MORE than 170 top manufacturers and suppliers from Taiwan will be coming to the Philippines on Friday to introduce to the local market over 4,500 quality products and services during the Taiwan Expo 2017 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City.
“The showcase of Taiwanese products and applications comes at an opportune time and amid calls for increase investments and creation of employment opportunities by presenting a bigger and better event,” Taiwan Association Inc. Philippines Secretary-General Robert Huang said during the event’s media launch in Intramuros, Manila, on Tuesday.
Themed “Experience Taiwan! Technology, Culture and Tourism”, the expo will emphasize six main aspects: green technology, agricultural technology, e-commerce service, Taiwan excellence, medical technique and talent exchange, which will highlight Taiwan’s technological development in the industries, as well as educational sources and advances in Taiwan.
Designed based on current industry developments and market needs, the exhibition will host eight themed pavilions: City Marketing, Inno-Tech, Health & Lifestyle, Agricultural Tech, Study in Taiwan, Culture & Tourism, General Support and the Taiwan Association Philippines.
The event will also feature other activities, such as business matchmaking, industry forum, cultural performances and outdoor programs, to be held at SM Mall of Asia.
According to Taiwan External Trade Development Council (Taitra) Deputy Executive Director Philip Huang, these events will serve as a platform for “long-term and mutually beneficial relations” between the two countries.
“Taiwan and the Philippines have very close relationship in many areas. The Philippines is our 10th-largest trading partner, and we are the 12th-largest foreign investor in the Philippines,” he said, while citing that Taiwan’s total investment in the Philippines reached $2.3 billion last year.
“Moreover, there are more than 144,000 overseas Filipino workers in Taiwan. They’re still the largest foreign workers in Taiwan,” he added.
Through the upcoming event, the deputy executive director of Taitra noted that Taiwan hopes to forge a deeper bond with the Philippines, particularly in economic, talent and cultural exchanges.
Until October 1, Taiwan Expo 2017 will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free.
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