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China virus outbreak affects Taiwan fruit farmer fortunesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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China virus outbreak affects Taiwan fruit farmer fortunes

It’s the first day of work after the extended Lunar New Year holiday. Fruit farmers in southeastern Taiwan’s Taitung County head out to the fields to collect custard apples that are as big as a baby’s head. Fruit farmer Lee Chung-wu says that this batch of custard apples is headed to Singapore.

Taipei book fair to be postponed until May in wake of coronavirusPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei book fair to be postponed until May in wake of coronavirus

The 2020 Taipei International Book Exhibition (TIBE), which saw 580,000 visitors last year, has been postponed until May in the wake of escalating fears over the spread of a new coronavirus, the Ministry of Culture (MOC) said in a statement Thursday. The MOC statement said that the 2020 TIBE, which was originally scheduled to be held Feb. 4-9 at Taipei World Trade Center will now be held May 7-12.

Response to Topic of International Day of Education: Learning for People, Planet, Prosperity and Peace Ministry of Education Promotes Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education Pathways Toward Sustainable DevelopmentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Response to Topic of International Day of Education: Learning for People, Planet, Prosperity and Peace Ministry of Education Promotes Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education Pathways Toward Sustainable Development

The International Day of Education originated from the 44th plenary meeting of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly 73rd session in December 2018, which designated January 24 each year as 'International Day of Education'.

Taipei hotel art fair opens to public with display of 3,000-plus pieces

One Art Taipei 2020, an exhibition that is usually held in a city hotel, opened to the public Saturday with a display of more than 3,000 contemporary art works from across Asia. The art fair, spread over three floors at The Sherwood Taipei, featured works by artists from Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong and from 67 galleries from across Asia.

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.