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High schoolers win 8 medals to clinch 3rd place for Taiwan at Asian Physics OlympiadPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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High schoolers win 8 medals to clinch 3rd place for Taiwan at Asian Physics Olympiad

Taiwan students won four gold, one silver and three bronze medals to tie for third place at the 19th Asian Physics Olympiad May 5-13 in Hanoi.

Taiwan bishops make 1st visit to Holy See in 10 yearsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan bishops make 1st visit to Holy See in 10 years

Seven bishops from Taiwan are making the country’s first ad limina visit to diplomatic ally the Holy See in 10 years, according to Taipei City-based Chinese Regional Bishops’ Conference May 11.

Taipei, Hsinchu listed among the world’s top 100 student citiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei, Hsinchu listed among the world’s top 100 student cities

Taipei and Hsinchu placed 20th and 73rd, respectively, in the top 100 student cities list released May 8 by U.K.-based higher education information provider Quacquarelli Symonds.

Taiwan institutions to mark International Museum Day with free entry, special eventsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan institutions to mark International Museum Day with free entry, special events

More than 40 institutions across Taiwan will offer free entry and host special events May 18 to mark International Museum Day.

Taiwan scientists uncover gene responsible for spreading cancerPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan scientists uncover gene responsible for spreading cancer

A team of Taiwan scientists has identified a key gene responsible for triggering the spread of cancer, raising hopes of a targeted treatment for the disease, according to Academia Sinica May 2.

English-language novel spotlights 17th century Taiwan historyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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English-language novel spotlights 17th century Taiwan history

An English translation of a Dutch novel set in 17th century Taiwan was released April 26 by Camphor Press, offering readers insights into a pivotal period in the nation’s history.

Taiwan’s Tai Tzu-ying retains Badminton Asia Championships titlePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan’s Tai Tzu-ying retains Badminton Asia Championships title

Taiwan’s Tai Tzu-ying defended her title at the Badminton Asia Championships April 29 in Wuhan, mainland China, becoming the first female athlete in a decade to win back-to-back singles victories at the continent’s most prestigious tournament.

Record number of Taiwan companies showcase food products at Singapore trade fairPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Record number of Taiwan companies showcase food products at Singapore trade fair

A record 96 Taiwan companies are participating in the Food and Hotel Asia 2018 trade show April 24-27 in Singapore, spotlighting the growing competitiveness of homegrown products across the region.

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.