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NTU sets up online open course portal targeting Southeast Asian countriesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NTU sets up online open course portal targeting Southeast Asian countries

An online open course portal targeting Southeast Asia was launched recently by Taipei City-based National Taiwan University with the aim of bolstering academic exchanges and people-to-people ties with the region.

Mazu exhibition kicks off at Taiwan Taoyuan International AirportPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Mazu exhibition kicks off at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

An exhibition celebrating Mazu, goddess of the sea, opened Dec. 4 at Terminal 2 of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, spotlighting the country’s culture and religious traditions.

NPM releases documentary on central Taiwan’s developmentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NPM releases documentary on central Taiwan’s development

A documentary on the historical development of central Taiwan during the reign of the Daoguang Emperor (1820-1850) was released Nov. 24 by Taipei City-based National Palace Museum, providing a closer look into a lesser-known time in the nation’s history.

Young design contest winners to be honored in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Young design contest winners to be honored in Taipei

Winners of the 2017 Taiwan International Student Design Competition will be honored Nov. 27 in Taipei City, the Ministry of Education’s Youth Development Administration said.

Taipei ranks 12th among Fodor’s must-go destinations worldwidePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei ranks 12th among Fodor’s must-go destinations worldwide

Taipei City ranks 12th in a list of the top tourist destinations worldwide released Nov. 15 by New York-based guidebook publisher Fodor’s Travel.

Taiwan tourist attractions to feature on US network CBSPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan tourist attractions to feature on US network CBS

Major tourist attractions across Taiwan are set to be featured on U.S. television network CBS next year after the channel completed filming a travel special in the nation Nov. 19, according to the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.

National Taiwan Museum reopens after major renovationsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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National Taiwan Museum reopens after major renovations

The National Taiwan Museum in Taipei City reopened to the public Nov. 21 following major renovations, with several new exhibitions providing visitors with in-depth introductions to the country’s natural history and environment.

6th Buddhist-Christian Colloquium wraps up in New Taipei CityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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6th Buddhist-Christian Colloquium wraps up in New Taipei City

The sixth Buddhist-Christian Colloquium wrapped up Nov. 16 in New Taipei City, with religious representatives from 18 countries and territories engaging in interfaith dialogues and exchanges on the causes of violence in society and methods to heal historical, physical, psychological and spiritual wounds.

New Cultural HeightsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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New Cultural Heights

Chiayi in southern Taiwan is fostering sustainable tourism development by highlighting its diverse historical assets and unique intangible heritage.

Overseas Taiwanese business people in Southeast Asian Visit Innovative Industries in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Overseas Taiwanese business people in Southeast Asian Visit Innovative Industries in Taiwan

The Overseas Community Affairs Council recently organized the 2017 Southeast Asia Overseas Compatriot Investment Visiting Group, comprised of 21 Overseas Taiwanese business people from Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, the Philippines and Myanmar.