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Ocean Challenge 2025 looks for youth entriesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Ocean Challenge 2025 looks for youth entries

Ocean Challenge 2025 seeks entries from international and domestic youth aged 12-35 until May 25, highlighting government commitment to encouraging young people to get involved in sustainable ocean development and enhance ocean resilience.

‘Taiwanese Bookshelves’ in Australia features Indigenous scholar Paelabang DanapanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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‘Taiwanese Bookshelves’ in Australia features Indigenous scholar Paelabang Danapan

With support from the Ministry of Culture, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Sydney collaborates with the Taiwan Film Festival in Australia to host the “Taiwanese Bookshelves (臺灣書櫃)” program, promoting Taiwanese Indigenous literature.

Winners Announced at Taiwan’s Largest AI Competition: The Best AI Awards - 1,253 Teams from 37 Countries Compete for Top Honors in AI InnovationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Winners Announced at Taiwan’s Largest AI Competition: The Best AI Awards - 1,253 Teams from 37 Countries Compete for Top Honors in AI Innovation

To promote AI innovation and foster emerging talent, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) hosted the inaugural Best AI Awards Finals and Awards Ceremony on May 3 at the Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1. The competition attracted 1,253 elite teams from 36 countries. From the 233 finalists, 93 awards were presented, including eight Gold Prizes awarded to leading companies and academic teams from HiTRUST Incorporated, eYs3D Microelectronics, Data Yoo Application CO., Jmem Technology,

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Medical Diplomacy

Through initiatives in medicine and health care, TaiwanICDF strengthens cooperation with allied countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, addressing global health challenges.

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Elevating Health

Taiwan shares its medical expertise with Eswatini.

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Healthy Harmony

The global health network is incomplete without Taiwan.

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Committed to Helping

Through government agencies and civic groups, Taiwan provides medical and health care assistance, as well as humanitarian aid, to allies and partner countries around the globe.

OAC Minister Kuan joins APEC meeting on oceansPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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OAC Minister Kuan joins APEC meeting on oceans

Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling attended the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation’s Ocean-Related Ministerial Meeting (AOMM) April 30 and May 1 in Busan, South Korea.

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Reaching Out

Attaining the highest available standard of wellness is a fundamental human right in the eyes of the World Health Organization (WHO). It is a principle shared by Taiwan and one the government is constantly working to realize, in part through institutions like the National Health Insurance Administration, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and covers nearly the entire population.

Agricultural Training Brings Indonesian Inmates Valuable SkillsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Agricultural Training Brings Indonesian Inmates Valuable Skills

The Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) in Indonesia is breaking new ground through an agricultural training initiative. Since March 2025, the TTM has been providing agricultural training at Karawang Prison to support the Indonesian government’s efforts in boosting local agriculture, while facilitating inmate reintegration in West Java. This initiative marks the first time in nearly five decades of local experience that the TTM has entered a correctional facility to deliver vocational training.