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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency official visits Taiwan

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator Jane Nishida is visiting Taiwan to attend the Yushan Forum and advance U.S.-Taiwan cooperation, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) said Thursday.

Nobel peace laureate to speak at Taiwan forum this weekPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Nobel peace laureate to speak at Taiwan forum this week

A forum on cooperation in Asia will open in Taipei this week with the participation of speakers from 18 countries, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi of India, according to the organizers.

Nobel laureate praises young Taiwanese volunteers for their altruism Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Nobel laureate praises young Taiwanese volunteers for their altruism

Indian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi on Friday praised Taiwan for its altruism, commending young Taiwanese for their unselfish concern for others and devotion to volunteering to help those who are less fortunate.

Taiwan universities see rise in number of Southeast Asian studentsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan universities see rise in number of Southeast Asian students

From prayer rooms that cater to Muslims to the diversity of food available at school cafeterias, university campuses in Taiwan have in recent years been stepping up efforts to accommodate the increasing number of Southeast Asian students pursuing higher education in the country.

Singapore in spotlight at Taiwan NPM arts festivalPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Singapore in spotlight at Taiwan NPM arts festival

The arts, culture and cuisine of Singapore will be celebrated at the monthlong Asian Art Festival that kicks off Oct. 6 at National Palace Museum Southern Branch.

2018 APEC Good Registration Management Regulatory Science Center of Excellence Workshop

Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) will host 2018 APEC Good Registration Management Regulatory Science Center of Excellence Workshop at the venue of Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center from September 26th to 28th. This is a training event under the auspices of APEC Life Science Innovation Forum (LSIF) Regulatory Harmonization Steering Committee (RHSC).

U.S., Taiwan joint e-waste management workshop opens in Philippines Photos - New Southbound Policy
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U.S., Taiwan joint e-waste management workshop opens in Philippines

The 8th International E-Waste Management Network Workshop, a five-day event jointly organized by the United States and Taiwan to share electronic waste (e-waste) management experience, kicked off Monday in Quezon City, the Philippines.

Taiwan charity group helps flood victims in CambodiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan charity group helps flood victims in Cambodia

The Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation, one of the largest charitable organizations in Taiwan, recently provided relief aid to flood victims in Cambodia, distributing food to nearly 3,000 households, according to a statement from the foundation Wednesday.

TaiwanICDF highlights nation’s efforts to advance sustainable development at NY eventPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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TaiwanICDF highlights nation’s efforts to advance sustainable development at NY event

Taiwan’s achievements in promoting sustainable development among diplomatic allies and like-minded partners around the globe were spotlighted by Timothy T. Y. Hsiang, secretary-general of International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF), at Columbia University Sept. 19 in New York.

RSF calls on UN to accredit Taiwan journalistsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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RSF calls on UN to accredit Taiwan journalists

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urged the U.N. to allow Taiwan journalists to cover the world body’s activities and events, calling the current ban “discriminatory” as the 73rd General Assembly opened Sept. 18 in New York.