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.
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.
The 2018 advisory meeting of the Global Environmental Education Partnership wrapped up June 1 in Taipei City, with some 30 officials and experts from 14 countries discussing issues spanning circular economy, talent cultivation and collaboration among nongovernmental groups across the Asia-Pacific.
The delegation led by Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung to the 71st World Health Assembly in Geneva successfully conveyed to the international community the importance of Taiwan’s participation in global health, according to Premier Lai Ching-te May 31.
A delegation of Taiwan nongovernmental organization representatives will attend the InterAction Forum June 12-14 in Washington as part of efforts by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to strengthen ties between local nonprofits and their counterparts abroad.
The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has committed to donating US$1 million to the World Health Organization in response to its call for help in preventing the spread of Ebola in Africa and cooperation in public health security. Taiwan thereby demonstrates its goodwill and determination to participate in global health and disease prevention endeavors, as well as its willingness to fulfill its obligations as a responsible member of the international community.
Taiwan’s pledge of US$1 million to the World Health Organization to help tackle the recent Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo underscores the nation’s commitment to supporting global disease prevention, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs May 30.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns China's unreasonable and blatant political interference in private-sector commercial activities and international business operations, as well as its hostile intent to suppress Taiwan's status in the world community. Such interference was seen between January and April this year when Chinese authorities issued letters to 24 foreign airlines operating in China and 36 other international airlines, demanding that Taiwan not be listed as a country on their we
Taiwan ranks 17th in the World Competitiveness Yearbook published May 24 by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development.
A total of 17 diplomatic allies, six like-minded countries and an observer organization issued direct and indirect statements of support for Taiwan’s inclusion in the 71st World Health Assembly during their addresses at the annual meeting running May 21-26 in Geneva.
Will the World Health Organization appease China’s political agenda at the expense of public health and international values?
