With Taiwan’s Covid-19 success story, and the government’s relief programs and resources to help expand business opportunities, the organiser Kaigo has also done its share by playing a pioneering role to help businesses thrive in the midst of difficult times. According to Kaigo, Taiwanese businesses exhibit strong determination to overcome challenges and seize advantage in a downturn. Although some international buyers could not attend the trade show due to the pandemic, many Taiwanese businesses overseas took the initiative to come back to Taiwan, in search of new partnership and collaborations, which has helped THS attract much favourable attention. With help from their Taiwan-based partners, a number of international businesses have stepped up efforts in procurement evaluation and study, a key factor encouraging businesses in Taiwan to forge ahead amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
Virtual product presentations
Faced with challenges posed by the pandemic, the trade show this year is taking a multi-pronged approach, first launching a “Premium Product” section on its official website, which features virtual product presentations to give buyers the latest product information. Kaigo has also worked with the Taiwan External Trade Development Council, in short TAITRA, to organise international online sourcing networking meetings, in an effort to help suppliers connect with the right global counterparts. Over 60 international buyers are expected to participate in more than a hundred online business meeting sessions. Taiwan-based representatives and business partners of global industry leaders as well as local suppliers from related industries, are also invited to join the event offline.
In addition, Kaigo has invited experts from Feng Chia University, Tunghai University, and the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC) to share their insights on the global economy in the post-Covid era and how industry players could plan ahead for a better outcome. During the event, the China Productivity Center, along with MIRDC, will provide “digital transformation health check” services, helping SME business owners in the manufacturing sector have one-on-one conversations with professional industry experts, and get in-depth insights on production planning and their organizational health.
Safety measures
Health is of course no less important than business. As such, Kaigo will follow preventative measures released by the Central Epidemic Command Center to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all attendees, at the same time helping businesses seize opportunities during the post-Covid economic boom and together setting another record for Taiwan’s trillion-dollar metal industry.
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