TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Tainan City Government announced on Tuesday that major investment projects in the city have grown by over NT$120 billion (US$4 billion) since 2023, bringing the value of such projects to more than NT$400 billion.
The city is overseeing 95 major investment projects, each valued at over NT$200 million. Mayor Huang Wei-che (黃偉哲) attributed the rise in investments to Taiwan's increasing significance for global manufacturers relocating their operations, per CNA.
Taiwanese companies are increasingly choosing to reshore their businesses, further contributing to investment growth. This trend, Huang said, has been accelerated by ongoing shifts in the global supply chain driven by US tariffs.
Huang said that the city has proactively worked to support investor needs. This includes guaranteeing reliable access to essential resources such as land, water, electricity, and skilled talent.
The Bureau of Economic Development is actively monitoring the progress of industrial park developments and working to integrate land and infrastructure resources from central government-administered zones to better align businesses with appropriate investment sites.
To further assist businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises affected by tariff-related pressures, the city has established dedicated investment service offices in northern and southern Tainan. These offices, staffed with advisory teams, aim to help local firms navigate regulatory processes and connect with central government support.
Economic Bureau Director Chang Ting-yuan (張婷媛) further reported that since Huang took office in 2018, the city has completed 115 investment projects totaling NT$185.2 billion. Two new projects valued at NT$1.2 billion were unveiled, including an expansion of Sampo Corp.’s domestic smart home appliance production line and increased cold chain logistics capacity by AlphaLoan.
Chang added that the city is seeing steady progress in investments from existing firms involved in integrated circuit design, memory products, and semiconductor research and development. He also noted growing interest from new investors in sectors such as semiconductor equipment, medical devices, and automotive components.
