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Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) of the ROC Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched 3-D secure authentication and added reminder messages in eVisa application system on July 3, 2017.

In order to enhance the security features of online payment, BOCA has implemented 3-D secure authentication in eVisa application system. In addition, BOCA has put reminder messages in the same system to request applicants to check their filling-in information to reduce the cases of incorrect applications, which may cause applicants holding an eVisa that is not fully identical with their passport information to be denied to enter the ROC.

Two Taiwan projects win global smart city awardsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Two Taiwan projects win global smart city awards

Projects in Taipei and New Taipei cities picked up honors in the 3rd Smart Sustainable City Awards at the general assembly of South Korea-based World e-Governments Organization of Cities and Local Governments (WeGO) June 28 in Ulyanovsk, Russia.

Universiade torch relay passes through BangkokPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Universiade torch relay passes through Bangkok

Bangkok, June 25 (CNA) The torch for the 2017 Summer Universiade was passed to a Taiwanese athlete at a ceremony in Bangkok on Sunday, which hosted the third leg of the relay after the Italian city of Naples.

Taichung City Eid al-Fitr festival kicks off on July 1 at ASEAN SquarePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taichung City Eid al-Fitr festival kicks off on July 1 at ASEAN Square

Eid al-Fitr is an extremely important annual festival for Muslims, just like the Chinese New Year. In order to transform Taichung City into a friendly city for Southeast Asian migrant workers, the city government will be hosting the Taichung City Eid al-Fitr festival from 09:30 to 16:00 on 1 July at the ASEAN Square, where specialty stalls with Southeast Asian influence and Indonesian dance performers will be invited, while the Islam culture will also be introduced. It is hoped that the ASEAN Sq

Thousands attend Eid al-Fitr celebration at Taipei Main StationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Thousands attend Eid al-Fitr celebration at Taipei Main Station

Thousands of people gathered June 25 at Taipei Main Station to celebrate the Muslim holy day of Eid al-Fitr at an event organized to foster a friendly environment for Muslim residents and visitors.

Unveiling ceremony of “Hanoi Learning Center” of Open University of Kaohsiung on June 19, 2017 in HanoiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Unveiling ceremony of “Hanoi Learning Center” of Open University of Kaohsiung on June 19, 2017 in Hanoi

Group photo of the unveiling ceremony of “Hanoi Learning Center” of Open University of Kaohsiung on June 19, 2017 in Hanoi (Right 4: Mr. Richard R.C. Shih, Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vietnam; Right 5: Chiaju Liu, the president of Open University of Kaohsiung).

2017 Eid al-Fitr Celebration in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2017 Eid al-Fitr Celebration in Taipei

The Eid al-Fitr (also known as Hari Raya Idul Fitri) is an important occasion in Muslim culture. Similar to Chinese New Year, the holiday is a time for entire families to get together. Before the Eid, followers of Islam have to undergo a month-long period of fasting during Ramadan. The Eid symbolizes the end of Ramadan, when people and families get together for prayers and fine food.

TETO Surabaya Hold A Love And Share Charity Event at Al Akbar MosquePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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TETO Surabaya Hold A Love And Share Charity Event at Al Akbar Mosque

Director General of TETO Surabaya Mr. Jeffery Hsiao on behalf of Taiwan government held a Love and Share Charity event, at Al Alkbar Mosque , Surabaya, donating fund and stationary.

MOFA concert tour promotes cultural exchanges with SE AsiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA concert tour promotes cultural exchanges with SE Asia

The first leg of a concert tour co-organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to foster cultural exchanges with Southeast Asia wrapped up June 20 in Singapore, with award-winning Taiwan group Judy’s Harmonica Ensemble wowing audience members by performing renditions of folk songs, cinematic scores and original works.

Mayor Kick-starts Taipei Universiade at Torch Handover CeremonyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Mayor Kick-starts Taipei Universiade at Torch Handover Ceremony

Mayor Ko Wen-je attended the flame ignition ceremony for the 2017 Summer Universiade in Italy on June 20. Against the backdrop of the song “Ancient Morals of Atayal Tribe” presented by Taiwanese indigenous singer Inka Mbing, flag-bearers representing Italy, Chinese Taipei, and FISU marched into the venue one after another.