2026.10.13 Former Nissan COO Toshiyuki Shiga & Leading Semiconductor Expert Seiji Samukawa Discuss “The Future of Industry and Education in Japan”

2026.10.13 Former Nissan COO Toshiyuki Shiga & Leading Semiconductor Expert Seiji Samukawa Discuss “The Future of Industry and Education IN Japan”   Prof. Seiji Samukawa, Director of the Taiwan-Japan Exchange Office (TJEO), is featured in the inaugural article of a new interview series hosted by Fellowship Co., Ltd. In a special dialogue with former Nissan…

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2026.10.06 Pioneering the Future: Tohoku University’s Joint Project as a Model Case

2026.10.06 Pioneering the Future: Tohoku University’s Joint Project as a Model Case   Yesterday, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) hosted Professor Fukami’s research group from Tohoku University for a historic kickoff meeting, officially launching a pioneering international industry-academia-government collaboration project. As the very first substantive international initiative of its kind involving a Japanese…

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2026.09.30 Tohoku University MaSC Spearheads Global Partnership: Welcoming New Deputy Director Mori

2026.09.30 Tohoku University MaSC Spearheads Global Partnership: Welcoming New Deputy Director Mori   We are thrilled to share that today’s discussions marked a major leap forward for the international industry-academia-government ecosystem between National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and Tohoku University!With a shared vision for groundbreaking innovation, the meeting was also a perfect opportunity to…

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2026.09.25 National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and Mie University Sign MOU on Next-Generation Semiconductor Research

2026.09.25 National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and Mie University Sign MOU on Next-Generation Semiconductor Research   On September 25, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) and Mie University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Mie University regarding the establishment of a joint research lab in the field of wide and ultrawide-bandgap semiconductors. Representing…

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2026.09.20 Prof. Samukawa Featured in WEDGE Opinion: “Independence and Self-Respect: Learning Advanced Talent Cultivation from Taiwan” (Published in Wedge October Issue)

2026.09.20 Prof. Samukawa Featured in WEDGE Opinion: “Independence and Self-Respect: Learning Advanced Talent Cultivation from Taiwan” (Published in Wedge October Issue)   While Taiwan leads the world in the semiconductor industry, Japan’s presence continues to diminish. What reforms are necessary for Japan to once again drive global innovation?This article re-examines the true definition of “advanced…

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2026.09.18 DENSO Launches Taiwan R&D Hub, Deepening Strategic Partnership with Taiwan and NYCU

2026.09.18 DENSO Launches Taiwan R&D Hub, Deepening Strategic Partnership with Taiwan and NYCU   On September 18,  Prof. Samukawa, our Director,  had the honor of attending the grand opening ceremony of DENSO’s new R&D Center in Taiwan, representing National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) on behalf of our President. This center marks a truly…

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2026.09.10 Empowering the Next Gen: Co-Creating a Sustainable Future with the Japan Association for Industrial Economics

2026.09.10 Empowering the Next Gen: Co-Creating a Sustainable Future with the Japan Association for Industrial Economics   We were delighted to host the distinguished delegation from the Japan Association for Industrial Economics today. It was a privilege to share insights on Taiwan’s vibrant, prosperous society and our approach to nurturing high-caliber talent. Our subsequent debate…

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2026.09.03 Kyoto Delegation Visits NYCU for Bridging Kyoto & Taiwan

2026.09.03 Kyoto Delegation Visits NYCU for Bridging Kyoto & Taiwan   On September 3, a prominent delegation from the Kyoto Prefectural and Municipal Governments visited NYCU to explore strategic synergies and co-creation opportunities with Taiwanese enterprises, aimed at driving the next wave of industrial evolution in Kyoto. During the summit, we presented our cutting-edge semiconductor…

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2026.08.27 A Visit to T-POD, Tohoku University’s New Tokyo-Based Think Tank

2026.08.27 A Visit to T-POD, Tohoku University’s New Tokyo-Based Think Tank    We had the pleasure of visiting Tohoku University’s Tokyo Hub (T-POD) in Marunouchi, a premier university think tank dedicated to revitalizing Japan as a global technology leader. T-POD is launching its initiatives across four cutting-edge fields: Physical AI, Space, Resilience, and Life Sciences.…

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2026.08.25 Advancing Strategic Partnerships with Tohoku University and Sendai City

2026.08.25 Advancing Strategic Partnerships with Tohoku University and Sendai City   Today was an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling day! In the morning, my deputy director (Prof. Chih-Wei Chen /陳治維博士)and I met with the leadership of Tohoku University, where we had a highly productive session mapping out our future Taiwan-Japan collaboration strategy. Building on that momentum,…

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