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Indian biochemistry researcher receives Plum Blossom CardPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Indian biochemistry researcher receives Plum Blossom Card

Sangeetha Thangavel, an assistant professor and bioenergy researcher at National Taipei University of Technology (NTUT), has been granted a Plum Blossom Card by Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency (NIA).

Free language, skills class sign-up open to Taoyuan migrant workers until July 25Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Free language, skills class sign-up open to Taoyuan migrant workers until July 25

Migrant workers in Taoyuan can now sign up for free Chinese, English, and other life skill classes, with registration open until July 25, the city’s Department of Labor announced this week.

TCPD Promotes Air Raid Drill Guidelines at Local MosquePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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TCPD Promotes Air Raid Drill Guidelines at Local Mosque

The Wanan 45 Air Raid Drill is slated for Monday, July 25. Between 1:30 PM and 2 PM, residents and vehicles will be required to follow evacuation instructions, and traffic control will be enforced for thoroughfares to make way for drills spanning disaster response to search and rescue operations.

Taoyuan Foreign Workers Talent Contest registration to close July 22Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Taoyuan Foreign Workers Talent Contest registration to close July 22

Taoyuan’s Department of Labor on Monday reminded migrant workers wishing to compete in the city’s Foreign Workers Talent Contest to sign up before July 22.

Free Mandarin program for migrant workers reopens after 2-year hiatus

A free Mandarin language program for migrant workers, offered jointly by a Catholic church in Taoyuan, a university and the city government, will resume this month after a two-year suspension, the church said Monday.

Government and community reps attend forum on new immigrantsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Government and community reps attend forum on new immigrants

The Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation and the National Immigration Agency hosted a forum on Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy and other policies pertaining to new immigrants on Thursday.

2022 Yilan International Children’s Play Art Festival “Cool Le Yi Xia - Time and Space Exploration” Rich in Content and Upgraded From morning to night, it is exciting!​​

The 2022 Yilan International Children’s Art Festival is scheduled to be held from July 2 to August 14 at Dongshan River Water Park in Yilan County.

Exhibition showcasing indigenous fashion opens in TainanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Exhibition showcasing indigenous fashion opens in Tainan

On Monday, Taiwan’s National Museum of Prehistory launched a new exhibition that showcases contemporary indigenous fashion from Australia and Taiwan. Titled “First Wave,” the exhibition brings together more than 100 works from both countries in the museum’s Tainan branch.

Pilot scheme, starting from July 1, 2022, allows online applications for residence for foreign professionals and their familyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Pilot scheme, starting from July 1, 2022, allows online applications for residence for foreign professionals and their family

The National Immigration Agency (NIA) launches a pilot scheme to offer a convenient online Alien Resident Certificate application service for foreign professionals and their family. Starting from July 1, 2022, those foreign professionals who have obtained employment permits from the Ministry of Labor, may file an application online for themselves and their family, and thus save them the trouble of queuing on-site.

Foreign envoys in Taiwan visit anti-terrorism training centerPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign envoys in Taiwan visit anti-terrorism training center

Foreign diplomats in Taiwan were invited Thursday to visit an anti-terrorism training center affiliated with the National Police Agency (NPA), in Taoyuan, where they had an opportunity to watch a drill, the NPA said.