Trade Promotion Organization in Asia (Member Organizations)


Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC)

James C. F. Huang
Chairman
 
Founded in 1970 to help promote foreign trade, the Taipei World Trade Center(TWTC) is the foremost non-profit trade promotion organization in Taiwan. Jointly sponsored by the government, industry associations, and several commercial organizations,TWTC assists Taiwan businesses and manufacturers with reinforcing their international competitiveness and in coping with the challenges they face in foreign markets.TWTC boasts a well-coordinated trade promotion and information network of over 1,200 trained specialists stationed throughout its Taipei headquarters, four local branch offices and 60 overseas branch offices worldwide. TWTC has created a wealth of trade opportunities through effective promotion strategies.
Main Activities
Core Missions:
  • To assist Taiwan businesses and manufacturers in developing the international market.
  • To collaborate closely with the Taiwan government to promote international trade.
  • To provide business alliance consultation and connect international firms with Taiwan partners.
Core Services:
  • Overseas Market Development
  • Branding Taiwan and Worldwide Marketing
  • Service Trade Promotion
  • Market Research Services
  • Online Sourcing Services with www.Taiwantrade.com.tw
  • Trade Personnel Training & Education
  • Exhibition Services
  • Convention Services
  • Global Network & Overseas Connections
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Information of Organization

Name Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC)
Status Non-profit Trade Promotion Organization
Date of Foundation 1970
HQ Address 4-7Fl., 333 Keelung Rd., Sec.1, Taipei 11012, Taiwan
Tel: +886-2-2725-5200
Upper Organization -
Office Domestic : 4
Abroad : 47 +10 service posts in China
linkOverseas Offices (TAITRA) 
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Services for Foreign Companies

1. Business Matching

TWTC offers following services for business matching/arrangement:

  •  Support for participation in:
  •    - Business matching events
  •    - Exhibitions
  •    - Seminars, symposia and workshops
  •  Support for making appointments with companies in Chinese Taipei

TWTC organizes over 300 overseas marketing events every year, helps enterprises explore new avenues of business and strengthening their global reach. In addition, through its 60 global offices, TWTC assists worldwide enterprises in sourcing products and services from Chinese Taipei. TWTC also assists Chinese Taipei's companies in pursuing overseas public tenders.
 For more information:
 http://www.taiwantradeshows.com.tw/ 

2. Information Provision

(1)TWTC provides following information about Chinese Taipei:

  •  Markets and industries
  •  Companies
  •  Business events (exhibitions, business matching events, etc.)
  •  External institutions:

TWTC operates Taiwantrade which is Chinese Taipei biggest eMarketplace, covering over 90% of Chinese Taipei exporting companies from all industries. The website helps buyers find suppliers from Chinese Taipei diverse range of industries, including semiconductors, information technology, machinery, auto parts, bicycle, and hardware. Backed by the government, Taiwantrade offers a reliable, trustworthy, and efficient platform to serve the sourcing needs of entrepreneurs around the world.
 For more information:
 1. http://www.taiwantrade.com/ 
 2. http://www.taiwantradeshows.com.tw/ 
 3. http://www.taiwanexcellence.org/index_en.html 

If companies are interested in finding business opportunities in Chinese Taipei, they are advised to contact TWTC's branch office in their respective country/region. The contact information of TWTC's overseas offices can be found here:
 http://www.taiwantrade.com/mp/Taitra-Office 

(2)TWTC provides business information through:

  •  Magazines
  •  Websites
  •  Mail magazines

The website mentioned above, Taiwantrade, also provides business information to foreign companies. Electronic books can also be found on the website.
 For more information:
 http://www.taiwantrade.com/ 

3. Inward investment

TWTC does not offer services for Inward Investment; however, it can refer them to other department which is in charge of Foreign Investment.
 For more information:
 http://investtaiwan.nat.gov.tw/eng/main.jsp 

4. Other Services

  •  Temporary office space
  •  Arrangement of accommodation and transportation
  •  Industrial tours

TWTC operates the International Business Center in TWTC Exhibition Hall which provides temporary office spaces for international companies. In addition, TWTC also provides industrial tour arrangements, accommodation, and transportation for businesses who meet certain criteria. Companies are advised to contact a TWTC branch office for more details about the aforementioned services.
 For more information:
 1. http://www.twtc.com.tw/e_content/I/I.asp 
 2. http://www.taiwantrade.com/mp/Taitra-Office 

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Basic Information

Country/Region Chinese Taipei
Area
(sq km)		 36,000
Population (millions) 23
Capital Taipei
Language Mandarin, Taiwanese, Hakka, Indigenous
Religion Buddism, Taoism, Christianity, Islam
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Useful Link

linkTaipei Trade Show 
Extensive trade fair database that offers comprehensive information on fairs and exhibitions held in Taiwan. Users search by date, event, Industry, organizer and venues. Also regularly features online virtual trade fairs devoted to a range of business catagories.
linkPower Sourcing with TAIWANTRADE 
Taiwantrade is an interactive e-business portal designed to provide small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with immediate access to B2B e-commerce activities, and to help them gain a digital edge over their competitors worldwide. Backed by a wealth of trade promotion resources and strong support from different trade and industry associations, Taiwantrade offers the utmost online trade and promotion services to businesses in Taiwan and abroad.
 
 
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