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Taiwan joins World Ocean SummitPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan joins World Ocean Summit

Deputy Minister of the Ocean Affairs Council Huang Hsiang-wen joined the 12th World Ocean Summit & Expo March 12-13 in Tokyo to convey to the international community Taiwan’s dedication to solving urgent issues such as marine plastic pollution.

The Sports Administration holds a seminar to improve competences for holding international sports eventsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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The Sports Administration holds a seminar to improve competences for holding international sports events

The Sports Administration (SA) hosted the “2025 International and Cross-Strait Sports Exchange Seminar – Session 1” on March 7 to enhance the professional competencies of international sports event organizers and improve event quality. Around 70 representatives from local governments and sports organizations participated.

Taiwan set to be granted CSF-free status by WOAHPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan set to be granted CSF-free status by WOAH

Taiwan’s submission to be recognized as Classical Swine Fever-free has been accepted by the World Organisation for Animal Health, the Ministry of Agriculture said March 19.

TaiwanICDF Joins Asia Engagement Consortium, Strengthening International Development Cooperation under the New Southbound PolicyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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TaiwanICDF Joins Asia Engagement Consortium, Strengthening International Development Cooperation under the New Southbound Policy

The International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) officially became the 15th member of the Asia Engagement Consortium (AEC) during a signing ceremony on March 18, 2025. This milestone underscores the TaiwanICDF’s commitment to deepening regional cooperation and advancing Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy. The ceremony took place during the 8th Yushan Forum, and was witnessed by representatives from the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation (TAEF), AEC members, and global leaders.

Bangkok International Book Fair to feature Taiwanese creatorsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Bangkok International Book Fair to feature Taiwanese creators

The Bangkok International Book Fair is set to take place at the Queen Sirikit National Conventional Center from Mar. 27 to Apr. 7. The Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Thailand will set up a booth showcasing Taiwanese literary translations and the winners of Golden Butterfly Award, Taiwan’s prestigious award for publication design.

Taiwan International Orchid Show Displays Outstanding Achievements in Orchid Industry, Garners Praise from Foreign RepresentativesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan International Orchid Show Displays Outstanding Achievements in Orchid Industry, Garners Praise from Foreign Representatives

The 2025 Asia Pacific Orchid Conference (APOC) and Taiwan International Orchid Show (TIOS) officially opened on Mar. 8 at the Orchid Garden of the MoA Agriculture Technology Park Administration Center in Houbi District. The grand event attracted many visitors from home and abroad. Seventeen foreign representatives from ten countries attended the opening ceremony, including Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, Chile, Canada, Austria, Singapore, the Philippines, Japa

Net Zero City Expo opens in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Net Zero City Expo opens in Taipei

The 2050 Net Zero City Expo got underway March 18 in Taipei City as part of public-private cooperation to promote sustainable development under the government’s “2050 Net Zero Pathway” policy.

Taiwan to host 1st World Bird Fair in SeptemberPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan to host 1st World Bird Fair in September

Taiwan will host the inaugural World Bird Fair Sept. 20-21 in the central city of Taichung to promote bird conservation and birdwatching ecotourism, the Tourism Administration said March 17.

Taiwan’s First Elementary School Group Visits to IndiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan’s First Elementary School Group Visits to India

In January, 2025 a group of four teachers accompanied fifteen students in grades 4, 5 or 6 from Dong Xing Elementary School in Hsinchu County in Taiwan on an eight-day visit to India. They were hosted in India by Evergreen Public School in East Delhi where they took part in an international exchange program. This was the first time that a group of students from an elementary school in Taiwan has visited India for an international exchange and they participated in hands-on activities, including d

2050 Net Zero City Expo to open in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2050 Net Zero City Expo to open in Taipei

The 2050 Net Zero City Expo is set to get underway March 18-21 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, highlighting government work to share Taiwan’s digital transformation and net-zero technology solutions while exploring cooperation opportunities for cities from home and abroad.