Taiwan tightens border inspections against African swine fever
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As a country filled with breathtaking natural and cultural landscapes, Taiwan is an attractive destination for photographers from home and abroad seeking the perfect shot.
In 1985, the United Nations (UN) officially declared December 5th to be International Volunteers Day. This year (2019), echoing Goal 10 in the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, the "Volunteer for an inclusive future" was adopted as the theme. In response to the International Volunteer Day, the Youth Development Administration, Ministry of Education, (YDA) will hold the "Youth Volunteer, Youth Pumping" activity series from November 30 to December 3, 2019.
The 31st APEC Automotive Dialogue is going to be held from December 4 to 5, 2019 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1 (TaiNEX 1). More than one hundred policy officials and industrial representatives from the automotive industry of APEC economies including the United States, Japan, Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Russia, Canada, Mexico, Peru will participate in this meeting.
A Thai couple who spent the night inside Taiwan's Presidential Office Building, said they were impressed by the wall-less compound, noting that the 100-year-old structure reflects the openness of Taiwan's government to the people.
The first episode of a TV program showcasing Taiwan’s diverse economy, society and culture is set to air at 8 p.m. on India’s Zee TV Nov. 16.
The first episode of a TV show showcasing Taiwan’s diverse economy, society and culture is set to air during prime time on CNN Philippines Nov. 3. Co-produced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and CNN Philippines, the production is part of a series themed “Embracing Taiwan” made in partnership with regional broadcasters in four New Southbound Policy target countries, with each airing two 30-minute episodes focusing on the nations’ shared traits.
MOFA announces one-year extension of trial visa-free entry from August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020 for nationals from Thailand, the Philippines and Brunei.
The Taiwan International Human Rights Film Festival is set to screen 11 works from home and abroad on topics spanning digital rights, migration, political persecution, same-sex discrimination and social justice.
A delegation of Taiwan musicians and music industry representatives is set to visit Malaysia Aug. 28-31, underscoring government efforts to bolster cultural ties with Southeast Asia.
