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The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications launches the “Two people travel together, one person travels for free” High Speed-Rail travel discount programPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications launches the “Two people travel together, one person travels for free” High Speed-Rail travel discount program

The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications welcomes international tourists to Taiwan for sightseeing. It also encourages the tourists to visit the new tourism highlights of Taiwan's central and southern areas and enjoy the charm of performing arts and cultural performances. It is continuing to cooperate with Taiwan's High-Speed Rail Company to launch the "Two people travel together, one person travels for free" preferential program.

Kingdom of OpportunityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Kingdom of Opportunity

The First Commercial Bank’s Phnom Penh branch offers internship opportunities to local university students. Cambodia has much to offer Taiwan investors as its economy goes from strength to strength.

Taiwan-Indonesia surveyor summit under wayPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan-Indonesia surveyor summit under way

The first Taiwan-Indonesia Surveyors Summit, sponsored by the interior ministry, is under way in Taipei. At the opening ceremony on Monday, Taiwan’s Chinese Federation of Surveying and Mapping (CFSM) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with its Indonesian counterpart to promote cooperation.

Youth delegation promotes Hakka culture in Australia, New ZealandPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Youth delegation promotes Hakka culture in Australia, New Zealand

A youth delegation of the 2019 Hakka Youth International Affairs Mission held a presentation at the Xinzhuang Joint Office Tower in New Taipei City on Aug. 28 after its two-week visit to Australia and New Zealand. Hakka Affairs Council (HAC) Minister Lee Yung-de also presented certificates to the young delegates for completing the overseas program.

Taiwan reclaims top spot as best place for expats: surveyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan reclaims top spot as best place for expats: survey

Taipei, Sept. 7 (CNA) Taiwan was again voted as the best place to live for expatriates in 2019, after claiming the top spot three years ago, thanks to its good medical service, quality of life and job environment, according to a survey by the expat networking website InterNations.

How one school helped change Taiwan's attitude towards immigrantsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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How one school helped change Taiwan's attitude towards immigrants

Seven years ago when Principal Huang Mu-yin (黃木姻) first came to Dong An Elementary School in Taoyuan City, she discovered it was suffering from a low enrollment rate because some parents were reluctant to send their children to the school due to its "exotic" feature.

Taiwan working on 4-part plan to boost international tourist arrivalsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan working on 4-part plan to boost international tourist arrivals

Taipei, Aug. 28 (CNA) Several government agencies will be working together to implement a four-pronged plan to increase the number of international tourists to Taiwan, following China's recent ban on individual visits by its nationals from 47 cities, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) said Wednesday.

Taipei ranked 22nd safest city in the world: report

Taipei, Aug. 30 (CNA) Taipei has been ranked the 22nd safest city in the world, according to the 2019 Safe Cities Index released Friday which ranks 60 cities around the globe.

Tattoo exhibition set to open at Kaohsiung Museum of Fine ArtsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tattoo exhibition set to open at Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts

A tattoo exhibition co-organized by Paris-based Musee du quai Branly—Jacques Chirac and Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts is set to open Sept. 28 in southern Taiwan.

Taiwan to waive aircraft landing fees to boost tourismPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan to waive aircraft landing fees to boost tourism

Taipei, Sept. 2 (CNA) The Ministry of Transportation and Communications is planning to eliminate landing fees for international flights from certain destinations at airports in Taiwan other than at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and Taipei Songshan Airport, in the hope of boosting air traffic and local tourism.