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Foreign Minister Wu gives exclusive interview to El MundoPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Minister Wu gives exclusive interview to El Mundo

Taiwan is enhancing cooperation with Indo-Pacific stakeholders in promoting peace, security and prosperity throughout the region, according to Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu.

Taiwan and EU held the Fourth Human Rights ConsultationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan and EU held the Fourth Human Rights Consultation

The fourth European Union (EU) – Taiwan Human Rights Consultation took place on 15th July 2021 by video conference. The consultation, formally opened by EEAS Deputy Managing Director for Human Rights, Global & Multilateral Issues Kristin De Peyron, was co-chaired on the EU side by Luisa Ragher, Head of Human Rights Division, and Jonathan Hatwell, Head of Division for China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Mongolia, and on Taiwan side by Ping-Cheng Lo, Minister without Portfolio.

200 oxygen concentrators donated by Taiwan to IndonesiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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200 oxygen concentrators donated by Taiwan to Indonesia

A total of 200 oxygen concentrators was donated by Taiwan to Indonesia July 14, underscoring the commitment of the government to helping the New Southbound Policy target country combat COVID-19, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

MOFA thanks Japan for 3rd donation of COVID-19 vaccinesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks Japan for 3rd donation of COVID-19 vaccines

The latest donation of 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan by Japan is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs July 13.

Starting July 13, employer transfers for all foreign workers to be restored; new employers must arrange PCR testing for newly-employed foreign workers within three days prior to their first day of workPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Starting July 13, employer transfers for all foreign workers to be restored; new employers must arrange PCR testing for newly-employed foreign workers within three days prior to their first day of work

On July 12, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that starting July 13, all foreign workers will be again allowed to change employers or jobs. However, the dispatch of foreign workers to another work site and the assignment of additional work responsibilities to foreign workers will remain suspended given the relatively high mobility of foreign workers. Such policy will be reviewed based on the status of the pandemic.

Loan amounts for local businesses to be increased to spur domestic investment

Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Thursday that the cap for loans available to enterprises will be boosted by NT$150 billion (US$5.4 billion) as a means of providing strong support for local companies. His announcement came following a briefing by the Ministry of Economic Affairs on two investment incentive programs aimed at domestically based Taiwanese businesses.

CECC extends nationwide Level 3 epidemic alert until July 26 to safeguard disease prevention efforts in the community; CECC to partially relax restrictions starting July 13Photos - New Southbound Policy
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CECC extends nationwide Level 3 epidemic alert until July 26 to safeguard disease prevention efforts in the community; CECC to partially relax restrictions starting July 13

On July 8, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that after assessing the COVID-19 situation in Taiwan, it has decided to extend its nationwide Level 3 epidemic alert until July 26 to protect the health of people in Taiwan, and it will partially lift certain restrictions starting July 13. Details are listed below.

MOFA welcomes appointment of new AIT head OudkirkPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA welcomes appointment of new AIT head Oudkirk

The appointment of Sandra Oudkirk as new director of the Taipei Office of the American Institute in Taiwan is welcomed, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs July 6.

CABEI Country Office in Taiwan has started to operate, the first in Asia.Photos - New Southbound Policy
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CABEI Country Office in Taiwan has started to operate, the first in Asia.

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Jain-Rong Su, and the Executive President of the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI), Dr. Dante Mossi, signed an agreement for establishing a country office in Taiwan at the virtual meeting on April 23, 2021 (Taiwan time). Having prepared for two months, CABEI Country Office in Taiwan started to operate on the 83rd floor of Taipei 101 on July 6, 2021, the first branch office in Asia.

1.13 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from Japan to arrive in Taiwan on afternoon of July 8Photos - New Southbound Policy
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1.13 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from Japan to arrive in Taiwan on afternoon of July 8

On July 6, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that the Japanese government would provide an additional 1.13 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine to Taiwan after it had offered a batch of 1.24 million doses of the vaccine to Taiwan on June 4.