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Office of the President showcases gifts for Tsai’s state visit to Paraguay, BelizePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Office of the President showcases gifts for Tsai’s state visit to Paraguay, Belize

A selection of gifts that President Tsai Ing-wen will present to top-level officials during her upcoming state visit to Paraguay and Belize was unveiled at the Office of the President Aug. 8 in Taipei City.

Taiwan’s Q2 trade promotion initiatives deliver handsome benefitsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan’s Q2 trade promotion initiatives deliver handsome benefits

Taiwan’s international trade promotion initiatives delivered US$1.34 billion in business opportunities for local firms in the second quarter of this year, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Aug. 7.

Taiwan to donate US$250,000 for post-quake relief in IndonesiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan to donate US$250,000 for post-quake relief in Indonesia

Taiwan's government Wednesday announced plans to donate US$250,000 to Indonesia to help with relief work in the wake of a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that left scores dead in the popular tourist destination of Lombok.

Social innovation a key step toward new economic model for Taiwan

Premier Lai Ching-te today highlighted the importance of promoting innovative social development. Externally, Taiwan can demonstrate its pursuit of the United Nations’ sustainable development goals, bring the nation in line with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and strengthen links to the international community.

MOFA thanks US Secretary of State Pompeo for recognizing Taiwan’s democracy, economic developmentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks US Secretary of State Pompeo for recognizing Taiwan’s democracy, economic development

Recognition of Taiwan’s democratic society, economic development and high-tech prowess by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in his address on the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy is deeply appreciated, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs July 31.

Heading to New Southbound countries ─ TFDA successfully completes the legislative and regulatory framework for Taiwan’s industries to export health supplements to Malaysia.

In order to help industries to tap into New Southbound markets and export Taiwan’s health supplements to Malaysia smoothly, Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (namely TFDA) and the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (namely NPRA) of Malaysia have reached an agreement through negotiations in September 2017.

MOFA-organized Muslim youth exchange camp wraps up in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA-organized Muslim youth exchange camp wraps up in Taipei

The 2018 Taiwan Muslim Youth Exchange Camp for Southeast Asian Countries wrapped up July 28 in Taipei City, offering 40 young people from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore a deeper understanding of the nation’s economic, political and social development.

President Tsai to visit Paraguay, Belize in AugustPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai to visit Paraguay, Belize in August

President Tsai Ing-wen will make a nine-day state visit to Paraguay and Belize next month, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Jose Maria Liu announced at the Office of the President July 30 in Taipei City.

Taiwan’s recycling achievements a boost for circular economyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan’s recycling achievements a boost for circular economy

Premier Lai Ching-te touted Taiwan’s world-leading recycling efforts during opening remarks at the 20th anniversary exhibition of the Environmental Protection Administration’s Resource Recycling Fund on Tuesday, saying Taiwan’s recycling rate of 52.51 percent (4.13 million metric tons recycled) in 2017 fell behind only Germany and Austria. He thanked people from all sectors of Taiwan society for their hard work.

Marshall Islands President Heine touches down in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Marshall Islands President Heine touches down in Taiwan

President Hilda C. Heine of the Marshall Islands arrived July 26 in Taiwan on a seven-day state visit aimed at expanding exchanges and deepening friendship between the Indo-Pacific nations.