Premier Lai Ching-te joined a groundbreaking ceremony for the Shalun Green Energy Science City in Tainan on Saturday, expressing hope that the project will develop into an engine of growth for Taiwan’s green energy industry and drive the nation’s development toward achieving the government’s “green silicon island” goal.
Premier Lai Ching-te on Monday said the Digital Nation and Innovative Economic Development Program (DIGI+) is a vital part of the Executive Yuan’s smart nation policy that also provides fertile soil for the “five plus two” innovative industries, boosts Taiwan’s competitiveness, and enhances the quality of life.
Taiwan is the guest of honor at the Bangkok International Book Fair running through April 8, marking the first time in 11 years that the country has taken center stage at the event, according to the Ministry of Culture.
Taiwan’s three science parks posted combined record revenues of NT$2.46 trillion (US$84.4 billion) in 2017, up 3.58 percent year on year, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology March 27.
Almost 1,500 professionals from 62 countries and territories have received instruction to date at the Taiwan International Health Training Center, underscoring the nation’s commitment to advancing medical care development around the world, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare March 27.
Taiwan’s senior health officials reiterated March 23 the nation’s commitment to eradicating tuberculosis at home and joining international efforts to eliminate the disease.
A delegation of foreign diplomatic personnel completed March 24 a two-day tour of Hualien organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs aimed at fostering awareness of the eastern Taiwan county’s abundant attractions.
Four of the latest Taiwan Fellowship recipients delivered research presentations spanning such areas as bilateral relations, education, regional security and technology March 21 at National Central Library in Taipei City.
The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) will hold the 4th Self-Medication Collaborative Asian Regulator Expert Roundtable (Self-CARER) from March 19 to 22, 2018, co-chaired with Japan and Thailand. It is one of the most important health policies of the WHO to advocate self-care.
At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Lai Ching-te said the government is committed to making Taiwan a global model for the development of offshore wind power. He directed government agencies to actively support the nation’s energy policy and help developers expedite the construction of wind farms. Application procedures should be streamlined and review processes conducted in parallel to ensure all associated tasks are completed swiftly and efficiently.
