(Bandar Seri Begawan, 21st)—The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Brunei held a screening of the Taiwanese semiconductor documentary 'A Chip Odyssey' last night at Laksamana College of Business. Diplomats stationed in Brunei, members of the overseas Taiwanese community, business representatives, media, and professionals from the information and communication technology sector were invited to attend. This was the film’s first public screening in Brunei and it received an enthusiastic response.
Prior to the screening, the organizers hosted a reception featuring a tasting of specialty agricultural products from Taiwan, including various dried fruit treats from Chiayi and Tainan, as well as the globally popular Taiwanese bubble milk tea. The atmosphere was completed with Taiwanese folk music, allowing guests to experience Taiwan through multiple senses—taste and sound.
After the film, Representative Shiao Sheng-Chung of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Brunei shared his reflections, pointing out that Taiwan has recently become the focus of global attention not only due to its outstanding achievements in the semiconductor field, but also thanks to years of accumulated innovation, industrial resilience, and social vitality. The documentary 'A Chip Odyssey' showcases not only the development of semiconductor technology, but also serves as a microcosm of Taiwan’s spirit of constant breakthroughs at critical moments.
He emphasized that Taiwan is not only a key player in the global technology supply chain, but also a society rich in cultural charm and humanistic depth, thus worthy of the international community’s trust.
Representative Shiao noted that since the implementation of reciprocal visa waiver measures between Taiwan and Brunei in 2025, bilateral exchanges have become more frequent and extensive. By combining agricultural products, music, and audiovisual art, this event aimed to ensure that attendees from all sectors in Brunei would “not only see Taiwan, but also directly experience Taiwan.”
Brunei is currently advancing its Vision 2035, with a particular emphasis on economic diversification and sustainable development. Representative Shiao remarked that Taiwan has abundant experience in smart agriculture and technological applications, offering great potential for cooperation between the two sides. Amid the global reorganization of supply chains, Taiwan’s application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will help strengthen regional economic connections and bring both short- and long-term benefits to members. We are working hard to open this door, and Taiwan is ready at any moment to become a collaborative partner.
The event concluded with a round of enthusiastic applause for the documentary’s director, Chiu-Chen Hsiao, and the pioneers of Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, symbolizing the international community’s high recognition of Taiwan’s achievements in development.
Prior to the screening, the organizers hosted a reception featuring a tasting of specialty agricultural products from Taiwan, including various dried fruit treats from Chiayi and Tainan, as well as the globally popular Taiwanese bubble milk tea. The atmosphere was completed with Taiwanese folk music, allowing guests to experience Taiwan through multiple senses—taste and sound.
He emphasized that Taiwan is not only a key player in the global technology supply chain, but also a society rich in cultural charm and humanistic depth, thus worthy of the international community’s trust.
Representative Shiao noted that since the implementation of reciprocal visa waiver measures between Taiwan and Brunei in 2025, bilateral exchanges have become more frequent and extensive. By combining agricultural products, music, and audiovisual art, this event aimed to ensure that attendees from all sectors in Brunei would “not only see Taiwan, but also directly experience Taiwan.”
Brunei is currently advancing its Vision 2035, with a particular emphasis on economic diversification and sustainable development. Representative Shiao remarked that Taiwan has abundant experience in smart agriculture and technological applications, offering great potential for cooperation between the two sides. Amid the global reorganization of supply chains, Taiwan’s application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will help strengthen regional economic connections and bring both short- and long-term benefits to members. We are working hard to open this door, and Taiwan is ready at any moment to become a collaborative partner.
The event concluded with a round of enthusiastic applause for the documentary’s director, Chiu-Chen Hsiao, and the pioneers of Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, symbolizing the international community’s high recognition of Taiwan’s achievements in development.