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Taiwan’s largest solar power plant opens in Tainan

The largest single land-based solar power plant in Taiwan commenced operation March 31 in the southern city of Tainan, spotlighting the government’s commitment to achieving sustainable development through green energy.

COVID-19 vaccine to be offered to registered medical personnel, non-medical personnel at healthcare facilities, and other personnel included in the first group of vaccination program on April 6Photos - New Southbound Policy
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COVID-19 vaccine to be offered to registered medical personnel, non-medical personnel at healthcare facilities, and other personnel included in the first group of vaccination program on April 6

On March 31, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that after assessing the number of vaccine doses administered in Taiwan, it would begin to offer COVID-19 vaccine to Group 1 people listed in the COVID-19 vaccination program, including registered medical personnel, non-medical personnel at healthcare facilities and personnel at group quarantine facilities, on April 4.

Press Release on the Visit of President of Palau Surangel Whipps, Jr. to Launch the Taiwan-Palau Travel BubblePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Press Release on the Visit of President of Palau Surangel Whipps, Jr. to Launch the Taiwan-Palau Travel Bubble

On March 28, 2021, His Excellency Surangel Whipps, Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, traveled to Taiwan to launch the Taiwan-Palau travel bubble. Taiwan and Palau’s remarkable handling of the COVID-19 pandemic made this development possible. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Palau has drawn on the combined expertise of the U.S. and Taiwan public health systems. Through the guidance of these two partners, Palau has remained completely COVID-19 free.

Taiwan, US sign coast guard cooperation MOUPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, US sign coast guard cooperation MOU

Taiwan and the U.S. completed a memorandum of understanding to establish a coast guard working group March 25, underscoring the commitment by the two like-minded partners to deepening cooperation across the board, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Taiwan wins inaugural Catalyst 2030 Systems Change AwardPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan wins inaugural Catalyst 2030 Systems Change Award

Taiwan won a top honor in the government category of the inaugural Catalyst 2030 Systems Change Award, spotlighting the country’s efforts to cultivate a collaborative ecosystem addressing key social issues, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs March 26.

Premier Su: Travel bubble makes Taiwan, Palau an oasis in the Asia-PacificPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier Su: Travel bubble makes Taiwan, Palau an oasis in the Asia-Pacific

Premier Su Tseng-chang and his wife on Monday night hosted a banquet in honor of President Surangel Whipps Jr. and the first lady of Palau. President Whipps is the first head of state to visit Taiwan since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Symbolizing co-existence, co-prosperity and collaboration for the two nations, the visit by President Whipps and his delegation is the culmination of joint efforts to fight the pandemic, Premier Su said.

Taiwan welcomes upcoming visit by President Whipps, Palau delegationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan welcomes upcoming visit by President Whipps, Palau delegation

The upcoming five-day visit to Taiwan of a delegation led by Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. is sincerely welcomed by the government and people, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said March 25.

Taiwan establishes green finance standards to promote sustainable development

Following a presentation Thursday by the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) on the Green Finance Action Plan 2.0, Premier Su Tseng-chang said that the goal in establishing an updated 2.0 version of the plan is to further enhance the transparency and quality of information concerning companies listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange and the Taipei Exchange, as well as put in place measures such as classification standards for sustainable finance.

Taiwan launches COVID-19 vaccination program, with premier, health minister receiving first shotsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan launches COVID-19 vaccination program, with premier, health minister receiving first shots

Taiwan began administering the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine March 22, with Premier Su Tseng-chang and Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung receiving the first shots.

Taiwan stages webinar to accelerate women’s economic empowermentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan stages webinar to accelerate women’s economic empowerment

Taiwan staged a webinar aimed at accelerating women’s economic empowerment March 18, underscoring the government’s commitment to working with like-minded partners to boost gender equality around the world.