The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) on Thursday last week launched the Invest USA Committee in a joint project with the American State Offices Association (ASOA) and the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (TEEMA).
AIT Director Raymond Greene said at the inauguration ceremony that the committee would provide a “one-stop platform” to connect businesses with state offices, industry associations, accounting firms, law firms and professional service providers to support Taiwanese companies seeking to expand to the US and provide the necessary resources for US investment, the AIT said in a statement on Tuesday.
The opening ceremony was also attended by ASOA president Felix Yen (嚴樹芬), TEEMA chairman Richard Lee (李詩欽), government representatives and industry representatives, it added.
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Greene, Yen and Lee said the committee would create a collaborative ecosystem to help Taiwanese companies enter the US market, solving long-standing issues such as obtaining information and coordinating resources.
It would also organize events to encourage direct foreign investment opportunities and allow Taiwanese companies to build networks and communities for US expansion, they said.
Investment between Taiwan and the US is already strong, with bilateral businesses having built solid partnerships, bringing long-term economic opportunities to companies from both sides of the Pacific Ocean, the AIT said.
The AIT hopes to build upon this solid foundation, and the new committee is a significant milestone that would continue to consolidate US-Taiwan trade links and offer valuable assistance to Taiwanese businesses, the association said in a news release yesterday.
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