traditional manufacturing industries 結果共6筆

Taipei’s stock market surged on Jan. 12, closing up 278.33 points at 30,567.29. TSMC hit a peak, boosting the index. Traditional industries and electronics rose.

Taiwan’s stock market dropped 506.06 points on Nov. 14, driven by U.S. interest rate concerns. Tech stocks like TSMC fell, while traditional industries gained.

Taiwan’s economy shows robust growth in June, driven by the semiconductor and electronics sectors, despite challenges in traditional industries. The Taiwan Research Institute highlights a stable short-term outlook, with a 0.67% rise in industrial electricity use.

Taiwan’s labor minister, Hung Sun-han, announced plans to support traditional manufacturing industries hit by U.S. tariffs. The government aims to protect over 100,000 workers with NT$15 billion in subsidies, focusing on employment stabilization and aiding recent graduates.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor has denied rumors of plans to introduce 100,000 Indian workers by the end of the year. Labor Minister Hsu Ming-chun clarified that the consideration of India as a new source of migrant labor is aimed at addressing domestic industry shortages and reducing reliance on traditional labor markets. Hsu emphasized that this approach has gained consensus among various sectors of society. Discussions are ongoing for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with India, but no date has been determined yet. The number of workers to be recruited from India will be decided after evaluating the current condition and statistics of industries already permitted to employ foreign labor. The process will involve fixed quotas and a cautious, gradual opening. The primary aim of the plan is to diversify the countries from which Taiwan sources its labor force, with no specific issue concerning the number of workers from India. India would need to establish a talent database and provide language and skill training for potential migrant workers to meet the requirements. Taiwan is looking to expand its labor force to meet growing demand in key industries and maintain its competitive edge in the global market.

Young Taiwanese job seekers are prioritizing work-life balance and flexibility, making it difficult for traditional industries to attract talent. Experts believe that the growing role of AI may lead to structural changes within the manufacturing sector, necessitating the development of new skill sets among workers to remain competitive.