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2017 Taiwan Design Expo—Design for Happiness around the CornerPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2017 Taiwan Design Expo—Design for Happiness around the Corner

Today (29), Deputy Minister Kung Ming-hsin, Acting Mayor Lee Meng-yen of Tainan, and National Cheng Kung University President Su Huey-jen jointly hosted the opening ceremony of the 2017 Taiwan Design Expo.

Taipei City Strengthens Marketing Campaign Ahead of Visa Waiver for FilipinosPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei City Strengthens Marketing Campaign Ahead of Visa Waiver for Filipinos

The Department of Information and Tourism (TPEDOIT) will beef up its campaign to lure tourists from the Philippines in line with Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ latest measure granting visa-free entry for visitors from the Southeast Asian country.

The pride of Taiwan! New Taipei City won the IFEA World Festival & Event City Award

New Taipei City won the IFEA WORLD FESTIVAL & EVENT CITY AWARD, which presented by international Festivals & Events Association (IFEA). New Taipei City was the only recipient city of Taiwan. Recipient cities came from all over the globe including Philadelphia, Sydney, etc. We expect that it will attract more foreign tourists to visit New Taipei City.

Agent representation – Debut of Taichung World Flora Expo mascotsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Agent representation – Debut of Taichung World Flora Expo mascots

With Taichung City hosting the World Flora Expo next year, the flora expo mascots Leopard Cat Family and Omi Horse were unveiled this year. Life, the first mascot unveiled, participated in numerous activities recently, charming the public with its adorable looks.

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Penghu prepares for finals of international beauty pageant

Taiwan’s outlying Penghu County welcomed Sept. 19 competitors from 40 countries and territories for the finals of a beauty pageant designed to promote the archipelago’s tourism resources and the 2018 World Congress of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World Club.

44th APNIC conference held in Taichung for the first time – Mayor Lin hopes to build a smart city togetherPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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44th APNIC conference held in Taichung for the first time – Mayor Lin hopes to build a smart city together

The 44th Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) was held in Taichung from September 7-14. Taking place in Taichung for the first time, the event attracted 485 international IT experts from 43 countries to share major trends in the future of network development.

With Flora Expo, East Asian Youth Olympics in sight, Mayor Lin expresses the need to let Taichung go out and let the world come into Taiwan.Photos - New Southbound Policy
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With Flora Expo, East Asian Youth Olympics in sight, Mayor Lin expresses the need to let Taichung go out and let the world come into Taiwan.

Taichung City will hold the 2018 International Flora Expo and the 2019 East Asia Youth Olyimpics, Mayor Lin noted on the 4th in the city council that the Youth Olympiad was a successful promotion for Taipei internationally, proving to be good city diplomacy, Taichung city will also hold several international events, the mayor hopes to use this opportunity to bring Taichung City to the world.

Pay.taipei Receives ASOCIO Digital Government AwardPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Pay.taipei Receives ASOCIO Digital Government Award

Taipei City has claimed the Digital Government Award organized by Asian-Oceanian Computing (ASOCIO) for its “pay.taipei” service launched in June this year. Information Technology Commissioner Lee Wei-bin received the honor at the gala dinner of 21th World Congress on Information Technology.

Shipshape and Kaohsiung FashionPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Shipshape and Kaohsiung Fashion

The southern Taiwan city of Kaohsiung is securing its status as a world leader in yacht manufacturing.

Taichung International Animation Festival opened with a Taiwan’s feature animation film – Barkley the CatPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taichung International Animation Festival opened with a Taiwan’s feature animation film – Barkley the Cat

It has been the third anniversary of Taichung International Animation Festival. It will be held at Taichung ShowTimes (Taichung Rail Station) from October 13 to October 17. There will be 143 animation films coming from 35 countries or areas to be released in 40 shows.