Culture Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles (El Monte) , U.S.A.

On March 22 in Manila, the Taiwan Association Philippines Youth Chapter (TAPYC) hosted the 2026 Strategic Positioning Forum: AI Applications, Philippine Economic Outlook, and Family Wealth Succession Planning. The event attracted nearly 50 Taiwanese young entrepreneurs and business representatives. The forum focused on AI trends, the Philippine economic outlook, corporate sustainability, and family wealth succession planning. It aimed to support Taiwanese businesses in identifying future strategic directions and enhancing their competitiveness.

The keynote speakers included AI Expert Sam Lee from Anivion Inc. and Shih-Jen Cheng, Assistant General Manager at Cathay United Bank. Their presentations addressed technological applications and financial planning, respectively. The sessions were very practical and insightful, receiving strong engagement from the forum participants.

In the AI session, Sam Lee shared how artificial intelligence has rapidly evolved from concept to real-world application. By leveraging AI tools, businesses can significantly enhance efficiency and precision in operations management, marketing strategies, and customer service. He also provided practical examples demonstrating how AI can help SMEs reduce costs and optimize processes. Sam emphasized the importance for Taiwanese businesses to proactively adopt relevant technologies in order to keep pace with global digital transformation trends.

The event also featured an analysis of the Philippines' economic outlook for 2026, driven by sustained domestic demand. With its young demographic profile, stable consumer base, and government-led initiatives in infrastructure and digital transformation, the Philippines presents growing investment and business expansion opportunities for Taiwanese companies. To strengthen regional positioning and maintain competitiveness in Southeast Asia, the Philippines has become an important strategic base for Taiwanese businesses, offering dual advantages in market expansion and industrial upgrading.

As for the Cathay Pacific team, they provided advice on long-term financial planning for business leaders. According to Mr. Cheng, to ensure corporate sustainability, businesses must establish more comprehensive financial structures and family wealth succession mechanisms, especially as they grow and succession needs become more pressing. Professional financial planning not only helps mitigate operational risks, but also ensures the smooth transfer of family wealth and the continuity of corporate value.

TAPYC President Christine Hsieh stated that the organization will continue to host events focused on corporate sustainability and family wealth succession. These initiatives aim to provide a professional platform for young entrepreneurs to engage, while helping businesses better respond to changes in the global economy.