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NPM plans extensive centennial celebrationsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NPM plans extensive centennial celebrations

The National Palace Museum held a press event Dec. 24 in Taipei City to announce its 2024 performance results and plans to celebrate its centennial anniversary next year.

Taiwan launches digital nomad visaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan launches digital nomad visa

The National Development Council announced the launch of Taiwan’s digital nomad visa Dec. 20 in the southern city of Tainan, reflecting the government’s commitment to attracting digital professionals from around the world.

Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship programs celebrate 20th Anniversary: Distinguished alumni from around the world invited to join the grand celebrationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship programs celebrate 20th Anniversary: Distinguished alumni from around the world invited to join the grand celebration

Every year, more than 1,000 new recipients of the Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship from over 80 countries come to Taiwan to pursue degrees or study Mandarin. On November 8, they participated in the 2024 Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Recipients Orientation and Welcome Party, held at the Chang Yung-Fa Foundation convention center.

Taiwan tech startups gear up for CES 2025Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan tech startups gear up for CES 2025

A total of 72 startups will fly the flag for Taiwan at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show to demonstrate the country’s commitment to fostering innovation, the National Science and Technology Council said at a press event held Dec. 20 at Taiwan Tech Arena in Taipei City.

Asian Art Biennial kicks into high gear with forum, film screeningsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Asian Art Biennial kicks into high gear with forum, film screenings

“Decompression,” the 2024 Asian Art Biennial forum, got underway Dec. 14 in central Taiwan’s Taichung City, bringing together curators, participating artists and researchers from home and abroad to exchange views on a wide range of topics complementing the ninth edition of the art event.

Taiwan holds digital wallet international forumPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan holds digital wallet international forum

The 2024 Taiwan Digital Wallet International Forum was hosted by the Ministry of Digital Affairs Dec. 11 in Taipei City, highlighting government work to explore opportunities for cross-border collaboration and create a global digital trust ecosystem.

ANZCham Taiwan releases the 2024 White Paper NDC: Continuing Collaboration to Create Resilient, Innovative Cooperation Opportunities and Positive Economic and Trade GrowthPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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ANZCham Taiwan releases the 2024 White Paper NDC: Continuing Collaboration to Create Resilient, Innovative Cooperation Opportunities and Positive Economic and Trade Growth

National Development Council (NDC) Minister Liu Chin-Ching accepted the Australia New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan (ANZCham) 2024 White Paper on behalf of the government on December 4th. ANZCham affirmed the important coordinating role of the NDC with respect to suggestions for doing business in the White Paper and expressed the hope of further enhancing the economic and strategic partnership between Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand.

Taiwan welcomes 7 million foreign visitors to datePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan welcomes 7 million foreign visitors to date

More than 7 million foreign nationals have visited Taiwan as of Dec. 3 this year, with the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ Tourism Administration expecting the upward trend to continue for the rest of the year.

MOTC hosts forum on dual transition in shipping sectorPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOTC hosts forum on dual transition in shipping sector

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ Maritime and Port Bureau staged a forum on the dual digital and green transition in international shipping Nov. 29 in Taipei City, highlighting the government’s commitment to helping domestic industries align with global practices and address future challenges.

Taiwanese artists shine at Australia’s APT11Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwanese artists shine at Australia’s APT11

Supported by the Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Sydney, Taiwanese artists Eleng Luluan (安聖惠) and Zhang Xu-zhan (張徐展) are featured at the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT11), which was launched by the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) on Nov. 30.