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U.S. to continue strengthening ties with Taiwan: report

The United States reaffirmed its support for Taiwan developing an effective deterrence and national defense capability as well as its commitment to strengthening and deepening its bilateral relationship with the country, in a report detailing the U.S.'s Indo-Pacific strategy released by the Department of State in Bangkok Monday.

First-ever U.S.-Taiwan cyber exercises open in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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First-ever U.S.-Taiwan cyber exercises open in Taipei

The first-ever international cyber exercises co-hosted by the United States and Taiwan that opened Monday hope to combat the growing number of global cyberattacks, especially those from North Korea and China.

Air safety not a political issue: deputy transportation ministerPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Air safety not a political issue: deputy transportation minister

The International Air Safety Summit is organized by the Flight Safety Foundation (FSF), and is one of the major gatherings of aviation professionals in the world, designed for people with responsibility for safety in aviation related design, manufacturing, development, training, maintenance and operations. The 72nd edition of the event will be hosted by the Taipei-based China Aviation Development Foundation (CADF).

Interdisciplinary Agricultural Technology Cooperation Creates the New Era of Smart AgriculturePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Interdisciplinary Agricultural Technology Cooperation Creates the New Era of Smart Agriculture

The Asia-Pacific Federation for Information Technology in Agriculture 2019 (APFITA 2019) was held in Feng Chia University in Taichung, Taiwan from October 30 to 31, 2019. The event was organized by the Taiwan Agriculture Information Technology Association (TAITA) and was supported by the Council of Agriculture (COA).

Study program for future Indo-Pacific leaders wraps up in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Study program for future Indo-Pacific leaders wraps up in Taipei

An annual Taiwan Study Program for Future Leaders from the Indo-Pacific Region wrapped up Oct. 28 in Taipei City, spotlighting government efforts to develop the next generation of regional talent.

Taiwan and EU host joint conference on LGBTI rights

The Executive Yuan and the European Economic and Trade Office in Taiwan (EETO) are hosting an EU-Taiwan LGBTI Human Rights Conference on October 24 and 25.

COA accelerates Taiwan-Australia lychee growing cooperationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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COA accelerates Taiwan-Australia lychee growing cooperation

Six new varieties of Taiwan-cultivated lychees will be shared with Australia as part of a groundbreaking related cooperation program between like-minded Indo-Pacific partners, according to the Cabinet-level Council of Agriculture Oct. 23.

Taiwan, Vietnam sign MOU on African swine fever preventionPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, Vietnam sign MOU on African swine fever prevention

Taiwan and Vietnam have signed a cooperation agreement on measures to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF), the Council of Agriculture (COA) said Thursday.

Premier Su pledges full support for startups and young entrepreneursPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier Su pledges full support for startups and young entrepreneurs

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Su Tseng-chang pledged that the government will continue providing full support for startup businesses through such measures as financing assistance, a stronger regulatory framework, more diverse exit channels, and international market development.

MOFA launches co-produced TV shows with broadcasters from New Southbound Policy target countriesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA launches co-produced TV shows with broadcasters from New Southbound Policy target countries

As part of the government’s creative and people-oriented approach to the New Southbound Policy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has collaborated with four popular broadcasters from India, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, respectively, to produce prime time TV shows showcasing Taiwan. Presented in local languages and made entirely on location by the channels’ in-house production teams, the programs are hosted by famous faces and tailored to the tastes of their respective audiences.