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Bangkok International Book Fair spotlights Taiwan culture and literaturePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Bangkok International Book Fair spotlights Taiwan culture and literature

Taiwan is the guest of honor at the Bangkok International Book Fair running through April 8, marking the first time in 11 years that the country has taken center stage at the event, according to the Ministry of Culture.

Taiwan science parks post record operation results in 2017Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan science parks post record operation results in 2017

Taiwan’s three science parks posted combined record revenues of NT$2.46 trillion (US$84.4 billion) in 2017, up 3.58 percent year on year, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology March 27.

Taiwan international training center promotes global health care developmentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan international training center promotes global health care development

Almost 1,500 professionals from 62 countries and territories have received instruction to date at the Taiwan International Health Training Center, underscoring the nation’s commitment to advancing medical care development around the world, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare March 27.

Taiwan pledges continued support for international efforts to eradicate TBPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan pledges continued support for international efforts to eradicate TB

Taiwan’s senior health officials reiterated March 23 the nation’s commitment to eradicating tuberculosis at home and joining international efforts to eliminate the disease.

MOFA Minister Wu leads foreign diplomats on tour of HualienPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA Minister Wu leads foreign diplomats on tour of Hualien

A delegation of foreign diplomatic personnel completed March 24 a two-day tour of Hualien organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs aimed at fostering awareness of the eastern Taiwan county’s abundant attractions.

Recipients of Taiwan Fellowship deliver presentationsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Recipients of Taiwan Fellowship deliver presentations

Four of the latest Taiwan Fellowship recipients delivered research presentations spanning such areas as bilateral relations, education, regional security and technology March 21 at National Central Library in Taipei City.

Taiwan will hold the 4th Self-Medication Collaborative Asian Regulator Expert Roundtable (Self-CARER)Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan will hold the 4th Self-Medication Collaborative Asian Regulator Expert Roundtable (Self-CARER)

The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) will hold the 4th Self-Medication Collaborative Asian Regulator Expert Roundtable (Self-CARER) from March 19 to 22, 2018, co-chaired with Japan and Thailand. It is one of the most important health policies of the WHO to advocate self-care.

Premier: Make Taiwan a global model for offshore wind power

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Lai Ching-te said the government is committed to making Taiwan a global model for the development of offshore wind power. He directed government agencies to actively support the nation’s energy policy and help developers expedite the construction of wind farms. Application procedures should be streamlined and review processes conducted in parallel to ensure all associated tasks are completed swiftly and efficiently.

MAC calls on Beijing to promote positive cross-strait tiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MAC calls on Beijing to promote positive cross-strait ties

Beijing must shoulder its share of responsibility for maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait by promoting positive, mutually beneficial interactions, the Cabinet-level Mainland Affairs Council said March 20.

Cabinet unveils measures to retain Taiwan talent, upgrade competitivenessPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Cabinet unveils measures to retain Taiwan talent, upgrade competitiveness

A comprehensive plan to retain Taiwan talent as well as enhance the nation’s industrial competitiveness and cultural profile was unveiled by the Cabinet March 16.