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Taipei 101 gears up for New Year’s Eve fireworks extravaganzaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei 101 gears up for New Year’s Eve fireworks extravaganza

Taiwan’s landmark Taipei 101 will ring in the New Year with 16,000 fireworks and sparklers, a light show celebrating the nation’s attractions from food to freedoms and a soundtrack sung by an indigenous choir.

Cloud Gate Dance Theatre to stage acclaimed show ‘Formosa’ in MalaysiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Cloud Gate Dance Theatre to stage acclaimed show ‘Formosa’ in Malaysia

Taiwan’s Cloud Gate Dance Theatre is set to perform its acclaimed show “Formosa” March 16-17, 2019, in Kuala Lumpur as part of government efforts to strengthen cultural ties with Malaysia under the New Southbound Policy.

MOC showcases strengthening cultural ties with NSP target countriesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOC showcases strengthening cultural ties with NSP target countries

Taiwan is making great strides in forging deeper cultural ties with New Southbound Policy target countries, with a total 23 arts cooperation projects launched in line with the initiative this year, according to the Ministry of Culture Dec. 14.

Human Freedom Index ranks Taiwan 2nd in Asia, 10th globallyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Human Freedom Index ranks Taiwan 2nd in Asia, 10th globally

Taiwan is ranked second in Asia and 10th among 162 countries and territories around the world in the latest Human Freedom Index released Dec. 10 by three international public policy think tanks.

Taiwan admitted into APEC privacy systemPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan admitted into APEC privacy system

Taiwan has been admitted into the Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) system under the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, the National Development Council (NDC) said Monday.

Indonesian honored for efforts to establish mosquePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Indonesian honored for efforts to establish mosque

Interior Minister Hsu Kuo-yung (徐國勇) on Sunday honored an Indonesian migrant worker whose fund-raising efforts over a 10-year period helped establish the first mosque in Pingtung County earlier this year.

Taiwanese actress won best supporting role at AAA's in SingaporePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwanese actress won best supporting role at AAA's in Singapore

Taiwanese actress Candy Yang (楊小黎) won the Best Actress in a Supporting Role Award at the 2018 Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA's) in Singapore on Friday, with her role in the TV series "Roseki," produced by Hakka TV Station.

International startup conference kicks off in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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International startup conference kicks off in Taipei

Techstars Startup Week Taiwan kicked off Dec. 3 in Taipei City, bringing together more than 300 business leaders, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists from nearly 20 countries and territories.

Taiwan welcomes 10 million foreign visitors for 4th consecutive yearPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan welcomes 10 million foreign visitors for 4th consecutive year

Taiwan welcomed its 10 millionth foreign visitor Dec. 2, marking the fourth consecutive year the nation has reached the milestone, according to the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.

Indonesia-based NGO wins Taiwan human rights awardPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Indonesia-based NGO wins Taiwan human rights award

Gusdurian Network Indonesia is the winner of the Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award for its efforts to promote multiculturalism, peace and tolerance, according to organizer Taiwan Foundation for Democracy Nov. 28.