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Pingtung agricultural products featured in the Australian International Food Exhibition, showcasing Taiwan’s distinctive goodsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Pingtung agricultural products featured in the Australian International Food Exhibition, showcasing Taiwan’s distinctive goods

The International Convention Center Sydney (ICC Sydney) recently hosted Fine Food Australia 2023. The Pingtung County Government attended the show. The specialties of Pingtung and the variety of processed foods were completely displayed by Pingtung County, which grew to be the sole major county and municipal unit. The Pingtung County Government intends to take advantage of this chance to broaden its international market.

Tainan Mayor Attends Singapore Asia Pacific Orchid Conference Closing Ceremony, Announces Following 2025 Edition Will Be in TainanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tainan Mayor Attends Singapore Asia Pacific Orchid Conference Closing Ceremony, Announces Following 2025 Edition Will Be in Tainan

Tainan will be hosting the world’s three largest orchid exhibitions in the coming two years: the 23rd World Orchid Conference (WOC) and the 20th Taiwan International Orchid Show in 2024, and the 15th Asia Pacific Orchid Conference (APOC) in 2025. To show that the city is dedicated to hosting the next edition, Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che attended this year’s event in Singapore and was invited to speak at the closing ceremony.

Kaohsiung City targets Chinese and Muslim tourists from Southeast Asia and promote Taiwan tourism in Singapore and MalaysiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Kaohsiung City targets Chinese and Muslim tourists from Southeast Asia and promote Taiwan tourism in Singapore and Malaysia

Targeting Chinese and Muslim clients in Southeast Asia, the Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau recently hosted overseas promotional events in Malaysia and Singapore with hotel, catering, travel agencies, and other enterprises. In an effort to boost Taiwan’s tourism, it also introduced the “International Tourist Group Subsidy” scheme. At the same time, work to attract more visitors from abroad to Kaohsiung.

The Taipei City Government is heading to Bangkok, Thailand, to promote Taipei’s innovation and entrepreneurial energyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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The Taipei City Government is heading to Bangkok, Thailand, to promote Taipei’s innovation and entrepreneurial energy

To enhance the international visibility of Taipei’s innovation and entrepreneurship resources and welcome international startup teams to settle down in Taipei, the Taipei City Government’s Department of Economic Development has been actively promoting the “Talent Exchange Program.” As part of this program, the department created an international entrepreneur brand community “Taipei Entrepreneurs Hub (TEH)” to attract international startups and foster a community for them in Taipei. On August 15t

Delegates from several nations exchanged multicultural experiences during the Taoyuan 2023 Multicultural ForumPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Delegates from several nations exchanged multicultural experiences during the Taoyuan 2023 Multicultural Forum

The “2023 Multicultural Forum” was hosted by the Taoyuan City Government on August 10. Along with Mayor Chang San-cheng (張善政) of Taoyuan, Mayor Darren Power of Logan, Queensland, Australia, Mayor Koizumi Kazunari of Narita City, Japan, and Aznifah, the Representatives from Malaysia, they were all invited to attend and give briefings, share their experiences promoting multiculturalism and ethnic integration in various nations, and learn from other people's experiences abroad.

With Local Gifts, Tainan Mayor Welcomes Young Players From Twelve Countries to the 2023 U-12 Baseball World CupPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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With Local Gifts, Tainan Mayor Welcomes Young Players From Twelve Countries to the 2023 U-12 Baseball World Cup

The 2023 WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup tournament officially kicks off on July 28th and the young athletes from the twelve competing nations started to arrive in Tainan on July 26th. To welcome them and wish them all the best, Tainan City Mayor Huang Wei-che gifted local cultural and creative gifts that represent “success and victory” to the players.

The New Taipei City Government’s Operation Connects to the World through AI 2023 NTPC International Smart City Forum Official DebutPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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The New Taipei City Government’s Operation Connects to the World through AI 2023 NTPC International Smart City Forum Official Debut

“With humanity as its core and technology as the foundation” is the New Taipei City Government’s core principle in governance. The City builds a smart city with multiple human-centric policies and is actively engaging in information exchanges and sharing with international community.

Mayor Embarks on Trip to SingaporePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Mayor Embarks on Trip to Singapore

On July 5, Mayor Chiang Wan-an led a delegation from Taipei City Hall on a trip to Singapore. The 4-day-3-night trip is the first official visit abroad for Chiang since entering office. He shared his primary objectives for the trip with the media during a press event at the airport.

Chiayi City Government left for Thailand for tourism – Jiajiang performance amazed the ThaiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Chiayi City Government left for Thailand for tourism – Jiajiang performance amazed the Thai

As striving for local tourism, Chiayi City Government visited Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) for exchange on June 26. The team even held the tourism promotion in Bangkok, Thailand today. Min-hui Huang led the team as well as Chiayi Chenghuang Temple and local tourism representatives to present the most unique and local cultures and businesses of Chiayi City. People were amazed by the Jishengtang Jiajiang performance and the traditional face painting arranged by Chiayi Chenghuang Temple.

Indonesian Representative Pays Courtesy Call to Mayor ChiangPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Indonesian Representative Pays Courtesy Call to Mayor Chiang

Leading an 8-member delegation, Representative Iqbal Shoffan Shofwan of the Indonesian Economic and Trade Office Taipei (IETO) arrived at Taipei City Hall to meet Mayor Chiang Wan-an and his cabinet members on June 26. The two sides exchanged views on a wide range of topics related to city administration.