Premier Lai Ching-te today said that Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) stands as an important cooperative organization for developing trade and economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as a key platform for Taiwan and other nations in the region to expand policy discussions, technology exchanges and industrial development.
Today marked the opening of an APEC workshop to promote women and girls’ participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Taiwan social entrepreneur Lin Nien-tzu—founder of Nepal-based Dharti Mata Sustainable Workshop—is featured in this year’s BBC 100 Women, a list compiled by the British broadcaster of the most influential and inspirational women in the world.
President Tsai Ing-wen met on the afternoon of October 16 with Mr. Cadel Evans, an internationally famous racing cyclist from Australia who will participate in the 2017 Taiwan King of the Mountain (KOM) Challenge. She expressed hope that, through cycling, Taiwan will become more connected with the world.
CThe Bureau of Energy (BOE), Ministry of Economic Affairs held the Conference on APEC Green Energy Finance Capacity Building on 28 - 29 September in GIS MOTC Convention Center, Taipei, gathering experts from international organizations and APEC member economies.
Swinging Skirts LPGA Championship will raise Taiwan’s global profile while promoting exchanges between the local golfing community and its counterparts around the world, Minister of Foreign Affairs David Tawei Lee said Oct. 17 in Taipei City.
Premier Lai Ching-te today attended the inauguration ceremony of the Social Innovation Lab, saying the facility represents the government’s commitment to creating an innovative economic model for sustainable development. The facility will promote President Tsai Ing-wen’s new economic strategy through the core values of equitable distribution, entrepreneurship and job creation.
A memorandum of understanding on establishing a community center in Nepal was concluded recently by Taiwan Alliance in International Development (Taiwan Aid) and Volunteers Initiative Nepal, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Oct. 16.
A trial program offering Philippine passport holders visa-free entry to Taiwan for up to 14 days will commence Nov. 1, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
