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DGE sees Taiwan making headway on gender equalityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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DGE sees Taiwan making headway on gender equality

Taiwan ranks eighth globally and first in Asia based on data used to compile the latest U.N. Gender Inequality Index, according to the Cabinet-level Department of Gender Equality.

Pompeo, U.S. lawmakers voice support for Taiwan on TRA anniversaryPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Pompeo, U.S. lawmakers voice support for Taiwan on TRA anniversary

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and three Congress members voiced support for Taiwan Wednesday, the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA).

Badminton world No. 1 Tai retains Malaysia Open women’s singles titlePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Badminton world No. 1 Tai retains Malaysia Open women’s singles title

Badminton World No. 1 Tai Tzu-ying of Taiwan retained her women’s singles title at the Malaysia Open 2019 April 7 in Kuala Lumpur, overcoming Akane Yamaguchi of Japan to claim the champion’s purse of US$49,000.

Towards Real Equality – CEDAW in Taiwan

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, CEDAW in abbreviation, aims at eliminating gender discrimination and actively promoting gender equality in order to realize the rights of gender equality listed in the CEDAW; by adopting every appropriate measure to implement women’s rights, the basis of the equality of men and women is ensured, so that women exercise and enjoy human rights and fundamental freedoms particularly in the fields of politics, society,

Taiwan to share disaster prevention practices, technologies with two Nepal citiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan to share disaster prevention practices, technologies with two Nepal cities

A memorandum of understanding on disaster prevention and preparedness cooperation was concluded between the National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction (NCDR) and the Nepalese municipalities of Baijanath Rural and Kohalpur March 27 in New Taipei City.

Taiwan steps up fight against African swine feverPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan steps up fight against African swine fever

Taiwan’s Central Emergency Operation Center for African swine fever (ASF) said Wednesday it will redouble its efforts against the pig disease, which is still at a peak in China.

Top prize at IOC Women and Sport Awards goes to Taiwan umpire Liu Po-chunPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Top prize at IOC Women and Sport Awards goes to Taiwan umpire Liu Po-chun

Liu Po-chun, Taiwan’s first professional female baseball umpire, received the World Trophy at the International Olympic Committee Women and Sport Awards held March 19 at U.N. headquarters in New York.

Taiwan can play proactive role in international community: TsaiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan can play proactive role in international community: Tsai

Taiwan can be proactive as it pursues an indispensable role in the world community, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Wednesday in a Facebook post in which she listed some of Taiwan's major accomplishments in foreign affairs.

Agreement on mushroom cultivation training signed by Taiwan, PhilippinesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Agreement on mushroom cultivation training signed by Taiwan, Philippines

Taiwan and the Philippines signed an agreement on mushroom cultivation cooperation March 15, marking further progress in the government’s efforts to boost agricultural ties between the two sides in line with the New Southbound Policy.

Growing ConnectionsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Growing Connections

The Young Agricultural Ambassadors Program is forging ties between innovative Taiwan farmers and counterparts throughout Southeast Asia.