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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.

54th Golden Horse Awards Ceremony staged in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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54th Golden Horse Awards Ceremony staged in Taipei

The 54th Golden Horse Awards Ceremony took place at National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Nov. 25 in Taipei City, honoring a selection of the finest Chinese language cinema offerings over the past 12 months.

Premier Lai reiterates government’s commitment to tackling money launderingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier Lai reiterates government’s commitment to tackling money laundering

The government is sparing no effort in preparing Taiwan for the third round of mutual evaluations by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) set to take place in a year’s time, Premier Lai Ching-te said Nov. 22 in Taipei City.

Premier Lai urges agencies to continue combating money launderingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier Lai urges agencies to continue combating money laundering

Premier Lai Ching-te today urged government agencies to continue the fight against money laundering, saying the work has broad and significant impacts on Taiwan, from the maintenance of law order and clean governance, to Taiwan’s financial and trade relations with other countries, even the efforts of Taiwanese firms to invest and expand overseas. The premier also called on the public to lend their support for this important work.

Taiwan maintains 23rd in IMD global talent competitiveness reportPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan maintains 23rd in IMD global talent competitiveness report

Taiwan is the 23rd best economy in the world in terms of attracting, developing and retaining top talent for the second consecutive year, according to Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD).

Premier Lai calls for expanded collaboration with APEC membersPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier Lai calls for expanded collaboration with APEC members

Taiwan should continue enhancing cooperation with other Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation member economies so as to create more global business opportunities for the country, according to Premier Lai Ching-te Nov. 16.

 EPA chief reaffirms Taiwan’s renewables commitment in interview with Deutsche WellePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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EPA chief reaffirms Taiwan’s renewables commitment in interview with Deutsche Welle

Taiwan is committed to complying with the goals of the Paris Agreement under the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change through reducing fossil fuel use and fostering renewable energy generation, Environmental Protection Administration Minister Lee Ying-yuan said Nov. 13 in a TV interview with Germany’s Deutsche Welle.

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Building the Future

Taiwan’s economic, social and sustainable development needs are to be met through a comprehensive and farsighted infrastructure plan.

Premier urges stronger APEC cooperation for growth

Premier Lai Ching-te at today’s Cabinet meeting received reports from government agencies on Taiwan’s participation in 2017’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Vietnam.