Taiwan launches talent plan as Nvidia looks to open office in Taipei

Taipei, May 25 (CNA) Taiwan's government has launched a three-pronged strategy to attract both local and international talent, aiming to position Taiwan as a new global hub following Nvidia Corp.'s announcement that it has chosen Taipei as the site of its Taiwan headquarters.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (黃仁勳) announced during his May 19 keynote speech at Computex Taipei 2025 that the Nvidia Constellation, the company's future Taiwan headquarters, will be located in the Beitou-Shilin Science Park in Taipei.

Minister of Economic Affairs Kuo Jyh-huei (郭智輝) said that Huang's decision to establish an overseas base in Taiwan is "primarily due to Taiwan's talent pool and its strength in the semiconductor supply chain."

Nvidia's plan to set up its R&D and operations center in Taipei is also likely to attract digital nomads from around the world, Kuo said.

Echoing Kuo, Hsieh Chia-yi (謝佳宜), director of the National Development Council's (NDC) Department of Human Resources Development, said Nvidia's announcement is expected to drive a major shift in the talent market, reaffirming Taiwan's position as a favorable environment for international talent development.

This year, Hsieh said, the NDC's talent policy will focus on three directions, which include amending the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals.

By revising the law, the government aims to expand eligibility for talent recruitment, increase legal flexibility for digital nomads, simplify the process of obtaining permanent residency, and enhance social security, Hsieh said, noting that the Cabinet has reviewed a draft bill pending approval.

Hsieh further said that the talent policy also includes a plan aimed at attracting overseas Taiwanese talent, coupled with a targeted talent recruitment program.

She said many overseas Taiwanese professionals are now reaching middle age and "are at a turning point in life." Meanwhile, the global supply chain is undergoing restructuring, with many major companies investing in Taiwan and some Taiwanese enterprises expanding their overseas presence, Hsieh said.

These developments are creating strong demand for international talent, she added.

As such, the NDC aims to serve as a "bridge" between employers in need of talent and skilled overseas Taiwanese professionals, and will work to attract the latter back to Taiwan for employment, Hsieh said.

In addition, in January this year the NDC launched a pilot program for digital nomads, offering foreign professionals who can work remotely a visa valid for up to 3+3 months.

The goal is to first attract foreign talent to Taiwan, with the hope that once they experience and grow fond of the country, they will choose to stay longer, Hsieh said.