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13th Asia-Pacific Mercury Monitoring Network Annual Meeting: Strengthening Technical Cooperation in Mercury MonitoringPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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13th Asia-Pacific Mercury Monitoring Network Annual Meeting: Strengthening Technical Cooperation in Mercury Monitoring

The 13th Annual Asia-Pacific Mercury Monitoring Network (APMMN) was officially opened today by Minister Chi-Ming Peng of the Ministry of Environment and Assistant Administrator Jane Nishida of the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA).

TFDA hosts 2024 APEC Good Registration Management (GRM) Center of Excellence (CoE) WorkshopPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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TFDA hosts 2024 APEC Good Registration Management (GRM) Center of Excellence (CoE) Workshop

To promote regulatory convergence and enhance the efficiency and quality of the registration of medicinal products among the Asia-Pacific region, Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) announces the hosting of the “2024 APEC Good Registration Management (GRM) Center of Excellence (CoE) Workshop”, scheduled from September 3rd to September 5th, 2024.

Tour of Taiwan and Indonesia Surveying and Mapping Industry Information Exchange Activities visited NLSCPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tour of Taiwan and Indonesia Surveying and Mapping Industry Information Exchange Activities visited NLSC

A total of 6 participants from the “Ikatan Surveyor Indonesia (ISI) ” led by Mr. Shih, the International affairs Chairman of Chinese Federation of Surveying & Mapping (CFSM) visited National Land Surveying and Mapping Center, Ministry of the Interior (NLSC) on August 30, 2024.

49 Taiwan restaurants awarded stars in latest Michelin GuidePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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49 Taiwan restaurants awarded stars in latest Michelin Guide

The 2024 Michelin Guide Taiwan was unveiled Aug. 27, with three local restaurants receiving the coveted three stars, five establishments earning two stars and 41 eateries landing one star.

Youth Voices Unite Across Borders: Meaningful Participation in Decision-Making is a Right, Not a PrivilegePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Youth Voices Unite Across Borders: Meaningful Participation in Decision-Making is a Right, Not a Privilege

An international symposium commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) has concluded today with youth representatives from Europe, Asia, and Taiwan joining together to share their insights and make collective recommendations.

Ministry of the Interior Hosts International Workshop to Strengthen Cross-Border Cooperation in Combating Human TraffickingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Ministry of the Interior Hosts International Workshop to Strengthen Cross-Border Cooperation in Combating Human Trafficking

The Ministry of the Interior (MOI) hosts the “2024 International Workshop on Strategies for Combating Human Trafficking” today (August 28), with Deputy Minister of the Interior Maa Shyh-Yuan and distinguished guests jointly declaring their unwavering commitment to combating human trafficking and continuously strengthening cross-border cooperation in crime prevention.

Children’s Rights from a Eurasian Perspective: Exploring Transcontinental, Transnational, and Intergenerational Approaches to Child Rights Monitoring Mechanisms and Youth ParticipationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Children’s Rights from a Eurasian Perspective: Exploring Transcontinental, Transnational, and Intergenerational Approaches to Child Rights Monitoring Mechanisms and Youth Participation

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) organized a two-day symposium in commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). The event brought together youth representatives and officials from child rights organizations and national human rights commissions hailing from Scotland, Ireland, Australia, and the Philippines.

NTSO International Youth Orchestra Camp Taiwan-Thailand concert concludesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NTSO International Youth Orchestra Camp Taiwan-Thailand concert concludes

The National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra (NTSO) International Youth Orchestra Camp traveled to Thailand to stage the Taiwan-Thailand Exchange Concert at the Taiwan Association of Thailand and Silpakorn University on Aug. 25 and 26. This marked NTSO’s return to Thailand after four-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Taiwan stages APEC roundtable on private sector involvement in marine sustainabilityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan stages APEC roundtable on private sector involvement in marine sustainability

The 23rd Roundtable Meeting on the Involvement of the Business/Private Sector in the Sustainability of the Marine Environment under the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum kicked off Aug. 27 in Taipei City, according to the Ocean Affairs Council.

Taiwan FDA hosts 2024 APEC Medical Devices Regulatory Science Center of Excellence WorkshopPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan FDA hosts 2024 APEC Medical Devices Regulatory Science Center of Excellence Workshop

To promote the use of international standards for evaluating the safety and performance of medical devices, and thereby advance regulatory harmonization in the Asia-Pacific region, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) is hosting the ‟2024 APEC Medical Devices Regulatory Science Center of Excellence Workshop” (APEC CoE Workshop) from August 28 to August 30 in both in-person and virtual formats.