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Foreign Ministry thanks UK for supporting Taiwan’s UNFCCC participationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Ministry thanks UK for supporting Taiwan’s UNFCCC participation

U.K. support for Taiwan’s participation in international climate change organizations is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dec. 1.

Taiwan center, telecom firms sign pact to create mobile ID systemPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan center, telecom firms sign pact to create mobile ID system

An agreement on joint development of a mobile ID network, a system allowing clients to use their SIM card as a form of secure electronic identification, was concluded by Taiwan ID Center and five local telecom companies Nov. 28 in Taipei City.

Cabinet passes new economic immigration billPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Cabinet passes new economic immigration bill

The Executive Yuan on Thursday passed a new economic immigration bill aimed at recruiting and retaining foreign talent. The bill, drafted by the National Development Council, will now go to the Legislature for review and debate.

MOFA leadership program for Asia-Pacific youths wraps up in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA leadership program for Asia-Pacific youths wraps up in Taipei

The 2018 Taiwan Study Camp for Future Leaders from the Asia-Pacific Region wrapped up Nov. 22 in Taipei City, underscoring the government’s commitment to strengthening mutual understanding and people-to-people connections with diplomatic allies and like-minded partners.

Premier Lai lauds results of Taiwan’s APEC participationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier Lai lauds results of Taiwan’s APEC participation

Participation in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Papua New Guinea helped spotlight Taiwan’s contributions to regional development across such areas as digital connectivity and inclusive growth, according to Premier Lai Ching-te Nov. 22.

MOFA to launch more New Southbound Policy training coursesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA to launch more New Southbound Policy training courses

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) will launch two training programs next year for people from 16 countries covered by the New Southbound Policy to strengthen their start-up capabilities and make agricultural businesses more efficient.

Foreign nationals can take professional exams in English: ministryPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign nationals can take professional exams in English: ministry

Taiwan's Ministry of Examination Wednesday promulgated an amendment to the Professionals and Technologists Examinations Act passed by the Legislature Nov. 6., allowing foreign nationals to take relevant exams in English.

Number of migrant workers in Taiwan exceeds 700,000Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Number of migrant workers in Taiwan exceeds 700,000

The number of migrant workers in Taiwan surpassed 700,000 in October for the first time in 15 years, the Ministry of Labor (MOL) reported Tuesday.

Premier asks ministries to convey Taiwan's interest in joining CPTPPPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier asks ministries to convey Taiwan's interest in joining CPTPP

Premier Lai Ching-te (賴清德) has instructed relevant ministries to help convey Taiwan's desire to take part in the second round of negotiations for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Cabinet spokeswoman Kolas Yotaka (谷辣斯.尤達卡) said Thursday.

Taiwan poised to receive 11 million visitors this yearPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan poised to receive 11 million visitors this year

Taiwan's efforts to attract tourists are expected to help the nation achieve the goal of 11 million visitors this year, Minister without Portfolio Chang Ching-sen (張景森) said Friday.