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Bangkok Design Week features Taiwanese designs and craftsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Bangkok Design Week features Taiwanese designs and crafts

Bangkok Design Week, presented by Thailand’s Creative Economy Agency, took place from Feb. 8 to 23 under the theme “Design Up+Rising.” The event featured artists from around the world, including Taiwanese curators and designers who showcased artworks and crafts from Taiwan.

Annual grand APEC sports event the 2025 ASPN Round Table Meeting & Forum held in JapanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Annual grand APEC sports event the 2025 ASPN Round Table Meeting & Forum held in Japan

The prestigious annual APEC sports event, the “2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Sports Policy Network Roundtable Meeting and Forum (2025 ASPN Roundtable Meeting & Forum),” took place in Japan February 6th to 7th. During the two-day event, discussions on specialized sports topics, a display of sports innovations, and sports event observer activities featured 25 speakers from 13 countries, seven sports innovation teams, and nearly 100 local sports practitioners.

Taiwan Hosts Global Digital Rights Conference, Showcasing Commitment to Freedom and DemocracyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan Hosts Global Digital Rights Conference, Showcasing Commitment to Freedom and Democracy

The world’s largest global digital rights conference, RightsCon, officially opened today (Feb. 24) at the Taipei World Trade Center, marking a significant milestone in Taiwan’s digital diplomacy. The Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) expressed gratitude to the international digital governance community for recognizing Taiwan’s steadfast commitment to democracy and peace amidst rapid technological advancements.

RightsCon 2025 Transnational Dialogue Debuts: NHRC Teams Up with International Partners to Forge a Safeguard for Digital Human RightsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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RightsCon 2025 Transnational Dialogue Debuts: NHRC Teams Up with International Partners to Forge a Safeguard for Digital Human Rights

This year marks the inaugural debut of the global digital human rights conference, RightsCon, in Taiwan. Today, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Philippine Commission on Human Rights (CHR) jointly hosted the “2025 Digital Human Rights International Workshop,” refocusing on the challenges of safeguarding human rights amid threats posed by artificial intelligence (AI) and digital security.

Taiwan-Australia Indigenous co-production to debut in AustraliaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan-Australia Indigenous co-production to debut in Australia

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Sydney collaborates with the Arts Centre Melbourne to present “Gapu Ngupan (追尋彩虹),” a Taiwan-Australia co-production, at the Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts (Asia TOPA) from Feb. 27 to Mar. 1.

OAC Minister vows to maintain Indo-Pacific peace, stabilityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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OAC Minister vows to maintain Indo-Pacific peace, stability

The Cabinet-level Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling said Feb. 19 that the council is committed to working with its Indo-Pacific counterparts to safeguard peace, prosperity and stability in the region. Kuan made the remarks during an interview on a current affairs Yahoo TV program.

Deepening Academic Exchanges with Sister Schools: Central Police University Study Tour to the PhilippinesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Deepening Academic Exchanges with Sister Schools: Central Police University Study Tour to the Philippines

To promote international academic exchanges and expand students’ global perspectives, Central Police University(CPU) organized a study tour to the Philippines during the 2025 winter break. The study tour, held from January 5 to January 25, 2025, featured a rich and diverse program of academic workshops and on-site visits.

Indian MICE tour arrives in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Indian MICE tour arrives in Taiwan

The first of six incentive travel groups from India arrived in Taiwan Feb. 9 for a five-day visit, providing a boost to the local tourism sector and reflecting the success of government efforts to promote the country as a major destination.

The Tourism Administration, MOTC, is launching a free “Taiwan Lantern Festival limited-time itinerary” to attract foreign transit passengers to explore Taiwan and enjoy the lanterns of the Taiwan Lantern FestivalPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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The Tourism Administration, MOTC, is launching a free “Taiwan Lantern Festival limited-time itinerary” to attract foreign transit passengers to explore Taiwan and enjoy the lanterns of the Taiwan Lantern Festival

The 2025 Taiwan Lantern Festival will be held in Taoyuan City from February 12-23. It has been nine years since the Lantern Festival was last held in Taoyuan. As the site of this year's festival is quite close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, the Tourism Administration has specially launched a limited itinerary that will help transit tourists visit the festival.

Inaugural Smart Taichung Forum Focuses on AI Sustainability and Singapore’s Experience – Deputy Mayor Zheng: Digital Capability is City Competitiveness!Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Inaugural Smart Taichung Forum Focuses on AI Sustainability and Singapore’s Experience – Deputy Mayor Zheng: Digital Capability is City Competitiveness!

As the global wave of AI brings innovation and challenges to various industries, the Taichung City Government’s Digital Development Bureau hosted the inaugural Smart Taichung Digital Development Forum today (7th) to delve into the latest AI, cybersecurity, and sustainability trends. Deputy Mayor Zheng Zhao-xin noted that to achieve the vision that “digital capability is city competitiveness,” the city government is advancing its smart city initiatives and has partnered with Microsoft Taiwan to