Government News

In developing local startup ecosystem, Taiwan seeks global incubator status

From Executive Yuan 2020-12-17

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 Indonesia

From Centers for Disease Control 2020-12-16

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 visitors

From Taiwan Today 2020-12-14

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 MOFA

From Taiwan Today 2020-12-11

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.

Premier Su reiterates government’s commitment to Taiwan pork industry

From Taiwan Today 2020-12-09

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.

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

From Centers for Disease Control 2020-12-09

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.

MOFA Minister Wu gives exclusive Guardian interview

From Taiwan Today 2020-12-08

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.