The New Southbound Policy has been designated to further Taiwan’s economic development, and the government has adopted various strategies for its implementation

New Southbound Policy Prologue The global economy is fraught with volatility and vulnerability, but a growing trend to look for opportunities in new economic blocks could change the current impasse. Major players around the world, including the United States, the European Union, Japan, Korea and China, are beginning to pay greater attention to the markets in Southeast Asia and South Asia. This situation also affects Taiwan in deliberating its long term development strategy and strengthening its adaptability to such changes. The Taiwanese government has unveiled a plan called the “New Southbound Policy”, which aims to strengthen the comprehensive trade and economic ties between Taiwan and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), South Asian countries, as well as New Zealand and Australia. According to the policy’s guidelines, the government will integrate the resources and strengths of the public and private sectors in order to forge a mutually beneficial model of cooperation and create a sense of economic community with those countries in aspects of talent cooperation, economic integration, science and technology collaboration, cultural exchange, resource sharing and market accession. The New Southbound Policy has been designated to further Taiwan’s economic development, and the government has adopted various strategies for its implementation. However, realization of these policy goals will require joint efforts from the private sector, and the civic communities of Taiwan and the countries targeted in the policy. In order to provide an accessible source of information regarding the New Southbound Policy and its relevant implementation projects, the Taiwan government has compiled this booklet. Inside the booklet, you will find information on the history, business, and culture of the countries targeted in the New Southbound Policy, as well as the contact details of relevant agencies in charge of each implementation program. Our aim is to help Taiwanese industries, overseas business communities, and Taiwanese students at home and abroad to better understand and collaborate on new projects in the region. We hope to encourage a new kind of thinking about the countries targeted in the New Southbound Policy, so we can help Taiwan march towards the next stage of its development.. 1.

Policies President Tsai Ing-wen proclaimed the Guidelines of the New Southbound Policy on the 16th of August, 2016. This policy aims to promote comprehensive connections in economy and trade, science and technology, culture and education between Taiwan and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), South Asian countries, as well as New Zealand and Australia. The policy will elaborate a new model of cooperation through the sharing of resources, talents, and markets that will create common prosperity and establish a sense of economic community between Taiwan and its partner countries. As an important member of the Asia-Pacific region, Taiwan has to adapt to the trend of regional economic integration. The New Southbound Policy is an essential element of Taiwan’s economic development strategy. Implementation of this policy will provide momentum for economic growth and development, and redefine Taiwan’s position and value in the region. At the same time, the policy will push forward cooperation and dialogue between Taiwan and countries in ASEAN, South Asian countries, Australia and New Zealand. The policy will also lead to closer relations, and contribute to regional development and prosperity. The New Southbound Policy is people-oriented, and centered on the values of “settling in for the long haul, seeking comprehensive development, and creating mutual benefits.” Based on these fundamental principles, Taiwan will strengthen its collaboration with other countries in the areas of education, industry development, and human capital exchange. By engaging with first and second generation immigrants from the countries targeted in the New Southbound Policy, we can deepen our level of economic cooperation, and strengthen our connection to human resources. The policy upholds economic collaboration, talent exchange, resource sharing and regional linkage as the main components. From these four aspects, Taiwan will create a new model of economic development and help drive growth and prosperity for the entire region.. 2.

Services Information on Enhancing Human Capital Programs A. Promoting talent exchange—providing more opportunities for students from the target countries to study for a degree in Taiwan or on short term visiting programs a. Taiwan Scholarship – Ministry of Education Project manager: Ms. LAI, Sian-Shi +886-2- 2236 8225 ext. 4212 taiwanscholarship@mail.moe.gov.tw https://taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw/web/index.html b. Overseas Taiwanese Student Sponsorship– Ministry of Education Project manager: Mr. CHIANG, Chi-Jin +886-2- 7736 6712 trichi@mail.moe.gov.tw http://depart.moe.edu.tw/ED2500 c. Overseas Professional Short Term Study Program– Ministry of Education Project manager: Ms. LIN, Sin-Bei +886-2- 7736 5731 hslin@mail.moe.gov.tw http://edu.law.moe.gov.tw/EngLawContent.aspx?Type=C&id=235 d. Taiwan Fellowship—Ministry of Foreign Affairs Project manager: Mr. JIAN, Hong-Sheng +886-2- 2348 2203 hschien@mofa.gov.tw http://taiwanfellowship.ncl.edu.tw e. Industrial Cooperative Education for Students from ASEAN and South Asian Countries—Council of Agriculture Project manager: Mr. LEE, Cheng-Chang +886-2- 2312 4687 willylee@mail.coa.gov.tw. 3.

f. Agricultural Professional Visiting and Training Program—Council of Agriculture Project manager: Mr. CHANG, Jhih-Ren +886-2- 2312 4637 ericj@mail.coa.gov.tw Project manager: Ms. JIANG, Siao-Huei +886-2- 2312 4024 ssjiang@mail.coa.gov.tw B. Domestic Talent Incubation – Outstanding Taiwanese students studying for degrees or receiving professional training in ASEAN and South Asian Countries as well as New Zealand and Australia a. National scholarship for overseas studies for a higher degree– Ministry of Education Project manager: Ms. CIOU, Hao-Ciou & Ms. LIN, Sin-Zih +886-2- 7736 5732 dice3@mail.moe.gov.tw http://depart.moe.edu.tw/ED2500/Content_List.aspx?n=67BD8E03DCFE9837 b. Sponsorship for overseas internship – Ministry of Education Project manager: Ms. YEH, Siou-Ting +886-2- 2730 1290 tosf@mail.ntust.edu.tw https://www.studyabroad.moe.gov.tw/selectyear.php c. Special programs for ASEAN language, culture and business studies – Ministry of Education Project manager: Ms. LIN, Hern-Gyu +886-2- 7736 6731 linherngyu@mail.moe.gov.tw d. Incubation programs for young specialists in ASEAN and South Asian countries as well as New Zealand and Australia – Ministry of Education (Youth Development Administration) Project manager: Ms. SYUE, Yi-Han +886-2- 7736 5523 ann0317@mail.yda.gov.tw 4.

Project manager: Ms. HSIAO, Sin-Yi +886-2- 7736 5582 ak5457@mail.yda.gov.tw https://www.yda.gov.tw e. Youth Overseas Peace Corps– Ministry of Education (Youth Development Administration) Project manager: Ms. LIN, Peng-Chen +886-2- 7736 5526 pclin@mail.yda.gov.tw https://www.yda.gov.tw f. Assistant program for youth innovation and venture network aiming at New Southbound Policy target countries– Ministry of Education (Youth Development Administration) Project manager: Ms. CHEN, Wun-Ling +886-2- 7736 5136 lindachen@mail.yda.gov.tw Project manager: Ms. LIN, Yi-Ying +886-2- 7736 5135 education@mail.yda.gov.tw https://www.yda.gov.tw g. Sponsorship for internship in emerging markets – Bureau of Foreign Trade Project manager: YEH, Shu-Wei, Importers and Exporters Association of Taipei +886-2- 2581 6286 ext 457 gtpp@ieatpe.org.tw http://www.tradepioneer.org.tw h. Talent incubation through industry co-education – Ministry of Economic Affairs Project manager: Ms. WU, Huei-Ling Industrial Technology Research Institute, +886-2- 2701 6565 ext 327 itriexpress@itri.org.tw http://college.itri.org.tw/co_education/. 5.

C. Industry-Oriented Human Capital Training Programs a. Multinational enterprise marketing manager training program -- Bureau of Foreign Trade Project manager: Ms. LIN, Chih-Cian International Trade Institute, Taiwan External Trade Development Council +886-2- 2725 5200 ext 2560 cclin@taitra.org.tw www.iti.org.tw b. MICE industries (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions) specialist training program -- Bureau of Foreign Trade Project manager: Ms. CHEN, Yi-Jing Taiwan External Trade Development Council +886-2- 2725 5200 ext 2371 erica@taitra.org.tw https://mice.iti.org.tw c. E-commerce training program – Small and Medium Enterprise Administration Project manager: Mr. LU, Chin-Feng +886-2-2366 2263 cflu@moea.gov.tw http:///www.smelearning.org.tw/ D. Overseas Taiwanese Business Management Improvement Project a. Improving Taiwanese business competitiveness – Oversea Community Affairs Council Project manager: Ms. KUO, Shu-Zhen +886-2-2327 2702 kuochen@ocac.gov.tw b. Incubating overseas Taiwanese students from ASEAN countries and matching them with Taiwanese businesses in the area – Oversea Community Affairs Council Project manager: Mr. YOU, Zheng-Cai +886-2-2327 2810 dove@ocac.gov.tw 6.

E. Talent Matching for Taiwanese Businesses Aiming at ASEAN Markets a. Facilitating Taiwanese businesses recruit overseas Taiwanese students – Oversea Community Affairs Council Project manager: Mr. YOU, Zheng-Cai +886-2-2327 2810 dove@ocac.gov.tw b. Helping overseas Taiwanese students and the next generation of immigrants from ASEAN countries to work with Taiwanese businesses in this region – Oversea Community Affairs Council Project manager: Ms. KUO, Shu-Zhen +886-2-2327 2702 kuochen@ocac.gov.tw F. Contact Taiwan – a web-based talent matching platform The Department of Investment Services, MOEA has established a web-based talent matching platform that provides a one stop service for foreign talent looking for job opportunities with Taiwanese companies. Project manager: Ms. HAO, Dai-Yuan Taiwan External Trade Development Council +886-2- 2725 5200 ext 1960 angelica@taitra.org.tw www.contacttaiwan.tw G. Recruit High Quality Teachers for Promotion of Traditional Chinese Education and Taiwan Culture in Foreign Countries – Ministry of Education Project manager: Ms. CHEN, Yan-Hua +886-2-7736 5735 yanne27@mail.moe.gov.tw H. Taiwan Host Family Project – Ministry of Education Project manager: Ms. WANG, Sih-Ting 7.

Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology +886-6- 253 3131 ext 1603 hostfamily@mail.stust.edu.tw www.hostfamily.org.tw. Information on Financial Service Programs A. Overseas Investment Loans and Export Financing Program a. Overseas Investment Loan Taiwanese businesses looking to establish marketing offices, warehouses, investment offices, or merger and acquisition offices overseas, can apply for an overseas investment loan through their corresponding bank in Taiwan. http://www.ba.org.tw/PublicInformation/BusinessDetail/33?returnurl=%2FPu blicInformation%2FBusinessArea b. Export Financing Program This program aims to assist exporting companies with financial support, including short term, long term, and foreign account receivables. http://www.ba.org.tw/PublicInformation/BusinessDetail/33?returnurl=%2FPu blicInformation%2FBusinessArea c. Export loans with favorable rates for expansion of foreign markets – Bureau of Foreign Trade Project manager: Ms. WU, Pei-Shan The Export-Import Bank of ROC +886-2-3322 0526 wups@eximbank.com.tw www.eximbank.com.tw d. Export financing schemes The ROC’s Export-Import Bank collaborates with foreign financial institutes and provides financial credit to foreign buyers when they buy products from Taiwan. Project manager: Mr. PENG, Zhao-Han The Export-Import Bank of ROC +886-2-3322 0507 8.

jamespeng@eximbank.com.tw www.eximbank.com.tw B. Finance and Guarantee for Overseas Construction Project -- assists construction companies expanding to foreign markets Project manager: Mr. SHAO, Chih-Sheng The Export-Import Bank of ROC +886-2-3322 0536 shaocs@eximbank.com.tw www.eximbank.com.tw C. Syndicated loan and Joint quarantine a. Provides syndicated loans and joint guarantees for Taiwanese companies looking for large scale investment or for construction projects in ASEAN and South Asian countries Project manager: Ms. LU, Chi-Chun The Export-Import Bank of ROC +886-2-3322 0532 lucc@eximbank.com.tw www.eximbank.com.tw b. Platform for syndicated loans for package plant exports and the construction industry Project manager: Mr. DAY, Cian-Cheng The Export-Import Bank of ROC +886-2-2396 2904 daycc@eximbank.com.tw www.eximbank.com.tw D. Insurance for Foreign Investment and Exportation a. Foreign Investment Insurance Project manager: Ms. CHAN, Ciou-Chu The Export-Import Bank of ROC +886-2-3322 0588 chancc@eximbank.com.tw 9.

www.eximbank.com.tw b. Export Insurance Project manager: Ms. CHAN, Ciou-Chu The Export-Import Bank of ROC +886-2-3322 0588 chancc@eximbank.com.tw www.eximbank.com.tw E. Insurance for Foreign Construction Projects – helps to avoid local political risk and bankruptcy of local counterparts Project manager: Ms. SHYR, Li-Fen The Export-Import Bank of ROC +886-2-3322 0592 shyrlf@eximbank.com.tw www.eximbank.com.tw F. Credit Guarantee and Finance Assistance a. Credit guarantees and finance assistance– Bureau of Foreign Trade and the Small and Medium Enterprise Administration, MOEA Project manager: Ms. HSIEH, Chia-Chuan Small and Medium Enterprise Administration +886-2-2368 0816 ext 356 cchsieh@moea.gov.tw b. Overseas Taiwanese business loans and overseas Taiwanese student loans – Overseas Credit Guarantee Fund (Taiwan) Project manager: Ms. CHOU, Ya-Na Overseas Credit Guarantee Fund +886-2-2375 2961 ext 28 service@ocgfund.org.tw www.ocgfund.org.tw. 10.

G. Information on locations of Taiwan Financial Services in ASEAN countries, South Asian countries and Australia a. Banking Services Locations There are 189 subsidiaries or branches of Taiwanese banks or financial institutes in ASEAN, South Asian countries and Australia as of June 2016. Please check www.banking.gov.tw for their details or click on: http://www.banking.gov.tw/ch/home.jsp?id=157&parentpath=0,4&mcustomiz e=bstatistics_view.jsp&serno=201105120009 b. Insurance Services Locations There are 13 subsidiaries of Taiwanese insurance companies in ASEAN and South Asian countries as of June 2016. Please check www.ib.gov.tw for their details or click on: http://www.ib.gov.tw/ch/home.jsp?id=57&parentpath=0,6&mcustomize=one messages_view.jsp&dataserno=201107220002&aplistdn=ou=data,ou=busines s,ou=one,ou=chinese,ou=ap_root,o=fsc,c=tw&toolsflag=Y. Information on Industrial Service Programs A. Business Matching Services a. Overseas Trading Delegation The Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Bureau of Foreign Trade proactively assists Taiwanese businesses in promoting their products to buyers, retailers, and distributors. It also assists businesses in seizing business opportunities by commissioning legal entities, providing associations with subsidies in order to attend international exhibitions, and organize trade delegations. Commissioned Legal Entity: Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Contact Person: Ms. Chen Tel: +886-2- 2725 5200 #1590 Email: vivian@taitra.org.tw Website: https://events.taiwantrade.com.tw Subsidies for Associations Contact Person: Ms. Lu, Bureau of Foreign Trade, 11.

Tel: +886-2-2397 7316 Email: liely08@trade.gov.tw Website: http://www.trade.gov.tw/ b. Inviting Foreign Buyers to Taiwan for Procurement The Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Bureau of Foreign Trade works with overseas offices to invite international buyers, distributors, and agents to Taiwan for business matching meetings that help Taiwanese businesses expand into overseas markets, and seize potential business opportunities. Contact Person: Mr. Chen Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), Tel: +886-2- 2725 5200 #1512 Email: clem@taitra.org.tw Website: https://events.taiwantrade.com.tw c. Subsidies for individual companies to attend overseas exhibitions In order to help Taiwan businesses expand into overseas markets, the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Bureau of Foreign Trade annually allocates subsidies to individual companies looking to rent venue space at international exhibitions overseas. Contact Person: Ms. Lu, Bureau of Foreign Trade Tel: +886-2-2397 7316 Email: liely08@trade.gov.tw Website http://www.trade.gov.tw/ d. Facilitating E-Commerce Business to Establish Operation Systems across the ASEAN countries 1. Facilitating Taiwan E-Commerce businesses to set up platforms or product galleries in the ASEAN countries 2. Assisting E-Commerce businesses in forming an alliance with local communities for marketing and enhancing the presence of Taiwan’s products 3. Helping Taiwan businesses search for potential cooperation with brand dealers and service providers supporting cash flows, logistics and marketing based on E-Commerce platforms in order to make an entry to the ASEAN market Contact Person: Ms. Lin, Department of Commerce, MOEA 12.

Tel:（02）2321 2200 #935 Email: cylin@moea.gov.tw B. Customized Incubation a. International Marketing Growth Project for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises The Ministry of Economic Affairs provides tailor-made and one-stop professional consultation service as well as resources in facilitating innovative industries and SMEs to increase international competitiveness and strengthen export capacity. Contact Person: Ms. Lu, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Tel: +886-2-2725 5200 #1208 Email: exportadv@taitra.org.tw Website: www.exportadv.com.tw b. Advanced Promotion of Most-Valued Products in Emerging Markets We grasp the needs of consumers in New Southbound Policy-targeted markets, and help select commercial goods suitable for these markets. We also hold innovative joint marketing activities and match Taiwanese companies with local distributors in order to help them expand into six ASEAN member countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam), as well as markets in India. Contact Person: Ms. Ding, Commerce Development Research Institute Tel: +886-2-7707 4919 Email: tammyting@cdri.org.tw Website: http://www.cdri.org.tw/ c. India-Taiwan Products Marketing Center The Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Bureau of Foreign Trade commissions the Taipei World Trade Center liaison offices in India (Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai) to establish Taiwan Products Marketing Centers. These centers provide services such as setting up products webpages, offering showcases for companies, local marketing personnel, and arranging on-line meetings between Taiwan companies and potential buyers. Contact Person: Ms. Lu, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Tel: +886-2-2725 5200 #1356 Email: kellylu@taitra.org.tw 13.

Website: https://events.taiwantrade.com.tw/IndiaTPC d. Overseas Business Center Overseas Business Centers established by Taiwan Trade Centers offer discounted prices on desks and office rental space to Taiwanese enterprises. The service is available in the Philippines (Manila), Myanmar (Yangon), and India (Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai). Contact Person: Mr. Chen, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Tel: +886-2-2725 5200 #1515 Email: litien@taitra.org.tw Website: http://mk.taiwantrade.com.tw/html/MDN500S05.ASP e. Machinery Marketing Alliance In order to enhance buyers’ brand loyalty to Taiwanese machinery products, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Taiwan Trade Centers in Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and India, have invited local buyers and agents to establish a “Machinery Marketing Alliance.” Through regular interaction, we provide the latest information on Taiwan’s products and after-sales service. Contact Person: Ms. Xiao, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Tel: +886-2-2725 5200 #1557 Email: echo2@taitra.org.tw C. Digital Marketing a. Taiwantrade.com Taiwantrade.com is the largest B2B database and trade portal in Taiwan. It provides the following services to help Taiwan companies take advantage of online marketing and expand to overseas markets.  ideaEZ: Enables buyers to purchase samples or make small value purchases online, which is expected to encourage subsequent large volume procurement  iMeeting: Offers a way for procurement matching by one-on-one online video meeting, and also enables overseas buyers to rapidly establish cooperative relationships with quality suppliers from Taiwan iSourcing: Compiles all the leads gathered by TAITRA and offers one single channel for Taiwanese suppliers 14.

. to get the information about interested buyers Strategic Alliance: Through complementary and strategic vertical and horizontal alliances, Strategic Alliance provides members of TaiwanTrade with diversified and premium services, including cash flows, logistics, etc. Contact Person: Ms. Lin, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Tel: +886-2-2725 5200 #3932 Email: dina@taitra.org.tw Website: www.taiwantrade.com SME E-Commerce International Marketing Program We encourage SMEs to take advantage of cross-border E-Commerce to help boost exports. Our consultation varies based on the individual needs of SMEs and we help SMEs integrate online and with other physical resources. We are keen to enhance the international marketing capabilities of Taiwanese SMEs, and use a number of strategies to help them, including working with international e-commerce platforms, co-marketing with logistics and cash flow enterprises, conducting incubation seminars and forums, among other strategies. Contact Person: Mr. Chen, Small and Medium Enterprise Administration Tel: +886-2-2368 0816 #223 Email: lhchen4@moea.gov.tw Website: http://cross-border.org.tw/. D. Provision of Market Information The Ministry of Economic Affairs and TAITRA have an extensive range of offshore offices that gather business information and potential business opportunities in a timely manner. We also send trade pioneers to emerging markets where TAITRA has yet to open offices to explore business opportunities and conduct market research on niche industries. All information is available via websites, magazines, and seminars. Contact Person: Ms. Tsai, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Tel: +886-2-2725 5200 #1871 Email: sherrytsai@taitra.org.tw Website: http://tradepioneer.taiwantrade.com.tw/ (Trade Pioneer) http://trademag.org.tw (Market Research) E. Enhancing industry image in the international field 15.

a. The Taiwan Industry Image Enhancement Project The aim of this project is to promote Taiwanese products that are excellently made, and enhance Taiwan’s overall industry image. Through organizing diversified integrated marketing and promotion activities in India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines and working with local distributors to set up exhibition areas, the project aims to enhance the image and reputation of Taiwanese industry, and eventually extend this brand image to Taiwan-based SMEs. Contact Person: Ms. Tsai, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Tel: +886-2-2725 5200 #1415 Email: josefine@taitra.gov.tw Website: www.taiwanexcellance.org b. Machine tools and Machinery Parts Integrated Marketing Project In order to enhance the international marketing capabilities of Taiwan’s machine tool and machinery parts industries, The Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Bureau of Free Trade focuses on strengthening the image of Taiwanese industry in New Southbound Policy targeted markets, by organizing integrated marketing activities at international exhibitions, industry application meetings, and press events. Contact Person: Mr. Chan, Corporate Synergy Development Center Tel: +886-2-2700 1356 #101 Email: c0723@csd.org.tw Website: http://twmt.tw/ch/ F. Promotion of Industrial Structure Optimization a. Taiwan businesses Upgrade The Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Development Center for Industrial Competitiveness helps Taiwan businesses upgrade and enhance overall industrial competiveness as follows: 1. The Center provides businesses with customized services necessary for upgrade, such as technology and management services, and assists businesses utilize the Government’s counselling resources in order to enhance business competitiveness. The Center promotes public awareness about the upgrade policy, and also promotes the range of counselling services offered by the government. It also presents past 16.

success cases that have undergone quality upgrade. Contact Person: Mr. Chuang, Development Center for Industrial Competitiveness Tel: 0800-000-257 (in Taiwan) Email: c1049@csd.org.tw Website: https://assist.nat.gov.tw b. Global Marketing Plan for SMEs Participating in Industrial Value Chains This plan adopts an industrial cluster approach to facilitate SMEs in order to strengthen innovative products, value-added services, design and R&D, products manufacturing, brand distribution, and sales skills. In addition, the plan aims to attract international businesses to build value-added networks, and enables Taiwan businesses to participate in global value chains and develop their capability in international markets. Contact Person: Ms. Kuo, Small and Medium Enterprise Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs Tel: +886-2-2368 0816 #212 Email: yuckuo@moea.gov.tw Website: www.taiwanscm.org.tw c. Development Project on Management and Technics of Consultancy Services The project aims to cultivate talented cross-field management personnel by enhancing the development of the management consultant industry, and promote innovative industry policies. Through these efforts, the project guides Taiwanese SMEs involved in the manufacturing and services industries on how to upgrade their management and technology development. In addition, the project seeks to provide businesses with an integrated services model to facilitate transition and upgrade. The project also aims to integrate domain expertise from the management and consultancy industries. At the same time, this will help the Taiwan management and consultant industry expand business opportunities into China and Southeast Asia. Contact Person: Mr. Liu, Small and Medium Enterprise Administration, MOEA Tel: +886-2- 2368 0816 #334 Email: fkliu@moea.gov.tw Website: www.tmcteam.org.tw. 17.

G. Counseling Service on Agricultural Exportation a. Strategic Analysis and Value-Added Strategy for Agricultural Technology Industry Agricultural Technology Research Institute maintains the following two websites: Taiwan Agriculture TechnoMart (http://tatm.coa.gov.tw) and the Agricultural Technology Industry Information Platform (http://atiip.atri.org.tw). Through these efforts, we seek to provide information on technology transference and the latest trends of the agricultural market and agricultural industry in order to promote the industrialization and internationalization of Taiwan’s agricultural technology industry. Taiwan Agriculture TechnoMart Contact Person: Ms. Ann Tel: +886-3- 518 5076; 518 5120 Email: tatm@mail.atri.org.tw Agricultural Technology Industry Information Platform Contact Person: Ms. Su Tel: +886-3-518 5082 Email: atiip_service@mail.atri.org.tw b. Cooperation on Export/Import Sanitary and Phytosanitary and Technology We implement risk assessments on market access of agricultural products, as well as undertake export/import sanitary and phytosanitary measures. In order to help Taiwanese agricultural and poultry products successfully go through quarantine barriers, we participate in international multilateral and bilateral consultations meetings. We also help Taiwanese producers expand their export markets, and ensure continued Taiwanese agricultural production and the safety of the local ecosystem. Contact Person: Ms. Chiu, Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine, Council of Agriculture Tel: +886-2-3343 2091 Email: iounainai@mail.baphiq.gov.tw c. Consultancy Services for Tariff Rates of New Southbound Policy Target Countries We help find tariff rates on agricultural products exporting into New Southbound Policy target countries. In addition, we negotiate preferential tariffs for Taiwanese agricultural products through bilateral economic consultations, agricultural 18.

meetings, and signing FTAs. Contact Person: Mr. Liu, Council of Agriculture Tel: +886-2- 2312 6965 Email: liukh@mail.coa.gov.tw d. Enhancing International Marketing for Agricultural Products Based on international marketing plans for agricultural products, we facilitate brand counseling, training of agricultural talents, overseas exhibitions and promotion, promote exports of Taiwan agricultural products, help to increase the income of Taiwan farmers, and contribute to adjustments in agricultural structure. Contact Person: Ms. Tsai, Council of Agriculture Tel: +886-2- 2312 4030 Email: maggie88@mail.coa.gov.tw H. Taiwan Desk Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has established a Taiwan Desk in order to serve Taiwanese businesses seeking investment counseling. In addition, Taiwan Desks are expected to be available in Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Myanmar and India in 2017. Taiwan Desks provide a number of services for Taiwanese businesses abroad, including general investment counselling, provides information and business opportunities for local industries, finds and introduces potential cooperation partners, and helps raise concerns regarding investment barriers. Contact window. Telephone. Email. Department of Investment. +886-2-2382 0495. Support1@kpmg.com.tw. Services, Ministry of Economic Affairs. +886-2-2383 2169. Taiwan Desk in Indonesia, Mr. Wu. +62-21-525 2008 #2535. 19. u_i_jen@hotmail.com.

Singapore 1. Country Profile Singapore, an island city-state with a land size smaller than Taiwan, is renowned as a highly developed and successful free-market economy, an unrivalled financial hub in Southeast Asia, an attractive gateway for Western countries entering the ASEAN market, and one of the world’s most competitive economies. Leveraging on its free and open economy, Singapore responds swiftly to changes and shifts in global economic trends. To maintain its global competitiveness, Singapore actively adopts new technologies and has set its focus on innovation and research and development. Strategically located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore controls part of the Straits of Malacca, and serves as a transportation hub for cargo traversing the continents and seas of Asia, Europe and Australia. Singapore is made up of its mainland island and 64 offshore islands, which together constitute a land area of 719 square kilometers. In addition, Singapore is a multi-racial and multi-religious country with a Chinese majority. Its population is made up of 74% Chinese, 13% Malay and 9% Indian, and its major religions are Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. English is the language of administration and commerce, but Chinese, Malay and Tamil are widely used by their respective ethnic communities. Politically, Singapore is a parliamentary republic in which the People's Action Party (PAP), in power since 1959, overwhelmingly dominates the political scene. The main opposition parties include the Workers’ Party, the National Solidarity Party and the Singapore Democratic Party.. 2. Industry Overview The top five industries in terms of output in Singapore are manufacturing, construction, wholesale and retail trade, finance insurance services and business services. At present, the service sector which includes finance and insurance, retail and wholesale, business services, and entrepot trade, accounts for 76% of GDP. The manufacturing sector which includes electronics, bio-pharmaceutical, petroleum, 20.

petrochemical, rubber processing and rubber products, processed foods and beverages, and ship repair, accounts for 23% of GDP. In its “Infocomm Media 2025” masterplan announced in August 2015, the Singapore government proposed nine emerging technologies for development, including big data and analysis, IoT, cognitive computing and advanced robots, future communication and integration of technologies, as it sets out to create a globally competitive infocomm media ecosystem to enable and complement its smart nation vision.. 3. Presence of Taiwan businesses in Singapore Taiwanese businesses investment in Singapore . As of August 2016, there are 571 cases of Taiwanese investing in Singapore, worth a total of 11.6 billion US dollars. (source: Investment Commission, MOEA). . Main investment sectors: trade, finance and insurance, electronic manufacturing, food processing, chemical materials manufacturing.. . Taipei Business Association in Singapore . President: James Chen. . 210 corporate and individual members. . www.tbas.org.sg; tpebiz@singnet.com.sg. 4. Business Information I.. travelling information . Visa: Taiwanese nationals holding a passport with a validity of more than 6 months can stay in Singapore for 30 days without a visa. Those planning to stay more than 30 days in Singapore should apply for a visa in advance through the Singapore Trade Office in Taipei, or the Singapore Immigration Checkpoint (ICA), or the ICT e-XTEND online service.. . Flight: EVA Airways (BR), China Airlines (CI), Singapore Airlines (SQ) and budget airlines (JetStar (3K), Scoot (TZ), Tiger Airways (TR)) all 21.

provide direct flights from Taipei to Singapore. . Hospital: There are seven public hospitals in Singapore, including five general hospitals, a women’s and children’s hospital, and a psychiatric hospital. Non-Singaporean citizens and permanent residents can only choose A-class wards (single/double ward) or B1-class wards (four-people ward). There are many private hospitals in Singapore for foreigners to choose from, including Camden Medical Centre, Parkway East Hospital, Elizabeth hospital and Raffles Hospital. . Camden medical centre: www.camdenmedical.com. . Parkway East Hospital: www.parkwayeast.com.sg. II. Trade Information In 2015, bilateral trade between Taiwan and Singapore was about $38 billion US dollars. Singapore is Taiwan’s sixth largest trading partner, fifth largest export market and seventh largest source of imports. On November 17th, 2013, Taiwan and Singapore signed “the Agreement between Singapore and the separate customs territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu on Economic Partnership (ASTEP)”, which came into force on April 19th, 2014. In trade in goods, Taiwan and Singapore have set “zero tariffs” as their ultimate goal. Singapore is committed to reducing tariffs to zero and 100% liberalization. This has allowed Taiwanese liquor products to expand into the Singaporean market. The key goods traded between Taiwan and Singapore are mainly electrical and electronic products and petrochemical products.. III. Investment Information Singapore faces a labor shortage, and has high-standard environmental protection requirements. These conditions make it unsuitable for labor-intensive, low value-added and polluting industries. The Singapore government actively promotes the economy toward high technology, highly automated and capital-intensive 22.

industries. Since Singapore’s domestic market is very small, foreign investors usually leverage on its advantage to gain access to the regional market. For more information, please refer to http://twbusiness.nat.gov.tw/. IV. Finance information Singapore is a major financial center in Asia. It provides financial services not only to the Singapore domestic market, but also to the Asia Pacific region and even the whole world. Singapore’s foreign exchange market is ranked as the fourth largest in the world. The wealth management, capital market and foreign securities transactions in Singapore have grown in importance in recent years. The Singapore Exchange is also a major market for stock and derivatives products in the region. Furthermore, Singapore took the place of London as the second largest RMB offshore clearing center in 2013. In fact, Singapore is aggressively developing financial products which are denominated in RMB.. 5. Contact Information I.. Government offices. . Taipei Representative Office in Singapore. . . Tel: +65-65000100. . Emergency Call: +65-96389436. . www.taiwanembassy.org/SG. Economic Division, Taipei Representative Office in Singapore . . Tel: +65-65000128, +65-65000118. Taiwan Trade Center . Tel: +65-62350369. . Singapore.taiwantrade.com. II. Taipei business association in Singapore www.tbas.org.sg 23.

III. . Local government agencies Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), www.edb.gov.sg/content/edb/zh.html. . International Enterprise Singapore (IE Singapore), www.iesingapore.gov.sg. IV. Local business association . Singapore Business Federation (SBF),. . Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, www.sicc.com.sg. 24. www.sbf.org.sg.