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President Tsai meets former President of Philippines Fidel V. RamosPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets former President of Philippines Fidel V. Ramos

President Tsai further stated that the New Southbound Policy does not focus exclusively on business, trade, and tourism. Taiwan and the Philippines are close neighbors, so hopefully in the future we will be able to further enhance our interactions on all fronts.

President Tsai's remarks at 2017 AmCham Hsie Nian Fan celebrationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai's remarks at 2017 AmCham Hsie Nian Fan celebration

We are also actively promoting the New Southbound Policy to strengthen our linkages with Southeast and South Asian countries, and Australia and New Zealand in the areas of economics and trade, as well as science, technology and culture.

Foreign Ministry spotlights New Southbound Policy in Taiwan Fellowship programPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Ministry spotlights New Southbound Policy in Taiwan Fellowship program

Recipients of Taiwan Fellowship grants awarded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave presentations on topics concerning the implications of the government’s New Southbound Policy March 14 at National Central Library in Taipei City.

New Southbound Policy promotes bilateral cooperation in education and personnel exchanges

Following a briefing by the Ministry of Education (MOE) on a program to cultivate human resources under the New Southbound Policy, Premier Lin Chuan today said the program has produced initial results. He then directed the MOE to continue the good work while keeping pace with the needs and objectives for personnel training and industry development in the countries targeted by New Southbound Policy.

President Tsai attends Chinese New Year luncheon for representatives of Taiwan-invested enterprises based in mainland ChinaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends Chinese New Year luncheon for representatives of Taiwan-invested enterprises based in mainland China

Taiwan must play a constructive role in the Asian region. We will vigorously promote a New Southbound Policy to strengthen cooperation with the countries of the ASEAN region and South Asia, as well as Australia and New Zealand.

Exports, personnel exchanges improving under New Southbound Policy

The government’s New Southbound Policy is producing early results as Taiwan’s exports to the targeted countries in December of 2016 jumped 20.1 percent year-on-year to US$5.37 billion. In particular, exports to the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) showed clear signs of rebounding by soaring 22.9 percent to US$4.72 billion, the Executive Yuan’s Office of Trade Negotiations said today.

President Tsai's remarks at year-end press conferencePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai's remarks at year-end press conference

On the morning of December 31, President Tsai Ing-wen attended a year-end press conference at the Presidential Office for the domestic and international press corps. In her year-end address to the assembled journalists, President Tsai declared that the government during the coming year would make an all-out effort to boost the economy, continue forward with major reforms, respond to changing international conditions, maintain peace and stability, and seriously address divisive issues. The presid

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New Southbound Policy energizes Taiwan tourism industry

The number of travelers arriving in Taiwan from countries covered by the New Southbound Policy surged 23 percent year on year in November, reflecting the effectiveness of the government initiative in bolstering the local tourism industry.

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Asia Silicon Valley Development Agency launches in Taoyuan

The Asia Silicon Valley Development Agency was inaugurated Dec. 25 in northern Taiwan’s Taoyuan City, marking a significant step in government efforts to foster innovation, promote the Internet of Things sector and attract top-class tech talent.

President Tsai attends 2016 Forum on Opportunities for New Southbound PolicyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends 2016 Forum on Opportunities for New Southbound Policy

On the morning of December 21, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the 2016 Forum on Opportunities for New Southbound Policy, where she elaborated that the New Southbound Policy has already started and both the private and public sectors should simultaneously work in a two-pronged approach to promote it. Through wide-ranging discussions and cooperation, these two sectors can establish a new type of partnership with the countries targeted by the New Southbound Policy.