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Indigenous teens to visit New Zealand on Maori cultural exchangePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Indigenous teens to visit New Zealand on Maori cultural exchange

A group of 10 Taiwan indigenous teenagers is set to visit members of the Maori Ngati Manu community in New Zealand Feb. 9-18 as part of a cultural exchange initiative aimed at deepening ties between tribes, the Cabinet-level Council of Indigenous Peoples said Jan. 26.

Google picks Tainan for 1st green energy project in AsiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Google picks Tainan for 1st green energy project in Asia

Google announced Jan. 23 that its first renewable energy project in Asia will be located in southern Taiwan’s Tainan City, a move that reflects the company’s support for the government’s green power policies.

Indian envoy touts ties with Taiwan on India's Republic DayPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Indian envoy touts ties with Taiwan on India's Republic Day

India's top envoy to Taiwan touted the relationship between the two countries on Thursday at an event in Taipei to celebrate India's 70th Republic Day.

Grammy Awards nomination spotlights beauty of Taiwan’s culturePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Grammy Awards nomination spotlights beauty of Taiwan’s culture

Taiwanese designer Qing-yang Xiao has been nominated for an award in the category of best recording package at the 2019 Grammy Awards for his work on rock band The Chairman’s album “The Offering.” At a press conference called in advance of the artists’ departure to attend the event, Premier Su Tseng-chang offered his best wishes for a win that would bring honor and prestige to Taiwan.

Over 100 acts set to light up 2019 Taiwan Lantern FestivalPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Over 100 acts set to light up 2019 Taiwan Lantern Festival

More than 100 art and cultural acts from home and abroad are set to dazzle visitors to the 2019 Taiwan Lantern Festival, according to Pingtung County Government Jan. 19.

Taiwan to host baseball qualifiers for 2020 Olympic GamesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan to host baseball qualifiers for 2020 Olympic Games

Taiwan will host one and possibly two qualifying tournaments for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics baseball event, the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) announced in Rome on Sunday.

Taiwan youth ambassadors to visit Vietnam, PhilippinesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan youth ambassadors to visit Vietnam, Philippines

Three groups of youth ambassadors will embark this week on an 11-day trip to two Asian countries, as part of the Taiwan government's New Southbound Policy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Monday.

Global 5G group kicks off working group meeting in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Global 5G group kicks off working group meeting in Taiwan

A five-day working group meeting of the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) opened in Taiwan on Monday, with more than 350 representatives from about 150 high-tech companies looking to devise standards for 5G applications in the global market.

U.S. bill on Taiwan WHO observer status passes first hurdlePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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U.S. bill on Taiwan WHO observer status passes first hurdle

The United States House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill on Tuesday that directs the U.S. secretary of state to help Taiwan regain observer status at the World Health Organization (WHO).

Taiwan gives US$500,000 to Indonesia for post-tsunami relief workPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan gives US$500,000 to Indonesia for post-tsunami relief work

Taiwan on Tuesday made another US$500,000 donation to Indonesia to support relief efforts following a deadly tsunami that left hundreds dead last December.