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Taiwan extends halt on all overseas tours until end of May

The suspension of all inbound and outbound tours imposed on Taiwanese travel agencies will be further extended until the end of May in an effort to contain the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Tourism Bureau said Wednesday.

Taiwan continues its commitment to the post-quake recovery and reconstruction in Central Sulawesi, IndonesiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan continues its commitment to the post-quake recovery and reconstruction in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

In March 2020, the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) launched the “Central Sulawesi Earthquake WASH Recovery Program (Indonesia).” This project marks the continued support of Taiwan to the earthquake affected population in 2018 in Central Sulawesi. The project will help the target population to gain access to clean water and sanitary facilities and reduce open defecation practices, so that they can rebuild their lives and livelihoods as soon as possible.

PERC ranks Taiwan 5th least corrupt country in Asia-PacificPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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PERC ranks Taiwan 5th least corrupt country in Asia-Pacific

Taiwan was ranked as the fifth least corrupt economy in the Asia-Pacific region in the latest Corruption Perception Index report released March 24 by Hong Kong-based Political and Economic Risk Consultancy Ltd.

Four Taiwan restaurants make it on to Asia’s 50 best list

Four restaurants in Taiwan have been named on this year's Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, led by Taipei’s Michelin-starred modern European restaurant MUME, which ranked No. 18 overall.
Other honorees include the Taichung Singaporean restaurant JL Studio at No. 26, the Taipei bistro RAW at No. 36, and the Japanese-style Nihonryori RyuGin, which is located in Taipei, at No. 43.

Taiwan ranked happiest country in East, Southeast Asia: surveyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan ranked happiest country in East, Southeast Asia: survey

Taiwan has been ranked as the happiest country in East and Southeast Asia in a global happiness report released by a United Nations-affiliated organization on Friday. The report, produced by the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Solutions Network, ranked Taiwan 25th in the world among 153 countries and regions for happiness based on such criteria as GDP per capita, social support, life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and perceptions of corruption.

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Taiwan ranks 25th in World Happiness Report

Taiwan ranked first in East and Southeast Asia as well as 25th globally in the latest World Happiness Report released March 20 by the U.N. Sustainable Development Solutions Network, marking the country’s second year running finishing at its best-ever position in the annual survey.

Taiwan cyclist wins Best Asian Rider in Tour de TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan cyclist wins Best Asian Rider in Tour de Taiwan

Team Taiwan member Feng Chun-kai took home Best Asian Rider in Tour de Taiwan March 5 as the country’s top professional cycling event wrapped up in the southern city of Kaohsiung.

Taipei book fair canceled due to new coronavirus pandemicPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei book fair canceled due to new coronavirus pandemic

The 2020 Taipei International Book Exhibition (TIBE), which had been postponed from February to May due to the outbreak of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19), has been canceled, the organizer said Wednesday.

Taiwan youngsters win 9 gold medals at IEYI 2019Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan youngsters win 9 gold medals at IEYI 2019

Taiwan’s gold medal winners from International Exhibition for Young Inventors 2019 were presented with awards by Chu Nan-shyan, chief secretary of the Ministry of Education, March 13 at MOE headquarters in Taipei City.

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Taste of Taiwan

Local chocolatiers are proving their mastery of the cacao bean. Fu Wan Chocolate’s high quality chocolates are attracting interest at international contests.