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MOE, UCLA publish books on Taiwan’s indigenous people, cultures

Two books spotlighting Taiwan’s indigenous people and cultures were co-published by the Ministry of Education and University of California, Los Angeles, according to the MOE June 7.

Taiwan to host 2021 IPC General Assembly in DecemberPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan to host 2021 IPC General Assembly in December

Taiwan will host the 20th International Paralympic Committee General Assembly Dec. 11-12 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, according to the Sports Administration under the Ministry of Education June 9.

The 2021 FUTEX Futuretech Award calls for top-notch technology!Photos - New Southbound Policy
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The 2021 FUTEX Futuretech Award calls for top-notch technology!

While the world struggles with extreme weather and post-epidemic era, Taiwan is battling multiple social and economic issues such as the energy crisis, aging society, and low birth rate. However, in the middle of difficulty lies opportunity. It is a critical moment to join the global technology race.

Taiwanese artist Page Tsao wins two U.S. illustration awardsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwanese artist Page Tsao wins two U.S. illustration awards

Taiwanese artist Page Tsao’s (鄒駿昇) illustration series “Invisible Bookstore(看不見的書店)” was selected as winner at 2021 American Illustration and 3x3 International Illustration show, respectively.

National Taiwan University rises to 20th in Asia University Rankings

National Taiwan University (NTU) rose one spot to 20th in the 2021 Asia University Rankings, released Wednesday by Times Higher Education (THE), a U.K.-based publication.

Taiwan Pavilion stands out at the London Design BiennalePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan Pavilion stands out at the London Design Biennale

Supported by the Ministry of Culture and organized by the Taiwan Design Research Institute (TDRI), the Taiwan Pavilion presents the “Swingphony” exhibition at this year’s London Design Biennale, which will run from June 1 through June 27.

Next-Gen MedicinePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Next-Gen Medicine

Technologies such as artificial intelligence are set to transform the medical sector.

TTA Startups won 11 COMPUTEX d&i AwardsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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TTA Startups won 11 COMPUTEX d&i Awards

The recent worsening pandemic situation is having huge impact on Taiwan industries but creates opportunities for startups. For the first time this year, COMPUTEX goes hybrid, offering a combination of innovative online and offline experience. COMPUTEX d&i awards, a global design and innovation contest, which aims to drive innovation and optimized R&D attracted 166 submissions of innovations from 7 countries.

TECO in Sydney and Sydney Opera House jointly launch contemporary art project for the first timePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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TECO in Sydney and Sydney Opera House jointly launch contemporary art project for the first time

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Sydney Australia and the Sydney Opera House jointly organized the digital exhibition “Returning: Chapter 2” for the first time. The director of TECO in Sydney Fan Huei-Chun (范惠君) and Head of Programming at Sydney Opera House Fiona Winning signed a cooperation agreement on May 28 as the starting point for further cultural exchange activities between the two sides.

Foreign diplomats encourage Taiwan amid COVID-19 challenges

Several heads of foreign missions in Taiwan have offered words of encouragement and support for Taiwan's efforts to contain its recent surge of domestic COVID-19 cases.