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Cabinet unveils measures to retain Taiwan talent, upgrade competitivenessPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Cabinet unveils measures to retain Taiwan talent, upgrade competitiveness

A comprehensive plan to retain Taiwan talent as well as enhance the nation’s industrial competitiveness and cultural profile was unveiled by the Cabinet March 16.

Taiwan thanks US for signing Taiwan Travel Act into lawPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan thanks US for signing Taiwan Travel Act into law

The goodwill and support extended to Taiwan by the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. are sincerely appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs March 17.

 MOST seeks to expand technology cooperation with IsraelPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOST seeks to expand technology cooperation with Israel

A science and technology division is set to be launched at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Tel Aviv as part of government efforts to boost industry cooperation with Israel and strengthen Taiwan’s R&D capabilities, the Ministry of Science and Technology announced March 19.

Premier Lai touts biomedical industry promotion effortsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier Lai touts biomedical industry promotion efforts

The government is leaving no stone unturned in promoting Taiwan’s biomedical industry and transforming the nation into a global R&D hub for medical devices and pharmaceuticals, according to Premier Lai Ching-te March 15.

Executive Yuan responds to mainland China’s ‘incentives’ policyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Executive Yuan responds to mainland China’s ‘incentives’ policy

In response to mainland China’s 31 incentive measures for attracting Taiwanese business and talent, the Executive Yuan today unveiled a comprehensive plan consisting of four major policy directions: attract and retain talent in Taiwan by building a quality education and work environment, maintain Taiwan’s advantages in global supply chains, deepen capital markets and strengthen the cultural audiovisual industry.

Cultural Content Institute draft bill OK’d by CabinetPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Cultural Content Institute draft bill OK’d by Cabinet

A draft bill clearing the way for the establishment of the Cultural Content Institute was recently passed by the Cabinet, moving the government closer toward its goal of more effectively promoting Taiwan’s culture and related content on the international stage.

Premier envisions biomedicine as next trillion-dollar industryPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier envisions biomedicine as next trillion-dollar industry

Premier Lai Ching-te on Thursday said that under the combined efforts of a number of ministries and agencies to promote the biomedical industry, initial successes have come in such areas as research and development of new pharmaceuticals and medical devices, an improved regulatory environment, capital market adjustments, cultivation of talent and the rise of an overall industry ecosystem.

MOST, AgilePoint join forces on startup developmentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOST, AgilePoint join forces on startup development

The Taiwan Startup Institute under the Ministry of Science and Technology concluded a memorandum of understanding with U.S.-based AgilePoint Inc. March 12 in Taipei City in a move aimed at fast-tracking promotion of innovative local startups.

Taiwan’s National Health Insurance advances WHO goal of universal coveragePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan’s National Health Insurance advances WHO goal of universal coverage

Taiwan’s National Health Insurance program is a global benchmark in universal coverage and offers valuable lessons in delivering high-quality, cost-effective medical care for all, according to Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung.

MOFA welcomes signing of CPTPP trade dealPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA welcomes signing of CPTPP trade deal

The signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership March 8 in Chile is a milestone in Asia-Pacific economic integration and welcomed by Taiwan, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.