The National Development Council’s application for admission into the Global Cooperation Arrangement for Privacy Enforcement has been approved, highlighting the government’s commitment to protecting the personal data of people in Taiwan.
The National Development Council’s application for admission into the Global Cooperation Arrangement for Privacy Enforcement has been approved, highlighting the government’s commitment to protecting the personal data of people in Taiwan.
Creative Australia, an arts investment and advisory body organized by the Australian Government, hosted the Asia Pacific Arts Award on Apr. 23. A total of 51 entries were received for the awards, covering five categories: Impact, Innovation, Inspire (Individuals/Collectives/Groups), Inspire (Organisations), and Connect, with the participation from Taiwan in three of these categories.
The Tea Philo (哲學茶席), a monthly event revolving around discussion of philosophies and humanities, co-organized by the Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia and INXO Arts & Culture Foundation, invited Taiwanese artist and designer Ho Chia-hsing (何佳興) to deliver a talk on Mar. 30 at the Purple Cane Tea Square in Kuala Lumpur.
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Thailand presented the showcase of Taiwan’s picture books at the 2024 Bangkok International Book Fair held from Mar. 28 to Apr. 8. Taiwanese authors Li Ju-ching (李如青), Yan Kai-hsin (嚴凱信), and Tsui Li-chun (崔麗君) were invited to the event to introduce their works.
The 18th BookFest Malaysia, held from April 6 to 14, featured the participation of Taiwanese authors Tai Chen-chih (戴晨志), Chang Man-chuan (張曼娟), Huang Shang-liao (黃山料), and Peter Su (蘇世豪), who were invited to share their creative journeys with local readers.
The National Museum of Taiwan Literature (NMTL) is currently hosting the “2024 United Nations of Stories (故事聯合國)” program from Apr. 20 to Oct. 26. This program aims to share picture books and stories from around the world with children in the country.
The 2024 World Indigenous Tourism Summit held its closing ceremony April 18 at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center in the southern Taiwan city, according to the Council of Indigenous Peoples.
In line with the forthcoming Paris Summer Olympics, Taipei Fashion Week AW24, scheduled from Apr. 25 to 29, aims to blend fashion with sports and culture with the theme “Ready to Wear, Ready to Go (整裝・待發).”
Clarivate™ today awarded the Top 100 Global Innovators 2024 to 11 Taiwan-based companies. The winners include ITRI, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Hon Hai Precision Industry, MediaTek, AUO, Delta Electronics, Realtek Semiconductor, Wistron, Nanya Technology, Winbond Electronics, and a newcomer, Coretronic.
The annual Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage from Taichung’s Dajia Jenn Lann Temple will start tonight at 11 p.m., marking the beginning of a 9-day, 8-night journey on foot. The route will pass through Taichung, Changhua, Yunlin, and Chiayi, with plans to return on the night of April 14. This afternoon, Deputy Mayor Huang Kuo-jung, on behalf of Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen, respectfully invited Mazu onto the palanquin.