The 3 sessions of CTalk, the international online forum hosted by Taipei City Government, engaged 17 governmental and industry experts from across 11 countries. The discussion unveiled cities’ smart application of digital technologies in the pandemic prevention strategies and measures and how they accelerate the development of smart city in different countries. Taipei City is devoted to driving forth the digital transformation of smarter Taipei.
The COVID-19 crisis has brought about many changes worldwide. One of the areas which emerged as a key component for measuring competitiveness in the pandemic era is technology application. With the help of advanced technologies, meetings and conference are heading towards greater physical and virtual integration.
The award ceremony of the 2021 FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Awards was streamed live over the Internet on June 2. The New Constructions Office (NCO) appeared on the list of World Silver Winners, claiming the award in the Public Infrastructure/Amenities Category for its role in the Yongjian Elementary School renovation project.
A British television series will feature a railway journey around Taiwan in an upcoming episode that will showcase the country's scenery and interesting sites.
Taipei was a big winner at the 2021 IDC Smart City Asia Pacific Awards (SCAPA), taking the awards in the categories of civic engagement and public health and social services, according to the organizer, U.S.-headquartered International Data Corp. (IDC).
The 2021 Smart City Mayors’ Summit has successfully concluded on Mar 24th after two video conference sessions (on Mar. 23rd and 24th) with 24 city leaders and representatives from 18 countries, with each sharing how they respond to COVID-19 pandemic through smart technologies under the “New Normal”. Taipei City is represented by Mayor Ko Wen-je and Deputy Mayor Huang Shan-shan.
The 2021 Smart City Summit and Expo (SCSE), an annual international gathering that focuses on smart city developments and solutions, kicked off Tuesday in Taipei featuring both physical and online displays.
Taipei Zoo shared its experience of promoting wildlife conservation on Saturday with members of Malaysia’s representative office in Taiwan, and announced that a Malayan tapir at the zoo has become pregnant.
In the age of global pandemic, Taipei’s success in containing COVID-19 through strict preventive measures has been recognized around the world. Agencies affiliated with the Melbourne City Government connected with the Department of Economic Development (DOED) for an online conference to discuss topics ranging from pandemic prevention to post-COVID-19 era economic recovery strategies on February 1.
The 2020 Taipei Marathon kicked off in the morning of December 20. Mayor Ko Wen-je sounded the starting pistol as roughly 28,000 moved forth from the starting line amidst low temperature and a light drizzle.
