Background Amid growing trade uncertainties in the current geopolitical environment and the escalating technological competition among major economies, governments are rapidly adjusting their respective economic, trade and industrial policies, placing economic resilience at the forefront of their state strategy. Within this landscape, strategic focus has shifted toward supply chain reallocation, regional integration and the proactive industrial policies of key Asian economies

Seminar on Business Opportunities in the Philippines’ Engineering Sector (Including Emerging Technologies) and New Clark City Development [Group photo of Director Kristy Hsu and the seminar’s discussants | TASC Media Team] (From left to right: Henrick Tan, JCV & Associates Project Management and Development Inc. Business Development and Technical Associate; Jason Romeo C. Valderrama, JCV & Associates JCV & Associates Project Management and Development Inc.’s Founder and CEO;

Background In recent years, the Philippine government under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has actively promoted the “Build Better More” program, announcing numerous infrastructure projects. Subsequently, in April 2024, the United States, Japan, and the Philippines jointly launched the “Luzon Economic Corridor” (LEC) initiative, aiming to drive the overall economic transformation of the Philippines through high-quality, modern infrastructure. This initiative has generated num

ECOINVEST NEXUS: SMART INDUSTRY CONNECT+ Organised by the Malaysian Friendship and Trade Centre, Taipei (MFTC) 20 August 2026 Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre (TaiNEX 1) EcoInvest Nexus: Smart Industry Connect+is an investment promotion programme organised by the Malaysian Friendship and Trade Centre, Taipei (MFTC), in conjunction with Intelligent Asia 2026, the Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robot Show (TAIROS), and Automation Taipei. Designed for companies in Taiwan exp

Disclaimer: Following Timor-Leste’s officially accession as the 11th member state of ASEAN in October 2025, the TASC will include Timor-Leste’s trade data in the “Taiwan-ASEAN Trade Statistics” starting from January 2026. In June 2026, the total trade volume between Taiwan and ASEAN countries were 23.341billion US dollars. The total exports from Taiwan to ASEAN were 13.224 billion US dollars, while the total imports from ASEAN to Taiwan were 10.117 billion US dollars. In comp

Table of Contents: P.01◆ 21st Meeting of the Southeast Asia Economic and Trade Work Promotion Platform P.04◆ Tô Lâm’s Personalization of Power and Its Constraints P.11◆ The Significance and Future Prospects of the 2026 Thai General Election Results P.17◆ A New Era of ASEAN Investment: Key Insights from the Report on Investment Trends of Taiwanese Companies in ASEAN, 2018–2024 P.24◆ From Vision to Reality: ASEAN Renewable Energy Policy and Development P.33◆ Viet Nam’s Transit

Disclaimer: Following Timor-Leste’s officially accession as the 11th member state of ASEAN in October 2025, the TASC will include Timor-Leste’s trade data in the “Taiwan-ASEAN Trade Statistics” starting from January 2026. In May 2026, the total trade volume between Taiwan and ASEAN countries were 29.718 billion US dollars. The total exports from Taiwan to ASEAN were 18.773 billion US dollars, while the total imports from ASEAN to Taiwan were 10.945 billion US dollars. In comp

Disclaimer: Following Timor-Leste’s officially accession as the 11th member state of ASEAN in October 2025, the TASC will include Timor-Leste’s trade data in the “Taiwan-ASEAN Trade Statistics” starting from January 2026. In April 2026, the total trade volume between Taiwan and ASEAN countries were 22.132 billion US dollars. The total exports from Taiwan to ASEAN were 14.320 billion US dollars, while the total imports from ASEAN to Taiwan were 7.812 billion US dollars. In com

Background Semiconductors are increasingly central to economic competitiveness and strategic policymaking, placing EU–Taiwan relations at the heart of global technology discussions. As supply chains grow more complex and strategic considerations intensify, cooperation between the European Union and Taiwan is evolving beyond traditional trade complementarities toward a more policy‑ and strategy‑driven partnership. This conference builds on a recently published policy brief, Se

Disclaimer : Following Timor-Leste’s officially accession as the 11th member state of ASEAN in October 2025, the TASC will include Timor-Leste’s trade data in the “Taiwan-ASEAN Trade Statistics” starting from January 2026. In March 2026, the total trade volume between Taiwan and ASEAN countries were 25.504 billion US dollars. The total exports from Taiwan to ASEAN were 16.460 billion US dollars, while the total imports from ASEAN to Taiwan were 9.043 billion US dollars. In c

In an era defined by geopolitical shifts and supply chain realignments, understanding investment flows is crucial for strategic decision-making. The Taiwan ASEAN Studies Center (TASC) at the Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER), in collaboration with Dun & Bradstreet Taiwan, is proud to present the seminal "Report on Investment Trends of Taiwanese Companies in ASEAN (2018-2024)." This comprehensive study leverages robust corporate data from Dun & Bradstreet to a

Disclaimer: Following Timor-Leste’s officially accession as the 11th member state of ASEAN in October 2025, the TASC will include Timor-Leste’s trade data in the “Taiwan-ASEAN Trade Statistics” starting from January 2026. In February 2026, the total trade volume between Taiwan and ASEAN countries were 15.822 billion US dollars. The total exports from Taiwan to ASEAN were 10.174 billion US dollars, while the total imports from ASEAN to Taiwan were 5.648 billion US dollars. In

Disclaimer: Following Timor-Leste’s officially accession as the 11th member state of ASEAN in October 2025, the TASC will include Timor-Leste’s trade data in the “Taiwan-ASEAN Trade Statistics” starting from January 2026. In January 2026, the total trade volume between Taiwan and ASEAN countries were 19.307 billion US dollars. The total exports from Taiwan to ASEAN were 13.402 billion US dollars, while the total imports from ASEAN to Taiwan were 5.905 billion US dollars. In c

In December 2025, the total trade volume between Taiwan and ASEAN countries were 16.428billion US dollars. The total exports from Taiwan to ASEAN were 10.711billion US dollars, while the total imports from ASEAN to Taiwan were 5.717 billion US dollars. In comparison to December 2024, total trade volume between Taiwan and ASEAN countries has increased by 23.84%, while Taiwan’s export to ASEAN countries experienced a 20.27% increase, and Taiwan’s import from ASEAN countries inc

Table of Contents: P.01◆ “Report on Investment Trends of Taiwanese Companies in ASEAN (2018-2024)” Reveals Seven-Year Investment Patterns of Taiwanese Businesses in ASEAN P.04◆ 2025 International Conference & 20th  Southeast Asia Economic and Trade Work Promotion Platform Conference P.08◆ At a Newfound Height: Taiwan Delegation’s Manila Visit Sparks Fresh Economic Partnership amid Uncertain Geoeconomic Climate P.14◆ Brief Analysis of the 47th ASEAN Summit (2025) P.22◆ ASEAN

In November 2025, the total trade volume between Taiwan and ASEAN countries were 16.138billion US dollars. The total exports from Taiwan to ASEAN were 9.95billion US dollars, while the total imports from ASEAN to Taiwan were 6.189 billion US dollars. In comparison to November 2024, total trade volume between Taiwan and ASEAN countries has increased by 39.28%, while Taiwan’s export to ASEAN countries experienced a 31.47% increase, and Taiwan’s import from ASEAN countries incre

In an era defined by geopolitical shifts and supply chain realignments, understanding investment flows is crucial for strategic decision-making. The Taiwan ASEAN Studies Center (TASC) at the Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER), in collaboration with Dun & Bradstreet Taiwan, is proud to present the seminal "Report on Investment Trends of Taiwanese Companies in ASEAN (2018-2024)." This comprehensive study leverages robust corporate data from Dun & Bradstreet to a

In September 2025, the total trade volume between Taiwan and ASEAN countries were 15.927billion US dollars. The total exports from Taiwan to ASEAN were 10.737billion US dollars, while the total imports from ASEAN to Taiwan were 5.189 billion US dollars. In comparison to October 2024, total trade volume between Taiwan and ASEAN countries has increased by 33.34%, while Taiwan’s export to ASEAN countries experienced a 39.84% increase, and Taiwan’s import from ASEAN countries inc

Background To assist domestic industry, government, and academia in grasping market dynamics amidst the global geopolitical landscape, the Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER) and Dun & Bradstreet Taiwan are scheduled to hold the launch event for the Report on Investment Trends of Taiwanese Companies in ASEAN (2018-2024) on December 9, 2025, (Tue.) at 14:00. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube. This marks the first domestic joint survey between a major th

2025 International Conference on “ASEAN in the Second Trump Administration: Strategic Challenges and Policy Opportunities” & 20th  Southeast Asia Economic and Trade Work Promotion Platform Conference on "ASEAN’s Industrial Development Prospects and Emerging Business Opportunities amid Geopolitical Shifts” Background Southeast Asia has in recent years become one of the most dynamic economic regions in the world. With a total population of 676.6 million and a rapidly expanding