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Taiwanese ceramic artist Liu Jung-hui wins top prize at “10a Bienal Internacional de Cerámica”

Taiwanese ceramic artist Liu Jung-hui’s (劉榮輝) work “Eternal Cloudy Landscape (雲中石)” was among the 205 artworks by 192 potters from 31 countries selected to win first prize in the contemporary ceramics category at the ‘10a Bienal Internacional de Cerámica “Ciudad de Talavera”.’

Taiwan men’s baseball rises to 2nd in world rankings

Taiwan has risen two spots to a historical high of No. 2 in the World Baseball Softball Confederation’s (WBSC’s) world rankings for men’s baseball, after strong showings of its teams in international tournaments in 2019.

Taiwanese film “Synapses” wins Best Film Award in Asian Film FestivalPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwanese film “Synapses” wins Best Film Award in Asian Film Festival

Taiwanese family drama “Synapses (那個我最親愛的陌生人)” directed by filmmaker Chang Tso-chi (張作驥), won the Best Film Award at the 18th edition Asian Film Festival which took place at the Cinema Farnese in Rome, Italy, from June 17 through 23.

Port of Kaohsiung Wins International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) 2021 Award for Best Resilient Physical Infrastructure in World Ports Sustainability Program AwardsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Port of Kaohsiung Wins International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) 2021 Award for Best Resilient Physical Infrastructure in World Ports Sustainability Program Awards

The Port of Kaohsiung has been named the honored recipient of the 2021 World Ports Sustainability Program (WPSP) award for Resilient Physical Infrastructure. The WPSP award results were announced yesterday (June 24th) by the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH).

Amendments to the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals Approved by the Legislative YuanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Amendments to the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals Approved by the Legislative Yuan

The draft Amendments to the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals drawn up by National Development Council (NDC) was approved by the Legislative Yuan today. Minister Kung, Ming-Hsin appreciated the support from legislators of each political party to make the draft Amendments pass the examination in the Legislative Yuan. The Amendments aim to build a more complete legal framework for recruiting talents, so more international talents can “get in” and “stay”.

Works by Taiwanese filmmakers to feature at Bucheon Int’l Fantastic Film FestivalPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Works by Taiwanese filmmakers to feature at Bucheon Int’l Fantastic Film Festival

A total of 5 Taiwanese films and 2 shorts, along with cinematic works from 47 countries, will be screened at the 25th edition of Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN), South Korea’s largest annual genre film festival, from July 8 through 18.

Taiwan bags 4 medals on first day of Asian Taekwondo Championships

Taiwanese athletes won one gold, one silver and two bronze medals on the opening day of the 2021 Asian Taekwondo Championships in Beirut on Wednesday.

Chinese Taipei departs for Philippines for FIBA Asia Cup qualifiersPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Chinese Taipei departs for Philippines for FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers

Taiwan’s men’s basketball team on Monday departed for Angeles City, Philippines to play in the third and final window of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup Qualifiers that will begin this week.

TAICCA to present Taiwan’s works on world stage via virtual Taiwan Pavilion

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) will participate at the Festival International du Film d’Animation d’Annecy and Bologna Children’s Book Fair via the virtual Taiwan Pavilion(線上台灣館).

Women’s digital inclusion promoted at APEC meeting by TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Women’s digital inclusion promoted at APEC meeting by Taiwan

Taiwan shared its policies on women’s digital inclusion with fellow member economies during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Policy Partnership on Women and the Economy virtual meeting held recently, spotlighting the government’s commitment to developing digital economy and information literacy.