Taiwantrade Launches ASTRA AI Assistant for Sourcing from Taiwan
Taipei – November 05, 2026 -- Taiwantrade, the B2B sourcing platform operated by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), has launched ASTRA, an AI assistant that matches international buyers with Taiwanese suppliers from plain-language requests.
Buyers no longer need exact keywords or manual comparison of product listings. They can describe a sourcing need, including a long or complex business request. ASTRA interprets the requirements, recommends matching products and suppliers, and moves the buyer from inquiry to discovery.
ASTRA offers three functions covering search, recommendation and quotation
Semantic Search reads natural-language requests, including product specifications and applications, and returns recommendations with the rationale for each match.
Smart Recommendation runs multi-round conversations in which buyers clarify requirements, explore sourcing options and identify suitable products and suppliers.