The Republic of China (Taiwan) and Central American ally Belize inked an agreement on bilateral cooperation July 26, underscoring the strong and steadfast diplomatic relations between the two sides, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The first Ecology, Energy Saving, Waste Reduction and Health building evaluation system certificate was issued July 28 to a firm operating outside Taiwan in recognition of its efforts to improve energy management practices and slash carbon emissions, according to the Ministry of the Interior.

National Taiwan University of Arts’ Da-Guan Dance Theater kicked off a 14-day tour of South and Southeast Asia July 23 with a performance at the Azad Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi.

Taiwan is an indispensable partner in the global fight against human trafficking, Vice President Chen Chien-jen said at the 11th International Workshop on Strategies for Combating Human Trafficking July 25 in Taipei City.

Taiwan will be hosting the Word Congress on Information Technology 2017 (WCIT 2017), which is also often called the Olympics of the ICT industry, from September 10th to 13th. The goal is to invite at least 90 ICT experts and delegates from 80 countries to participate in the event. It is estimated that more than 2,500 ICT business leaders from around the world will come to Taipei and attend the Congress.

The 10 diplomatic allies of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Central America and the Caribbean are the latest additions to the country’s visa-waiver program, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs July 12.

The Da-Guan Dance Theater of Taipei City-based National Taiwan University of Arts will depart July 22 on a 14-day performance tour of India, Indonesia and Malaysia to advance bilateral relations and cultural exchanges, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Rev. Gian Carlo Michelini of Italy was officially granted citizenship of the Republic of China (Taiwan) July 6 in recognition of his lifelong dedication to fostering the nation’s cultural environment, according to the Ministry of the Interior.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced July 7 its donation of US$100,000 to CARE International, a global nongovernmental humanitarian aid organization, to assist the NGO’s efforts in helping civilians affected by conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo as well as Iraq.

An international workshop on disaster relief and humanitarian assistance jointly organized by Taiwan and the U.S. kicked off July 5 in Taipei City, bringing together officials from across the Asia-Pacific to study mitigation and response strategies for natural and man-made catastrophes.