The 2024 Tourism Festival Awards Ceremony is taking place today, February 22, 2024, in the Grand Ballroom of the Grand Hotel Taipei, in appreciation and recognition for the commendable efforts of groups and individuals within the domestic and international tourism industry. Their accomplishments stand out as they contribute to the revitalization and vibrancy of Taiwan's tourism, all amidst the challenges posed by the global post-pandemic landscape.
The 2024 Taipei International Book Exhibition (TiBE) commenced on Feb. 20 with an opening ceremony graced by the presence of President Tsai Ing-wen, Deputy Culture Minister Lee Ching-hwi (李靜慧), Taipei Book Fair Foundation chairperson Isabella Wu Yun-yi (吳韻儀), Representative Guido Tielman of the Netherlands Office Taipei, and other distinguished guests.
The Taiwan International Geothermal Conference 2024 got underway Feb. 20 in Taipei City, with more than 600 local participants and representatives from 47 international firms taking part in the event held in person and streamed online.
The Tourism Administration will distribute limited-edition lucky bags to individual tourists arriving in Taiwan from Thursday, officials with the agency said Tuesday.
The Taipei International Book Exhibition will get underway Feb. 20 to showcase the vibrancy and diversity of Taiwan’s publishing culture, according to the Ministry of Culture.
The 2024 Queer Screen’s Mardi Gras Film Festival (MGFF) kicked off on Feb. 15, featuring the Taiwanese film “Who’ll Stop the Rain (青春並不溫柔)” directed by Su I-hsuan (蘇奕瑄). The premiere took place at the Event Cinemas in Sydney City alongside the post-screening talk on Feb. 17.
Taiwan retained its ranking of first in Asia and 10th globally in the Democracy Index 2023 released Feb. 15 by London-based Economist Intelligence Unit.
Taiwan retains its top ranking for the fifth year in the Health Care Index 2024 recently released by international database firm Numbeo.
The Ministry of Environment (MOENV), together with 15 governmental units, 20 academic institutes, and more than 40 academics and specialists, will conduct a high-definition 3D air quality experiment starting on February 1, 2024, to investigate the relationships between air pollutants, atmospheric circulation, and topography, as well as conduct an international joint measurement campaign.
A video aimed at promoting the Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning initiative to a new audience was launched by the Overseas Community Affairs Council Jan. 26.
