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ITRI, local hospital join hands to offer smarter health care for seniors

2019-02-15 Taiwan Today

A memorandum of understanding on providing smart health care services for seniors was concluded...

MOFA thanks ASDC for resolution supporting Taiwan

2019-02-15 Taiwan Today

A resolution in support of Taiwan passed by the Executive Committee of the Association of State...

Premier Su: Promote Asia Silicon Valley to benefit businesses, citizens

2019-02-15 Executive Yuan

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Su Tseng-chang said that the Asia Silicon Valley Development Plan has produced promising results since its inception, including creating a comprehensive startup ecosystem and boosting the internet-of-things (IoT) industry. Taiwan’s IoT industry value over the past two years has enjoyed annual growth rates of nearly 20 percent, while several global tech heavyweights are setting up R&D centers in Taiwan. The premier applauded central and local governments for these successes.

“2019 Taiwan Lantern Festival” main lantern “Giant Tuna Bringing Wealth” and special small lantern “2019 Pingan Pig” (Press conference structure)

2019-02-15 Tourism Bureau

The “2019 Taiwan Lantern Festival” will officially open on February 19, 2019 in Donggang Village, Pingtung County in the Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area.

Chan sisters reach women's doubles quarter-finals at Qatar Total Open

2019-02-14 Focus Taiwan

Taiwanese sisters Latisha Chan (詹詠然) and Chan Hao-ching (詹皓晴) advanced to the quarter-finals of the women's doubles at the Qatar Total Open Wednesday, overpowering Japan's Shuko Aoyama and Lidziya Marozava of Russia in two straight sets.

Mobile Internet use in Taiwan tops 70 percent for 1st time

2019-02-14 Focus Taiwan

Due to telecom operators cutting back smartphone service fees, the mobile Internet use rate in Taiwan surpassed 70 percent for the first time ever in 2018, according to the Taiwan Network Information Center (TWNIC).

Taiwan and US mark 40th anniversary of Taiwan Relations Act

2019-02-14 Executive Yuan

Premier Su Tseng-chang received Director William Brent Christensen of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) on Friday at the Executive Yuan to mark the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA). Premier Su said that the TRA serves as an important foundation of relations between Taiwan and the U.S., and has had great significance for the maintenance of stability in the Taiwan Strait and the promotion of national security, economic development, and social advancements in Taiwan over the past four decades.

Taiwan's Hsieh advances to second round of Qatar Total Open

2019-02-13 Focus Taiwan

Taiwanese tennis veteran Hsieh Su-wei (謝淑薇) advanced to the second round of the women's singles at the Qatar Total Open on Tuesday, defeating Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus in two straight sets.

Taiwan's foreign reserves hit record high in January

2019-02-13 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan's foreign exchange (forex) reserves hit another all-time high at the end of January due to increased returns from the central bank's management of forex reserves and the appreciation of the euro and other currencies against the U.S. dollar, the bank said Tuesday.

Time for Reading! Taipei book fair slated for Feb. 12 through 17

2019-02-13 Ministry of Culture

The Taipei International Book Exhibition has curated ten stunning themed zones for its 2019 edition, which is slated to take place at Hall 1 and 3 of the Taipei World Trade Center from Feb. 12 through 17 under the theme “Time for Reading.” Over 700 publishing representatives and 20 nations will be in attendance.

Arrival of cell therapy in Taiwan could help cancer patients

2019-02-12 Focus Taiwan

Various types of cell therapy are expected to be allowed in Taiwan starting as soon as this month, and they could benefit some 100,000 cancer patients per year, the government said Sunday.

Nobel Peace Prize nominee David Kilgour visits Taiwan

2019-02-12 Focus Taiwan

David Kilgour, a former Nobel Peace Prize nominee known for his investigations into allegations of organ harvesting from Falun Gong practitioners in China, arrived in Taiwan on Monday on a four-day trip, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).

Taipei book fair opens Tuesday, featuring famous books, authors

2019-02-12 Focus Taiwan

The 2019 Taipei International Book Exhibition (TIBE) will open Tuesday at the Taipei World Trade Center and run through Sunday, featuring representatives from hundreds of publishing houses and several world renowned authors.

President Tsai's remarks for Lunar New Year

2019-02-11 Office of the President

On the night before Lunar New Year's eve, President Tsai Ing-wen recorded a special video for her fellow citizens and ethnic Chinese worldwide, wishing them a productive and successful new year.

Taiwan short film nominated for Crystal Bear at Berlin film festival

2019-02-11 Focus Taiwan

The Taiwanese short film “Dian Jiao Jian” (Tiptoe) has been nominated for a Crystal Bear award in the Generation Kplus competition at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), being held Feb. 7-17, according to the event's website.

Taiwan tennis duo wins Launceston title in Australia

2019-02-11 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan's Chang Kai-chen (張凱貞) and Hsu Ching-wen (徐竫雯) emerged as champions in the women's doubles competition at the Launceston Tennis International in Australia on Saturday.

EU committed to closer engagement with Taiwan: official

2019-02-01 Focus Taiwan

The European Union (EU) is committed to closer engagement with Taiwan and has asked for constructive dialogue between Taipei and Beijing, an EU official said Wednesday.

Taiwan increasing financial inclusion for seniors, disadvantaged

2019-02-01 Executive Yuan

Premier Su Tseng-chang on Thursday said that the government’s “house-for-pension” scheme has proven to be practical and beneficial since its inception, and instructed the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) to strengthen the scheme’s promotion and make it more widely available to bring justice and comfort to society’s neediest.

World mayors' conference supports Taiwan's global participation

2019-02-01 Focus Taiwan

The World Conference of Mayors, Inc. (WCM) passed a unanimous resolution Wednesday in Miami to support Taiwan's participation in international organizations.

Keelung first to see the pre-departure public performance of the OCAC’s 2019 Lunar New Year Goodwill Mission

2019-01-31 Overseas Community Affairs Council

The Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) 2019 Lunar New Year Goodwill Mission will perform in 13 cities in eight countries in the Asia-Pacific region from February 13 to March 10. A pre-departure public performance was arranged for Keelung Cultural Center in Keelung City on January 20. OCAC Deputy Minster Kao Chien-chih attended the show, presented the flag to the Mission leader and offered encouragement to the members. The show was watched by more than 500 people amidst a happy atmosphere.

Scholars call on Canada to draw from Taiwan's experience with China

2019-01-31 Focus Taiwan

A group of 57 scholars from around the world issued an open letter to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Tuesday in which they said that in the wake of the detention of three Canadian citizens in China, Canada should draw from Taiwan's experience with Chinese government interference.

Taiwanese artist takes third place in French comic festival

2019-01-31 Focus Taiwan

Taiwanese graphic artist Jao Yu-an (饒予安) won third place Thursday at the prestigious Angoulême International Comics Festival, an annual event that has been held in France since 1974.

New Mongolian envoy to take office next month: MOFA

2019-01-30 Focus Taiwan

The new Mongolian representative to Taiwan will take office next month hoping to strengthen bilateral ties, which have grown significantly closer in recent years, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday.

President Tsai meets delegation led by Paraguayan Congress and Senate President Silvio Ovelar

2019-01-30 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation led by Mr. Silvio Ovelar, president of the Paraguayan Congress and Senate on the morning of January 28. She said she hopes to continue fostering bilateral win-win development with Paraguay by concentrating on three major areas: investment, infrastructure development, and trade.

US, Japan and three allies back Taiwan at WHO board meeting

2019-01-30 Focus Taiwan

Representatives from the United States, Japan and three of Taiwan's diplomatic allies voiced support for Taiwan's participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA) at a World Health Organization (WHO) board meeting Monday.

Premier: Apply ‘smart production’ techniques in government work

2019-01-29 Executive Yuan

Premier Su Tseng-chang on Saturday traveled to the city of Taichung to tour Leadermac Machinery Co., Ltd., where he praised the company as the second-largest player in the world market for four-sided molders, and a global champion for Taiwan. He also applauded the manufacturer for its adoption of smart machinery on the production line to control run times and identify where problems arise, thereby increasing both efficiency and product quality.

President Tsai's response to Pope Francis's Message for 2019 World Day of Peace

2019-01-29 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen recently sent a letter to Pope Francis of the Catholic Church in response to his message marking the 52nd World Day of Peace.

Taiwan can learn from Israel, Germany on transitional justice: VP

2019-01-29 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan has much to learn from Israel and Germany on how they commemorate the Holocaust as it embarks on the path of transitional justice, Vice President Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) said Sunday at an International Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony in Taipei.

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