According to the statistics of the Ministry of Finance, thanks to the collective efforts of various agencies, 113 PPP project contracts were signed as of November 14 ,2025, amounting to NT$144.2 billion. In particular, 52 were implemented according to the Act for Promotion of Private Participation in Infrastructure Projects, with a total investment amount of NT$19.7 billion. Among the PPP projects signed, the “AI Intelligent and Efficient Incinerator BOT Project in Kaohsiung City,” a project categorized under environmental pollution prevention facilities, attracted the highest amount of investment of about NT$16.5 billion. Other categories, such as transportation facilities, agricultural and resource recycling and reuse facilities, and social welfare facilities, have successfully implemented projects as well. Each authority-in-charge continues to strive toward successfully signing contracts. The Ministry of Finance estimates that this year’s total investment amount may reach as high as NT$200 billion!
The Ministry of Finance will hold the “23rd Golden Thumb Awards for PPP in Infrastructure Awards Presentation Ceremony” at 14:00 on November 28 (Friday) at the Taipei International Convention Center (TICC). The public is welcome to attend and cheer for the award-winning teams! This year, a total of 23 entries were submitted for the Golden Thumb Awards. Following rigorous evaluation and on-site inspections, three government teams were honored with Excellence Awards, while one private entry received a High Distinction Award and six received Excellence Awards. Furthermore, one Welfare Award and one Bilingual Excellence Award were presented as special recognition.
The award-winning projects this year span various facilities, including environmental pollution prevention, transportation, high-tech, sports, and culture and education, each with its own distinctive features. For example, the “Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Terminal 2 C Zone Comprehensive Duty-Free Shops Tender” optimizes international passenger waiting areas with innovative design by EVER RICH D.F.S. Corporation. The “Freeway No. 3 Qingshui service area ROT project,” in which the Freeway Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications introduces the “Incentive-Based Variable Concession Fee” mechanism, encourages President Chain Store Co., Ltd. to upgrade facilities of the service area based on user needs, thereby delivering a brand-new customer experience. The Taipei City Government cooperated with Century Biotech Development Corporation to promote “Taipei Nangang Biotechnology Industry Cluster Development BOT Project,” the first BOT project in Taiwan focused on the biomedical industry. The Taoyuan City Government has implemented the “Taoyuan City Biomass Energy Center BOT Project,” in which it enhances the capacity of waste disposal and improves power generation efficiency through anaerobic digestion and thermal treatment technologies. The full list of awards can be found in the Appendix.
For the latest news and updates, please refer to the Golden Thumb Awards section of the Private Participation in Infrastructure Information System of the Ministry of Finance (https://ppp.mof.gov.tw/WWW/gta/news.aspx).
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