The Trade and Labor Committee Meeting under the Agreement between New Zealand and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu on Economic Cooperation (ANZTEC) was staged Nov. 26 via videoconference from Taipei City and Wellington, the Ministry of Labor said.
The Ministry of Education held a global forum on digital transformation earlier this month in Taipei City that encouraged leadership at senior high schools with digital learning strengths to lead other schools in their regions to boost the overall quality of education.
The Golden Pin Design Award (GPDA/the Award) began active internationalization in 2014 and is now an internationally renowned award. Its 2024 jury board boasted 99 international experts from 13 countries, reviewing a total of 2,339 multidisciplinary design entries from 20 different countries. The Award surged a record entry from amongst the Southeast Asian countries of Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy partners.
The Ministry of Labor and WorldSkills Asia cohosted the 2024 WSA General Assembly Nov. 20-22 in Taipei City, underscoring the government’s dedication to advancing vocational training in the country and the wider region.
The National Human Rights Commission hosted a series of activities in collaboration with nongovernmental organization CRC Watch, Taiwan, to celebrate International Children’s Rights Day and the 35th anniversary of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), highlighting government efforts to raise public awareness of related issues.
Amid escalating global challenges such as geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and aging populations, the world is endeavoring to build more resilient societies. For the first time, Taiwan hosted representatives from the world’s top innovation ecosystems of over 20 countries at the 2024 High Level Forum (HLF) Summit, held in Hsinchu, Taiwan’s Silicon Valley. Hosted by ITRI, this milestone event brings together industry leaders, academic scholars, and research experts from the U.S.,
Organized by the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA), the 2024 Asian Art Biennial, titled “How to Hold Your Breath,” is now open at the NTMoFA in Taichung City. The event is taking place until Mar. 2, 2025, and features 83 artworks by 35 artists from various countries.
The 2024 Global Youth Trends Forum will kick off Nov. 16 in Taipei City, with the Ministry of Education expecting nearly 400 experts and participants from home and abroad to discuss challenges and opportunities in the post-pandemic landscape.
A forum on marine plastic debris governance in the Indo-Pacific was held by the Ocean Affairs Council Nov. 13 in the eastern county of Hualien as part of government efforts to promote cross-border cooperation in the region.
The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland released the 2024 World Digital Competitiveness Ranking (DCR) on November 14th. Taiwan ranked 9th among 67 major countries and economies, maintaining its position from 2023, with seven criteria ranking in the global top 3. The Ministry of Digital Affairs stated that it will reference the report’s assessment and continue to enhance Taiwan’s overall digital competitiveness through diverse planning.
