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Exhibition on documentary comics explores unique artistic possibilities in AsiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Exhibition on documentary comics explores unique artistic possibilities in Asia

After being exhibited in Taiwan and Hong Kong, the original manuscripts of the documentary comic series, “Monsoon (熱帶季風),” published by Taiwanese publishing house Slowork Publishing (慢工出版) will be displayed at Hin Bus Depot in Penang, Malaysia from May 6 to 28.

Minister Tang launches 2023 Presidential Hackathon International Track, urges global participation in game-changing eventPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Minister Tang launches 2023 Presidential Hackathon International Track, urges global participation in game-changing event

Digital Minister Audrey Tang launched the 2023 Presidential Hackathon International Track May 5 in Taipei City, urging global participation in the game-changing event.

Taiwan’s rich cultural diversity showcased in London through craftsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan’s rich cultural diversity showcased in London through crafts

As part of the 2023 Craft Week, the National Taiwan Craft Research Institute (NTCRI) will be showcasing over 30 sets of weaving works that reflect Taiwan’s rich cultural diversity under the theme of “Weaving Taiwan: The Multicultural Textiles and Baskets” at Cromwell Place in London from May 10 to 14.

Taiwan and Australia hold Business Forum to explore business opportunities for net-zero carbon emissions technology in agriculturePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan and Australia hold Business Forum to explore business opportunities for net-zero carbon emissions technology in agriculture

The Council of Agriculture (COA) and Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry (DAFF) held a business forum in Yunlin County on May 3 on the theme of “Climate Change, Sustainability, and Future Ready Trade.” About 150 representatives of industry, government, and academia from Taiwan and Australia participated in person or online.

MOEA Announced Global First Dual-Function Anti-Cancer ADC Drug, to Build an ADC Drug Development and Manufacturing Base through DCB’s Collaborating with IndustryPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOEA Announced Global First Dual-Function Anti-Cancer ADC Drug, to Build an ADC Drug Development and Manufacturing Base through DCB’s Collaborating with Industry

The Ministry of Economic Affairs(MOEA) announced that the Development Center for Biotechnology(DCB) has developed a new generation of ADC (antibody-drug conjugate) anti-cancer drugs that can carry two small molecule drugs. The key technology of ADC, “tri-mannosyl conjugation technology,” has been licensed to HoneyBear Biosciences, which is invested by a domestic leading API company SCI Pharmtech, for a license fee of up to 690 million NT dollars.

International Slow Food Representatives Highly Appreciate Taitung – Slow Food to Go GlobalPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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International Slow Food Representatives Highly Appreciate Taitung – Slow Food to Go Global

Representatives from Italy, the Philippines, India, and Malaysia, were invited to Taitung last week to attend the Taitung Slow Food International Forum, Taitung Slow Food Festival, and Food Culture Exchange Workshop. The five-day intensive program not only brought slow food promotion experiences from around the world but also visited places such as the Kanding tribal village in Haiduan Township, the Dalumak tribal village in Beinan Township, and the National Museum of Prehistory.

Taiwanese films in the spotlight at Singapore Chinese Film Festival

The Singapore Chinese Film Festival (SCFF) has unveiled the lineup for its 11th edition, presenting a total of 55 feature films, documentaries, and short films from Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Macau, America, and more from April 28 to May 7. In addition, 22 Taiwanese films will be screened, with “Workers The Movie (做工的人)” to premiere internationally as the closing film of the festival.

Taipei Philharmonic Chamber Choir invited to perform in Türkiye

The Taipei Philharmonic Chamber Choir (TPCC) will perform three concerts and attend a pre-concert talk from April 25 to 29 at the World Symposium on Choral Music (WSCM) in Türkiye, with the aim of showcasing Taiwanese culture through choral singing. This marks the third time the choir has been invited by the International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM). Previously, they have performed at WSCM in Sydney, Australia in 1996 and in Minneapolis, USA in 2002.

ITRI Took Home Three Edison Awards™ in 2023Photos - New Southbound Policy
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ITRI Took Home Three Edison Awards™ in 2023

The highly-anticipated 2023 Edison Awards™ winners were revealed in Fort Myers, Florida, and ITRI is proud to be among them. The ITRI team attended the award ceremony on April 21 and received recognition for three exceptional technological innovations: the Intelligent Radio Frequency Ablation (iRFA), Coordinated Supramolecular Complex (CSC), and Athena Orchestrator—O-RAN SMO & RIC.

Dance groups from home and abroad celebrate Want to Dance Festival in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Dance groups from home and abroad celebrate Want to Dance Festival in Taipei

42 dance groups from 15 countries will present a total of 74 shows at the three-day Want to Dance Festival (艋舺國際舞蹈節) from April 21 to 23, bringing vitality to Wanhua District, a historical region of Taipei City. The performances will be simultaneously presented at Wan Theater and 16 non-traditional theaters.