TAIWAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Taiwan is one of the world’s leading producers of information and communications technology products. The International Institute for Management Development ranked Taiwan 8th out of 67 economies in the World Competitiveness Yearbook released in June 2024. T o realize the government’s Smart Taiwan 2030 vision, which aims to “Make Taiwan Innovative, Inclusive and Sustainable,” the National Science and Technology Council is strengthening cooperation with other ministries as it works to better understand the needs of the country’s diverse populace, integrate innovative technologies into everyday life and open up opportunities for new eco-friendly industries. With science and technology serving as a key driver of economic growth and national progress, the NSTC strives to advance related development by nurturing startups, promoting the nation’s three science parks and supporting academic research. It also implements a range of measures and programs to foster creativity and ensure research fo...