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Public, private initiatives boost appreciation of Southeast Asian cultures in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Public, private initiatives boost appreciation of Southeast Asian cultures in Taiwan

A raft of public and private efforts in recent years are bolstering appreciation for the diverse cultures of Southeast Asia among the people of Taiwan while enhancing understanding between the two sides.

Dynamic Cultural Exchanges: 16 Scholarship Students Receive an Outstanding Graduate Student AwardPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Dynamic Cultural Exchanges: 16 Scholarship Students Receive an Outstanding Graduate Student Award

The Ministry of Education (MOE), Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), and Ministry of Science and Technology established the Outstanding Graduate Student Awards for graduating Recipients of Taiwan Scholarships and Huayu Enrichment Scholarships to recognize the on-campus and off-campus achievements and contributions of particularly outstanding students, during their stay in Taiwan.

Team Taiwan wraps up at Tokyo Paralympic GamesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Team Taiwan wraps up at Tokyo Paralympic Games

Taiwan’s team has wrapped up competitions at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games with courage and honor, highlighting the country’s sports excellence, according to the Sports Administration under the Ministry of Education Sept. 5.

Groups, businesses in Taiwan donate oxygen devices to Indonesia

A group of Indonesian, Indian, and Taiwanese businesses and organizations in Taiwan have donated 41 oxygen concentrators and 14,000 medical masks to hospitals in Indonesia treating severe COVID-19 patients.

Taiwan donates 200 oxygen concentrators to the Philippines

Taiwan’s representative office in Manila released a press release on Tuesday announcing the donation of 200 oxygen concentrators to the Philippines. The news came as the WHO’s representative in the Philippines confirmed community transmission of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in the country.

Taiwan ranks joint first with Australia in Earth Science OlympiadPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan ranks joint first with Australia in Earth Science Olympiad

Taiwan’s team of five high school students shared first place with Australia, winning four gold medals and one silver at the 2021 International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO), which took place online from Aug. 25-30, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said Tuesday.

NTMoFA announces 38 participating teams from 15 countries in upcoming exhibition ‘Phantasmapolis’Photos - New Southbound Policy
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NTMoFA announces 38 participating teams from 15 countries in upcoming exhibition ‘Phantasmapolis’

National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA), which will launch “Phantasmapolis – 2021 Asian Art Biennial (未至之城-2021亞洲藝術雙年展)” on Oct. 30, announced the full list of participating artists on Aug. 31 in addition to pushing out a promotional video for the exhibition on its YouTube channel.

Video competition opens to promote Indonesian products in Taiwan

The Indonesia Economic and Trade Office (IETO) to Taipei is holding a video competition that is aimed at promoting Indonesian products in Taiwan, as part of a wider effort to advance bilateral trade.

Taiwan FDA hosts 2021 APEC Medical Devices Regulatory Science Center of Excellence (CoE) Workshop

As part of Taiwan’s continuous effort in the promotion of using international standards for medical devices and the advancement of regulatory harmonization in the Asia-Pacific region, Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) is hosting the ‟2021 APEC Medical Devices Regulatory Science Center of Excellence Workshop” during August 28 to September 11 by online courses.

34 Taipei, Taichung restaurants awarded stars in latest Michelin Guide

The 2021 Michelin Guide Taipei and Taichung was unveiled Aug. 25, with one local restaurant receiving the coveted three stars, eight establishments earning two stars and 25 eateries landing one star.