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Taiwan inks MOU with Thailand’s royal crafts centerPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan inks MOU with Thailand’s royal crafts center

The Support Arts and Crafts International Centre of Thailand (SACICT) and the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute (NTCRI) signed a memorandum of understanding on April 19 at the 2018 Taiwan Creative Expo in Taipei.

ITRI wins Clarivate Analytics Top 100 Global Innovators AwardPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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ITRI wins Clarivate Analytics Top 100 Global Innovators Award

Taiwan’s state-backed Industrial Technology Research Institute is a winner of the latest Clarivate Analytics Top 100 Global Innovators Award for its R&D and intellectual property development and protection achievements.

Taiwan, Indonesian universities sign cooperation agreementsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, Indonesian universities sign cooperation agreements

A memorandum of understanding signing ceremony was held between Taiwan and Indonesian universities April 17 in Taipei City, highlighting rapidly expanding academic exchanges between the two sides, according to the Ministry of Education.

Cuisine, convenience and hospitality keep tourists coming back to TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Cuisine, convenience and hospitality keep tourists coming back to Taiwan

First-time tourists to Taiwan are often drawn by renowned natural and urban attractions like Alishan, or Mt. Ali, Sun Moon Lake and the Taipei 101 skyscraper. But what inspires visitors to return is the warmth of the people, said American couple Liz and Mike Medes, who have vacationed in the country five times since 2011.

NY Times article praises Taiwan as bastion of free speech in AsiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NY Times article praises Taiwan as bastion of free speech in Asia

Taiwan is one of Asia’s most vibrant democracies and has replaced Hong Kong as the bastion of free speech in the region, according to a New York Times article published April 14.

Foreign media visit spotlights Taiwan’s indigenous rights, tourism developmentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign media visit spotlights Taiwan’s indigenous rights, tourism development

A delegation of foreign broadcast and print media professionals is in Taiwan April 8-13 to get up to speed on the latest government initiatives advancing indigenous peoples’ rights and tribal tourism development.

Taiwan agricultural products showcased at Bangkok book fairPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan agricultural products showcased at Bangkok book fair

A variety of Taiwan agricultural products are being showcased at the Bangkok International Book Fair running through April 8 as part of the country’s efforts to strengthen cultural and trade exchanges with Southeast Asia.

4 Taiwan influencers named in Forbes 30 under 30 AsiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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4 Taiwan influencers named in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia

Four Taiwan influencers from the fields of arts, business and science were named in this year’s 30 under 30 Asia list released March 27 by Forbes magazine.

Short film promotes rail travel, cultural traditions in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Short film promotes rail travel, cultural traditions in Taiwan

A three-minute film promoting rail travel in Taiwan was released March 29 by the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications as part of government efforts to showcase the country’s diverse visitor attractions.

Taiwan tops Asia, ranks 3rd globally in Transformation IndexPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan tops Asia, ranks 3rd globally in Transformation Index

Taiwan ranks first in Asia and third globally in fostering democratic change, economic development and good governance, according to the Transformation Index released March 22 by Germany-based Bertelsmann Foundation.