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Taiwan reports COVID-19 cluster among group of pilots

Taiwan has reported a cluster of COVID-19 among pilots that began with an infected pilot from New Zealand.

Taiwan, Indonesia to discuss responsibility for migrant worker fees

Taiwan and Indonesia are set to hold talks on a plan to shift responsibility for Indonesian migrant workers’ airfare and other fees onto Taiwanese employers.

In developing local startup ecosystem, Taiwan seeks global incubator status

Following a briefing by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) on Taiwan’s tech startups in the era of digital transformation, Premier Su Tseng-chang said at Thursday’s weekly Cabinet meeting that the future of industry would center around the creative economy. To encourage businesses to invest in forward-looking research and development, the government will provide additional support at every step of the way. Efforts will also be made to foster the growth of Taiwan’s newest tech enterpri

Taiwan will continue suspending entry of Indonesian migrant workers and will lift the measure depending on coronavirus situation in IndonesiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan will continue suspending entry of Indonesian migrant workers and will lift the measure depending on coronavirus situation in Indonesia

On December 16, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that in consideration of the escalating coronavirus situation in Indonesia, it would continue suspending entry of all Indonesian migrant workers coming to Taiwan to work starting from December 18.

MOFA thanks Singapore government for lifting border restrictions on Taiwan visitorsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks Singapore government for lifting border restrictions on Taiwan visitors

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanks the Singapore government for its Dec. 11 decision to lift border restrictions on Taiwan visitors, with the move expected to help bring people-to-people exchanges back to normal.

FDA membership of International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation welcomed by MOFAPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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FDA membership of International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation welcomed by MOFA

Unanimous approval of the Food and Drug Administration under the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s application for membership in the International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation was welcomed Dec. 10 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

CECC strengthens self-health management measures for migrant workers; industrial migrant workers under home quarantine shall undergo COVID-19 testing

On December 9, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that migrant workers should continue to observe a 7-day self-health management after they complete a 14-day period of group quarantine/home quarantine.

Premier Su reiterates government’s commitment to Taiwan pork industryPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier Su reiterates government’s commitment to Taiwan pork industry

Premier Su Tseng-chang said Nov. 6 that the government is fully committed to transforming Taiwan’s pork industry by strengthening its global competitiveness while promoting the sector’s sustainable development.

MOFA Minister Wu gives exclusive Guardian interviewPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA Minister Wu gives exclusive Guardian interview

Taiwan is working with like-minded partners to safegaurd peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific while striving to share its successful COVID-19 response via meaningful participation in international organizations, Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu said Dec. 7.

One of the contacts of Case #688 tests positive for COVID-19; the migrant worker testing positive is Case #695

On December 6, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced the test results of individuals who came into contact with Case #688, who is an Indonesian migrant worker.