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NPM to stage traditional Indian dance performancePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NPM to stage traditional Indian dance performance

A traditional Indian Chhau dance show will be staged at National Palace Museum Jan. 27 in Taipei City as part of efforts to strengthen cultural exchanges between Taiwan and the South Asian nation.

 Telling Good StoriesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Telling Good Stories

A steady stream of high-quality dramas is testament to the vibrancy of Taiwan’s TV and film industry.

Vietnam Ties Take OffPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Vietnam Ties Take Off

Soaring people-to-people exchanges between Taiwan and Vietnam are strengthening the education and tourism sectors of both sides.

EVA named among world’s 20 safest airlines for 5th consecutive yearPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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EVA named among world’s 20 safest airlines for 5th consecutive year

Taiwan’s EVA Airways was named one of the world’s 20 safest airlines for the fifth consecutive year in a survey released Jan. 3 by Australia-headquartered aviation reviews website AirlineRatings.com.

 China Airlines float wins award at Rose Parade in CaliforniaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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China Airlines float wins award at Rose Parade in California

Taiwan’s China Airlines won the International Trophy at the 129th Rose Parade held Jan. 1 in Pasadena, California, for its float highlighting the nation’s progress in promoting environmental protection.

Taipei International Book Exhibition to spotlight Israeli literature, culturePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei International Book Exhibition to spotlight Israeli literature, culture

The Taipei International Book Exhibition is set to feature Israel as its 2018 theme country, spotlighting the literature and culture of the Middle Eastern nation and strengthening publishing exchanges between the two sides, according to event organizer Taipei Book Fair Foundation Dec. 27.

Delegation of Compatriot Schools in Philippines visit the OCACPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Delegation of Compatriot Schools in Philippines visit the OCAC

Led by Delegation Chief Kuang Wen Hun Lee, the 25 principal, directors and guidance teachers of the 2017 Delegation of Compatriot Schools in Philippines, visited the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) on December 18, where they were received by Deputy Minister Tien Chiu-chin on behalf of Minister Wu Hsin-hsing. She stated “Taiwan is a really good choice worth recommending if children want to go overseas for further study.”

Taiwan’s medical school accreditation system recognized by USPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan’s medical school accreditation system recognized by US

Taiwan’s standards for certifying and evaluating medical schools were recently confirmed as comparable to those used in the U.S., according to the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation under the U.S. Department of Education.

Taiwan's China Airlines named best carrier in North Asia by Global TravelerPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan's China Airlines named best carrier in North Asia by Global Traveler

Taiwan’s China Airlines was named the best airline in North Asia for the fifth consecutive year in a survey by U.S.-headquartered Global Traveler magazine, according to the international carrier based in northern Taiwan’s Taoyuan City Dec. 25.

Badminton player Lu Chia-hung wins BWF challenge event in CaliforniaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Badminton player Lu Chia-hung wins BWF challenge event in California

Lu Chia-hung won the men’s singles tournament at the Badminton World Federation Yonex / K&D Graphics International Challenge Dec. 23 in California, becoming the third Taiwan athlete to secure an individual title at the event since 2014.