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Ties that Bind

Taiwan educational, humanitarian and religious institutions are strengthening people-to-people exchanges with the Philippines.

Taiwan ranks 2nd at International Earth Science OlympiadPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan ranks 2nd at International Earth Science Olympiad

Taiwan students won two golds and two silvers to tie with Japan for second place at the 11th International Earth Science Olympiad in Nice, France, the Ministry of Education announced Aug. 29.

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Education fairs in Indonesia promote study in Taiwan

The 2017 Taiwan Higher Education Fairs kicked off Aug. 26 in Indonesia, highlighting the government’s commitment to enhancing academic exchanges with the Southeast Asian nation, according to the Ministry of Education.

Taiwan partners with Vietnamese university on scientific research

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Vietnam has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Economics University in Hanoi to study climate change and its implications for the two countries, Taiwan's Ministry of Education said Tuesday.

2017 APEC high-level policy dialogue on climate change and food security successfully closes; other APEC member economies affirm Taiwan’s efforts and contributions to Asia-Pacific regional food securityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2017 APEC high-level policy dialogue on climate change and food security successfully closes; other APEC member economies affirm Taiwan’s efforts and contributions to Asia-Pacific regional food security

On August 25, Council of Agriculture (COA) Chief Secretary Hu Jong-I led a delegation to participate in the conference entitled “High-Level Policy Dialogue on Enhancing Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture in Response to Climate Change,” held in Can Tho City, Vietnam.

Taiwan and Vietnam co-host the 2017 APEC Capacity Building Workshop on Food Losses and Waste Reduction for a Sustainable APEC Food SystemPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan and Vietnam co-host the 2017 APEC Capacity Building Workshop on Food Losses and Waste Reduction for a Sustainable APEC Food System

On August 19, Taiwan and Vietnam jointly held the “APEC Capacity Building Workshop on Food Losses and Waste (FLW) Reduction for a Sustainable APEC Food System” in Can Tho, Vietnam. The hosts invited government officials, scholars and experts, and private sectors from APEC economies, as well as representatives of the World Bank and the United Nations Environment Programme (more than 60 people attended).

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Universiade opening ceremony to spotlight local culture, vitality

The opening ceremony of the 2017 Taipei Summer Universiade—the largest global sporting event ever staged in Taiwan—is set to feature some of Taiwan’s most renowned artists in the realms of music and dance, according to the Taipei Universiade Organizing Committee.

Renowned chef Andre Chiang promotes Taipei tourism in SingaporePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Renowned chef Andre Chiang promotes Taipei tourism in Singapore

Taiwan-born Michelin-starred chef Andre Chiang Aug. 10 offered his insights into the vibrant attractions and food culture of Taipei during an event in Singapore to promote the city’s participation in a major travel fair.

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National Open University promotes Mandarin education in Thailand

A memorandum of understanding on promoting Mandarin education in Thailand was inked by New Taipei City’s National Open University and Thai-Taiwan Business Association Aug. 9 in Bangkok.

Taiwan to co-host final phase of Asia Open Data HackathonPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan to co-host final phase of Asia Open Data Hackathon

The judging phase of the Asia Open Data Hackathon will be simultaneously hosted Aug. 19 by the Republic of China (Taiwan), Japan, South Korea and Thailand, according to organizer Industrial Development Bureau under the Ministry of Economic Affairs.