Background
Amid growing trade uncertainties in the current geopolitical environment and the escalating technological competition among major economies, governments are rapidly adjusting their respective economic, trade and industrial policies, placing economic resilience at the forefront of their state strategy. Within this landscape, strategic focus has shifted toward supply chain reallocation, regional integration and the proactive industrial policies of key Asian economies. In particular, policy developments across Taiwan, South Korea and India, combined with the structural reorganization in the larger Asian and global supply chains, will decisively shape the next era of global trade and technological security.
The Taiwan ASEAN Studies Center at the Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER) will hold its 2026 International Conference on October 29, 2026, from 09:00 to 12:00 (Taipei Time), at the 2F International Conference Room of the Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The theme of the 2026 International Conference is “Trade, Industrial Policy and Economic Resilience in Key Asian Economies: Perspectives from Taiwan, South Korea and India.” The conference will be conducted in English. The event will commence with opening remarks by Amb. Baushuan Ger, followed by three presentations moderated by Mr. John Chen-Chung Deng, Former Minister without Portfolio. The speakers are Dr. Shin-Horng Chen, Vice President of CIER; Dr. Kyungjin Song, Senior Fellow of the Asiatic Research Institute, Korea University, Republic of Korea; and Dr. Prabir De, Professor at the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), India.
The conference will conclude with a roundtable discussion themed “Beyond Economic Shifts: Creating New Opportunities for Prosperity and Cooperation,” moderated by Ms. Kristy Hsu, Director of the ASEAN Studies Center, CIER. The session will feature Mr. Ninad S. Deshpande, Director General of the India–Taipei Association; representatives of Southeast Asian countries’ offices in Taiwan (inviting) and the three speakers. The discussion will examine how Indo-Pacific economies can strengthen trade policy coordination and supply chain resilience amid an evolving geoeconomic landscape. It will also offer perspectives, assessments, and analysis from Taiwan, South Korea, and India on current developments in semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI), emerging industries, and cross-border industrial and economic cooperation. The discussion aims to identify new directions and potential opportunities for deepening economic cooperation among Taiwan, South Korea, and India.
Information
- Date & Time: October 29, 2026, 09:00-12:00 AM (Taipei Time)
- Language: English
- Location: 2F International Conference Room, Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (No.280, Sec. 1, Dunhua S. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City)
- Registration: https://seminarn.cier.edu.tw/register/4aeac3aa-8ab1-4f3f-8cf8-857b7fffde51 (Registration is now open. Confirmation and meeting details will be sent within three business days after successful registration.)
- Organizer: Taiwan ASEAN Studies Center, Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research
- Sponsor: Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)
- Contact: +886-2-2735-6006 ext. 3321 (Mr. Sabado) or 3122 (Ms. Liu)
- CIER reserves the right to make changes to the agenda and other arrangements.