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International indigenous economy forum to get underway in eastern TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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International indigenous economy forum to get underway in eastern Taiwan

An international indigenous economy forum will kick off Nov. 9 in eastern Taiwan’s Hualien County, bringing together 150 local and foreign business representatives, experts and officials to discuss the latest development insights, market opportunities and policy approaches.

Taiwan artworks take center stage at Thailand Biennale in KrabiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan artworks take center stage at Thailand Biennale in Krabi

Two large-scale installations by Taiwan creators featuring the skeletons of a giant and a snake and a long tail boat are among the key attractions at the inaugural Thailand Biennale in Krabi, according to the Ministry of Culture Nov. 5.

Taiwan moves up 2 spots to 13th in World Bank Doing Business reportPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan moves up 2 spots to 13th in World Bank Doing Business report

Taiwan improved two spots to 13th among 190 economies worldwide and fifth in the Asia-Pacific, according to the Doing Business 2019 report released Oct. 31 by Washington-based World Bank.

Taichung World Flora Expo to open with performing arts extravaganzaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taichung World Flora Expo to open with performing arts extravaganza

A three-day festival with shows staged by 37 leading acts from home and abroad, including an indigenous prayer ceremony and a Maori dance, will mark the opening of the 2018 Taichung World Flora Exposition Nov. 3 in the central Taiwan metropolis.

Taiwan, Italy, Vietnam ink MOU to remember Dr. Carlo UrbaniPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, Italy, Vietnam ink MOU to remember Dr. Carlo Urbani

The Taiwanese and Italian associations named after Italian epidemiologist Carlo Urbani inked a deal with Vietnamese drug maker Stella on Monday to support medical care programs in Vietnam in commemoration of Urbani, who identified the threat of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).

Taiwan Expo 2018 trade show kicks off in Kuala LumpurPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan Expo 2018 trade show kicks off in Kuala Lumpur

Taiwan Expo 2018 opened Oct. 25 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Center in Malaysia as part of government efforts to strengthen business exchanges with the New Southbound Policy country.

The Pivot South Translation and Publishing Program Application GuidelinesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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The Pivot South Translation and Publishing Program Application Guidelines

The Ministry of Culture has formulated these guidelines to encourage the publication of translations of Taiwan’s literature, in the territories of South Asia, Southeast Asia and Australasia (hereinafter referred to as the Pivot South nations), as well as to fund exchange trips for publishers and the publication of original titles that deal with the cultures of Taiwan and the Pivot South nations, as well as the topic of cultural exchange between them.

NPM multimedia art exhibition opens in BangkokPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NPM multimedia art exhibition opens in Bangkok

A multimedia art exhibition with augmented and virtual reality interpretations of celebrated works in the National Palace Museum’s collection opened Oct. 17 in Bangkok as part of government efforts to deepen cultural exchanges with the Southeast Asian nation under the New Southbound Policy.

‘Super innovator’ Taiwan ranks 13th in global competitiveness indexPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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‘Super innovator’ Taiwan ranks 13th in global competitiveness index

Taiwan ranked 13th among 140 economies and fourth in the Asia-Pacific in the latest Global Competitiveness Report published Oct. 16 by Geneva-based World Economic Forum.

Solar windows invented in Taiwan shine on international stagePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Solar windows invented in Taiwan shine on international stage

Heat insulation solar glass, an invention by Taiwan scientists that can block thermal radiation and generate power from sunlight, is attracting global attention for its energy efficiency and potential to reduce electricity consumption, the Ministry of Science and Technology said Oct. 17.