Record numbers for 18th Saint LuciaTaiwan Partnership Trade Show

Published on November 17, 2025

The 2025 edition of the Saint LuciaTaiwan Partnership Trade Show has ended with 65 top Saint Lucian businesses and 25 businesses from Taiwan showcasing their goods and services, a record number for the annual event.The 2025 edition of the Saint LuciaTaiwan Partnership Trade Show has ended with 65 top Saint Lucian businesses and 25 businesses from Taiwan showcasing their goods and services, a record number for the annual event.

The theme for this year’s trade show was “Securing Tomorrow: Powered by Sustainability, Built on Resilience”. The event was organized by the Ministry of Commerce in Saint Lucia, the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA).

Speaking at the opening ceremony, H.E. Nicole Su, Taiwan’s Ambassador to Saint Lucia, said she hoped the trade show continues to serve as a platform for businesses to connect and develop partnerships. She noted that the increased interest in the trade show clearly demonstrates the ambition of Saint Lucia’s entrepreneurs.

Hon. Dr. Ernest Hilaire, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Information, explained that the trade show continues to serve as a dynamic platform for local entrepreneurs, artisans and producers to showcase their goods and services alongside cutting-edge Taiwanese products and solutions.

Hon. Emma Hippolyte, Minister for Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs explained that for the past 18 years, the trade show has been a nexus between Saint Lucia and Taiwan. She said it stands as a shining example of a partnership built on trust, mutual respect, consistency, and shared success.New Paragraph