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Taiwan Higher Education Fairs wrap up in MyanmarPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan Higher Education Fairs wrap up in Myanmar

The 2017 Taiwan Higher Education Fairs wrapped up July 2 in Myanmar, highlighting the government’s interest in bolstering academic exchanges with the emerging Southeast Asian nation, according to the Ministry of Education.

NPM signs partnership agreement with US art museumPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NPM signs partnership agreement with US art museum

Taipei City-headquartered National Palace Museum signed a memorandum of understanding with San Francisco-based Asian Art Museum July 3 to forge a partnership on educational programs, exhibitions and research projects.

Thousands attend Eid al-Fitr celebration at Taipei Main StationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Thousands attend Eid al-Fitr celebration at Taipei Main Station

Thousands of people gathered June 25 at Taipei Main Station to celebrate the Muslim holy day of Eid al-Fitr at an event organized to foster a friendly environment for Muslim residents and visitors.

Local academic named East Asia chair of global university groupPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Local academic named East Asia chair of global university group

Shaw Jei-fu, president of I-Shou University in the southern city of Kaohsiung, has been named an executive council member and the regional chair for East Asia of New York-based International Association of University Presidents, according to the Taiwan tertiary institution June 21.

MOFA concert tour promotes cultural exchanges with SE AsiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA concert tour promotes cultural exchanges with SE Asia

The first leg of a concert tour co-organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to foster cultural exchanges with Southeast Asia wrapped up June 20 in Singapore, with award-winning Taiwan group Judy’s Harmonica Ensemble wowing audience members by performing renditions of folk songs, cinematic scores and original works.

Team Taiwan Outplays Team Singapore at AFC Asian Cup 2019 QualifiersPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Team Taiwan Outplays Team Singapore at AFC Asian Cup 2019 Qualifiers

On behalf of Representative Francis Kuo-Hsin Liang, Deputy Representative Steven Tai attended the AFC Asian Cup 2019 Qualifiers on 10 June 2017 at the Jalan Besar Stadium. Deputy Representative Tai gave a pep talk to the Taiwan football team before the start of the match. Also lending their support were the close to 200 Taiwanese fans and supporters who boisterously cheered Team Taiwan throughout the match. Team Taiwan did not disappoint as they outplayed Singapore 2-1 in their qualifier to g

APEC meeting on reducing food waste wraps up in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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APEC meeting on reducing food waste wraps up in Taipei

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Expert Consultation on Food Losses and Waste Reduction meeting wrapped up June 13 in Taipei City, with around 60 representatives from 17 member economies discussing best practices and policymaking for curtailing food waste and strengthening food security throughout the region.

Taiwanese, Halal menus to greet Universiade athletesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwanese, Halal menus to greet Universiade athletes

Taipei, June 11 (CNA) Athletes competing in the upcoming Taipei Universiade will be treated to Taiwanese fried chicken, Mediterranean lamb chop, Indian rogan josh, Halal food and, of course, vegetarian meals, according to menus made available to the media Sunday.

Thai Vietjet Air, Thai Lion Air to operate in Taiwan

Flights between these two destinations have seen surging thanks to the Taiwanese government's introduction of its New Southbound Policy. Under the policy aimed at advancing ties with Southeast as well as South Asian countries, Thai visitors have been able to enter Taiwan without visas since last August.

Taiwan ranks 14th in IMD global competitiveness reportPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan ranks 14th in IMD global competitiveness report

Taiwan is the 14th most competitive economy in the World Competitiveness Yearbook published May 31 by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development.