The 2026 Overseas Investment Forum for Multinational Enterprises, jointly organized by Baker McKenzie Law Offices (Taipei) and the Taiwan Monte Jade Science and Technology Association on April 22, brought together more than 15 legal experts, leaders of industries, and government officials from across the Asia-Pacific region. The forum provided an in-depth analysis of the legal risks and business opportunities arising from the reshaping of the geopolitical structure, offering Taiwanese enterprises visionary strategic insights for overseas investment. (Photo by the Taiwan Monte Jade Science and Technology Association)
Mr. Wu Ting-fa, Chairman of Master Bus, was invited to participate in the forum and share the company's strategy for addressing international markets. (Photo by the Taiwan Monte Jade Science and Technology Association)
During the forum, Mr. Wu Ting-fa, Chairman of Master Bus, noted that Taiwan's electric bus market is relatively small, making internationalization essential for the industry. (Photo by the Taiwan Monte Jade Science and Technology Association)
As geopolitical uncertainty has become a catalyst for corporate transformation, accelerating the shift from globalization to regionalization. Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region have emerged as key markets for asset reallocation and the restructuring of resilient supply chains. Chairman Wu stated that Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has announced subsidy programs for 60,000 electric buses used in public transportation, along with a plan to deploy 40,000 autonomous vehicles, making this an ideal time to enter the Japanese market.
Master Bus plans to establish manufacturing facilities in Japan and collaborate closely with local partners to provide domestically produced electric buses and autonomous driving solutions while expanding into international markets. Japan's strengths lie in the capital costs of its trading companies, their expertise in omnichannel distribution, product applications, and materials science. Combined with Taiwan's advantages in manufacturing and system integration, this can create maximum value for both sides.