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24th Biennale of Sydney features Taiwan Spotlight EventPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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24th Biennale of Sydney features Taiwan Spotlight Event

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Sydney, Australia, collaborates with the Biennale of Sydney to present the Taiwan Spotlight Event. The inaugural ceremony took place at the University of New South Wales Galleries on Mar. 7.

TaiwanICDF and FFTC Sign an MoU to Promote Agricultural Collaboration in the Asia-Pacific RegionPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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TaiwanICDF and FFTC Sign an MoU to Promote Agricultural Collaboration in the Asia-Pacific Region

On February 19, the TaiwanICDF signed a memorandum of understanding with the Food and Fertilizer Technology Center (FFTC) of the Asia-Pacific region. The agreement strengthens agricultural collaboration between Taiwan and its neighbors.

ITRI Establishes Southeast Asia Office to Foster Taiwan-Thailand CollaborationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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ITRI Establishes Southeast Asia Office to Foster Taiwan-Thailand Collaboration

Amidst the restructuring of global supply chains, Thailand, often referred to as the Detroit of the East, has rapidly emerged as a key player. It serves as both the hub of Southeast Asia’s automotive market and the manufacturing and export center for various brands in the region. ITRI officially inaugurated its Southeast Asia Office in Bangkok, Thailand on February 28.

Taiwan rated “free” for the 26th consecutive year by Freedom HousePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan rated “free” for the 26th consecutive year by Freedom House

Taiwan maintained its rating as “free” for 26 years in a row in the latest Freedom in the World report recently released by U.S.-based nongovernmental organization Freedom House.

ITRI Recognized as a Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator for the Eighth TimePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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ITRI Recognized as a Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator for the Eighth Time

ITRI has been named a Top 100 Global Innovator™ 2024, according to the annual report released by Clarivate™. For the eighth time and seventh consecutive year, ITRI has the most wins for this award among the Asian research organizations.

Ministry of Education Delegation Visit to India Advances Semiconductor Personnel Training CollaborationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Ministry of Education Delegation Visit to India Advances Semiconductor Personnel Training Collaboration

A 17-member delegation from Taiwan, led by Political Deputy Minister of Education Dr. Mon-chi Lio visited India in November 2023, to promote bilateral educational collaboration. The delegation consisted of vice presidents or deans from eleven universities in Taiwan: Asia University, Cheng Shui University, Kun Shan University, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology, National Cheng Kung University, National Chi Nan University, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, National

 Taiwan remains 4th in global economic freedom indexPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan remains 4th in global economic freedom index

Taiwan ranked fourth in the 2024 Index of Economic Freedom released Feb. 26 by Washington, D.C.-headquartered think tank The Heritage Foundation, maintaining its best-ever ranking achieved last year.

Taiwan joins international Giant Magellan Telescope construction consortium

Taiwan’s Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics will take part in building the Giant Magellan Telescope, one of the world’s largest such instruments following a memorandum of understanding signed Feb. 20, according to the Cabinet-level National Science and Technology Council.

2024 Tourism Festival Award Ceremony. With the Attendance of Vice Premier of the Executive Yuan Wen-Tsan Cheng in Celebration of the Collaborations with Worldwide Tourism PartnersPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2024 Tourism Festival Award Ceremony. With the Attendance of Vice Premier of the Executive Yuan Wen-Tsan Cheng in Celebration of the Collaborations with Worldwide Tourism Partners

The 2024 Tourism Festival Awards Ceremony is taking place today, February 22, 2024, in the Grand Ballroom of the Grand Hotel Taipei, in appreciation and recognition for the commendable efforts of groups and individuals within the domestic and international tourism industry. Their accomplishments stand out as they contribute to the revitalization and vibrancy of Taiwan's tourism, all amidst the challenges posed by the global post-pandemic landscape.

President Tsai attends opening ceremony of Taipei book fairPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends opening ceremony of Taipei book fair

The 2024 Taipei International Book Exhibition (TiBE) commenced on Feb. 20 with an opening ceremony graced by the presence of President Tsai Ing-wen, Deputy Culture Minister Lee Ching-hwi (李靜慧), Taipei Book Fair Foundation chairperson Isabella Wu Yun-yi (吳韻儀), Representative Guido Tielman of the Netherlands Office Taipei, and other distinguished guests.