A total of six Taiwan innovations won R&D 100 Awards Nov. 16 in Orlando, Florida, adding to the nation’s stellar record at the world’s most prestigious competition for science and technology inventions.

Taiwan ranks fourth in Asia and 27th among 63 economies globally in ability to attract, develop and retain talent, according to a report released Nov. 19 by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD).

The 55th Golden Horse Awards took place Nov. 17 in Taipei City, honoring the finest works in Chinese language cinema from the past 12 months.

Germany's public international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) opened an office in Taipei last month -- its first office in East Asia -- because of the high level of press freedom in Taiwan, according to DW Chinese Service chief Philipp Bilsky.

A capacity-building program for farmers and officials from Indonesia’s Karawang region concluded Nov. 14 in Taipei City, spotlighting Taiwan’s commitment to fostering regional cooperation and sharing technical expertise under the New Southbound Policy.

UNFCCC participation would expand Taiwan’s role in climate solutions.

Taiwan is fostering startups and women’s entrepreneurship in the Asia-Pacific through APEC.

Central Taiwan is set to burst into color as it hosts the environmentally and people friendly Taichung World Flora Exposition.

Stronger, longer-lasting blooms in new colors and shapes are being developed to give Taiwan growers a competitive edge in the global market.

The 2018 Global Youth Trends Forum came to an end on November 4th. Minister of Education Yeh Jiunn-rong attended the closing ceremony and listened to 300 youth representatives from 19 countries, including Taiwan, Australia, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Russia, Sweden, Thailand, the UK, the US, and Vietnam present youth initiatives on the following themes: Global Office, World Traveler, and Speak up for the Wo