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Naturalization procedure for foreign nationals to be simplifiedPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Naturalization procedure for foreign nationals to be simplified

Taipei, June 18 (CNA) Taiwan's government is working to simplify procedures to naturalize foreign citizens based on meritorious service that will shorten the process from the current two months to about 10 days, Ministry of the Interior (MOI) officials said.

Director General Mr. Liang witnessed the signing of the letter of intent of cooperation between the Becamex Chairman and the Taitra Vice Chairman Chuang Suo-HangPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Director General Mr. Liang witnessed the signing of the letter of intent of cooperation between the Becamex Chairman and the Taitra Vice Chairman Chuang Suo-Hang

Director General Mr. Liang witnessed the signing of the letter of intent of cooperation between the Becamex Chairman and the Taitra Vice Chairman Chuang Suo-Hang.

Director General Mr. Liang received the delegation of People’s Committee of Bac Lieu.Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Director General Mr. Liang received the delegation of People’s Committee of Bac Lieu.

Director General Mr. Liang received the delegation of People’s Committee of Bac Lieu.

2017 Taiwan Trade Mission to South Asia Delegation led by President & CEO of Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Mr. Walter M. S. Yeh visited Sri Lanka on 14th June 2017.Photos - New Southbound Policy
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2017 Taiwan Trade Mission to South Asia Delegation led by President & CEO of Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Mr. Walter M. S. Yeh visited Sri Lanka on 14th June 2017.

2017 Taiwan Trade Mission to South Asia Delegation led by President & CEO of Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Mr. Walter M. S. Yeh visited Sri Lanka on 14th June 2017.

Representative Chang, James Chi-ping attends singing ceremony of Agreement on 2017 University of Malaya Spotlight Taiwan Project on 15 June 2017Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Representative Chang, James Chi-ping attends singing ceremony of Agreement on 2017 University of Malaya Spotlight Taiwan Project on 15 June 2017

Representative Chang, James Chi-ping attends singing ceremony of Agreement on 2017 University of Malaya Spotlight Taiwan Project on 15 June 2017

EBRD cooperation week to kick off in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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EBRD cooperation week to kick off in Taiwan

A series of events aimed at strengthening economic collaboration and industrial exchanges between local companies and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development countries of operations will be jointly staged in Taiwan by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and London-headquartered EBRD from June 19.

Taichung flora expo photo album – Nurture your exclusive 7 gardensPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taichung flora expo photo album – Nurture your exclusive 7 gardens

2018 Taichung World Flora Exposition is scheduled to commence soft opening in September next year, in order to enhance public participation, Taichung City Government launched the “Flora expo photo album”, where invitation is extended to citizens to build their exclusive “7 gardens” and encourage them to truly embrace the flora expo in everyday life. At the flora expo volunteer meeting on May 31, Deputy Mayor Yi-ying Lin unveiled her exclusive 7 gardens, while the First Lady of Taichung Wan-ju Li

Nation mourns after crash claims life of acclaimed aerial filmmakerPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Nation mourns after crash claims life of acclaimed aerial filmmaker

The death of filmmaker Chi Po-lin, director of acclaimed aerial documentary “Beyond Beauty—Taiwan from Above,” in a helicopter crash June 10 in eastern Taiwan’s Hualien County sparked outpourings of grief around the country, with President Tsai Ing-wen expressing her shock and sadness via her personal Facebook page.

Amb. R. C. Richard Shih witnessed the MOU Signing Ceremony between Insurance Association of Vietnam and Taiwan Insurance InstitutePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Amb. R. C. Richard Shih witnessed the MOU Signing Ceremony between Insurance Association of Vietnam and Taiwan Insurance Institute

On 7 June 2017, Amb. R. C. Richard Shih witnessed the MOU Signing Ceremony between Insurance Association of Vietnam and Taiwan Insurance Institute.

Government makes headway on AmCham white paper issuesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Government makes headway on AmCham white paper issues

More than one-third of the 80 issues contained in the 2016 Taiwan White Paper by the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei have been resolved and the government will continue working with related agencies in addressing the remainder, according to the National Development Council June 8.