offered to help global buyers and other readers better understand what is going on at the fairs and the latest offerings by Taiwanese exhibitors.
Chung-Hua Institution Economic Research (CIER) announced February's PMI index, signaling a slight decline of 1.9 percentage points from last month to 63.2. on Monday. February would mark the fourth consecutive month in which Taiwan's PMI index maintained an expansion above 60%. NMI index reported a 52.1 score, a 2.8-percentage point drop compared to January. While both figures saw a slight de...
The new-generation offering called the LC Meta-Surface Antenna co-developed by Innolux and Kymeta boasts zero dead angles in terms of reception and will be used in Toyota's upcoming hydrogen-powered Mirai model. The collaboration would mark the latest trend in the automotive connectivity sector as automotive firms move to obtain and apply the latest technology to give them a leg-up in this eme...
Industry analysis organization CRIF China Credit Information Service (CCIS) warned three issues unbalancing Taiwan's economy and industry despite last year's export value breaking record highs at US$345.28 billion. CRIF CCIS factored that Taiwan's exports were too concentrated in intermediate goods, the electronics industry, and high reliance on exporting to China as the top three warning sig...
Weather issues and natural disasters are expected to impact automotive chip supply even further, experts say this week. The water shortage has worsened in Taiwan, necessitating further restrictions, the Ministry of Economic Affairs announced on Wednesday. Starting from February 25, industrial areas in Hsinchu, Miaoli, and Taichung will see mandatory water restrictions imposed, upping restricti...
Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Chairman James C. F. Huang expressed optimism regarding resuming business operations in 2021 due to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. In terms of TAITRA's main area of expertise in trade fairs, Huang said hybrid shows would become the norm, emphasizing digital transformation is still a crucial trend to invest in during the post-pandemic era. TAITR...
Two major industrial association-backed "Taiwan Smart Manufacturing Alliance" reached a consensus through forming a promotional committee on Feb. 8, media reported. The alliance, the brain-child of the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) and the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA), will become the primary platform to promote the "Machinery Cloud," a...
In response to the surging pandemic at home and abroad, the show organizers have decided to postpone the physical exhibition, but TIMTOS 2021 online exhibition (TIMTOS 2021 Online) will continue as scheduled to serve exhibitors and buyers worldwide. The announcement comes after the Taiwan Center for Diseases Control stressed that if it is impossible to maintain social distancing among attendees, ...
Show organizers of the biennial machine tool trade show TIMTOS 2021 have suspended in-person events due to the recent domestic COVID-19 cluster. Originally slated for a hybrid opening for both online and offline events starting on March 15 to 20 at the TWTC Exhibition Hall 1, Nangang Exhibition Center Halls 1 and 2, show organizers Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and Taiwan...
In the latest global economic forecast reports, a number of global organizations have indicated a decline for the majority of global industries in the coming year. Both organizations named the worsened second-wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe, India, Brazil, and Latin America, as the prominent reason behind the downward trend. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Organisation for E...
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the global chip shortage has led to foreign government leaders imploring Taiwan's semiconductor industry's assistance, signifying Taiwan's crucial role in the automotive sector. However, with TSMC's importance in the global production chain, experts indicate that the shortage will continue throughout Q1 and only resume prioritization for auto chips. While there ar...