SDG9
工業化、創新及基礎建設
EMBA Faculty and Students Visit Vietnamese Enterprises: Exploring Core Industries in Da Nang and Sharing Experiences of Taiwanese Business Success
【Translator： Ya-Hsin Wan】【Text and Photos: Ching-Ju Kang, Secretary of the Executive Management Training Center】【Promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) series】2024-11-08 From October 30 to November 3, 2024, the National University of Kaohsiung EMBA program, led by the program director, conducted a five-day "Academic and Industrial Exchange Visit" in Da Nang, Vietnam. The delegation visited several renowned local enterprises, including Caesar Sanitary Ware, Cheng Shing Piston Company, and Uni-President (Vietnam). They also held discussion forums with members of the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce in Da Nang and local alumni. Through this comprehensive, on-site learning experience, the program provided participants with valuable opportunities for cross-border industrial insights and collaboration.The first scheduled stop of the trip was a visit to Foxlink Vietnam, a globally renowned manufacturer of electronic components specializing in high-tech products such as precision connectors, wireless communication, and optoelectronic integration. However, due to Foxlink's unexpected maintenance of its IT systems, the company was unable to host the delegation, which was a source of some regret. Additionally, the trip faced challenges from heavy rains in Da Nang, adding complexity to the itinerary. Nevertheless, the participants remained determined and enthusiastic, fully engaging in the subsequent visits. The rest of the itinerary included visits to companies in the sanitary ware, manufacturing, and food and feed industries, providing an in-depth understanding of these sectors’ development strategies in the Vietnamese market. Through discussions with senior executives, participants gained clearer insights into Vietnam’s industrial environment and economic trends, conducted market evaluations, and achieved significant learning outcomes.Next, the participants visited Caesar Sanitar, a leading player in Vietnam's sanitary ware industry. Known for its exceptional product design and quality management, Caesar has steadily grown its presence in the Vietnamese market. During the visit, company representatives shared Caesar's market strategies and provided an in-depth analysis of local consumer preferences and trends in the sanitary ware industry, offering participants valuable insights into the potential of Vietnam's domestic market. At Cheng Shing Piston Company, participants observed the complete manufacturing process of precision pistons. As one of Vietnam's key suppliers of automotive components, General Manager Chen explained the company's efforts in enhancing product quality and advancing technology. He also shared insights into the future development trends of Vietnam's automotive industry. The visit allowed participants to appreciate the dedication of traditional manufacturing industries to technological innovation and quality management.Finally, the participants visited the Uni-President (Vietnam)'s Quang Nam plant, a leader in the food industry. The company specializes in producing aquatic feed, livestock feed, flour, and instant noodles, boasting a comprehensive product line and exceptional quality. During the visit, Manager Xin-Bi Wang not only introduced the production processes but also guided the participants through a hands-on tour of the production line. He provided an in-depth analysis of market demand and competitive advantages in Vietnam's food processing industry. The visit offered participants fresh perspectives on leveraging local market analysis and product positioning to enhance business competitiveness.During the visit, the EMBA participants engaged in discussions with Zhi-Cheng Xu, President of the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce in Da Nang, board members, and alumni of the National University of Kaohsiung in Vietnam. The discussions covered local economic development and industry trends. Alumni shared their hands-on experiences in the Vietnamese market, including investment evaluation, regulatory risks, industry challenges, and future prospects, providing valuable insights for the participants. President Xu also shared the lessons learned from years of Taiwanese business development in Vietnam, emphasizing the market’s potential and the importance of local collaboration. This gave participants a deeper understanding of the unique characteristics and opportunities within the Vietnamese market. The exchange sparked numerous valuable insights and opened up new possibilities for academic-industry collaboration. The visit coincided with typhoons affecting both Taiwan and Vietnam, but faculty and students persevered through the challenging weather. After thorough safety assessments, the group successfully completed the itinerary as planned, demonstrating a "confidence in the storm" mindset. This experience gave participants a profound appreciation for the resilience and adaptability required in business operations while highlighting the enthusiasm for learning and determination to broaden international perspectives that Kaohsiung University EMBA students embody. A notable highlight of the trip occurred during the return flight. As the plane prepared for takeoff, a surprising announcement came over the cabin speakers: “This is your co-pilot for today’s flight, Bo-Xun Zhan…” The announcement sparked excitement among the participants, as Bo-Xun Zhan was a distinguished alumnus from the inaugural cohort of the Taitung EMBA program at NUK. The students felt immense pride and honor in returning to Kaohsiung aboard a flight co-piloted by one of their own.Despite being carried out amidst challenging weather and unforeseen circumstances, the corporate visit was filled with learning opportunities and delightful surprises. This experience underscored that NUK's EMBA program is not only a platform for academic growth but also a lifelong network for collaboration and mutual advancement. The program emphasizes not just theoretical learning in the classroom but also the development of practical skills through international industry visits. This trip showcased the core value of the NUK EMBA—integrating academics with industry. It provided participants with firsthand insights into the international market, broadened their horizons, and enhanced their capabilities.The NUK EMBA Center welcomes ambitious individuals who aspire to become outstanding senior management professionals to join our program. We are currently accepting applications for the 114th academic year’s Master’s EMBA Management Class and EMLBA Legal Management Class. Our program offers a comprehensive platform for further education, along with the opportunity for lifelong free learning after graduation. We invite you to join us and maintain your competitive edge by staying up-to-date with the times!#SDG4 #SDG8 #SDG9 #SDG11 #SDG12 #SDG17 @ Executive Management Training Center & events
"UI GreenMetric World University Rankings": NUK Advances to 285th Place, Achieving Success in Promoting Environmental Sustainability.
【Translator : Siou-Yao Han】【Promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) series】2024-01-03 The National University of Kaohsiung (NUK) has once again made it to the world rankings! In the latest "UI GreenMetric World University Rankings," NUK's global ranking has risen from 319th to 285th place, entering the top quarter. This reflects the university's commitment to incorporating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its core administrative governance, successfully practicing and promoting the concept of a green university.President Yueh-Tuan Chen of the National University of Kaohsiung (NUK) stated that linking with society and industries, and responding to national policies, has always been the school's goal. In 2022, NUK took the lead in responding to the government's "Net Zero 2050" policy, declaring its commitment to the direction of becoming a "green university." In addition, the university has been actively installing public art to shape the cultural atmosphere on campus and promote environmental education. These efforts have contributed to the positive results in the "UI GreenMetric World University Rankings," and President Chen attributes this success to the collective efforts of all faculty, staff, and students. NUK will continue its endeavors in promoting environmental sustainability, education, and research.The "UI GreenMetric World University Rankings" is constructed based on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) indicators, with evaluation categories encompassing "Setting and Infrastructure," "Energy and Climate Change," "Waste," "Water," "Transportation," and "Education and Research." The 2023 edition of this ranking was organized by Universitas Indonesia and was released last month on December 5th. A total of 1,183 universities from 84 countries participated in the competition, including 31 universities from Taiwan.The Office of General Affairs at the National University of Kaohsiung (NUK) took the lead in participating in this ranking. Mr. Shih-Heng Tung, the Dean of General Affairs, pointed out that NUK has been actively applying for the ranking since 2022, and the university's performance has improved consistently. Moving from 319th place in 2022 to 285th place in 2023, significant improvements were observed in all six evaluation categories. This indicates the continuous refinement of the university's environmental strategies and practices.For example, in the "Setting and Infrastructure" category, the National University of Kaohsiung (NUK) in Taiwan is ranked 8th among participating schools. This recognition is attributed to the university's commitment to environmental sustainability from its inception, marked by the signing of the "Talloires Declaration (June 5, 2004)," making it the first green university in Taiwan. The university's campus, formerly agricultural fields and fishponds acquired through land requisition by the Kaohsiung City Government, spans 82.5 hectares. After a series of environmental restoration efforts, the campus now boasts a forest and vegetation coverage of 51.64%.Furthermore, within the NUK campus, there are ecological ponds, East Lake, ecological water channels, and natural watercourse. In addition, there are 10 pieces of public art scattered throughout the campus, including installations like "Le Zai Yiqi (Have fun together)." The university has also integrated the surrounding 300 hectares into a university community, promoting environmental education and management under the concept of the "lung of the community." This approach not only attracts people for recreation but also facilitates outdoor education.In the "Transportation" category, the National University of Kaohsiung (NUK) stands out, ranking 10th among participating schools in Taiwan. This recognition is attributed to several measures, such as controlling motorcycle access to the campus. All motorcycles of faculty, staff, and students, except for delivery and official vehicles, are required to be parked in designated areas. Additionally, NUK has collaborated with the Kaohsiung CityGovernment and YouBike, implementing 10 bike-sharing stations across the campus. This initiative facilitates easy movement for faculty, staff, students, and the public. Moreover, the university manages vehicle numbers through a campus entrance fee for cars, and it has planned five locations for "shared taxi" pick-up points, encouraging the use of public transportation and reducing reliance on private vehicles.#SDG4 #SDG6 #SDG7 #SDG9 #SDG11 #SDG12 #SDG13 @Department of General Affairs &Research
EMBA Executive Director Li Ting-Lin Leads Startup Terrace Kaohsiung to Participate in SWITCH in Singapore to Expand Southeast Asian Market
【Translator: Zhi-Yu Yang】【Text and photos provided: EMBA Center Executive Director and Associate Professor of the Department of Asia-Pacific Industrial and Business Management, Li Ting-Lin.】【Promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) series】2023-11-08 Startup Terrace Kaohsiung(亞灣新創園), The Ministry of Economic Affairs Small and Medium Enterprise Administration continued collaborating with the Singaporean entrepreneurial organization Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE) for the second year of the "Taiwan-Singapore Startup Exchange Program" in 2023. Since its inception, this program has facilitated at least 13 business collaborations, resulting in approximately 30 million New Taiwan Dollars in opportunities. Both parties recommended promising startups that utilize core technologies such as 5G, AI, and IoT, focusing on applications related to digital transformation, smart cities, smart manufacturing and logistics, innovative healthcare, and green technology. Through overseas training and exchanges, mentorship, and further engagement with Taiwan's New Southbound Policy, the program aims to lead Taiwanese startups in expanding into the Southeast Asian market. This year, in addition to jointly participating in the annual SWITCH event in Singapore with the National Development Council under the "Startup Island Taiwan" initiative, they also conducted on-site training in Singapore with their strategic partner, ACE. The program in Singapore included arranging demo pitches for Taiwanese startups and inviting local investors and corporate partners in Singapore to hear their fundraising presentations to achieve business opportunities or fund partnerships. Furthermore, they led the startups to engage with local startup development organizations and venture capitalists in Singapore, such as Genesis Alternative Ventures and A*STAR - Agency for Science. The program also included visits to the regional headquarters of multinational corporations like Microsoft Singapore and LaunchPad—key communities and organizations, including Enterprise Singapore ACE.SG, NUS Enterprise, BLOCK71, and others were part of the exchange and interaction. Currently, the team is still in Singapore for comprehensive training to integrate into the ASEAN ecosystem.This year's SWITCH exhibition was co-hosted by Professor Li Ting-Lin, the Startup Terrace Kaohsiung Program's co-project leader and NUK professor. She led a delegation of 8 startups, which included Taiwan Carbon Materials, JMEM Technology, Ness Wellness, Data Yoo Application, TAC Dynamics, iAMBITION, Crypto-Arsenal, and Raputa Inc. The team has expressed that they have been discussing fundraising and market entry with various local and international venture capital firms. They have also initiated potential business opportunities with companies like ContiTech, Singapore Polytech, and SMT Tech.Startup Terrace Kaohsiung will continue exploring business opportunities in the Southeast Asian market. They aim to facilitate Taiwanese startups in connecting with international resources and funding opportunities, thereby increasing the exposure of these startups on a global scale. They plan to establish regular bilateral exchange and ground services with Singapore to enhance both sides' business insights and resource matching. Their goal is to showcase the innovation and potential of Taiwanese startups actively.#SDG3 #SDG9 #SDG11 #SDG12 #SDG17
Legislator Shih-Fang Liu to Share Political Experience and Analyze Taiwan's Economic Policies at NUK Lecture.
【Translator：Siou-Yao Han】【Promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) series】2023-09-26 Legislator Shih-Fang Liu was invited to speak on the first "Distinguished Lecture" of the 112-1 semester at the National University of Kaohsiung (NUK). With the topic "Examining Taiwan's Future through Economic Policies," she dissected the current state of vital industries in Taiwan and their future trends. The Vice President of NUK , Zong-Fang Wu, presented a certificate of appreciation, expressing gratitude for enlightening the students and faculty.Shih-Fang Liu emphasized that Taiwan continues to face political suppression and military pressure from the Chinese government. Despite this, Taiwan remains committed to developing its democratic system, striving for international participation and support, and maintaining friendly relations with many countries. On the economic front, the government has implemented various industry policies in recent years to sustain our country's industrial competitiveness.Shih-Fang Liu pointed out that the government initiated the “5+2” Industrial Innovation Plan to accelerate Taiwan’s industrial transformation and upgrade in 2016. This plan encompasses seven major sectors, including smart machinery, IoT (the Asia Silicon Valley Plan), biotechnology and medicine, green energy technology, national defense, and circular economy, etc. These innovations serve as the core driving force for the next-generation industrial growth in Taiwan, aiming to achieve visions such as smart island, nuclear-free homeland, energy efficiency with carbon reduction, etc.In response to the drastic global economic changes and accelerated supply chain restructuring caused by the US-China trade war and the Covid-19 pandemic, President Ing-wen Tsai declared in her inaugural speech on May 20, 2020, to promote six core strategic industries. Building upon the foundation of the “5+2” Industrial Innovation Plan, these forward-looking industry deployments aim to position Taiwan at the forefront of global supply chain restructuring in the post-pandemic era, making it a crucial player in the future global economy.Shih-Fang Liu holds a master’s degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Oklahoma State University in the United States. She currently serves as a legislator in the 10th session of the Legislative Yuan and concurrently holds the position of Chairperson of the Football Committee at the Kaohsiung Municipal Athletic Federation. With extensive experience in both local and central government positions, Shih-Fang Liu has accumulated a wealth of experience in government administration. Since entering the Legislative Yuan, she has actively participated in discussions on various significant issues and the legislative process, dedicating herself to improving various aspects of Taiwanese society.#SDG3 #SDG8 #SDG9 #SDG17
Legislator Shih-Fang Liu to Share Political Experience and Analyze Taiwan's Economic Policies at NUK Lecture.
【Translator：Siou-Yao Han】【Promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) series】2023-09-26 Legislator Shih-Fang Liu was invited to speak on the first "Distinguished Lecture" of the 112-1 semester at the National University of Kaohsiung (NUK). With the topic "Examining Taiwan's Future through Economic Policies," she dissected the current state of vital industries in Taiwan and their future trends. The Vice President of NUK , Zong-Fang Wu, presented a certificate of appreciation, expressing gratitude for enlightening the students and faculty.Shih-Fang Liu emphasized that Taiwan continues to face political suppression and military pressure from the Chinese government. Despite this, Taiwan remains committed to developing its democratic system, striving for international participation and support, and maintaining friendly relations with many countries. On the economic front, the government has implemented various industry policies in recent years to sustain our country's industrial competitiveness.Shih-Fang Liu pointed out that the government initiated the “5+2” Industrial Innovation Plan to accelerate Taiwan’s industrial transformation and upgrade in 2016. This plan encompasses seven major sectors, including smart machinery, IoT (the Asia Silicon Valley Plan), biotechnology and medicine, green energy technology, national defense, and circular economy, etc. These innovations serve as the core driving force for the next-generation industrial growth in Taiwan, aiming to achieve visions such as smart island, nuclear-free homeland, energy efficiency with carbon reduction, etc.In response to the drastic global economic changes and accelerated supply chain restructuring caused by the US-China trade war and the Covid-19 pandemic, President Ing-wen Tsai declared in her inaugural speech on May 20, 2020, to promote six core strategic industries. Building upon the foundation of the “5+2” Industrial Innovation Plan, these forward-looking industry deployments aim to position Taiwan at the forefront of global supply chain restructuring in the post-pandemic era, making it a crucial player in the future global economy.Shih-Fang Liu holds a master’s degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Oklahoma State University in the United States. She currently serves as a legislator in the 10th session of the Legislative Yuan and concurrently holds the position of Chairperson of the Football Committee at the Kaohsiung Municipal Athletic Federation. With extensive experience in both local and central government positions, Shih-Fang Liu has accumulated a wealth of experience in government administration. Since entering the Legislative Yuan, she has actively participated in discussions on various significant issues and the legislative process, dedicating herself to improving various aspects of Taiwanese society.#SDG3 #SDG8 #SDG9 #SDG17
