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Indonesian migrant workers to Participate in Overseas Presidential VotingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Indonesian migrant workers to Participate in Overseas Presidential Voting

Taipei City calls upon all local employers of Indonesian migrant workers to grant them time off to vote.
Indonesia’s Presidential Election, which takes place once every 6 years, will be held on April 17, 2019.overseas voting for Indonesians in Taiwan has been scheduled for April 14 (Sunday). The Department of Labor (DOL) has specially called upon the employers to give migrant workers some time off so they could cast their votes and take part in the momentous democratic election.

2019 Taiwan gourmet cuisine promotion launched in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2019 Taiwan gourmet cuisine promotion launched in Taipei

The 2019 Taiwan gourmet cuisine promotion was launched March 19 in Taipei City, underscoring the commitment of the government to sharing the country’s distinct food culture with the world.

Tour de Taiwan kicks off in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tour de Taiwan kicks off in Taipei

Tour de Taiwan, the nation’s top professional cycling event and part of the Union Cycliste Internationale Asia Tour, kicked off March 17 in Taipei City.

Presidential Hackathon kicks off

The Executive Yuan’s Office of Science and Technology on Sunday announced the start of the second-ever Presidential Hackathon, this year exploring the theme “smart nation.”

Amis painter Yosifu captures beauty, richness of Taiwan indigenous culturePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Amis painter Yosifu captures beauty, richness of Taiwan indigenous culture

Among the scores of Puyuma express trains traveling between Taipei City and Hualien and Taitung counties on Taiwan’s eastern coast, one stands out for livery featuring vibrant depictions of indigenous people. The eye-catching illustrations are the work of Yosifu, a painter from the Amis tribe.

Tsai inaugurates driverless vehicle testing center in TainanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai inaugurates driverless vehicle testing center in Tainan

President Tsai Ing-wen said Feb. 25 that the opening of a driverless vehicle testing site in southern Taiwan’s Tainan City marks a milestone in efforts to foster technological development in the key emerging sector.

Taipei International Machine Tool Show kicks off with record number of exhibitorsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei International Machine Tool Show kicks off with record number of exhibitors

The Taipei International Machine Tool Show kicked off March 4, with a record 1,230 local and overseas exhibitors showcasing the latest manufacturing technologies at about 7,000 booths, according to co-organizer Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA).

Blazing a TrailPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Blazing a Trail

Women in male-dominated professions talk about their lives, careers and Taiwan’s progress toward gender equality.

2019 Taiwan Lantern Festival kicks off with circus, drone light showsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2019 Taiwan Lantern Festival kicks off with circus, drone light shows

The 2019 Taiwan Lantern Festival kicked off Feb. 19 in the southern county of Pingtung with an extravaganza of circus, drama and music performances, a drone light show and fireworks.

Taiwan Lantern Festival to celebrate 30 years with exhibition of centerpiecesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan Lantern Festival to celebrate 30 years with exhibition of centerpieces

A special exhibition is set to be staged to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Taiwan Lantern Festival featuring past centerpieces and a virtual reality film starting Feb. 19 in the southern county of Pingtung.