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Protecting the Planet Heath by Advancing Green Action Work Together for Creating the Sustainable Prosperity in Asia PacificPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Protecting the Planet Heath by Advancing Green Action Work Together for Creating the Sustainable Prosperity in Asia Pacific

Echo the theme of “World Health Day 2022:Our planet, our health”, to protect Earth is to protect human health. Learning how to coexist with envir0onmental ecologic equilibrium and maintain economic development are the sustainability issues that all human beings should face. With the efforts of Health Promotion Administration of Ministry of Health and Welfare, the project is successfully funded by APEC.

BSMI Will Host a Three-Day APEC Webinar on Renewable Energy Certification System Beginning March 7Photos - New Southbound Policy
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BSMI Will Host a Three-Day APEC Webinar on Renewable Energy Certification System Beginning March 7

The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) held a press conference on March 2 for the coming webinar entitled “Utilizing Renewable Energy Certification (REC) to Facilitate APEC Regional Renewable Energy Growth,” which is going to take place on March 7-9, 2022.

Entry Regulations for Foreign Business Travelers Holding a Valid APEC Business Travel CardPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Entry Regulations for Foreign Business Travelers Holding a Valid APEC Business Travel Card

To correspond with the worldwide trends of COVID-19 pandemic, The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that starting on March 7, 2022, Taiwan will allow foreign business travelers holding a valid APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) to enter Taiwan.

Taiwan sets sights on joining APEC’s Indigenous Peoples Economic and Trade Cooperation ArrangementPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan sets sights on joining APEC’s Indigenous Peoples Economic and Trade Cooperation Arrangement

Taiwan is willing and able to join the Indigenous Peoples Economic and Trade Cooperation Arrangement proposed by New Zealand, according to the Cabinet-level Council of Indigenous Peoples.

Taiwan gives US$1.5 million to support APEC economic initiativesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan gives US$1.5 million to support APEC economic initiatives

Taiwan has contributed US$1.5 million in funding to support Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economic and technical cooperation initiatives, an APEC release said on Thursday.

A Forum Where Taiwan Makes an Impact—Thirty Years in APECPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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A Forum Where Taiwan Makes an Impact—Thirty Years in APEC

2021 marks the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s accession to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. Through this multilateral platform, Taiwan is able to interact with many members with which it does not have formal diplomatic relations. In APEC, Taiwan shares its best practice with others and showcases its robust economic strength and ability to contribute to the world.

Tsai’s APEC envoy seeks support for Taiwan’s CPTPP bid at economic leaders’ meetingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai’s APEC envoy seeks support for Taiwan’s CPTPP bid at economic leaders’ meeting

Taiwan is willing and able to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership while promoting free trade with fellow Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation member economies, according to Morris Chang, founder and former chairman of the world’s largest chipmaker, Hsinchu City-headquartered Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

APEC envoy Morris Chang attends 2021 APEC Economic Leaders’ MeetingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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APEC envoy Morris Chang attends 2021 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting

TSMC founder Dr. Morris Chang (張忠謀), in his capacity as leader’s representative, participated in the 2021 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM), held via videoconference from 7:00 pm to 9:45 pm on November 12 (Taipei time), during which he successfully conveyed Taiwan’s ideas and positions on a range of key issues.

President Tsai names TSMC founder Chang as envoy for APEC Economic Leaders’ MeetingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai names TSMC founder Chang as envoy for APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting

President Tsai Ing-wen announced Nov. 2 that Morris Chang, founder and former chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., will be her envoy to the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting.

The Finance Minister, Dr. Su Jain-Rong attended the 2021 APEC Virtual Finance Ministers’ Meeting; he highlighted Taiwan’s commitment to promoting economic recovery and maintaining fiscal sustainability.

The Finance Minister, Dr. Su Jain-Rong attended the 2021 APEC Virtual Finance Ministers’ Meeting (VFMM) hosted by the New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance, Grant Robertson on October 22, 2021.