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Chang, Hsiao-Hsiung, Australian Dance Professor to Obtain the Plum Blossom CardPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Chang, Hsiao-Hsiung, Australian Dance Professor to Obtain the Plum Blossom Card

Australian Professor Chang, Hsiao-Hsiung(張曉雄) is an international dancer and choreographer. He used to work for the Australian Dance Theater as a full-time dancer. since 1997, Chang has been employed by the Dance Department of the National Taipei University of the Arts.

8th Dream-Building Project for New Immigrants and Their Children Awarded to Nepalese Second-generation Immigrants for Nepalese Handcrafted Cloth BagsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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8th Dream-Building Project for New Immigrants and Their Children Awarded to Nepalese Second-generation Immigrants for Nepalese Handcrafted Cloth Bags

Recent winners of the National Immigration Agency, MOL’s “8th Dream-Building Project for New Immigrants and Their Children” have been revealed. Su, Cong-Xuan (蘇璁璿) and Liu, Zi-An (劉子安), two second-generation immigrants from Gukeng Township in Yunlin County, were awarded the bonus of the “Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development Group” by Nepalese recycled handcrafted cloth bags from their parents’ county.

NIA offers a service hotline 1990 for foreigners living in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NIA offers a service hotline 1990 for foreigners living in Taiwan

To make the service hotline consistent and easier for foreigners living in Taiwan to memorize, National Immigration Agency (NIA) has changed it to 1990. The hotline provides instant consultation services in 7 languages for immigrants and foreigners in Taiwan. The service includes Residence Certificate Act, immigration, interpretation, social welfare, medical and health, tax, transportation, etc.

Tens of thousands flooded into marching parade to welcome International Band Festival !Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Tens of thousands flooded into marching parade to welcome International Band Festival !

The most representative band festival with the longest history in Taiwan – Chiayi City International Band Festival kicked off its marching parade at the Central Fountain this afternoon. Chiayi City Government combines “classic” and “interdisciplinarity” to create a joyful atmosphere for this city of band music. This event invited 43 domestic and international groups (Japan, Indonesia, and etc.) of over 3,000 musicians to perform for the 3 kilometers long marching parade. It drew tens of thousand

MOL unveils ‘one-stop migrant worker service center’ in TaoyuanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOL unveils ‘one-stop migrant worker service center’ in Taoyuan

The Ministry of Labor (MOL) on Saturday inaugurated a “one-stop migrant worker service center” in Taoyuan aimed at simplifying the submission and processing of paperwork filed by the employers of migrant workers.

“Paint for Human Rights – 2022 Poster Design Competition” Selected Works ReleasedPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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“Paint for Human Rights – 2022 Poster Design Competition” Selected Works Released

In order to promote the awareness of human rights education, the National Human Rights Commission of the Control Yuan (Taiwan) has organized the inaugural “Paint for Human Rights – 2022 Poster Design Competition.” Designers and students were encouraged to participate and to illustrate the universal values of human rights, while the theme of the poster design had to incorporate the concept of human rights.

Education Department, New Taipei City Government Praised Outstanding Teaching Support Staff of New Immigrants LanguagesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Education Department, New Taipei City Government Praised Outstanding Teaching Support Staff of New Immigrants Languages

The Education Department, New Taipei City Government recently held the Annual “Outstanding Teaching Support Staff of New Immigrants Award Ceremony”. More than 100 teaching support staff gathered in Xiulang Elementary School. The event featured themes of creative bilingual teaching, elegant dance show and Southeast Asian cuisine.

Philippine Officials Stationed in Taiwan Visited the Christmas Event Reminds Them of Their HometownPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Philippine Officials Stationed in Taiwan Visited the Christmas Event Reminds Them of Their Hometown

The theme day event of “Exhibition of Christmas in the Philippines” was currently organized in Chiayi City. Lin, Jia-Wei, the director of Department of Social Affairs, Chiayi City Government gave a reception for the delegation led by Lai, Ai-Ren, director of Kaohsiung Extension Office, Manila Economic and Cultural Office. In addition to introducing the services provided by the Women's Center and the New Immigrant Service Center, he also promoted a series of exciting activities of Chiayi Internat

Taiwan issues 1st national ICERD reportPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan issues 1st national ICERD report

The first national report on the implementation of the U.N. International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination was released Dec. 14 by the Ministry of Interior, reflecting ongoing government endeavors to ensure the rights of all members of society.

MOE launched “Professional Skills Training Program for Children of Immigrants”, sharpening students’ vocational skillsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOE launched “Professional Skills Training Program for Children of Immigrants”, sharpening students’ vocational skills

K-12 Education Administration(國教署), Ministry of Education (MOE) has launched the “Professional Skills Training Program for Children of Immigrants” for four years, and 1661 students of vocational high schools and senior high schools have benefited from the program.