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CORONAVIRUS/Taiwan to allow return of all final year international students

Final year foreign students who have been stranded abroad due to Taiwan's border restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic will be permitted to return, with immediate effect, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said Wednesday.

Taiwan ranks 13th on 2020 KPMG AVRI Index

Taiwan was listed in 13th place on the 2020 Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index (AVRI), which is published by KPMG and covers one of the most advanced areas of transport technology.
Taiwan was included for the first time in the rankings, in the third edition of the AVRI, and was one of five countries and jurisdictions that obtained a top rating for government-funded AV pilot programs, according to KPMG's website.

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Commitment to Caring

The Taiwan Can Help spirit is on full display during the coronavirus pandemic. A cargo plane is loaded with personal protective equipment at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in April as part of a humanitarian assistance program sending 10 million medical masks to front-line medical personnel combating coronavirus in Taiwan’s diplomatic allies, as well as like-minded partners in Europe and the U.S.

New Zealand Office showcases indigenous connections with Taiwan

The New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office (NZCIO), the country's de facto embassy in Taiwan, on Thursday celebrated Matariki Māori New Year in Taipei, showcasing the connections between the two countries' indigenous people.

ASEAN Basketball League ends season early due to COVID-19

The ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) has officially ended its 2019-2020 season, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a statement issued by the league.

New Zealand Office showcases indigenous connections with Taiwan

The New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office (NZCIO), the country's de facto embassy in Taiwan, on Thursday celebrated Matariki Māori New Year in Taipei, showcasing the connections between the two countries' indigenous people.

CORONAVIRUS/Myanmar students allowed to return to school in Taiwan: MOE

Myanmar has been added to a list of countries and territories classified as having a low or low-to-moderate risk of COVID-19 infection, which means that some international students from those nations who were enrolled in Taiwan universities will be allowed to return, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said Wednesday.

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Taiwan, Malaysia jointly launch virtual comic platform

Taiwan and Malaysia have jointly launched an online comic platform that features a 3D gallery containing up to 250 comic works by artists from the two countries, with information available in Chinese and English.

Taipei Main Station lobby reopens for public use

Members of the public are welcome to use the lobby again at Taipei Main Station starting Sunday, following a temporary ban on mass gatherings there due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) said.
The TRA imposed the ban on gatherings and sitting on the ground in the lobby of the station on Feb. 29 to prevent the spread of the disease.

EVA Air named world's 4th best international airline: magazine

Taiwan-based EVA Air was rated the world's fourth best international carrier in 2020, one spot up from last year's ranking, according to Travel+ Leisure magazine earlier this week. The airline scored 85.67 out of 100 to win recognition in cabin comfort, in-flight service, customer service and value, according to the New York-based magazine.