The talent cultivation program implemented by the Ministry of Education in support of the New Southbound Policy is boosting exchanges between Taiwan and NSP countries, according to Premier Lai Ching-te June 27.

The appointment of William Brent Christensen as new director of the Taipei Office of the American Institute in Taiwan is welcomed June 27 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Premier Lai Ching-te on Thursday expressed approval for the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) training and education program focused on the New Southbound Policy, saying the project is increasing bilateral exchanges of high-quality education experts and organizations, expanding the two-way flow of young scholars and students, and creating a platform for mutual cooperation in education.

Taiwan is sparing no effort in promoting clean governance through such wide-ranging measures as amending financial regulations and compiling the first national report on the implementation of the U.N. Convention against Corruption, according to Premier Lai Ching-te June 25.

An exhibition documenting the success of Taiwan technical missions in advancing technology development in diplomatic allies El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua was opened by Minister of Foreign Affairs Jaushieh Joseph Wu June 26 in Taipei City.

Taiwan donated 1,000 metric tons of rice to diplomatic ally Guatemala June 20 to support disaster relief efforts following the Fuego volcano eruption earlier this month.

At the Asia Pacific Integrity Conference and Transparency International (TI) Regional Annual Meeting on Monday, Premier Lai Ching-te said Taiwan’s rankings on TI’s anti-corruption reports have improved over past years thanks to the efforts of all involved. This year, the administration will publish the first national report on the implementation of the U.N. Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in Taiwan,

Premier Lai Ching-te on Monday said the economy is the nation’s highest priority, which is why the government has been pushing to raise salary levels, cut taxes and regulations, make tax burdens more reasonable, and create a friendly environment for investors and businesses.

Digital 3D models reconstructing 28 Taiwanese cultural sites and historic landscapes at the height of their prosperity are now available for download and re-use by cultural and creative projects.

Premier Lai Ching-te on Tuesday convened the 11th in a series of meetings on government initiatives to boost investment in Taiwan. He directed the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) to actively assist in the transformation and upgrading of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and instructed the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to continue easing investment and tax regulations for a business-friendly environment.