Under the banner “Power of Reading,” the 2018 Taipei International Book Exhibition will offer five international forums, ten themed pavilions, and over 500 sessions of book signings, workshops, and promotional events this February. New additions to the annual book-centric festivities include AR products and a deeper emphasis on independent publications and original materials from Taiwan.
Premier Lai Ching-te today applauded the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) for actively promoting a circular economy through regulatory, technological and control mechanisms. President Tsai Ing-wen has included the circular economy in her “five plus two” innovative industries policy, and nations worldwide are also seeking ways of raising efficiency in resource use.
Following a presentation by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) on progress and results of the Smart Machinery Development Program, Premier Lai Ching-te instructed the MOEA, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Labor to continue coordinating and guiding the efforts of industry, academia and researchers to produce innovative capabilities.
The staunch support of Republic of China (Taiwan) diplomatic allies and like-minded countries for the nation’s participation in the World Health Assembly, the decision-making body of the World Health Organization, is greatly appreciated and underscores Taiwan’s major contributions to international medical development, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jan. 29.
The Republic of China (Taiwan) government anticipates enhanced exchanges with the Holy See in ensuring religious freedom and harmony while establishing the nation as a regional model in this regard, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jan. 25.
Father Bruno Ciceri, International Director of the Apostleship of the Sea at the Holy See’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, received the Friend of Foreign Service Medal from David Tawei Lee, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan), during a noontime award ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs January 24.
Taiwan is committed to joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Jan. 24, adding that the government is advancing broad economic reforms to prepare for the accession bid.
Taiwan New Southbound Policy and the Philippines Dutertenomics complement each other economically, an official at the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO), said recently.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) applauds the completion of negotiations on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) during senior officials’ meetings in Tokyo January 22 and 23, which will impart new momentum to economic integration throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
The New Southbound Policy is consistent with the U.S. government’s Indo-Pacific strategy, creating ample opportunities for Taiwan-U.S. cooperation in promoting economic and trade, capacity building and public infrastructure links with initiative target countries, according to Minister without Portfolio Deng Chen-chung Jan. 20.
