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Taiwan and Japan Join Forces to Support Indonesian FarmersPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan and Japan Join Forces to Support Indonesian Farmers

The International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) was recently invited by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to cooperate on strengthening agricultural development and food security in West Java, Indonesia. Toward that end, the two agencies jointly attended an agricultural marketing business matching event hosted by Bank Indonesia in Bandung City on March 12. The event attracted representatives from over 24 farmers’ associations and 22 buyers in West Java, marking a

Best AI Awards Officially Launched: Accelerating AI Talent Development and Innovation to Propel Taiwan Towards an AI-drivenPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Best AI Awards Officially Launched: Accelerating AI Talent Development and Innovation to Propel Taiwan Towards an AI-driven

On February 26, The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) held the Best AI Awards launch press conference, officially kicking off Taiwan’s premier AI software competition. The competition features two main categories: AI Applications and IC Design, and is divided into four groups: Student, Startup & SME, Corporate Open, and International.

Breakthrough in Laser Welding Technology: Revolutionizing Half a Century of Traditional Structural Steel ManufacturingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Breakthrough in Laser Welding Technology: Revolutionizing Half a Century of Traditional Structural Steel Manufacturing

The Department of Industrial Technology of Ministry of Economic Affairs’ officially launched its Technology R&D Pavilion at TIMTOS 2025 (Taipei International Machine Tool Show) on March 3.

Taiwan delegation attends APEC ocean, fisheries meetingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan delegation attends APEC ocean, fisheries meeting

A delegation from Taiwan attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 24th Oceans and Fisheries Working Group meeting Feb. 27-28 in Gyeongju City, southern Korea, according to the Ocean Affairs Council.

Taiwan reports 2nd highest foreign trade in 2024Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan reports 2nd highest foreign trade in 2024

Taiwan recorded its second-best foreign trade numbers in 2024, thanks in part to continuous expansion of the global economy, the Ministry of Finance said Feb. 25.

Building a new partnership for investment in innovation; Taiwan and Australia co-create a new Agtech economy and build a platform for exchanges on co-management with indigenous peoplesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Building a new partnership for investment in innovation; Taiwan and Australia co-create a new Agtech economy and build a platform for exchanges on co-management with indigenous peoples

The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) and Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry (DAFF) held the 19th Taiwan-Australia Agricultural Working Group (AWG) Meeting on February 19 in Brisbane, Australia.

MOEA reveals ITRI’s advanced cooling solution for AI chipsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOEA reveals ITRI’s advanced cooling solution for AI chips

The Ministry of Economic Affairs displayed the latest development in two-phase cooling technology for artificial intelligence chips Feb. 18 in Taipei City, highlighting government efforts to advance high-performance computing.

ITRI Opens CES 2025 With Trend-Leading Showcase and Partnership With Reliance Biotech CorporationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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ITRI Opens CES 2025 With Trend-Leading Showcase and Partnership With Reliance Biotech Corporation

ITRI today initiated its presence at CES 2025 with an exhibit of 10 wellness and smart medical technologies. Among the opening highlights, ITRI invited two-time U.S. badminton Olympian Howard Shu for a live demo of its AI Badminton Trainer and announced a new partnership with Singapore-based Reliance Medical Technology (RMT) Group’s subsidiary Reliance Biotech Corporation to commercialize the iKNOBeads platform for immunotherapy treatments.

FSC, Toronto Centre educate international officials on financial crime

A training on fighting financial crime was held by the Financial Supervisory Commission and Canada’s Toronto Centre, a nonprofit organization that promotes global financial stability and inclusion.

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TAITRA outlines development strategies for 2025

Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) held a press event Dec. 26 in Taipei City to unveil its 2025 development strategies in response to new geopolitical challenges and economic uncertainties.