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Taiwan earns promotion to APG regular follow-up listPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan earns promotion to APG regular follow-up list

Taiwan was promoted to the regular follow-up list maintained by the Asia-Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) June 28, underscoring the effectiveness of government efforts in implementing globally recognized controls and initiatives.

Taiwan achieves best outcome in review by anti-money laundering watchdog

Taiwan has achieved the best possible outcome in a review by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) of the nation’s compliance with international anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism standards, the Executive Yuan’s Anti-Money Laundering Office said Friday.

Taiwan, EU host regional workshop on gender mainstreamingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, EU host regional workshop on gender mainstreaming

The EU-Taiwan Gender Equality and Human Rights Training Course – Gender Mainstreaming Workshop took place in Taipei this week to promote wide-ranging exchanges in gender equality policy and experiences, the Executive Yuan’s Department of Gender Equality said Wednesday.

Taiwan seeks status as foot-and-mouth disease free country without vaccinationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan seeks status as foot-and-mouth disease free country without vaccination

Premier Su Tseng-chang visited the Council of Agriculture’s Animal Health Research Institute (AHRI) on Monday to inspect efforts to make Taiwan a foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease free country and end the practice of vaccination.

Formosa Circus Art to spotlight Taiwan culture in India, IndonesiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Formosa Circus Art to spotlight Taiwan culture in India, Indonesia

Formosa Circus Art is set to embark on a tour of Indonesia and India as part of government efforts to deepen cultural exchanges with the New Southbound Policy target countries.

MOFA’s 2019 Mosaic Taiwan gets underway in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA’s 2019 Mosaic Taiwan gets underway in Taipei

The 2019 edition of Mosaic Taiwan, an international youth leadership program organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was officially launched June 11 in Taipei City.

WHA action team receives high praise for 2019 achievementsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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WHA action team receives high praise for 2019 achievements

Premier Su Tseng-chang on Thursday said that health advocacy and disease prevention know neither boundaries nor borders, and such work requires the cooperative efforts of all nations. Taiwan stands ready to contribute its capabilities in international medicine and hygiene, he said, and will continue to take action throughout the world.

Taiwan, US, Japan stage GCTF workshop on network security and technologiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, US, Japan stage GCTF workshop on network security and technologies

The International Workshop on Network Security and Emerging Technologies, staged under the Taiwan-U.S. Global Cooperation and Training Framework, got underway May 28 in Taipei City.

Taiwan moves up to 16th in IMD competitiveness rankingsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan moves up to 16th in IMD competitiveness rankings

Taiwan is ranked 16th in global competitiveness by the Swiss-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD), up one position from last year, in its 2019 annual report released Tuesday.

Premier praises Taiwan innovation at opening of InnoVEX 2019Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier praises Taiwan innovation at opening of InnoVEX 2019

Premier Su Tseng-chang on Wednesday attended the opening of InnoVEX 2019, where he commented that in 2018’s Global Competitiveness Report, the World Economic Forum ranked Taiwan alongside Germany, the U.S. and Switzerland as the world’s top four innovating economies. This recognition, he said, also comes with international affirmation and appreciation of the strong protections Taiwan affords patents and other intellectual property.