Today’s Leadership Luncheon with Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs emphasized the shared interests between Florida and Taiwan, fostering strong business and academic partnerships that benefit both states!

Today’s meeting at Shih Chien University, included Florida Polytechnic University, FLORIDA, Florida Semiconductor Institute, Florida State University and USF, highlighting Shih Chien University’s growing academic and cultural connections with Florida.

Today in Taiwan, SelectFlorida hosted the Florida Business Seminar showcasing the strength of the state’s economy and highlighting opportunities for collaboration with Taiwanese partners!

Today’s meeting between NTU Taiwan, Florida State University, Florida Polytechnic University, FLORIDA and University of South Florida provided the opportunity to establish lasting academic and applied research ties in the semiconductor, photonics and advanced packaging industries.

Today the Florida delegation visited the Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association (TSIA) at the Hsinchu Science Park—the group discussed potential collaboration in talent development, investment and R&D with TSIA member companies.

Today in Taiwan Secretary J. Alex Kelly J. Alex Kelly and members of the delegation toured United Microelectronics Corporation, a global semiconductor foundry.

Today, delegates were invited to the Tawain Space Agency facility and discussed the strengthening partnership between Florida and Taiwan in the aerospace and space technology industry.

Today’s Taiwan-Florida UAV/Aerospace Business Seminar held in Taipei established the beginnings of potential collaboration between the Taiwan Excellence Drone International Business Opportunities Alliance (TEDIBOA) and Florida. Discussions created a foundation for sustained

Marking a key milestone in Florida’s strengthening partnership with Taiwan, the Select Realty Activation Event and Networking Reception focused on creating business to business, researcher to researcher, and stakeholder to stakeholder connections.

Tokyo and Taipei are beautiful cities. This week I joined with Commerce Sec. Kelly leading a delegation of Florida businesses, universities and EDOs to Taiwan and Japan explaining why there is no better place to do business than in the Sunshine State! ☀️

Monday’s meeting with Link-J strengthened collaboration between Florida and Japan in life science, biotechnology and healthcare. Innovation and investment in life sciences is critical to the Florida-Japan partnership.

On Monday in Tokyo, the Florida leadership met with Governor Hideaki Ohmura and representatives from the Aichi Prefecture, strengthening the partnership between Florida and Japan and exploring future areas of cooperation!

Thank you to the Florida companies who joined SelectFlorida at GITEX GLOBAL 2025! Interested in joining us in 2026? Contact the SelectFlorida team today to hear about available Trade Grants to assist with logistics and registrations!

Tuesday morning’s Quantum Roundtable brought together members of the delegation and Japanese companies to strengthen bilateral ties between Florida and Japan—Florida is demonstrating its already significant educational and research infrastructure, many programs are already

The Cross U roundtable which included Space Florida, University of South Florida, Florida Polytechnic University, Florida State University, @MOFAJapan_en, Axiom Space, Space BD株式会社 and スカパーＪＳＡＴ/宇宙実業社, served as a platform for open dialogue on shared priorities in the aerospace and space industries, fostering stronger

The Florida Business Seminar highlighted Florida’s dynamic business environment, with remarks from FloridaCommerce Secretary J. Alex Kelly, Florida Department of State Cord Byrd, Orlando International Airport Vice President Victoria Jaramillo and Cross U Chairman Shinichi Nakasuka—showcasing Florida’s strengths in

On Tuesday, Florida leadership met with Governor Izumi Miyazaki of Wakayama. The Florida–Wakayama Sister State Agreement signed in 1995 has fostered three decades of friendship and collaboration in trade, tourism, education, and cultural exchange.

Last week the delegation led by Secretary of State Cord Byrd participated in the 47th Southeast U.S./Japan Association (SEUS-Japan) Annual Conference. Florida remains committed to strengthening our economic collaboration, innovation and the continued partnership between Japan

Last week, Secretary J. Alex Kelly J. Alex Kelly met with MOFA of Japan to discuss shared priorities in trade, investment, workforce development, and opportunities in aerospace, advanced manufacturing and life sciences—strengthening Florida’s growing partnership with Japan.