Government News

TFDA hosts “2018 APEC Workshop on Food Safety and Food Adulterated with Drugs”–Analytical techniques in line with global standard, protecting the health of citizens.

From Ministry of Health and Welfare 2018-09-14

For the sake of public safety on food and drug, Taiwan Food and Drug Administration of Ministry of Health and Welfare (TFDA) hosts “2018 APEC Workshop on Food Safety and Food Adulterated with Drugs” from September 12th to 13th at NTUH International Convention Center. TFDA invited nine officials and experts from seven countries such as Germany, USA, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam to be speakers in this workshop. A total of about 200 domestic and international experts from indust

Cabinet passes draft amendments to Counter-Terrorism Financing Act

From Executive Yuan 2018-09-13

The Cabinet on Thursday passed draft amendments to the Counter-Terrorism Financing Act to increase the effectiveness of sanction measures and shore up Taiwan’s counter-terrorism financing system.

PIC/S Expert Circle Event on Quality Risk Management kicks off, Taiwan FDA continue to play a critical role of GMP regulation in the field of medicinal products

From Ministry of Health and Welfare 2018-09-12

The PIC/S Expert Circle on Quality Risk Management (QRM) & Training Event will take place in Taipei over three consecutive days from September 11 to 13. This is the fourth major Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) event that the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (Taiwan FDA) under the Ministry of Health and Welfare has hosted including it successfully held the PIC/S Committee Meeting and Annual Seminar in 2017. Participants include officials and inspectors from pharmaceutical

Smart machinery and biomedicine pave way to more competitive Taiwan

From Executive Yuan 2018-09-11

Premier Lai Ching-te on Tuesday hosted the 22nd interministerial meeting on accelerating investment in Taiwan, where the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), respectively, analyzed and discussed the results of two key “five plus two” innovative industries plan initiatives: the Smart Machinery Development Program and the Biomedical Industry Innovation Promotion Program.

APEC women forum greenlights Taiwan gender equality projects

From Taiwan Today 2018-09-10

Taiwan’s international reputation for empowering women in the workplace was highlighted after two of its projects were approved during the Sept. 3-7 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Women and the Economy Forum in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Taiwan-made satellites among highlights at Indian space expo

From Focus Taiwan 2018-09-10

Taiwanese satellites and space components have been among the many star attractions on show at the 6th Bengaluru Space Expo in India, with several experts expressing an interest in working with Taiwan, a top official said Saturday.

MOFA campaign highlights Taiwan’s value as global SDG partner

From Taiwan Today 2018-09-10

An international campaign was launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighting Taiwan’s desire to participate in the U.N. system and merits as a valuable partner in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

MOFA minister unveils US$2 million medical fund at Pacific Islands Forum

From Taiwan Today 2018-09-07

Taiwan is to establish a US$2 million fund aimed at boosting medical cooperation with Pacific countries, Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu said Sept. 5 at a sustainable development goals roundtable during the Pacific Islands Forum in ally Nauru.

Foreign Minister Wu promotes Taiwan-Pacific cooperation at PIF

From Taiwan Today 2018-09-07

Taiwan is committed to expanding mutually beneficial cooperation with like-minded countries in the Pacific across a broad spectrum of areas, Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu said Sept. 6 at the conclusion of the Pacific Islands Forum in ally Nauru.

Taiwan makes mark at APEC Women and the Economy Forum

From Executive Yuan 2018-09-07

Taiwan’s delegation to the 2018 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Women and the Economy Forum (WEF) raised the nation’s global profile by highlighting its achievements in advancing women’s economic development in the Asia-Pacific region, the Executive Yuan Department of Gender Equality said Friday.