At Thursday’s Cabinet meeting, Premier Su Tseng-chang touted Taiwan’s success in the third round of mutual evaluations by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG). He thanked the Executive Yuan’s Anti-Money Laundering Office and other responsible government agencies for their hard work and preparations, which resulted in Taiwan’s placement in the best possible review category.
Premier Su Tseng-chang on Thursday said the EU’s recent decision to lift a “yellow card” warning against Taiwan for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing marks the start of a stronger relationship between Taiwan and the global community. The government will continue abiding by international standards and domestic laws, and fulfill its responsibility against illegal fishing to ensure a more sustainable future for Taiwan's fishery industry.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced on July 2 a one-year extension of its trial program concerning visa-free entry to Taiwan for nationals from Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei and Russia.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
