Kaohsiung Youth Bureau Visits Kumamoto to Promote Semiconductor Youth Talent Exchange
A delegation led by Lin Kai-hsuan, Director of the Kaohsiung City Youth Bureau, visited Kumamoto, Japan, to engage with the Kumamoto Prefectural Government and local startup hubs. The goal is to deepen youth employment, talent cultivation, and international startup cooperation within the semiconductor cluster, implementing the economic cooperation MOU signed by Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai in March.
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(Central News Agency, Reporter Lin Chiao-lien, Kaohsiung, 11th) Lin Kai-hsuan, Director of the Kaohsiung City Youth Bureau, recently led a delegation to Kumamoto, Japan, to engage in exchanges with the Kumamoto Prefectural Government and the Kumamoto City startup base. The aim is to deepen youth employment and entrepreneurship, talent cultivation, and international startup cooperation within the semiconductor cluster.
The Youth Bureau stated that this visit is a concrete step to implement the cross-border cooperation results signed by Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai during his visit in March. In March, Chen Chi-mai jointly signed an "Economic Exchange Promotion Memorandum" with Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture and the U.S. state of Arizona to promote semiconductor supply chain cooperation. Kaohsiung City, Kumamoto City, and San Antonio, USA, also signed a "Startup Industry Cooperation Memorandum" to establish a trilateral startup cooperation mechanism among the US, Japan, and Taiwan.
The delegation met with Kumamoto Governor Takashi Kimura, Director of the Commerce, Industry and Labor Department Tetsuya Ueda, and Prefectural Assembly member Koji Mizoguchi, focusing on talent exchange and youth retention issues amid the development of the semiconductor industry. Governor Kimura stated that with the establishment of TSMC's Japanese subsidiary JASM's plant, exchanges between Kumamoto and Kaohsiung have become closer, and future cooperation can be deepened with a core focus on supporting the next generation of youth.
Lin Kai-hsuan noted that next year marks the 10th anniversary of the sister-city relationship between Kaohsiung City and Kumamoto Prefecture and Kumamoto City. The two sides have already established good interactions in tourism, education, culture, and industry. This year, for the first time, youth employment and entrepreneurship issues have been included in the scope of cooperation. The aim is to open up a broader international stage for young people through base connections, industry matching, and regular exchanges.
The delegation also revisited the Kumamoto City startup base "XOSS POINT.," which signed a cooperation MOU with Kaohsiung's Pier-2 Pinway in April this year, to learn about the local startup guidance and resource connection model. The Youth Bureau pointed out that Kumamoto City has been vigorously developing its startup industry in recent years and was selected as a "Startup Ecosystem Hub City" by Japan's Cabinet Office in 2025, continuously assisting startup companies in expanding into overseas markets.
Lin Kai-hsuan said that Kaohsiung launched the "Nomad Taiwan - Kaohsiung Base" project this year. In the future, it will collaborate more closely with XOSS POINT. to establish exchange mechanisms for startup visas and digital nomad talent, facilitating seamless integration for international talent and startup teams.
Furthermore, the delegation exchanged views with the Kumamoto Junior Chamber (JC) on the opportunities and challenges for youth brought by TSMC's plant establishment. They reached a consensus to promote the establishment of a sister-chamber relationship, aiming to deepen the bilateral youth partnership. (Editor: Huang Mingxi) 1150611
The Youth Bureau stated that this visit is a concrete step to implement the cross-border cooperation results signed by Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai during his visit in March. In March, Chen Chi-mai jointly signed an "Economic Exchange Promotion Memorandum" with Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture and the U.S. state of Arizona to promote semiconductor supply chain cooperation. Kaohsiung City, Kumamoto City, and San Antonio, USA, also signed a "Startup Industry Cooperation Memorandum" to establish a trilateral startup cooperation mechanism among the US, Japan, and Taiwan.
The delegation met with Kumamoto Governor Takashi Kimura, Director of the Commerce, Industry and Labor Department Tetsuya Ueda, and Prefectural Assembly member Koji Mizoguchi, focusing on talent exchange and youth retention issues amid the development of the semiconductor industry. Governor Kimura stated that with the establishment of TSMC's Japanese subsidiary JASM's plant, exchanges between Kumamoto and Kaohsiung have become closer, and future cooperation can be deepened with a core focus on supporting the next generation of youth.
Lin Kai-hsuan noted that next year marks the 10th anniversary of the sister-city relationship between Kaohsiung City and Kumamoto Prefecture and Kumamoto City. The two sides have already established good interactions in tourism, education, culture, and industry. This year, for the first time, youth employment and entrepreneurship issues have been included in the scope of cooperation. The aim is to open up a broader international stage for young people through base connections, industry matching, and regular exchanges.
The delegation also revisited the Kumamoto City startup base "XOSS POINT.," which signed a cooperation MOU with Kaohsiung's Pier-2 Pinway in April this year, to learn about the local startup guidance and resource connection model. The Youth Bureau pointed out that Kumamoto City has been vigorously developing its startup industry in recent years and was selected as a "Startup Ecosystem Hub City" by Japan's Cabinet Office in 2025, continuously assisting startup companies in expanding into overseas markets.
Lin Kai-hsuan said that Kaohsiung launched the "Nomad Taiwan - Kaohsiung Base" project this year. In the future, it will collaborate more closely with XOSS POINT. to establish exchange mechanisms for startup visas and digital nomad talent, facilitating seamless integration for international talent and startup teams.
Furthermore, the delegation exchanged views with the Kumamoto Junior Chamber (JC) on the opportunities and challenges for youth brought by TSMC's plant establishment. They reached a consensus to promote the establishment of a sister-chamber relationship, aiming to deepen the bilateral youth partnership. (Editor: Huang Mingxi) 1150611
FAQ
What is the main purpose of the Kaohsiung Youth Bureau's visit to Kumamoto?
To promote youth employment and entrepreneurship, talent cultivation, and international startup cooperation in the semiconductor cluster.
Who did the delegation meet with?
Kumamoto Governor Takashi Kimura, Director Tetsuya Ueda, and Prefectural Assembly member Koji Mizoguchi.
What is XOSS POINT.?
It is a startup support hub in Kumamoto City that has signed an MOU with Kaohsiung's Pinway.