Between January and April, the Investment Commission reported 693 overseas investment projects in Taiwan, amounting to $1.69 billion—a 48.63% decrease year-on-year. Meanwhile, Taiwanese businesses continued to expand into New Southbound countries, with 243 approved outbound projects (excluding China) totaling $12.03 billion, a 61.1% annual increase.

Overall, 704 foreign and Chinese investments in Taiwan totaled $1.71 billion, while 337 outbound projects, including China, reached $13.08 billion. The decline in foreign investments in Taiwan is attributed to fewer large-scale projects compared to the previous year. Notable investments last year included a German firm's $292 billion increase in its Taiwanese wind power subsidiary and Microsoft's $430 million increase in Taiwan operations.

In contrast, Taiwanese companies such as TSMC, Foxconn, and AUO have been actively investing abroad. The first four months saw a 50.93% rise in outbound projects, totaling $12.03 billion, mainly driven by investments in New Southbound countries like Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand, reflecting a 77.38% increase in investment amounts.

Ongoing US-China trade tensions have prompted companies to adjust their investment strategies, with many shifting towards New Southbound countries.