With NVIDIA’s new Taipei hub, Taiwan invites Indonesia to collaborate in the global AI revolution.
Taiwan is strengthening its outreach to Indonesia through advanced technology and semiconductor collaboration, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations amid the global surge in artificial intelligence (AI).
A Strategic Alliance in the Making
Taiwan is positioning itself as a bridge for Indonesia to enter the high-tech era, particularly in AI and semiconductors. Speaking at the Taipei Economic and Trade Office (TETO) event in Jakarta on October 8, 2025, TETO Head Bruce Hung (also known as Bruce Hong) said Taiwan is ready to share expertise and resources in health, agriculture, and chip manufacturing. “With our strengths in semiconductors, Taiwan can help, and I believe Indonesia can lead,” he noted.
Taiwan at the Center of the AI Revolution
Hung emphasized that it is “hard to imagine life without semiconductors” as AI continues to reshape the global economy. Taiwan, home to tech giants like TSMC, remains central to the semiconductor supply chain. The recent announcement by NVIDIA to establish its regional headquarters and first-ever AI supercomputer in Taipei underscores the island’s growing influence in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
COMPUTEX and Taiwan’s Tech Diplomacy
This year’s COMPUTEX exhibition—one of the world’s largest tech showcases—featured major players including NVIDIA, further cementing Taiwan’s leadership in the AI landscape. The event reflected Taiwan’s commitment to combining technology and diplomacy, guided by President Lai Ching-te’s vision of Value-Based Diplomacy and Foreign Minister *Lin Chia-lung’s Integrated Diplomacy strategy. Both frameworks emphasize global cooperation on democracy, peace, and prosperity.
Strengthening Bilateral and Social Links
Beyond trade, people-to-people ties between Taiwan and Indonesia continue to flourish. More than 320,000 Indonesian migrant workers and 18,000 students now live in Taiwan, forming one of the island’s most vibrant foreign communities. Hung praised the Indonesian diaspora for their “dynamic presence,” saying it reflects Taiwan’s openness and inclusivity.
Growing Economic Footprint
Taiwan has become Indonesia’s 10th-largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching US$11 billion (approximately SGD 14.6 billion) in 2024. Both economies see technology as a key driver for future cooperation. For Indonesia, which is developing its own semiconductor foundation, partnership with Taiwan could accelerate local industry growth and strengthen resilience in global supply chains.
Shared Vision for Innovation and Growth
Hung also highlighted that Taiwan’s diplomacy now goes beyond politics—it includes sharing its strengths through innovation and cultural exchange. He concluded his speech by inviting guests to experience Taiwan’s warmth through cuisine, symbolized by popular brands like Din Tai Fung. “Taiwan may be small, but we have a lot to share. When we stand together, we stand stronger,” he said.
Taiwan’s invitation to deepen technological cooperation signals a strategic opportunity for Indonesia to climb the global innovation ladder. As AI and semiconductors redefine international partnerships, the Taiwan–Indonesia connection offers a promising blueprint for sustainable, inclusive growth—one that could inspire broader regional collaboration from Singapore to the rest of Southeast Asia.
Sources: Gokepri (2025) , VOICE Indonesia (2025)
Keywords: Taiwan Indonesia Relations, AI Collaboration, Semiconductor Partnership, NVIDIA Taipei, Technology Diplomacy
