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Taiwan climbs one spot to 16th in IMD global competitiveness reportPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan climbs one spot to 16th in IMD global competitiveness report

Taiwan is the 16th most competitive economy in the World Competitiveness Yearbook released May 28 by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development.

Philippines showcases 11 startups at Taiwan technology trade showPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Philippines showcases 11 startups at Taiwan technology trade show

The Philippines' representative office in Taiwan on Wednesday showcased 11 cutting edge and innovative startups representing the Philippine start-up community at InnoVEX 2019, the startup-focused exhibition at Computex Taipei.

AI cooperation pacts inked by Taiwan, SingaporePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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AI cooperation pacts inked by Taiwan, Singapore

A pair of memorandums of understanding on artificial intelligence cooperation were inked May 27 in Taipei City between two local AI research facilities and Singapore-headquartered Certis Group, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology.

ITRI, Malaysia company team up on biofuel projectPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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ITRI, Malaysia company team up on biofuel project

The Industrial Technology Research Institute in northern Taiwan’s Hsinchu County is partnering with Malaysia-based All Cosmos Bio-Tech Holding Corp. (ACBT) on a biofuel and sugar production project in the Southeast Asian nation, according to the state-backed R&D agency May 22.

Taiwan’s ITRI to help Malaysian company 'turn waste into gold'Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan’s ITRI to help Malaysian company 'turn waste into gold'

A Malaysian bio-tech company on Wednesday signed an agreement with Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) on a pilot project to produce biofuels from mill waste.

Taipei ICAC seminar focuses on sustainability issuesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei ICAC seminar focuses on sustainability issues

The ICAC International Seminar 2019, Taipei was held May 15, with more than 150 domestic and overseas cotton and textile experts and professionals, including representatives of 14 ICAC member states from all five continents, taking part in the gathering.

Taiwan investors showing great interest in India: MOEAPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan investors showing great interest in India: MOEA

Taiwanese companies are keen to invest in India, the fastest growing economy in South Asia, as they are optimistic about its economic development, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said Wednesday.

Asia Pacific Social Enterprise Summit wraps up in KaohsiungPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Asia Pacific Social Enterprise Summit wraps up in Kaohsiung

The Asia Pacific Social Enterprise Summit wrapped up May 12 in southern Taiwan’s Kaohsiung City, bolstering regional cooperation in using innovative commercial strategies and technologies to promote public well-being.

Taiwan Expo trade show to kick off 5-country tour in IndiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan Expo trade show to kick off 5-country tour in India

The Taiwan Expo trade show is set to kick off its 2019 tour May 16 in New Delhi, spotlighting the quality of the nation’s products and services and strengthening business exchanges with the Indo-Pacific country.

Investment pledges by overseas Taiwanese firms top NT$200 billionPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Investment pledges by overseas Taiwanese firms top NT$200 billion

A total of 40 Taiwanese firms operating overseas have pledged to invest more than NT$200 billion (US$6.48 billion) back into the local market so far this year, responding to the government's call to shift some of their investments back to Taiwan, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA).