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2024 Taipei International Book Exhibition to kick off on Feb. 20Photos - New Southbound Policy
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2024 Taipei International Book Exhibition to kick off on Feb. 20

The 2024 Taipei International Book Exhibition (TiBE), titled “Catch the Reading Wave,” will take place from Feb. 20 to 25 at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC), with the Netherlands serving as the Guest of Honor.

Taiwan tennis player Hsieh takes doubles title at Australian OpenPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan tennis player Hsieh takes doubles title at Australian Open

Taiwan’s Hsieh Su-wei and Belgium’s Elise Mertens won the women’s doubles title at the Australian Open Jan. 28 in Melbourne, making Hsieh the first woman to grab both the doubles and mixed doubles titles in the same tournament since 2000, according to the Ministry of Education.

Homeport Cruise Season Kicks Off Early at Port of Keelung with the Launch of Regular Dual Homeport (Keelung - Naha) Cruise Voyages by MSC Bellissima - Asia Pacific’s Largest Cruise ShipPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Homeport Cruise Season Kicks Off Early at Port of Keelung with the Launch of Regular Dual Homeport (Keelung - Naha) Cruise Voyages by MSC Bellissima - Asia Pacific’s Largest Cruise Ship

Port of Keelung welcomed the arrival today (January 16th) of MSC Bellissima, the largest (at over 170k GT) cruise ship operating in the Asia-Pacific Region. For the next three months, MSC Bellissima is scheduled to make 13 homeport cruise journeys between Keelung and Naha (Okinawa).

Taiwan, partners jointly promote Asian cruisesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, partners jointly promote Asian cruises

The first-ever Asia Archipelago Cruise Alliance event was held Jan. 22 in Taipei City, underscoring the government’s commitment to revitalizing international tourism in Taiwan, Asia and beyond.

TIPC “See the Future” Forum in Kaohsiung Gathers Together Expertise in Digital Tech, ESG, and Green Energy SolutionsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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TIPC “See the Future” Forum in Kaohsiung Gathers Together Expertise in Digital Tech, ESG, and Green Energy Solutions

The Future Harbor Forum “See the Future” held today (November 28th) by TIPC drew a large number of domestic and international digital technology and green wind power developers and vendors as well as VIP attendees such as Minister without Portfolio of Executive Yuan Tzi-chin Chang, Minister of Transportation and Communications Kwo-tsai Wang, and Finland Trade Center in Taiwan Deputy Director Jere Tala.

New Delhi envoy congratulates Taiwan’s new leaders on Republic DayPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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New Delhi envoy congratulates Taiwan’s new leaders on Republic Day

India’s representative to Taiwan Manharsinh Laxmanbhai Yadav on Monday congratulated Taiwan’s newly elected political leaders following the Jan. 13 presidential and legislative elections, during his address at a Taipei reception to celebrate India’s Republic Day.

Taipei International Book Exhibition to feature Netherlands as guest of honorPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei International Book Exhibition to feature Netherlands as guest of honor

The 2024 Taipei International Book Exhibition (TiBE) will open from Feb. 20 to 25 at the Taipei World Trade Center, featuring the Netherlands as the Guest of Honor. With the theme of “Catch the Reading Wave,” the TiBE invites readers to explore a splendid world of reading.

Taiwan takes home best supporting wins at Asian Television Awards

Veteran Taiwanese actress Yang Li-yin (楊麗音) and new talent Gaku Sou (莊岳) won supporting accolades at the latest edition of the annual Asian Television Awards (ATA) in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City Saturday evening.

MOC announces subsidy program for Taiwan’s popular music showsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOC announces subsidy program for Taiwan’s popular music shows

The Ministry of Culture (MOC) announced the “one plus four T-content plan” (文化黑潮計畫) subsidy program for Taiwan’s popular music shows on Jan. 8, aiming to promote Taiwanese pop music internationally and cultivate talents in the music industry. The application will open from Jan. 10 to Mar. 11.

Tainan one of CNN Travel’s top 24 best places to visit in 2024Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Tainan one of CNN Travel’s top 24 best places to visit in 2024

Tainan City in southern Taiwan is recognized by CNN Travel as one of the 24 places tourists should consider while making their 2024 travel plans.