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Taiwan and EU host joint conference on LGBTI rights

The Executive Yuan and the European Economic and Trade Office in Taiwan (EETO) are hosting an EU-Taiwan LGBTI Human Rights Conference on October 24 and 25.

COA accelerates Taiwan-Australia lychee growing cooperationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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COA accelerates Taiwan-Australia lychee growing cooperation

Six new varieties of Taiwan-cultivated lychees will be shared with Australia as part of a groundbreaking related cooperation program between like-minded Indo-Pacific partners, according to the Cabinet-level Council of Agriculture Oct. 23.

Taiwan, Vietnam sign MOU on African swine fever preventionPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, Vietnam sign MOU on African swine fever prevention

Taiwan and Vietnam have signed a cooperation agreement on measures to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF), the Council of Agriculture (COA) said Thursday.

Premier Su pledges full support for startups and young entrepreneursPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier Su pledges full support for startups and young entrepreneurs

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Su Tseng-chang pledged that the government will continue providing full support for startup businesses through such measures as financing assistance, a stronger regulatory framework, more diverse exit channels, and international market development.

MOFA launches co-produced TV shows with broadcasters from New Southbound Policy target countriesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA launches co-produced TV shows with broadcasters from New Southbound Policy target countries

As part of the government’s creative and people-oriented approach to the New Southbound Policy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has collaborated with four popular broadcasters from India, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, respectively, to produce prime time TV shows showcasing Taiwan. Presented in local languages and made entirely on location by the channels’ in-house production teams, the programs are hosted by famous faces and tailored to the tastes of their respective audiences.

Taiwan seeking to export pork to Japan, ASEAN countries: COAPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan seeking to export pork to Japan, ASEAN countries: COA

Taiwan is in talks to pave the way for exports of its pork to Japan and some Southeast Asian countries, including Singapore, once it is declared as being free of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), the Council of Agriculture (COA) said Tuesday.

Taiwan, U.S. discuss possible collaboration in Taiwan's alliesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, U.S. discuss possible collaboration in Taiwan's allies

Washington, Oct. 21 (CNA) Taiwan and the U.S. are discussing possible future collaboration in countries that have formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, Deputy Foreign Minister Hsu Szu-chien (徐斯儉) said Monday, following a meeting with a U.S. diplomat.

6 allies speak up for Taiwan at Interpol general assembly in ChilePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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6 allies speak up for Taiwan at Interpol general assembly in Chile

Six of Taiwan's diplomatic allies have spoken out in support of the country at the just concluded general assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) held in Chile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Saturday. In a statement, MOFA said the six countries that spoke during the general assembly in support of Taiwan included Belize, eSwatini, Guatemala, Honduras, Paraguay, St. Kitts and Nevis.

Taiwan’s Interpol bid wins global supportPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan’s Interpol bid wins global support

The staunch backing of allies and like-minded partners for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in Interpol is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Oct. 19.

MOFA greatly appreciative of, encouraged by unprecedented level of international support for Taiwan’s participation in INTERPOL this year

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) expresses sincere gratitude to diplomatic allies and like-minded countries for adhering to professional principles and showing moral courage in voicing firm support for Taiwan’s participation in the International Criminal Police Organization, whose 88th General Assembly concluded on October 18.