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Migrant worker-turned-dough sculptor shares Indonesian culture through art

Indonesian Fidati (Pindy Windy) is not your average migrant worker.
For starters, she is one of the first migrant workers to receive an entrepreneur visa and one of the few to meet with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文).
Fidati is also a dough figurine sculptor who has held numerous exhibitions of her work, introducing Indonesian culture to Taiwanese people.

Muslim-friendly Taiwan embraces religious diversityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Muslim-friendly Taiwan embraces religious diversity

Muslims in Taiwan may be a religious minority, but they enjoy full societal participation free from discrimination in education, employment and political participation thanks to the efforts of public and private organizations dedicated to creating a welcoming environment. Today, men donning skullcaps and women wearing headscarves can move freely in public without attracting undue attention.

Taiwan tops Agoda's list of most searched travel destinations

Taiwan is the most popular destination among international travelers searching on the booking website Agoda, according to data released on the site Wednesday.

Taipei Fashion Week to kick off in style despite COVID-19Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei Fashion Week to kick off in style despite COVID-19

Although most fashion shows worldwide have been postponed or gone virtual because of restrictions brought on by COVID-19, Taiwan persevered by hosting the third edition of the Taipei Fashion Week, which will run from Sept. 25 to Oct. 31 at venues across the nation's capital.

CORONAVIRUS/One new imported COVID-19 case brings total in Taiwan to 507

Taiwan recorded one new imported case of COVID-19 infection on Sunday, bringing its total number to 507 since the first one was recorded on Jan. 21, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).

Rare flight brings new hope to long-idle Hengchun Airport

A Philippine carrier has flown the first civilian flight to Hengchun Airport in six years, a test flight that has raised hopes among county officials that the long-idle airport could still prove viable in the future.

Taipei ranked eighth smartest city in global index

Taipei is the eighth smartest city in the world, according to an index published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) on Thursday.

Co-produced TV shows airing in 4 NSP target countries spotlighted by MOFAPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Co-produced TV shows airing in 4 NSP target countries spotlighted by MOFA

Four TV shows showcasing Taiwan’s cultural, social and technological highlights are being broadcast in New Southbound Policy target countries, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sept. 15 in Taipei City.

Allies expected to back Taiwan’s UN bid at General Assembly

Taiwan’s diplomatic allies are expected to speak in favor of the country’s bid to join the United Nations at this year’s UN General Assembly session, which kicked off on Tuesday.

Taiwan Food and Drug Administration holds “2020 APEC International Workshop on Food Safety and Threat from New Psychoactive Substances”, continuing to keep the analytical technology in line with international standards to prevent the spread of NPS and illegal drugs ahead

In order to prevent the spread of new psychoactive substances (NPS) and illegal drugs to protect public health, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA), Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW), holds the “2020 APEC International Workshop on Food Safety and Threat from New Psychoactive Substances”, which has been successfully granted by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Sub-Committee on Standards and Conformance (SCSC).