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Taiwan places 16th in IMD World Digital Competitiveness RankingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan places 16th in IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking

Taiwan is 16th out of 63 countries and territories in the latest World Digital Competitiveness Ranking published June 19 by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development.

Taiwan-SEA exchanges enter new chapter of cultural prosperityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan-SEA exchanges enter new chapter of cultural prosperity

Minister of Culture Cheng Li-chiun met with an international panel of cultural professionals in a week-long program this June to discuss promoting deeper understanding between Taiwan and Southeast Asia.

NPM Southern Branch is helping Chiayi scale new tourism heightsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NPM Southern Branch is helping Chiayi scale new tourism heights

The Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum is the most significant recent addition to Taiwan’s cultural landscape. Opening its doors in December 2015 following more than a decade of planning and construction, the institution in Chiayi County’s Taibao City has received nearly 3 million visitors.

Animated short film spotlighting SE Asian Islamic culture released by GACCPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Animated short film spotlighting SE Asian Islamic culture released by GACC

An animated short film on Southeast Asian Islamic culture was released June 14 by Taipei City-based General Association of Chinese Culture as part of government efforts to deepen public understanding of and foster ties with the region.

AIT Director Moy awarded MOFA’s Grand Medal of DiplomacyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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AIT Director Moy awarded MOFA’s Grand Medal of Diplomacy

The Grand Medal of Diplomacy was conferred June 13 on American Institute in Taiwan Director Kin Moy by Minister of Foreign Affairs Jaushieh Joseph Wu in recognition of his extensive contributions to fostering bilateral relations.

International Comic Artist Conference gets underway in New TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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International Comic Artist Conference gets underway in New Taipei

The International Comic Artist Conference kicked off June 13 in New Taipei City, bringing together more than 100 cartoonists from around Asia for one of the biggest events of its kind in the region.

American Institute in Taiwan inaugurates new office complex in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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American Institute in Taiwan inaugurates new office complex in Taipei

The American Institute in Taiwan’s new office complex was inaugurated June 12 in Taipei City’s Neihu District, marking a historic milestone in Taiwan-U.S. relations.

Taiwan CDC takes first step toward New Southbound Policy to facilitate exchange and collaboration on tuberculosis prevention and control Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan CDC takes first step toward New Southbound Policy to facilitate exchange and collaboration on tuberculosis prevention and control

To respond to challenges presented by cross-border tuberculosis prevention and control and share Taiwan’s best practices, the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (Taiwan CDC) is hosting the four-week “2018 Tuberculosis Control and Prevention Workshop under New Southbound Policy” during June 11 and July 6, 2018. The goal of the workshop is to provide health officials and professionals from Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam a multi-pronged approach to prevent and control tuberculosis, including discussi

Islam Campus Summit held at National Cheng Kung UniversityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Islam Campus Summit held at National Cheng Kung University

The 2018 NCKU World Islam Campus Summit concluded Thursday with a call for university faculty, staff and students to respect and promote Islamic-friendly, inclusive, welcoming, and culturally diverse environments.

Taiwan Tech Arena to strengthen innovative startup ecosystemPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan Tech Arena to strengthen innovative startup ecosystem

Taiwan Tech Arena, an initiative by the Ministry of Science and Technology, was launched June 5 in Taipei City as part of government efforts to strengthen the country’s innovative startup ecosystem.