Taiwan sisters Chan Yung-jan and Chan Hao-ching claimed the Hobart International women’s doubles title Jan. 12 in Australia, clinching the duo’s first victory in the tournament.

A Taiwan news program produced by an indigenous station, a miniseries and a TV channel were honored at the 23rd Asian Television Awards held Jan. 11-12 in Kuching, Malaysia.

The Youth Overseas Peace Corps is deepening Taiwan’s people-to-people ties with nations around the world.

Taiwan was ranked eighth among the top 10 destinations worldwide deserving of more attention in 2019, according to a list published Jan. 3 by international travel website Globe Spots.

The Agreement for Cooperation on Austronesian Peoples’ Cultural Affairs was concluded by Taiwan and the Marshall Islands Jan. 3 in New Taipei City, underscoring the allies’ commitment to deepening bilateral ties through exploration of their shared heritage.

The main and handheld lanterns for the 2019 Taiwan Lantern Festival were unveiled by the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications Jan. 3 in Taipei City.

Taiwan is ranked fourth among 50 major economies globally in the latest Profit Opportunity Recommendation report by U.S.-based Business Environment Risk Intelligence SA, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs Dec. 25.

A memorandum of understanding on talent cultivation cooperation was concluded by high schools and universities from Taiwan and Vietnam Dec. 24 in the southern city of Kaohsiung, highlighting growing educational links between the two sides in line with the New Southbound Policy.

Dozens of artifacts from National Palace Museum, including some of its famous items, are set to go on display in Australia for the first time, according to the Taipei City-based facility Dec. 23.

Changhua Christian Hospital in central Taiwan recently donated smart health care equipment to two Thai hospitals as part of government efforts to expand medical cooperation with the Southeast Asian nation under the New Southbound Policy.