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Taiwan expands hand luggage checks to more Southeast Asian nationsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan expands hand luggage checks to more Southeast Asian nations

The hand luggage of travelers arriving from Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar is being inspected at seaports and airports across Taiwan as part of an intensifying effort to prevent the entry of African swine fever (ASF), an official said Wednesday.

Novel Water Quality Technology: Bridging International Collaborations

Supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), Professor Tsair-Fuh Lin and his research team at National Cheng Kung University have developed novel, integrated technology for early-warning monitoring and treatment of cyanobacteria, cyanotoxins, and T&O compounds in drinking water sources and water treatment plants.

Taiwanese golfer finishes 3rd at Women's Australian OpenPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwanese golfer finishes 3rd at Women's Australian Open

Taiwanese golfer Hsu Wei-ling (徐薇淩) finished in third place at the 2019 ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open Sunday with a four-round 12-under par 276.

ITRI, local hospital join hands to offer smarter health care for seniorsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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ITRI, local hospital join hands to offer smarter health care for seniors

A memorandum of understanding on providing smart health care services for seniors was concluded Feb. 12 by Industrial Technology Research Institute and National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch, underscoring the country’s efforts to deal with an aging population.

Taiwan maintains global leadership in IC wafer fab capacityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan maintains global leadership in IC wafer fab capacity

Taiwan maintained its global leadership in integrated circuit 200mm-equivalent wafer fab capacity for the fourth consecutive year, according to U.S.-based IC Insights Inc.

Taiwan Education Center, Philippines school promote study in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan Education Center, Philippines school promote study in Taiwan

The Taiwan Education Center Philippines, and St. Paul University Quezon City held an event Monday to encourage students and faculty from the university to study in Taiwan and to even apply for scholarships to pursue doctoral degrees.

Taiwan retains top-20 ranking in global IP environment surveyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan retains top-20 ranking in global IP environment survey

Taiwan boasts the 20th-best intellectual property environment in the world, according to the latest survey released Feb. 8 by Washington-based Global Innovation Policy Center under the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Taiwan set to offer cell therapies to treat cancers, joint diseasePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan set to offer cell therapies to treat cancers, joint disease

Six cell therapies recently approved by the government to treat medical issues including cancer, degenerative joint disease and skin wounds are expected to be available at permitted medical centers by the end of February, the Cabinet said Feb. 10.

Taiwan tennis duo wins Launceston title in AustraliaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan tennis duo wins Launceston title in Australia

Taiwan's Chang Kai-chen (張凱貞) and Hsu Ching-wen (徐竫雯) emerged as champions in the women's doubles competition at the Launceston Tennis International in Australia on Saturday.

World mayors' conference supports Taiwan's global participationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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World mayors' conference supports Taiwan's global participation

The World Conference of Mayors, Inc. (WCM) passed a unanimous resolution Wednesday in Miami to support Taiwan's participation in international organizations.