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Southeast Asian dancers reinterpret Sanskrit epic ‘Ramayana’Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Southeast Asian dancers reinterpret Sanskrit epic ‘Ramayana’

Gliding from the success of the Taiwan-Thailand co-production "Behalf " in 2018, Taiwanese choreographer Chen Wu-kang and renowned Thai dancer Pichet Klunchun will be launching another transnational collaboration by deciphering the physical poetry of the great Sanskrit epic "Ramayana," meaning "Rama's Journey," and researching its impact on Southeast Asian cultures and traditions.

Taiwan social enterprise improving lives in rural CambodiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan social enterprise improving lives in rural Cambodia

Social enterprise ELIV Co., short for Empowering Lives through Innovative Volunteerism, is part of a growing industry bringing Taiwan volunteers to work on projects that enhance living standards in developing countries. One of the most successful examples is in Cambodia, where the nonprofit has improved residents’ lives and broadened program participants’ horizons.

The historical scientific enterprise SYNAPSE inaugurated:Asia-Pacific scientists join forces for the first comprehensive map of a human brainPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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The historical scientific enterprise SYNAPSE inaugurated:Asia-Pacific scientists join forces for the first comprehensive map of a human brain

A new strategy using powerful x-ray technologies and advanced computational techniques will provide a clear and detailed picture of the human brain and allow more effective treatments of brain diseases. Singapore, 15 January 2020 Scientists from Taiwan initiated an international coalition that will produce the first comprehensive map of the neuron network of a human brain, with ultra-high resolution and in three dimensions.

2020 Taipei book fair to offer a variety of innovative experiencesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2020 Taipei book fair to offer a variety of innovative experiences

There are the total of 17 Thai publishers exhibiting within the booth, bringing books in various categories: children’s books, educational comics, graphic novels, romances, thrillers, arts and culture, self-improvement and business. 2020 Taipei International Book Exhibition Postponed Until May 7th- 12th

Borderless LovePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Borderless Love

Taiwan Can Help displaced people on Thailand’s western border.

Expanding OutreachPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Expanding Outreach

Health care cooperation is improving lives and well-being in Southeast Asia. Dr. Pham Nhu Ngoc, a cardiologist of three years’ standing at Ho Chi Minh City-based Thu Duc District Hospital in Vietnam, is a walking, talking advertisement for the success of Taiwan government efforts to build better tomorrows for the people of New Southbound Policy (NSP) target countries.

Taiwan receives record number of international visitors in 2019Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan receives record number of international visitors in 2019

Taiwan welcomed a record 11.84 million international tourists last year, a 7 percent increase over 2018, spotlighting the effectiveness of government policies to attract more visitors, according to the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications Jan. 6.

2020 ELECTIONS / Immigrant candidates hoping to effect change in Taiwan's LegislaturePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2020 ELECTIONS / Immigrant candidates hoping to effect change in Taiwan's Legislature

The number of first-generation "new immigrants" in Taiwan exceeded 556,000 as of the end of November 2019. The term "new immigrants" is generally used to describe people from China and Southeast Asia who have married into Taiwanese families in the past two decades, as well as their children. They are becoming increasingly politically active, and their votes are being wooed by Taiwan's major political parties.

Taiwan's Formosa Dreamers stuns Singapore Slingers in ASEAN basketballPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan's Formosa Dreamers stuns Singapore Slingers in ASEAN basketball

The Formosa Dreamers put an end to a losing streak with a dramatic turnaround victory against the visiting Singapore Slingers in Changhua City Sunday in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL). The ABL 2019-2020 season began Nov. 16, 2019 with 10 teams from East Asia and Southeast Asia competing for the title. The regular season runs until March 29, 2020.

El Nido No. 1 emerging travel destination for TaiwanesePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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El Nido No. 1 emerging travel destination for Taiwanese

El Nido in the Philippines is the most popular emerging travel destination for Taiwanese tourists, according to an analysis released Dec. 26 by online travel website Booking.com.