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NDC Minister eyes swift ECA with Australia for energy ties
Taiwan’s National Development Council Minister, Kung Ming-hsin, expressed the hope for Taiwan to swiftly sign an Economic Cooperation Agreement (ECA) with Australia. In his speech, he emphasized the potential for collaboration in the hydrogen energy sector to boost industrial development between the two countries. Kung, on behalf of Taiwan’s government, accepted the official release of the 2023 White Paper by the Australia New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (ANZCHAM). He highlighted the record high trade of US$34.08 billion among Taiwan, New Zealand, and Australia last year. Kung also emphasized Australia’s crucial role as a major supplier of energy and agricultural products for Taiwan, emphasizing the complementarity between their economic industries. He mentioned Taiwan’s involvement in offshore wind financing operations with the Macquarie Group and its target of 10% of its energy mix coming from hydrogen, particularly green hydrogen, illustrating the potential for energy cooperation with New Zealand and Australia.2023/12/07 20:42 -
Typhoon Koinu strikes Taiwan, sets new wind speed record
Typhoon Koinu struck Taiwan, setting a wind speed record and causing havoc. Stay updated on the storm’s impact and safety measures.2023/10/05 20:17 -
Typhoon Koinu breaks 126-year wind speed record in Taiwan
Typhoon Koinu breaks a 126-year record in Taiwan, with gusts reaching 198.7 kilometers per hour, the highest ever recorded since wind speed measurement began in 1897. The heavy winds caused damage to the anemometer.2023/10/05 12:39