Taiwan athlete Lee Chih-kai claimed gold in the men’s pommel horse at the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) World Cup series event Nov. 24 in Cottbus, Germany, moving him one step closer to qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) Hospital signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday with India's Cygnus Hospitals, promoting bilateral exchange in medical developments.

The first shipment of fruit and vegetables sent by Taiwan to Palau almost completely sold out just three hours after the produce went on sale at a local supermarket, according to a statement from the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Palau Thursday.

A total of six Taiwan innovations won R&D 100 Awards Nov. 16 in Orlando, Florida, adding to the nation’s stellar record at the world’s most prestigious competition for science and technology inventions.

Taiwan ranks fourth in Asia and 27th among 63 economies globally in ability to attract, develop and retain talent, according to a report released Nov. 19 by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD).

The 55th Golden Horse Awards took place Nov. 17 in Taipei City, honoring the finest works in Chinese language cinema from the past 12 months.

Germany's public international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) opened an office in Taipei last month -- its first office in East Asia -- because of the high level of press freedom in Taiwan, according to DW Chinese Service chief Philipp Bilsky.

A capacity-building program for farmers and officials from Indonesia’s Karawang region concluded Nov. 14 in Taipei City, spotlighting Taiwan’s commitment to fostering regional cooperation and sharing technical expertise under the New Southbound Policy.

UNFCCC participation would expand Taiwan’s role in climate solutions.

Taiwan is fostering startups and women’s entrepreneurship in the Asia-Pacific through APEC.