Taiwan Excellence Expo 2025 showcased smart products and solutions in Manila

When Taiwan Expo 2025 opened its doors at the SMX Convention Center in Manila last September 17 to 19, it invited Filipinos to imagine a future shaped by ingenuity.At the center of the three-day event stood the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion, carrying the theme “Inspiring Tomorrow: Solutions for a Brighter Life.” Within its walls, 20 award-winning Taiwanese brands and 39 products took the spotlight, each recognized for excellence in research and development, design, quality, and marketing.Visitors explored interactive exhibits, joined activities, and even received special gifts. But the highlight was the chance to see how these products could reshape everyday life.Grouped into three categories - Comfortable Life, Smart City, and Greener Future - the pavilion offered stories of foresight and creativity, with solutions that could touch the lives of Filipinos in practical ways. Among the brands that stood out were Vinxper, Zyxel Networks, Team Group, Hepty, and ApexBio, names that may be new to many Filipinos today but are poised to play a role in how we live, work, and thrive tomorrow.**media[45001]**Vinxper Expert: Bringing elevated lifestyle one bottle at a timeAmong the many innovations that filled the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion, one stood out for speaking directly to a growing lifestyle trend in the Philippines: wine appreciation. Vinxper’s debut in Manila showed how technology can elevate that experience with ease and elegance.The brand showcased its award-winning smart wine aerator, the Vinxper Expert. Using patented technology, it can simulate up to 240 minutes of aeration in just two seconds, transforming wine and even spirits like whisky or rum into smoother, richer experiences.“Our goal is to make wine enjoyment simpler, more sustainable, and accessible to everyone - without sacrificing quality or time,” said Jacqueline Hsiao, Brand Manager of Vinxper.The booth drew attention from wine lovers curious about how a small device could capture the essence of long, traditional aeration.Building smarter, faster, and greener techBesides lifestyle innovations, Taiwanese tech brands also introduced solutions in the Philippines that promise smarter, faster, and greener ways of living.Zyxel Networks has long been part of the Philippine market, quietly strengthening connectivity for businesses, schools, and homes since the 1990s. At the expo, it showcased its WiFi 7 Access Point and Security Router, underscoring its focus on innovation and security in an increasingly digital world.“We do a lot of projects with government agencies and the private sector, mostly in education,” shared Joseph Aquino, Channel Presales Manager of Zyxel’s Philippine office. “A public government sector in San Juan is using our end-to-end network infrastructure to provide smart classrooms to public schools.”Zyxel has also partnered with Sta. Lucia Group to install WiFi systems across their hotels.The brand is pushing forward not only connectivity but also sustainability, using AI and cloud-based systems to make digital life smarter and safer.Team Group, another Taiwanese powerhouse, turned heads with its push for sustainable performance. Known for RAM, SSDs, and memory solutions, it highlighted the Delta Eco DDR5, the first eco-friendly RAM in the industry made from recycled materials. “Team Group will continue to innovate and develop new products, focusing on both performance and aesthetics.” said George Velasco, Sales Representative for Asia Pacific.Alongside this, it introduced sleek MagSafe-ready portable SSDs for iPhones, showing how technology can be powerful without leaving sustainability behind.Hepty: Fire safety in the palm of your handFrom digital breakthroughs to life-saving tools, the expo also shone a spotlight on disaster preparedness, an area where Hepty offered a timely and practical solution. In a country where homes and cities remain vulnerable to fire hazards, Hepty’s innovation offered a fresh perspective on disaster preparedness. Its Micro Jet Handheld Fire Extinguisher, awarded for its safety and eco-friendly design, is portable enough to fit in motorcycles or tight urban spaces.“We redefine fire protection tools,” said Charge Lu, Vice President of Business for Hepty. “Our products are handy, can be put in motorcycles or small urban spaces, and can put out all types of fire, enabling more common people to use.”Hepty is giving ordinary citizens a fighting chance against accidents that often escalate in densely populated areas.ApexBio: Health technology that cares for the Filipino familyBeyond lifestyle and safety, the expo also highlighted health innovations, with ApexBio making medical technology more accessible to Filipinos. Established in 1997, the company has been in the Philippines for over 20 years, providing solutions for people with diabetes and kidney conditions. Their mission has always been about ‘making health monitoring simple and affordable.’At the expo, the company showcased its award-winning Eclipse Plus Multi-Purpose Analyzer, a device designed to support preventive healthcare. It not only tracks long-term glycemic control for people with diabetes but also measures Microalbumin, Creatinine, and the Albumin/Creatinine Ratio (ACR) in urine, giving Filipino patients a practical way to monitor kidney health and detect issues early, before they become more serious.**media[44999]**A shared vision for tomorrowFrom elevating the Filipino wine experience to safeguarding health, from ensuring reliable connections to providing tools for fire safety, Taiwan Excellence brands demonstrate how innovation can be both practical and visionary.At this year’s Taiwan Expo, the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion served as a glimpse into a future where Taiwanese ingenuity meets Filipino aspirations, creating smarter, safer, and healthier lives for everyone.