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Taiwan stages World Hospital Congress for 1st timePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan stages World Hospital Congress for 1st time

The 41st World Hospital Congress kicked off Nov. 7 in Taipei City, bringing together over 850 medical professionals from the public and private sectors of 48 countries and territories to discuss the latest advances in patient-friendly health care.

Taiwan added to Australia’s arrivals SmartGate programPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan added to Australia’s arrivals SmartGate program

Travelers from the Republic of China (Taiwan) are eligible to use Australia’s arrivals SmartGate self-processing e-passport control system in operation at the country’s eight major international airports effective Nov. 6, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Soong outlines priorities for APEC Economic Leaders’ MeetingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Soong outlines priorities for APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting

Highlighting Taiwan’s economic accomplishments and commitment to achieving greater participation in regional economic integration are the nation’s top priorities for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting, according to James Soong, representative of President Tsai Ing-wen to the annual gathering.

Taiwan, 17 APEC member economies issue Seoul Statement on sustainable forestryPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, 17 APEC member economies issue Seoul Statement on sustainable forestry

Taiwan and 17 other Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation member economies jointly issued the Seoul Statement during the 4th APEC Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Forestry, which took place Oct. 30-31 in the South Korean capital.

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Partners in Prosperity

As Taiwan expands its presence in South and Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand through the government’s New Southbound Policy, forums such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) are growing in importance as platforms for sharing the country’s expertise in areas ranging from the digital economy and food security to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

MOE entrepreneurship forum, exhibition wrap up in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOE entrepreneurship forum, exhibition wrap up in Taipei

Chen also said talent cultivation is one of the core values underpinning government policies like the five-plus-two innovative industries initiative and New Southbound Policy. He expressed his hope that the creativity and vibrancy of the nation’s youth can usher in a new era in Taiwan’s development.

Snapshots November / December 2017Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Snapshots November / December 2017

News and events concerning Taiwan from the past several months

2017 APEC Good Registration Management Regulatory Science Center of Excellence Workshop reaches consensus on the importance of GRM

Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) hosts 2017 APEC Good Registration Management Regulatory Science Center of Excellence Workshop in NTUH International Convention Center from October 31 to November 2, 2017. It gathers representatives from the government, academy, and industry of 13 different countries. The total number of participants is more than 120.

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Legislature passes act to attract foreign talent

The Legislative Yuan passed Oct. 31 the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals, designed to relax regulations on visas, work permits, residency, health insurance, tax and pensions so as to attract leading talents to Taiwan.