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Southeast Asian visitor numbers to Taiwan hit record high in 2018Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Southeast Asian visitor numbers to Taiwan hit record high in 2018

The number of Southeast Asian visitors to Taiwan rose 13.8 percent to a record 2.42 million last year, spotlighting the success of the government’s New Southbound Policy, the Ministry of the Interior said April 17.

Taipei works with TAH to boost number of Muslim-friendly hospitalsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei works with TAH to boost number of Muslim-friendly hospitals

Taipei is working with Taiwan Adventist Hospital to increase the number of Muslim-friendly medical centers in the metropolis as part of its efforts to provide a welcoming environment for Muslim residents and visitors, according to the city government April 15.

Badminton world No. 1 Tai wins Singapore Open women’s singlesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Badminton world No. 1 Tai wins Singapore Open women’s singles

Badminton World No. 1 Tai Tzu-ying of Taiwan retained her women’s singles title at the Singapore Open April 14, overcoming Nozomi Okuhara of Japan to claim the lion’s share of the total US$355,000 in prize money.

Mazu pilgrimages spotlight Taiwan’s rich religious traditionsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Mazu pilgrimages spotlight Taiwan’s rich religious traditions

Every spring, throngs of worshippers parade through cities and counties across Taiwan alongside palanquins bearing statues of Mazu, goddess of the sea. These pilgrimages are among the most anticipated annual religious events in the country, drawing large numbers of revelers and curious onlookers from home and abroad.

Badminton world No. 1 Tai retains Malaysia Open women’s singles titlePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Badminton world No. 1 Tai retains Malaysia Open women’s singles title

Badminton World No. 1 Tai Tzu-ying of Taiwan retained her women’s singles title at the Malaysia Open 2019 April 7 in Kuala Lumpur, overcoming Akane Yamaguchi of Japan to claim the champion’s purse of US$49,000.

12th Asian Airgun Championship gets underway in TaoyuanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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12th Asian Airgun Championship gets underway in Taoyuan

The 12th Asian Airgun Championship is underway at the National Shooting Training Base-Gongxi Shooting Range in Taoyuan City, northern Taiwan.

Taiwan to share disaster prevention practices, technologies with two Nepal citiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan to share disaster prevention practices, technologies with two Nepal cities

A memorandum of understanding on disaster prevention and preparedness cooperation was concluded between the National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction (NCDR) and the Nepalese municipalities of Baijanath Rural and Kohalpur March 27 in New Taipei City.

Taipei Smart City Summit and Expo to feature record number of participantsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei Smart City Summit and Expo to feature record number of participants

A record number of exhibitors and officials are set to attend the Smart City Summit and Expo March 26-29 in Taipei City, spotlighting Taiwan’s expertise in developing cutting-edge intelligent urban solutions.

Agreement on mushroom cultivation training signed by Taiwan, PhilippinesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Agreement on mushroom cultivation training signed by Taiwan, Philippines

Taiwan and the Philippines signed an agreement on mushroom cultivation cooperation March 15, marking further progress in the government’s efforts to boost agricultural ties between the two sides in line with the New Southbound Policy.

Growing ConnectionsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Growing Connections

The Young Agricultural Ambassadors Program is forging ties between innovative Taiwan farmers and counterparts throughout Southeast Asia.