Taiwan Ministry of Finance to Host Investment Conference, Seeking Over $6.8 Billion for Public Projects

Taiwan's Ministry of Finance is set to host a major investment conference on July 24, aiming to attract substantial private capital for public infrastructure development. The event is expected to unlock over NT$220 billion (approximately US$6.8 billion) in private investment across 94 potential projects. These initiatives span critical areas such as social housing, long-term care facilities, digital infrastructure, and water treatment plants.

The ministry highlighted that 46 of these projects are valued at over NT$1 billion, representing 49% of the total cases and 94% of the total investment value. This push aligns with the government's "Trillion Investment National Development Plan," seeking to engage financial institutions and insurance companies to co-invest in significant national projects. This strategy aims to leverage diverse funding sources for crucial infrastructure.

So far in 2026, the government has successfully signed 51 private participation projects, totaling NT$113 billion in investment by the end of May. This figure marks a four-year high for the same period, indicating robust progress. The ministry anticipates continued strong investment opportunities in public construction through the latter half of this year and into the first half of next year.

Furthermore, the Ministry of Finance has amended the "Scope of Major Public Construction Projects for Promoting Private Participation in Public Construction Law." Key updates include the addition of "AI computing power facilities" and the relaxation of regulations for "long-term care institutions." The ministry is also consulting on adding labor recreation facilities and historical buildings to the scope. Projects designated as major public constructions under these amendments can benefit from significant tax incentives, including a five-year exemption from corporate income tax, investment tax credits, tariff reductions on imported machinery, and property tax relief. These incentives are designed to further encourage private sector involvement in building and operating public infrastructure.