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

In September 2025, the total trade volume between Taiwan and ASEAN countries were 15.108 billion US dollars. The total exports from Taiwan to ASEAN were 9.766billion US dollars, while the total imports from ASEAN to Taiwan were 5.342 billion US dollars. In comparison to September 2024, total trade volume between Taiwan and ASEAN countries has increased by 30.26%, while Taiwan’s export to ASEAN countries experienced a 32.63% increase, and Taiwan’s import from ASEAN countries i

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