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Education center to support New Southbound Policy opens in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Education center to support New Southbound Policy opens in Taipei

Taiwan’s first higher education center designed to support the government’s New Southbound Policy was established Aug. 12 at National Taipei University of Education, underscoring...

Taiwan Higher Education Fair underscores New Southbound PolicyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan Higher Education Fair underscores New Southbound Policy

The 2016 Taiwan Higher Education Fair, the largest overseas fair focusing on Taiwan’s higher education institutions, kicked off Aug. 6 in Kuala Lumpur, reflecting the government’...

Taiwan promotes trade with India, Southeast AsiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan promotes trade with India, Southeast Asia

The state-supported Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) inaugurated marketing centers at its existing trade offices in the Indian cities of Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai Aug. 1 ...

Tsai presents education awards, praises new immigrants’ childrenPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai presents education awards, praises new immigrants’ children

President Tsai Ing-wen presented the 2016 President’s Education Awards Aug. 2 in Taipei City, praising the 56 student recipients and singling out 12 for special mention in light of the...

Taiwan adds Brunei, Thailand to visa-waiver programPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan adds Brunei, Thailand to visa-waiver program

Brunei and Thailand are the latest additions to the Republic of China (Taiwan) visa-waiver program, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Aug. 1. Under a 12-month trial starting the s...

Taiwan seeks to boost medical ties with Southeast AsiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan seeks to boost medical ties with Southeast Asia

Taiwan plans to boost medical exports and expand cooperation on health care education and technology with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as part of the government&rsqu...

ROC stance on South China Sea award garners headlines in PhilippinesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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ROC stance on South China Sea award garners headlines in Philippines

The Republic of China (Taiwan) government’s rejection of the recent award rendered by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the South China Sea arbitration initiated by the Philippines...

Taiwan opens door wider to tourists from Southeast AsiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan opens door wider to tourists from Southeast Asia

New visa regulations targeting citizens of Southeast Asian countries are expected to attract an additional 280,000 visitors to Taiwan and generate an extra NT$13 billion (US$407 million) for...

‘Cultural gardeners’ program to enhance ties with Southeast AsiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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‘Cultural gardeners’ program to enhance ties with Southeast Asia

The Ministry of Culture is sending teams of gifted young Taiwanese to Southeast Asian nations as part of a broader effort by the government to forge lasting and meaningful ties with the many...

Taiwan-ASEAN investment forum wraps up in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan-ASEAN investment forum wraps up in Taipei

The Taiwan-Association of Southeast Asian Nations Strategic Investment Partnership Forum was held July 13 at Taipei International Convention Center, with more than 600 officials and business...