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Foreign offices, leaders send condolences after train crashPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign offices, leaders send condolences after train crash

Foreign governments and political leaders sent their condolences Friday after a train crash in eastern Taiwan earlier in the day left at least 50 people dead and scores injured.

Migrant workers now included in the MOL National Excellent Worker Award

In 2021, the Ministry of Labor has included migrant workers in the National Excellent Worker Award (全國模範勞工). And the award was presented on April 29, one day before International Labor Day.
MOL launched a National Model Workers Award to show appreciation for the worker’s hard work. MOL announces the National Excellent Workers every year before Labor Day (May 1).

CES2021 TTA VR Pavilion Benefits Startups Expanding Markets in Space Tech, Pandemic Tech, and Fabric Technology

TTA showcased 100 startups at TTA-VR Pavilion and successfully drew global attention during CES2021. TTA startups shined in prevention technology and seized space development opportunities as well as investment in space commercialization.

Online Ceremony Launches Malaysia 2021 Sin Chew Taiwan Scholarships to Support Study in Taiwan

Malaysia Sin Chew Daily, one of the main local media, and the Organization of Taiwan Education and Cultural, Malaysia have collaborated to establish the 2021 Sin Chew Taiwan Higher Education Scholarship program to encourage excellent Malaysian students to further study in Taiwan. Recipients of a Sin Chew Taiwan Scholarship will be able to study at participating universities without worrying about the financial burden.

International Exchange Activities for Children of New Immigrants: Enhancing Cross-Cultural AdvantagesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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International Exchange Activities for Children of New Immigrants: Enhancing Cross-Cultural Advantages

The K-12 Education Administration of the Ministry of Education (MOE) organized an activity called “International Exchange Activities for Children of New Immigrants”(新住民子女國際交流). The activity is held for students who are next-generation new immigrants, to encourage them to participate in international exchange activities. Through international cultural trips, the activity aims to help students develop their bilingual advantage.

Taiwan’s National Performing Arts Center links up with 3 other theaters in Asia

According to Taiwan News, the National Performing Arts Center in Taipei City has linked up with three other Asian theaters to design programs for the Asia-Pacific region under the title of “Asia Connection: Producers Camp,” reports said on March 25.

Taiwan, India unveil smart pandemic prevention system

Taiwan and India unveiled a jointly-developed smart pandemic prevention system March 24 via a videoconference, spotlighting the like-minded partners’ commitment to advancing disease-fighting technology.

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AIT director visits Taiwan’s indigenous affairs council

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) director on Wednesday visited Taiwan’s Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP) to discuss enhancing Taiwan-U.S. exchanges in the area of indigenous affairs.

TECO to produce electric car power systems in India in 2022Photos - New Southbound Policy
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TECO to produce electric car power systems in India in 2022

TECO Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd., one of Taiwan’s leading electric motor suppliers, is expected to start mass production of power systems for electric cars in India in January 2022, a top executive of the company said Tuesday.

Taiwan ranks 24 in 2021 World happiness Report

According to Focus Taiwan, Taiwan took the 24th spot on the 2021 World Happiness Report, up one notch from a year earlier, among 149 countries and regions on the globe.