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Taiwan to host World Movement for Democracy’s 11th Global AssemblyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan to host World Movement for Democracy’s 11th Global Assembly

Taiwan will host the World Movement for Democracy’s 11th Global Assembly in 2022, underscoring the government’s commitment to strengthening cooperation among like-minded partners in resisting authoritarianism.

Lithuanian pavilion features at Food Taipei trade show for first timePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Lithuanian pavilion features at Food Taipei trade show for first time

A number of national pavilions grabbed much of the attention at Taipei's annual international food show, Food Taipei, when it officially opened Wednesday, with the first ever Lithuania pavilion a highlight.

2022 Taiwan Int’l Light Festival to feature installations by artists from Taiwan, Japan, Australia and FrancePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2022 Taiwan Int’l Light Festival to feature installations by artists from Taiwan, Japan, Australia and France

The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA) held a press conference on Dec. 22 to announce details of the upcoming “2022 Taiwan International Light Festival (2022臺灣國際光影藝術節).”

MOC, Biennale of Sydney ink pact supporting Taiwan indigenous artistPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOC, Biennale of Sydney ink pact supporting Taiwan indigenous artist

The Ministry of Culture and the Biennale of Sydney signed a memorandum of understanding in support of Taiwan indigenous artist Aluaiy Kaumakan’s participation in the Australian event next year, underscoring the government efforts to strengthen cultural exchanges with the New Southbound Policy partner country.

Taiwan grabs 6 golds at International Junior Science OlympiadPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan grabs 6 golds at International Junior Science Olympiad

Taiwan won a total of six gold medals at this year’s International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) hosted by the United Arab Emirates, which came to a close Monday.

“Taiwan Documentary Film Festival in Thailand 2021” was unveiled in House Samyan Theater in Bangkok, ThailandPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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“Taiwan Documentary Film Festival in Thailand 2021” was unveiled in House Samyan Theater in Bangkok, Thailand

Taiwanese films have gradually overcome language barriers and entered international markets in Europe, America, and Southeast Asian countries, etc. It not only shows that Taiwanese films are recognized globally but also reflects contributions made by government agencies in various countries to promote Taiwanese movies.

Malaysian student wins education ministry’s award for outstanding performancePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Malaysian student wins education ministry’s award for outstanding performance

A student from Malaysia, who graduated this year from a vocational program in Taiwan, has received a national award for outstanding performance at school, Taiwan’s Ministry of Education (MOE) announced Friday.

2021 Healthcare+ Expo Taiwan - Connecting to the Precision Health IndustryPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2021 Healthcare+ Expo Taiwan - Connecting to the Precision Health Industry

The 2021 Healthcare+ Expo Taiwan is held from Dec. 2nd to Dec. 5th in Nangang International Exhibition Center, Hall 1. The Council of Agriculture (COA) of the Executive Yuan participated in the expo by setting up the Taiwan Agricultural Health Pavilion, showcasing 4 major themes that display bio-agriculture technologies related to medical health.

2021/22 Biennial International Paper Fibre ArtPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2021/22 Biennial International Paper Fibre Art

Organized by the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute with the cooperation of Chaîne de Papier, France, the 2021/22 Biennial International Paper Fibre Art is being jointly exhibited at the NTCRI’s Craft Hall and Craft Design Hall. Jan Fairbairn Edwards from France and Taiwanese fiber artist Yang Wei-lin (楊偉林) have been invited to serve as the exhibition’s curators under the proposed theme “Transfiguration.”

World talent index ranks Taiwan 3rd in Asia

Taiwan has been ranked third in Asia and No. 16 overall in the IMD 2021 World Talent Ranking, up by four places from last year and the country’s best performance in ten years.