Taipei and Dresden sign MOU on tech and tourismBy Tung Kuan-yi and Jake Chung / Staff reporter, with staff writerThe Taipei City Government yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with its German sister city, Dresden, on technological innovations, smart city management, talent development, youth development and tourism collaborations. The two cities signed the MOU during the second Taipei International Cities Forum at the Shangri-La Hotel. The forum hoped to help foster greater interaction between the cities, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) said. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, left, and Dresden Mayor Dirk Hilbert pose for a photograph after signing a memorandum of understanding at the Taipei International Cities Forum yesterday. Taipei aims to balance technological innovation and livability as it works toward becoming a leading global AI city, he said.

Source: Taipei Times March 19, 2026 17:14 UTC