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The “2024 Taiwan-Philippines Startup Exchange Program,” organized by CrossBond in collaboration with Startup Terrace Kaohsiung, QBO Innovation Hub, and Ateneo de Manila University, marked a significant milestone in nurturing bilateral ties between Taiwan and the Philippines. Designed as a dynamic platform for startup collaboration, this program aimed to create opportunities for cross-border expansion, knowledge exchange, and mutual growth, contributing to a stronger, interconnected startup ecosystem in both countries. The program provided a platform for 5 Taiwanese startups such as ChiaTang Information, ChoozMo, Zignet, Turing Space, and Crypto-Arsenal to engage with a diverse array of stakeholders in the Philippines, including venture capitalists, companies, founders, government representatives, and more. The program spanned five days filled with diverse activities, creating a dynamic environment where startups, government officials, academic experts, and industry leaders could come together to share ideas and form meaningful relationships.

As globalization accelerates, many Taiwanese companies aspire to expand into international markets and stand out in a highly competitive business environment. Overseas students, with their global perspectives and language abilities, are undoubtedly ideal partners for companies aiming to enter these markets. To promote connections between Taiwanese businesses and overseas students, the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) partnered with CrossBond to host the “2024 Overseas Students Employment Seminar” in Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung, and online, to help domestic companies better understand the policies, regulations, and job opportunities related to hiring graduate overseas students.

On May 17, CrossBond was privileged to assist the OCAC in organizing the OCAC Overseas Compatriot Students Scholarship Award Ceremony, honoring 652 exceptional overseas Chinese students studying in Taiwan. Among them, 238 students attended the ceremony in person, filling the venue with a warm and inspiring atmosphere. These talented students, from diverse corners of the globe, have worked tirelessly to chase their dreams in Taiwan, achieving remarkable academic and personal milestones along the way.

CrossBond in collaboration with STARTBOARD, the ASEAN-India Startup Incubator, has been committed to bridging the Southeast Asian market. They regularly host themed nights, bringing together experts from various fields to explore the diverse possibilities of southbound development.

The Singapore Night convention, we’ve invited startup teams and experts from Singapore to share their insights. From different perspectives, they will analyze Singapore’s growing economy, providing a glimpse into its entrepreneurial ecosystem and how it has become a highly regarded hub in technology, capital, and other sectors.

CrossBond has collaborated with the IAPS (Industry Accelerator and Patent Strategy) of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University to design social media templates for the new article series, IAPS East Asia Perspective. This series aims to provide a wealth of information about East Asia, offering teams aspiring to expand into the region valuable insights and resources.