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Environmental protection pact renewed by Taipei, WashingtonPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Environmental protection pact renewed by Taipei, Washington

A central plank in the government’s national development strategy, the policy seeks to deepen Taiwan’s agricultural, business, cultural, education, trade and tourism links with the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states, six South Asian countries, Australia and New Zealand.

 Voluntary National Review for SDGs unveiled in New YorkPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Voluntary National Review for SDGs unveiled in New York

The Republic of China (Taiwan) released its Voluntary National Review on the implementation of the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals Sept. 15 in New York City, underscoring the country’s commitment to joining global efforts to end all forms of poverty, fight inequality, tackle climate change and ensure that no one is left behind.

 Taipei brings curtain down on 21st WCIT, sets foreign attendance recordPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei brings curtain down on 21st WCIT, sets foreign attendance record

The 21st World Congress on Information Technology wrapped up Sept. 13 in Taipei City, setting a record for the highest number of foreign participants in the history of the 39-year event.

MOEA delegation stages recruitment events in Chennai, MumbaiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOEA delegation stages recruitment events in Chennai, Mumbai

A delegation of Taiwan officials and company representatives completed a four-day recruitment tour of Chennai and Mumbai Sept. 7 as part of government efforts to strengthen business ties and talent exchanges with India under the New Southbound Policy.

Deputy Representative Michael S.Y. Yiin attended the 2017 KL MATTA Fair at PWTC on 9 September 2017.Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Deputy Representative Michael S.Y. Yiin attended the 2017 KL MATTA Fair at PWTC on 9 September 2017.

2017 KL MATTA Fair was held at PWTC on 8-10 September 2017, Deputy Representative Michael S.Y. Yiin came to Taiwan Pavilion on 9 September 2017 and thanked Taiwan Delegation for their working hard to promo Taiwan Tourism!

Top experts, officials talk tech at WCIT’s 1st Leaders RoundtablePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Top experts, officials talk tech at WCIT’s 1st Leaders Roundtable

Top experts and government officials from home and abroad took part in the World Congress on Information Technology’s inaugural Leaders Roundtable Sept. 12 in Taipei City, discussing current and emerging challenges, innovations, opportunities and trends in the global IT industry.

Art Truck Shows initiative to bring Taiwan culture to MalaysiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Art Truck Shows initiative to bring Taiwan culture to Malaysia

Four Taiwan singers and musical groups will perform Sept. 22-23 in Penang, Malaysia, under Art Truck Shows Taiwan, a program organized by Taipei-based nonprofit General Association of Chinese Culture delivering cultural presentations using mobile stage vehicles.

Taiwan International Youth Ambassadors Display Their Compassion and Vitality in SingaporePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan International Youth Ambassadors Display Their Compassion and Vitality in Singapore

At the “Taiwan Night” event held on 6 September 2017 in conjunction with the 2017 International Youth Ambassadors Exchange Program, Representative Francis Kuo-Hsin Liang  conveyed his appreciation to people from all sectors of the Singapore society who have contributed to the success of the exchange program. 

2017 Singapore-Taichung International Art Exhibition Opens With FanfarePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2017 Singapore-Taichung International Art Exhibition Opens With Fanfare

On 8 September 2017, Representative Francis Kuo-Hsin Liang graced the opening ceremony of the 2017 Singapore-Taichung International Art Exhibition held at the Artrium@MCI.   

InterNations ranks Taiwan 4th best destination for expatsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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InterNations ranks Taiwan 4th best destination for expats

Taiwan is ranked the fourth best destination for expatriates in terms of living and working, according to a survey released Sept. 6 by InterNations, the largest global network for people living abroad.