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MOFA announces winners of social media competitionPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA announces winners of social media competition

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Dec. 9 the winners of the Taiwan Young Lions Competition, an annual social media contest for youths, during a ceremony at Tamkang University in New Taipei City.

‘Invest in Taiwan,’ says premier at meeting with business leadersPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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‘Invest in Taiwan,’ says premier at meeting with business leaders

Premier Lai Ching-te today attended a breakfast meeting hosted by Taiwan’s Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce, where he announced that the nation’s economy is expected to grow 2.58 percent in 2017, and that estimates place next year’s growth at 2 percent or above. The premier also noted that Taiwan’s unemployment rate in October fell to 3.75 percent, which he attributed to the combined efforts of the entire nation.

Taiwan, Philippines sign agreements at joint economic conferencePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, Philippines sign agreements at joint economic conference

The 23rd Taiwan-Philippines Joint Economic Conference concluded Dec. 7 in Manila, with public and private sector organizations inking a total of seven pacts on trade and investment.

US priest George Martinson posthumously honored by MOEPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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US priest George Martinson posthumously honored by MOE

Rev. George Martinson, a much-loved Jesuit priest from the U.S. who passed away earlier this year in Taipei City, was posthumously honored Dec. 5 by the Ministry of Education for his lifelong efforts to promote English language learning and help the disadvantaged in Taiwan.

Executive Yuan approves 2018 National Development PlanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Executive Yuan approves 2018 National Development Plan

The Executive Yuan today approved the National Development Council’s (NDC) draft 2018 National Development Plan, which focuses on nation building and policy execution.

Taiwan-US workshop on fostering digital inclusion opens in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan-US workshop on fostering digital inclusion opens in Taipei

An international workshop exploring ways to bridge the digital divide and enhance broadband penetration in the Asia-Pacific kicked off Dec. 4 in Taipei City, bringing together experts and policymakers from across the region to share information and best practices.

Premier focuses on foreign capital at 5th meeting to boost investmentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier focuses on foreign capital at 5th meeting to boost investment

Premier Lai Ching-te today convened the fifth in a series of interministerial meetings aimed at accelerating investment in Taiwan, as part of the government’s commitment to boost the economy and resolve key problems facing the nation’s industrial development. Attracting investment from overseas Chinese and foreign entities was a key focus.

Exhibition of Taiwan contemporary art launches in New YorkPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Exhibition of Taiwan contemporary art launches in New York

An exhibition of Taiwan contemporary art kicked off Nov. 30 at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York as part of a government initiative aimed at fostering cultural exchanges and promoting the nation’s artistic environment.

TV drama ‘A Good Wife’ raises Taiwan’s cultural profile in Caribbean, Latin AmericaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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TV drama ‘A Good Wife’ raises Taiwan’s cultural profile in Caribbean, Latin America

Hit Taiwan TV drama “A Good Wife” is screening in the Caribbean and Latin America as part of efforts by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to raise international awareness of the nation’s pop culture and soft power.

New Southbound Policy Portal in Indonesian launched by MOFAPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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New Southbound Policy Portal in Indonesian launched by MOFA

An Indonesian language version of the New Southbound Policy Portal operated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was launched Nov. 28 as part of ongoing government efforts to raise regional awareness of the NSP.