August 27, 2024
Premier Cho Jung-tai said Aug. 26 that the government is committed to raising Taiwan’s global biotechnology profile via comprehensive policies and regulations, increased funding, resource integration and talent cultivation, according to the Executive Yuan.
August 26, 2024
Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) announced Monday (Aug. 26) Taiwan's commitment to developing AI and data-driven innovative healthcare industries. The government will allocate NT$146.6 billion for technological development next year, a 14.9% increase.
August 26, 2024
Taiwan's high tech and health care sectors should pursue greater integration to position the country as a global leader in the field, government officials said at an annual biotech meeting in Taipei
August 20, 2024
Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare Lin Ching-yi led a delegation to attend the 14th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation High-Level Meeting on Health and the Economy in Lima, Peru, Aug. 18, underscoring the government’s commitment to expanding medical cooperation.
June 26, 2024
The 2024 BIO International Convention, the world's largest biotechnology event, took place in San Diego, USA, from June 3 to 6. This year's convention drew biomedical investors and research experts worldwide.
June 25, 2024
The second Taiwan-U.K. health technology assessment workshop was held June 24-25 in Taipei City, underscoring the two sides’ commitment to jointly advancing medicine.
June 14, 2024
The tailored AI models are expected to help the NHIA refer patients with type 2 diabetes to medical facilities for early intervention
April 25, 2024
The Executive Yuan on Thursday approved the Ministry of Health and Welfare's (MOHW) draft bills for a regenerative medicine act and a regenerative pharmaceuticals act.
March 14, 2024
A delegation from Taiwan took part in the annual meeting of the Chicago-headquartered Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society March 11-15 in the U.S. city of Orlando, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
February 14, 2024
Online database Numbeo puts Taiwan on top of healthcare index rankings
February 05, 2024
TBMC teamed up with a US firm to secure access to biologics and other expertise in exchange for smart manufacturing and automation capabilities
January 12, 2024
The government plans to help boost the local small-molecule drug CDMO industry by cooperating with firms to jointly develop key technology platforms, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said yesterday.
November 29, 2023
The National Health Insurance Administration NHIA of the Ministry of Health and Welfare signed an MOU with the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society HIMSS of the United States
October 30, 2023
The Taiwan Clinical Trial Consortium (TCTC) results presentation on Monday morning has yielded promising numbers. Health Minister Hsueh Jui-yuan (薛瑞元) spoke at the conference
October 20, 2023
On the morning of October 20, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation led by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.
September 28, 2023
Taiwan is forecast to become a super-aged society in 2025. To ease this transition, the Executive Yuan in September 2023 approved an age-tech industry action plan
August 29, 2023
Premier Chen Chien-jen said Aug. 28 that the government is expediting the advancement of the biotech industry to transform it into the next domestic industry to hit NT$1 trillion in production value, according to the Executive Yuan.
August 28, 2023
Premier Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) on Monday said the government plans to build the local biotech industry into the next industry in Taiwan to generate NT$1 trillion (US$31.35 billion) in production value.
August 02, 2023
Biomedicine is a top priority for Taiwan, with the government aiming to position the country as the leading hub for biomedical research and development in the Asia-Pacific region.
July 28, 2023
BIO Asia-Taiwan 2023 kicked off Wednesday 26th July at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center with Day One of the three-day conference.
June 24, 2023
BIO International Convention is the world's largest international biotech industry exhibition and forum organized by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) in the U.S. every year.
June 07, 2023
NSTC organized Taiwan Smart Health Demo Day during 2023 US BIO, where 20 start-up companies showcased Taiwan's capabilities in biomedical innovation.
June 01, 2023
Academia Sinica and vaccine developer Moderna Inc. have agreed to jointly develop messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) technology and cultivate research talent in Taiwan under a five-year strategic partnership announced Thursday.
May 30, 2023
Minister of National Science and Technology Council Wu Tsung-tsong (right) presents a gift to Research Council of Lithuania Chairman Gintaras Valincius May 29 in Taipei City.
May 25, 2023
Taiwan's National Health Insurance Administration (NHIA) and the United Kingdom's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have signed a partnership agreement on 18th May 2023.
May 02, 2023
A short film spotlighting the ways Taiwan Can Help advance global health was released May 1 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the lead up to the 76th session of the World Health Assembly set to take place May 21-30 in Geneva, Switzerland.
April 07, 2023
April 7th is World Health Day, which aims to raise awareness of health and healthcare work around the world, and increase people's knowledge and understanding of the field of health.
March 31, 2023
Taiwan's first major biotechnology industry cluster, was inaugurated on 30 March, with the Chairman of Century Biotech Development Corporation
February 20, 2023
The "Opportunities and Challenges for Taiwan to Become an Important Global Medical Devices Supply Chain" conference was held on 18 February
February 16, 2023
A symposium on precision health was staged by Taiwan in the northern county of Miaoli Feb. 15, spotlighting the government’s commitment to advancing the development of the precision health industry.
February 03, 2023
A delegation of high-level officials from Lithuania commenced a seven-day visit to Taiwan Feb. 2 to expand cooperation in technology, according to the National Science and Technology Council.
January 18, 2023
The five-plus-two innovative industries initiative has achieved fruitful results amid geopolitical challenges such as the U.S.-China trade friction and the COVID-19 pandemic over the past few years, according to the Cabinet-level National Development Council Jan. 17.
January 10, 2023
CES Innovation Award given to 10 startups ranging from AI to digital healthcare
December 05, 2022
Focusing on Smart Hospital, Precision Diagnostics, Biopharmaceuticals, Regenerative Medicines, Digital Health and much more
November 17, 2022
Raising medical technology to a new level for world markets! This is what the Taiwan Excellence Award-winning e-health and medical technology products of the companies awarded by the Taiwan Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT)
November 14, 2022
Following population aging and increased demands for healthcare quality, the world is paying more attention to the development of precision health and smart healthcare.
November 09, 2022
The daily health management of the elderly becomes the focus of medical care worldwide due to an increase in chronic disease patients in the aging global population.
November 09, 2022
The Healthcare+ Expo 2022 will be taking place on 1-4 December in Taipei
September 30, 2022
Using smartphones, health information technology, and wearable devices have allowed remote, mobile, and personalized digital health care to become a global development trend, which is especially prominent within the context of the aging population and the pandemic.
September 23, 2022
Taiwan is one of the United States’ most important partners, but aside from tensions with China and its prevalence in quality manufacturing, the average American may not actually know much about the country.
September 11, 2022
The 2022 Bio Taiwan Committee (BTC) conference closed on the 7th. In the closing ceremony, Dr Chang Hong-Jen presented the overall conclusions and opinions to Shen Jong-Chin the Vice Premier of the Executive Yuan. The BTC Committee members and experts formed consensuses and drew up eight suggestions, urging the government to strengthen the industrial chain, to ensure self-sufficiency in the production and supply of key medicines, medical devices and vaccines and to clarify the positions and the policies about contract development and manufacturing company (CDMO).
September 05, 2022
On Monday the Executive Yuan held a conference with industry leaders to discuss challenges and the future direction of the biotech industry
August 08, 2022
Exhibition visitors surpass 100,000 people over 4 days,BIO Asia–Taiwan success a testament to Taiwan's booming biotechnology industry
July 19, 2022
Team Taiwan won three gold medals and one silver at the 33rd International Biology Olympiad hosted by Armenia, according to the Ministry of Education July 18.
July 04, 2022
Taiwan startups won big at the SelectUSA Tech competition in the U.S. state of Maryland, claiming two top prizes and one second place in the seven-category contest, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs July 2.
June 13, 2022
As the post-pandemic era approaches, the biomedical industry has become a strategic domain of focal emphasis in Taiwan and would be the critical impetus for the next wave of growth.
June 08, 2022
The Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries Promotion Office, Ministry of Economic Affairs in Taiwan announced today that more than 50 industry, academic, and government organizations will present at the upcoming 2022 BIO International Convention on June 13-16, 2022, in San Diego, California.
March 11, 2022
One research team recognized by Boehringer Ingelheim developed a method to embed tumor cells on a chip for testing medicines
February 16, 2022
Moderna, Inc. is one of the most recognized pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the world for developing a highly effective vaccine against SARS-CoV-2.
February 15, 2022
President Tsai Ing-wen delivers her New Year’s Day address at the Presidential Office in Taipei City.
January 03, 2022
President Tsai Ing-wen delivers her New Year’s Day address at the Presidential Office in Taipei City.
December 01, 2021
TECH COOPERATION：A delegation from Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia discussed advances in biomedicine, science parks and semiconductors with science officials
November 01, 2021
On October 28th, the Taiwanese delegation led by Minister Tsung-Tsong Wu of Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) visited the Vilnius City Innovation Industrial Park (VCIIP)
October 27, 2021
Winning technologies include novel device dubbed ‘Ubiquitous Water Wand’
October 26, 2021
Law removes 2-year work experience rule for new grads of top universities, APRC available after 3 years to eligible professionals
September 02, 2021
Taiwan ranks 1st in foreign exchange stability in world
September 01, 2021
Delivering Precision Health through Public-Private Partnership
August 19, 2021
Precision medicine is expected to be a flagship industry of the Taiwanese economy in the next decade, as the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation of local industries, Minister of Science and Technology Wu Tsung-tsong (吳政忠) said yesterday.
July 27, 2021
The biomedical industry is highly anticipated to drive Taiwan's next generation of economic growth. To lay the groundwork, the Executive Yuan enacted the Act for the Development of Biotech and New Pharmaceuticals Industry in 2007.
July 22, 2021
To encourage Taiwan’s ICT industry to participate in the Precision Health industry's cross-disciplinary collaborations and international partnerships, on the noon of July 22, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has invited representatives with cross-disciplinary collaborative experiences from various industries, including manufacturing, government, universities, institutes, and medical professions, to join BIO Asia-Taiwan online conference “Public Private Partnership for Precision Health.
July 20, 2021
Premier Su Tseng-chang on Tuesday attended the launch of the Taiwan Innovation Board and Pioneer Stock Board, saying that the government's economic strategy for supporting innovative industries is to create a better investment environment for them.
June 17, 2021
Taiwan comes out top among countries with over 20 million people
May 15, 2021
The Legislative Yuan passed the third reading of the "Medical Devices Act” on December 13, 2019 and the Act was announced on January 15, 2020 under the Presidential Decree.
May 01, 2021
The Legislative Yuan passed the third reading of the "Medical Devices Act” on December 13, 2019 and the Act was announced on January 15, 2020 under the Presidential Decree.
April 23, 2021
Taiwan's health care system ranked 1st in world for 3rd year in a row
March 16, 2021
In the 2019 Index of Economic Freedom jointly issued by the Heritage Foundation and the Wall Street Journal, Taiwan ranks 10th in the 180 economies rated.
March 15, 2021
We often hear successful stories of up-and-coming tech startups in the U.S., but most would be surprised to know that there are also many exceptional startups in Taiwan.
February 18, 2021
Vice President Lai Ching-te reiterates Taiwan’s commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of people all around the world during a visit to United Biomedical Inc. Feb. 17 in Hsinchu County, northern Taiwan.
January 31, 2021
Taiwan boasts abundant health data but needs to remove red tape for medicine approval
January 28, 2021
Taiwan has been listed among the top three countries in the world for its successful handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, ranking third behind New Zealand and Vietnam, according to an index published Thursday by the Lowry Institute of Australia.
November 16, 2020
Taiwan one of few countries to have maintained positive economic growth in pandemic-stricken year
October 19, 2020
The 2020 Medical Taiwan began Oct. 15 in TaiNEX 2. This year, the exhibition focused on the pandemic prevention industry ecosystem and smart healthcare.
September 14, 2020
Former Taiwan vice president said 250,000 sacrificed 14 days of freedom to ensure safety of Taiwan's 23 million
August 28, 2020
Taiwanese manufacturers promote pandemic-era innovations at conference with Honduran, Guatemalan, Nicaraguan representatives
August 20, 2020
Media OutReach - 20 August 2020 - MEDICAL TAIWAN - International Medical, Health and Care Exhibition hosted by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) will run from October 15th to 17th, 2020 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center
July 15, 2020
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen visited Tainan’s Guantian army base, where she emphasized that preventive measures be observed in curbing the coronavirus spread.
July 13, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the BIO Asia-Taiwan International Conference and Exhibition this year will take the form of a combined onsite and virtual presentation, when it opens on July 22, the organizers said Monday.
June 30, 2020
Audrey Tang highlights Taiwan’s humorous approach to quash pandemic fake news, revisits WHO controversy
May 13, 2020
The novel coronavirus has infected more than 4 million people, and killed more than 286,000 around the world. It’s erased decades of economic gains.
May 09, 2020
Chen Chien-jen has embraced a rare dual role, using his political authority as vice president to criticize China’s response to the virus even as he hunkers down to analyze trends in transmission.
April 08, 2020
In a videoconference interview for the BBC "Newsday" program on the morning of April 8, Vice President Chen Chien-jen shared Taiwan's experience fighting the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
April 05, 2020
Author cites Taiwan as proof that governments need not be autocratic like China to limit spread of virus
March 18, 2020
To further strengthen U.S.-Taiwan consultation and cooperation on combatting the COVID-19 virus
March 09, 2020
Taiwan’s timely and transparent efforts combating COVID-19 have been the subject of praise across international media, featuring in articles from 243 outlets spotlighting growing support worldwide for the country’s inclusion in the activities, mechanisms and meetings of the World Health Organization, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs March 6.
January 09, 2020
A delegation of 82 Taiwan-based tech startups is attending the Taipei Tech Arena Pavilion at the Consumer Electronics Show Jan. 7-10 in Las Vegas
October 30, 2019
In the recent years, we have seen a rapid advancement on the field of precision medicine with the integration of artificial intelligence. More specifically, the emerging development of biobanking in precision medicine.
June 07, 2019
The world's largest gathering of the global biotechnology community, the 2019 BIO International Convention, concluded on June 6th in Philadelphia, USA.
June 05, 2019
The BIO International Convention, the annual gathering of the biotechnology industry and the largest of its kind in the world, opened its doors on June 3rd in Philadelphia
May 31, 2019
Taiwan will send a 200-plus member delegation to this year's BIO International Convention from June 3rd to 6th in Philadelphia.
December 06, 2018
MEDICA is the leading international trade fair for the medical sector held in Dusseldorf, Germany every year. The BIOMED Taiwan joined with the Taiwan Medical and Biotech Industry Association (TMBIA) and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) in spearheading Taiwan's participation in MEDICA 2018 with a delegation of 231 firms.
November 29, 2018
MEDICA, the world's largest trade fair for the medical device industry, is held annually in Dusseldorf, Germany.
November 14, 2018
The 2018 MEDICA, the world’s largest and most representative medical device exhibition, kicked off from Nov. 12 to 15.
November 13, 2018
The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) promotes the sale of Taiwanese products at home and abroad. At today's MEDICA press conference, TAITRA focused on particularly innovative products from the fields of medical technology and e-health.
September 08, 2018
SEMI and BioMed Taiwan jointly organized the first “Digital Health Forum- Toward a Collaborative Future,” which was held on September 7.
September 07, 2018
The Bio Taiwan Committee (BTC), an advisory committee for the advancement of Taiwan's biomedical industry that was chaired by Minister without Portfolio for Science and Technology- Dr. Tsung-Tsong Wu
August 20, 2018
While transiting in Houston on her way back to Taiwan following state visits to Paraguay and Belize, President Tsai Ing-wen visited the Texas Medical Center (TMC) Innovation Institute on the afternoon of Sunday, August 19 local time
July 19, 2018
On the morning of July 19, President Tsai Ing-wen delivered remarks at the opening ceremony of the 2018 BioTaiwan Exhibition
July 18, 2018
CEO of BioMed Taiwan, Dr. Fong-Chin Su, announced the initial achievement of Biomedical Industry Innovation Program
May 24, 2018
Biotechnology and Medical Care industry operation and performance presentations held on the Taipei Exchange on May 24. TPEx deputy CEO Ying-Kuei Lin (second from left) and delegates from biotechnology and Medical Care listing companies.
May 10, 2018
Biomedicine is the fastest growing, most widely applied and most influential technology among all human science and technology.
April 27, 2018
Jointly organized by the Biomedical Development Board (BDB) and the Medical Device Innovation Center of the National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) with the assistance of the Academia-Industry Consortium for Southern Taiwan Science Park
April 26, 2018
Bioengineering Prof. Wentai Liu of the UCLA was invited to give a speech on “Overview and Perspective of Bioelectronic Medicine” in the Science & Technology Building on April 26, 2018.
March 30, 2018
As capital markets in other Asian countries enthusiastically target on biomedical companies in Taiwan in order to have them listed on their stock exchanges, it has also generated the public’s great interests in the biomedical industry.
March 26, 2018
ITRI Executive Vice President C.T. Liu remarked that the government listed the biomedical sector as one of its focus industries in the 5+2 Industrial Innovation Program.
March 20, 2018
The Bio Asia International Conference is an important regional event for innovative research collaboration between the industry and the academia.
March 02, 2018
MEDICAL JAPAN 2018- night of Taiwan trade relation" organized by Biomedical Industry Innovation Program (BIIP) which is established to seek to enhance domestic ecosystems, integrate innovative business clusters, was held at Hyatt Regency Osaka on February 22nd .
February 06, 2018
Several Taiwanese businesses yesterday showcased their “smart” surgical technologies at a forum in Taipei that was attended by about 200 medical experts from around the world.
June 29, 2017
DCB, PITDC, TMU, three of Taiwan's premier biomedical institutions, have teamed up with Baltimore-based Insilico Medicine to develop groundbreaking research in applied A.I. for biomedical science.
June 26, 2017
President Tsai Visited the Implementation Center for the “Biomedical Industry Innovation Program”
January 26, 2017
The Center of Biomedical Industry Innovation Program was launched Jan. 25 by Vice President Chen Chien-jen in Hsinchu County, northern Taiwan, representing a milestone in Republic of China (Taiwan) government efforts to further develop the country’s potential-laden sectors of the 21st century and beyond.
