Government News

PIC/S Expert Circle Event on Quality Risk Management kicks off, Taiwan FDA continue to play a critical role of GMP regulation in the field of medicinal products

From Ministry of Health and Welfare 2018-09-12

The PIC/S Expert Circle on Quality Risk Management (QRM) & Training Event will take place in Taipei over three consecutive days from September 11 to 13. This is the fourth major Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) event that the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (Taiwan FDA) under the Ministry of Health and Welfare has hosted including it successfully held the PIC/S Committee Meeting and Annual Seminar in 2017. Participants include officials and inspectors from pharmaceutical

Smart machinery and biomedicine pave way to more competitive Taiwan

From Executive Yuan 2018-09-11

Premier Lai Ching-te on Tuesday hosted the 22nd interministerial meeting on accelerating investment in Taiwan, where the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), respectively, analyzed and discussed the results of two key “five plus two” innovative industries plan initiatives: the Smart Machinery Development Program and the Biomedical Industry Innovation Promotion Program.

APEC women forum greenlights Taiwan gender equality projects

From Taiwan Today 2018-09-10

Taiwan’s international reputation for empowering women in the workplace was highlighted after two of its projects were approved during the Sept. 3-7 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Women and the Economy Forum in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Taiwan-made satellites among highlights at Indian space expo

From Focus Taiwan 2018-09-10

Taiwanese satellites and space components have been among the many star attractions on show at the 6th Bengaluru Space Expo in India, with several experts expressing an interest in working with Taiwan, a top official said Saturday.

MOFA campaign highlights Taiwan’s value as global SDG partner

From Taiwan Today 2018-09-10

An international campaign was launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighting Taiwan’s desire to participate in the U.N. system and merits as a valuable partner in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

MOFA minister unveils US$2 million medical fund at Pacific Islands Forum

From Taiwan Today 2018-09-07

Taiwan is to establish a US$2 million fund aimed at boosting medical cooperation with Pacific countries, Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu said Sept. 5 at a sustainable development goals roundtable during the Pacific Islands Forum in ally Nauru.

Foreign Minister Wu promotes Taiwan-Pacific cooperation at PIF

From Taiwan Today 2018-09-07

Taiwan is committed to expanding mutually beneficial cooperation with like-minded countries in the Pacific across a broad spectrum of areas, Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu said Sept. 6 at the conclusion of the Pacific Islands Forum in ally Nauru.

Taiwan makes mark at APEC Women and the Economy Forum

From Executive Yuan 2018-09-07

Taiwan’s delegation to the 2018 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Women and the Economy Forum (WEF) raised the nation’s global profile by highlighting its achievements in advancing women’s economic development in the Asia-Pacific region, the Executive Yuan Department of Gender Equality said Friday.

Premier Lai pledges continued backing for Taiwan’s semiconductor industry

From Taiwan Today 2018-09-06

The government will continue to drive growth in Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, including encouraging investment, tax breaks, relaxing regulations, and helping firms attract and retain foreign professionals, according to Premier Lai Ching-te Sept. 5.

Fintech push to spur innovation, economic growth

From Executive Yuan 2018-09-06

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Lai Ching-te pledged government efforts to work with businesses in promoting responsible innovation and financial controls for financial technology (fintech), which he said will create greater prosperity for the people of Taiwan.