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CORONAVIRUS/Adimmune starts COVID-19 vaccine trial

Taiwanese drug maker Adimmune Corp. on Thursday said it has started the first phase of human trials for its experimental COVID-19 vaccine this week, with Phase 2 likely to follow in November if everything goes well.

CORONAVIRUS/Chinese tertiary students now allowed to enter Taiwan: ministry

The Ministry of Education (MOE) announced on Monday that Chinese students, both new and those currently enrolled in tertiary-level schools in Taiwan, will be allowed to enter the country with immediate effect.

Filipina beauty pageant raises money for children in Philippines

Hundreds of Filipinos gathered in Hsinchu on Sunday for a beauty pageant that was held to raise money for sick and underprivileged children in the Philippines. At the "Runway of Fashion 2020" pageant, 25 contestants, mostly Filipina migrant workers, graced the catwalk at the city's Feng Tsai Restaurant and Banquet Hall, dressed in fashion gowns and were judged on confidence, elegance, appearance, and presentation.

Taipei, New Taipei advance bid for World Masters Games 2025Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei, New Taipei advance bid for World Masters Games 2025

Taipei and New Taipei cities completed Aug. 14 the virtual first phase presentation of a joint bid for the World Masters Games 2025.

COA announces mutual recognition pacts on organic items with Australia, Canada, Japan, NZ, USPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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COA announces mutual recognition pacts on organic items with Australia, Canada, Japan, NZ, US

Mutual recognition agreements on organic products were announced Aug. 14 by Taiwan’s Cabinet-level Council of Agriculture with the relevant agencies of Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and the U.S.

CORONAVIRUS/Testing, quarantine for arrivals from Philippines gives security: MECO

Taiwan's recent universal testing and centralized quarantine measures for all arrivals from the Philippines to curb the spread of COVID-19 gives the Filipino community in Taiwan a sense of security, a leading official from the Philippine representative office in Taipei said Sunday.

Filipinos, Philippine rep. office embrace Ilocano culture in Hsinchu

Hundreds of Filipinos of Ilocano lineage gathered in Hsinchu on Sunday to celebrate their heritage with presentations of dance, music, food and inspirational talks by a leading official from the Philippine representative office and other Filipino community leaders.

Taiwan places 5th overall at International Chemistry Olympiad

Taiwan took 5th place on the medal table at the 2020 International Chemistry Olympiad. 231 high school students from 60 countries participated in the event, which was held in Turkey.

Taiwan could contribute greatly if admitted to UN: Foreign minister

Foreign Minister Joseph Wu says the UN’s exclusion of Taiwan as a member state is a loss to the international community as a whole. Wu’s statement appeared in recent articles by the Philippine Daily Inquirer and the Manila Standard.

MOC greenlights 11 New Southbound Policy cultural exchange programsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOC greenlights 11 New Southbound Policy cultural exchange programs

Eleven cultural exchange programs for New Southbound Policy target countries were greenlighted Aug. 10 by the Ministry of Culture as part of ongoing government efforts to further deepen and strengthen Taiwan’s connections with the region.