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Taiwan and the Philippines sign the Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Cooperation in Immigration Affairs and Human Trafficking Prevention

To further enhance cooperation on immigration affairs and effectively combat human trafficking, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines and the Manila Economic and Cultural Office signed a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Cooperation in Immigration Affairs and Human Trafficking Prevention on 19 October 2020 in the Philippines.

Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India extending 2020 Diwali message

2021 Smart City Summit and Expo in Taipei

Taiwan holds virtual forum on Innovation of the National Cancer Registry with the U.S., Japan, Canada, the UK and the Netherlands for cancer prevention

In view of severe impacts of cancer on human health and the society, many developed countries consider cancer registry as the cornerstone of cancer prevention and control. In the evening on November 12, the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) held a virtual forum on Innovation of the National Cancer Registry at Taipei with more than 100 health officials and experts from 17 countries, such as the United States, Japan, Canada, the UK and the Netherlands.

CECC confirms 8 more COVID-19 cases; cases arrive in Taiwan from the Philippines, Indonesia and Poland Photos - New Southbound Policy
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CECC confirms 8 more COVID-19 cases; cases arrive in Taiwan from the Philippines, Indonesia and Poland

On November 13, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced eight new confirmed imported cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Taiwan. Among those eight new cases (Cases 591-598), five arrived in Taiwan from the Philippines; two traveled from Indonesia; and one came from Poland.

Dancing All the Way Home—The Bulareyaung Dance Company Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Dancing All the Way Home—The Bulareyaung Dance Company

The following words appeared on the Facebook page of the Bulareyaung Dance Company, in the Paiwan language: “Returning home is a con­tinu­ation of a complete life, so Bulareyaung is opening the door.” This marked the opening of a rehearsal space following choreographer Bulareyaung Pagarlava’s return to Taitung to pursue his dreams.

CECC removes South Korea from its list of medium-risk countries as local cases in the country continue to increase

Taiwan welcomes INGOs setting up offices or headquarters in Taiwan

‘Triple stimulus’ vouchers extended to more foreigners in Taiwan

Premier Su Tseng-chang announced Thursday that eligibility for the “triple stimulus” voucher program will be extended to holders of Alien Permanent Resident Cards and diplomatic identification cards starting next Monday, as a gesture of goodwill and hospitality to foreigners residing in Taiwan.

CECC confirms 5 more COVID-19 cases; five Indonesian migrant workers found to have COVID-19 before the end of quarantine

On November 12, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced five new confirmed imported cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Taiwan. Those five new cases are all female migrant workers from Indonesia (Cases #586-590), with their ages ranging between 20 to 40 years old.