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Gathering APEC Resources APEC Cross-Sector Innovation Ecosystem Conference Held in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Gathering APEC Resources APEC Cross-Sector Innovation Ecosystem Conference Held in Taipei

To enhance SMEs to grasp the gist of the best practices on cross-sector collaboration and further to form the innovation ecosystems, the Small and Medium Enterprise Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs proposed “APEC Cross-Sector Innovation Ecosystem Conference: Strengthening Networks of SMEs Co-Innovation for Better Future” and held this event in NTUH International Convention Center on 12 August.

Indonesia to resume migrant worker supply to Taiwan, 21 other countries

The Indonesian government said Thursday it is ready to start sending migrant workers again to 22 countries and regions around the world, including Taiwan, after a suspension of nearly four months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Taiwan reaffirms commitment to global trade during APEC virtual meetingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan reaffirms commitment to global trade during APEC virtual meeting

Taiwan is committed to working with other members of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation to maintain a consistent flow of trade during the coronavirus pandemic, according to Minister without Portfolio John Deng July 25.

TIER raises Taiwan’s GDP growth forecast for 2020

The Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) announced Friday an increase in its forecast for local economic growth for 2020 to 1.83 percent, 0.25 percentage points higher than in April.

June export orders up 6.5 percent year on year in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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June export orders up 6.5 percent year on year in Taiwan

Taiwan’s export orders increased 6.5 percent year on year to US$41 billion in June, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs July 20.

Former grand justice to serve as Taiwan's representative to WTO

Former Grand Justice Lo Chang-fa (羅昌發) has been appointed as Taiwan's representative to the World Trade Organization, to fill a post that has been vacant since last September, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Thursday.

Academia Sinica cuts Taiwan's 2020 GDP growth forecast to 1.15%

Academia Sinica, the top research institution in Taiwan, on Wednesday cut its forecast for gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2020, citing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Taiwan biotech show to combine online, onsite events

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the BIO Asia-Taiwan International Conference and Exhibition this year will take the form of a combined onsite and virtual presentation, when it opens on July 22, the organizers said Monday.
The 2020 pharmaceutical and biotechnology trade fair is expected to bring together industry executives and investors from Taiwan and abroad, with some 500 exhibitors at 1,100 booths, according to Taiwan Bio Industry Organization (Taiwan BIO), one of the organizers.

Indonesian food companies hold virtual trade show in Taipei

Indonesian food and beverage companies connected with buyers in Taiwan on Thursday in a virtual trade show, displaying distinctive plant-based products, canned seafood, and other products from their country.

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Tsai celebrates TAITRA’s 50th anniversary

President Tsai Ing-wen celebrated the 50th anniversary of Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) at a ceremony July 7 in Taipei City, describing the nonprofit as instrumental in advancing the country’s international business interests.