Taiwan welcomes the release of the final text of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and is committed to joining the multilateral pact at the earliest possible date, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs Feb. 21.
Taiwan was ranked 29th least corrupt out of 180 countries and territories in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index released Feb. 21 by Berlin-based Transparency International.
The Legislative Yuan passed the Amendment to Pharmaceutical Affairs Act on Dec 29th, 2017 in Taiwan, to establish patent linkage system and give data exclusivity for new indication. After President announcement on Jan 31th, the data exclusivity for new indication is effective immediately and the enforcement date of patent linkage system will be set by the Executive Yuan.
All new appointments will take effect Monday, with the exception of the mainland affairs minister, who will not take office until mid-March due to personnel transfer procedures and his teaching obligations. Until then, MAC Deputy Minister Lin Cheng-yi will step in as acting minister of the council.
2018 Southeast Asian Literature Forum in Taiwan—involving local writers, publishing industry figures and six top talents from Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam—is taking place March 2-6 in Taichung, Tainan and Taipei cities.
Taiwan’s gross domestic product growth forecast for 2018 was revised upward to 2.42 percent, reflecting stronger domestic demand and a recovering global economy, according to the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics Feb. 13.
The recent expression of condolences and offer of assistance extended by mainland China in the wake of the magnitude 6 temblor centered on Hualien County in eastern Taiwan are sincerely appreciated by the Republic of China (Taiwan) government, according to the Mainland Affairs Council Feb. 12.
The Republic of China (Taiwan) government is deeply grateful for the care shown by ROC diplomatic allies, like-minded countries and supporters from around the world in the wake of the magnitude 6 temblor centered on Hualien County in eastern Taiwan, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Feb. 11.
The sixth season of the documentary series “Taiwan to the World” is set to air on National Geographic Channel, showcasing stories of inspiring men and women from around the nation, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Feb. 7.
Care and concern shown by the nation’s diplomatic allies, like-minded countries and supporters in the wake of the magnitude 6 temblor centered on Hualien County in eastern Taiwan is deeply appreciated by the Republic of China (Taiwan) government, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Feb. 8.
