Taiwan keen to partner with India in smart hospitals & cell based therapies for cancer: TAITRA chairman

With Maharashtra alone accounting for 65% of India’s data centre capacity and having a favourable start-up and investment ecosystem, Taiwan is keen to partner with Indian businesses in Maharashtra and India for setting up Smart Hospitals with the help of technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), said James Huang, Chairman, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) on the sidelines of the 6th edition of the three-day Taiwan Expo India 2023 which started on October 5, 2023 in Mumbai.

The expo was inaugurated by Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister, Maharashtra.

Founded in 1970, TAITRA is Taiwan’s foremost non-profit trade promoting organization.

“Taiwan is also pioneering in the research and development in cell based therapies for cancer treatment and will partner with medical associations like the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to help India achieve the last mile healthcare accessibility aligned with Make in India vision,” TAITRA chairman James Huang said.

The three-day Expo themed on the concept of ‘Explore Taiwan in India’ showcased top of the line products from Taiwan brands to introduce them into the Indian market and secure networking opportunities with new and existing clients. This year the Expo is showcasing 6 themes with 7 pavilions on display across key categories like Smart Manufacturing.

Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis said, “Taiwan Expo 2023 is being hosted in the capital city of Maharashtra which accounts for more than 20% of exports and 29% of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The Expo, therefore, aims to be a platform that will facilitate bilateral trade relations between the two countries”.

Huang further added that Taiwan and India shared passion for tradition and culture, as well as our joint pursuits for technology and innovation, making the two nations the perfect partners.
“India is a global giant with the economic power and workforce to match. The partnership of Taiwan and India is perfectly positioned to be a future leader in the world’s technology manufacturing industries. Together, Taiwan and India can redefine industry standards, and can be a leading force in the world’s digital future,” Huang explained.

This year the Expo is spread across a sprawling area of 3107 Square Metres at the NESCO Exhibition center in Mumbai housing some of the best-in-class products from Taiwan. A prominent feature of the expo called smart medical includes Applications of Electronic Paper (Taichung Veterans General Hospital), National Cheng Kung University Hospital and MikoDrip IV Monitoring System (MIKOTEK INFORMATION INC.) among other solutions.

The opening ceremony was also graced by Taiwan dignitaries like Homer Chang, director general, Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre (TECC) and Estela Chen, director, Economic Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India. Other eminent guests and VIPs at the ceremony included, Dr. Harshadeep Kamble, principal secretary, Government of Maharashtra and Dr. Vipin Sharma, CEO, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC).

Organized by TAITRA, Taiwan Expo is its flagship exhibition to fortify the ties between Taiwan and the ASEAN countries including India. Since its inception in 2017, Taiwan Expo has emerged as a leading platform for Taiwanese businesses to explore new opportunities, exchange ideas, and forge partnerships in ASEAN, South Asia, and North America.

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