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U.S., Taiwan joint e-waste management workshop opens in Philippines Photos - New Southbound Policy
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U.S., Taiwan joint e-waste management workshop opens in Philippines

The 8th International E-Waste Management Network Workshop, a five-day event jointly organized by the United States and Taiwan to share electronic waste (e-waste) management experience, kicked off Monday in Quezon City, the Philippines.

Open Call: Grants offered for Southeast Asian artistsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Open Call: Grants offered for Southeast Asian artists

To foster deeper and more diverse collaboration in the arts among the cultural communities of Southeast Asia and Taiwan, a grants program offered by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of China (Taiwan) will accept proposals through Oct. 19, 2018.

Island IdentityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Island Identity

Holo musicians are enjoying success by staying true to their historical roots.

Mouthwatering MarketPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Mouthwatering Market

Government initiatives are bolstering economic ties with Malaysia.

Comprehensive PartnershipPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Comprehensive Partnership

The New Southbound Policy is strengthening education and tourism exchanges with Malaysia.

Foreign Minister Wu promotes Taiwan-Pacific cooperation at PIFPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Minister Wu promotes Taiwan-Pacific cooperation at PIF

Taiwan is committed to expanding mutually beneficial cooperation with like-minded countries in the Pacific across a broad spectrum of areas, Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu said Sept. 6 at the conclusion of the Pacific Islands Forum in ally Nauru.  

Taichung announces plans to host Asia-Pacific youth games in 2019Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Taichung announces plans to host Asia-Pacific youth games in 2019

Taichung City plans to stage the inaugural Asia-Pacific youth games next year after the central Taiwan metropolis was stripped of its right to host the 2019 East Asian Youth Games due to political interference from China, according to the local government Sept. 3.

Taiwan athletes bring home largest medal haul in 20 years from Asian GamesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan athletes bring home largest medal haul in 20 years from Asian Games

Taiwan athletes won 17 gold, 19 silver and 31 bronze medals at the Asian Games concluded Sept. 2 in Indonesia, marking the nation’s best performance at the event for two decades.

New Southbound Policy Portal officially launched in Indonesian, Thai and Vietnamese by MOFAPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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New Southbound Policy Portal officially launched in Indonesian, Thai and Vietnamese by MOFA

Indonesian, Thai and Vietnamese language versions of the New Southbound Policy Portal operated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were officially launched Aug. 24 as part of government efforts to promote the regional initiative.

Taiwan Expo 2018 trade show opens in BangkokPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan Expo 2018 trade show opens in Bangkok

Taiwan Expo 2018 kicked off Aug. 30 at Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Thailand as part of government efforts to strengthen business exchanges with the New Southbound Policy country.