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MOFA welcomes US Senate bill backing WHO observer status for TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA welcomes US Senate bill backing WHO observer status for Taiwan

The introduction of a U.S. Senate bill promoting observer status for Taiwan in the World Health Organization was welcomed Jan. 30 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Taiwan achieves best ever ranking of 10th in global economic freedom indexPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan achieves best ever ranking of 10th in global economic freedom index

Taiwan ranks 10th out of 180 economies around the world in the latest Index of Economic Freedom released Jan. 25 by Washington-based think tank The Heritage Foundation, marking its best ever result in the annual report.

Indigenous teens to visit New Zealand on Maori cultural exchangePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Indigenous teens to visit New Zealand on Maori cultural exchange

A group of 10 Taiwan indigenous teenagers is set to visit members of the Maori Ngati Manu community in New Zealand Feb. 9-18 as part of a cultural exchange initiative aimed at deepening ties between tribes, the Cabinet-level Council of Indigenous Peoples said Jan. 26.

Taiwan digital minister listed among Foreign Policy’s 100 global thinkersPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan digital minister listed among Foreign Policy’s 100 global thinkers

Minister without Portfolio Audrey Tang and Taiwan venture capitalist Lee Kai-fu were named among U.S.-based magazine Foreign Policy’s 100 global thinkers Jan. 23.

Google picks Tainan for 1st green energy project in AsiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Google picks Tainan for 1st green energy project in Asia

Google announced Jan. 23 that its first renewable energy project in Asia will be located in southern Taiwan’s Tainan City, a move that reflects the company’s support for the government’s green power policies.

Grammy Awards nomination spotlights beauty of Taiwan’s culturePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Grammy Awards nomination spotlights beauty of Taiwan’s culture

Taiwanese designer Qing-yang Xiao has been nominated for an award in the category of best recording package at the 2019 Grammy Awards for his work on rock band The Chairman’s album “The Offering.” At a press conference called in advance of the artists’ departure to attend the event, Premier Su Tseng-chang offered his best wishes for a win that would bring honor and prestige to Taiwan.

Taiwan to bid for CPTPP as members intend to expand agreementPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan to bid for CPTPP as members intend to expand agreement

Taiwan's government will continue to seek support from members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and meet its standards to join the trade bloc, Andrew Lee (李憲章), the spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), said Saturday.

Taiwan sends first delegation to Gujarat investors’ summit in IndiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan sends first delegation to Gujarat investors’ summit in India

A delegation of 36 major Taiwan firms and medical institutions took part in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit Jan. 18-20 in the western Indian state, according to the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA).

India-Taiwan Trade Forum wraps up in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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India-Taiwan Trade Forum wraps up in Taipei

The annual India-Taiwan Trade Forum was staged Jan. 15 in Taipei City, bringing together more than 150 business leaders and representatives from the two sides to explore new and enhanced commercial tie-ups.

Asian Ecotourism Network to stage annual conference in ChiayiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Asian Ecotourism Network to stage annual conference in Chiayi

The annual conference of Bangkok-headquartered Asian Ecotourism Network is set to kick off Jan. 19 in the southern county of Chiayi, according to event organizer Taiwan Ecotourism Association.