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Taipei, Hsinchu listed among the world’s top 100 student citiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei, Hsinchu listed among the world’s top 100 student cities

Taipei and Hsinchu placed 20th and 73rd, respectively, in the top 100 student cities list released May 8 by U.K.-based higher education information provider Quacquarelli Symonds.

MOST showcases cutting-edge medical devices developed by local startupsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOST showcases cutting-edge medical devices developed by local startups

Two cutting-edge medical devices developed under a Ministry of Science and Technology R&D support program were showcased May 3 in Taipei City, spotlighting Taiwan’s research prowess and incubation measures for innovative startups.

Achieving Universal HealthPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Achieving Universal Health

The World Health Orga­nization (WHO) constitution states that “the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being.” In Taiwan, this principle is realized through the National Health Insurance (NHI) program, a global benchmark in universal medical care. Taiwan’s expertise in developing this system warrants sharing with the international community through the World Health Assembly (WHA)—the decision-making body of the WHO.

1st national report on money laundering released in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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1st national report on money laundering released in Taiwan

Taiwan’s first national report on money laundering, terrorist financing and risk assessment was released May 2 by the Cabinet-overseen Anti-Money Laundering Office.

Premier: Digital economy key to Taiwan’s rise as smart digital nationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier: Digital economy key to Taiwan’s rise as smart digital nation

Premier Lai Ching-te on Thursday said that building Taiwan into a smart digital nation is one of the Executive Yuan’s five major policy objectives, with smart technology serving as the foundation to expand the digital economy and drive industrial innovation and high-value-added production.

Taiwan’s Tai Tzu-ying retains Badminton Asia Championships titlePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan’s Tai Tzu-ying retains Badminton Asia Championships title

Taiwan’s Tai Tzu-ying defended her title at the Badminton Asia Championships April 29 in Wuhan, mainland China, becoming the first female athlete in a decade to win back-to-back singles victories at the continent’s most prestigious tournament.

Record number of Taiwan companies showcase food products at Singapore trade fairPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Record number of Taiwan companies showcase food products at Singapore trade fair

A record 96 Taiwan companies are participating in the Food and Hotel Asia 2018 trade show April 24-27 in Singapore, spotlighting the growing competitiveness of homegrown products across the region.

New Southbound Policy fast-tracks exchanges, regional integrationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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New Southbound Policy fast-tracks exchanges, regional integration

The New Southbound Policy is expanding Taiwan’s exchanges with NSP target countries and ensuring the nation is included in regional integration, according to Premier Lai Ching-te April 24.

ITRI wins Clarivate Analytics Top 100 Global Innovators AwardPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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ITRI wins Clarivate Analytics Top 100 Global Innovators Award

Taiwan’s state-backed Industrial Technology Research Institute is a winner of the latest Clarivate Analytics Top 100 Global Innovators Award for its R&D and intellectual property development and protection achievements.

Kaohsiung International Travel Fair wraps up in southern TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Kaohsiung International Travel Fair wraps up in southern Taiwan

The 20th Kaohsiung International Travel Fair wrapped up April 23 in the southern Taiwan city, with more than 300,000 visitors from home and abroad attending the four-day event spotlighting the nation’s diverse cultural and natural attractions.