Cabinet Secretary-General Kung Ming-hsin (龔明鑫) is to lead a delegation to the US today to attend the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Maryland from tomorrow until Wednesday next week, the Executive Yuan said in a statement.
The mission aims to deepen industrial and technological cooperation between Taiwan and the US, Cabinet spokeswoman Michelle Lee (李慧芝) told a news conference on Thursday.
Hosted by the US Department of Commerce, the SelectUSA Investment Summit is the premier event for promoting foreign direct investment in the US, the Cabinet said in a statement.
Photo: Liao Chen-huei, Taipei Times
The event aims to bolster connections between international companies and the US market, the Cabinet said, adding that the summit brings together senior US officials, state and local economic agencies, industry leaders and corporate executives to discuss the investment environment, industry trends and emerging opportunities.
The summit also provides in-depth market information for potential investors and creates opportunities for direct business cooperation. It serves as a premier platform for global businesses to access opportunities and expand into the US market, the statement said.
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) plays a key coordinating role in this year’s summit, providing customized help to key industries and helping them establish a presence in the US market, the Cabinet said.
The delegation consists of representatives from industries such as information and communications technology, semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), chemical engineering, biotechnology, smart manufacturing, aerospace and financial services, they said.
In addition to the summit, the AIT is to host three subgroup events focused on semiconductors, AI and quantum technology, and drones to help Taiwanese businesses explore cooperation opportunities with US companies and expand their market presence, the Cabinet said.
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