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Taiwan joins World Ocean Summit

Deputy Minister of the Ocean Affairs Council Huang Hsiang-wen joined the 12th World Ocean Summit & Expo March 12-13 in Tokyo to convey to the international community Taiwan’s dedication to solving urgent issues such as marine plastic pollution.

Taiwan exports smart disaster prevention tech to New Southbound countries Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan exports smart disaster prevention tech to New Southbound countries

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Cho Jung-tai received a National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) briefing on the development of smart technologies for disaster prevention and their export to countries under Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy.

Strange Wrinkles in the Urban Fabric: Taiwan’s Street Temples Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Strange Wrinkles in the Urban Fabric: Taiwan’s Street Temples

What is the most noticeable feature of Taiwan’s streets? Would you guess convenience stores? According to the Ministry of Interior, the 12,000 registered temples in Taiwan are in fact similar in number to convenience stores. Despite often lacking any obvious signage, their characteristic red color schemes help them attract believers in nearly every corner of every Taiwanese city.

Yushan Forum spotlights Taiwan’s soft power Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Yushan Forum spotlights Taiwan’s soft power

The two-day Yushan Forum concluded March 18 in Taipei City, spotlighting Taiwan’s key regional and global role given its geostrategic location, technological innovations and vibrant civic society, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Taiwan set to be granted CSF-free status by WOAH Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan set to be granted CSF-free status by WOAH

Taiwan’s submission to be recognized as Classical Swine Fever-free has been accepted by the World Organisation for Animal Health, the Ministry of Agriculture said March 19.

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The Sports Administration holds a seminar to improve competences for holding international sports events Photos - New Southbound Policy
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The Sports Administration holds a seminar to improve competences for holding international sports events

The Sports Administration (SA) hosted the “2025 International and Cross-Strait Sports Exchange Seminar – Session 1” on March 7 to enhance the professional competencies of international sports event organizers and improve event quality. Around 70 representatives from local governments and sports organizations participated.

TaiwanICDF Joins Asia Engagement Consortium, Strengthening International Development Cooperation under the New Southbound Policy Photos - New Southbound Policy
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TaiwanICDF Joins Asia Engagement Consortium, Strengthening International Development Cooperation under the New Southbound Policy

The International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) officially became the 15th member of the Asia Engagement Consortium (AEC) during a signing ceremony on March 18, 2025. This milestone underscores the TaiwanICDF’s commitment to deepening regional cooperation and advancing Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy. The ceremony took place during the 8th Yushan Forum, and was witnessed by representatives from the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation (TAEF), AEC members, and global leaders.

President Lai addresses Yushan Forum democratic partners