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TFDA hosts 2019 Taiwan-ASEAN Drug Regulatory Symposium to promote the international regulatory exchange in generic drugs

2019-11-15   Ministry of Health and Welfare

The New Southbound Policy plays an important role for Taiwan’s economic and trade strategies. To promote the New Southbound Policy and to enhance the cooperation between Taiwan and the ASEAN countries, Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) hosts “2019 Taiwan-ASEAN Drug Regulatory Symposium” from November 13^th to 14^th, 2019 in Taipei. Representatives of the regulatory authorities from Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Japan are invited to attend this great event and share the updated drug regulatory system and generic drug regulations in ASEAN countries, respectively.

Taichung to grace pages of Michelin Guide in 2020

Renowned foodie paradise Taichung City in central Taiwan will grace the pages of the 2020 Michelin...

Tsai meets with Japan rep, reaffirms Taiwan's commitment to joining CPTPP

2019-11-15   Taiwan Today

President Tsai Ing-wen met with Hiroyasu Izumi, new chief representative of the Japan-Taiwan...

President Tsai meets Citigroup Chair John Dugan

2019-11-14   Office of the President

During a meeting with Citigroup Chair John Dugan on the afternoon of November 13, President Tsai Ing-wen stated that although there are many variables in the global economic and financial situations, global surveys still give Taiwan high rankings. Within the next few years, she said, Taiwan will gradually see trillions of NT dollars investment, some NT$100 billion in funds will also be repatriated to Taiwan, and business opportunities in financial services in Taiwan are unlimited, so we welcome further investments from Citigroup to take advantage of those opportunities.

Trade fair opening Dec. 5 to feature Taiwan’s innovations

2019-11-14   Focus Taiwan

Futex Taipei 2019, an annual high-tech trade fair, will open on Dec. 5 and showcase the innovations that Taiwan hopes will help it assume leadership positions in future technologies.

Youth POP! Grand Open of 2019 Global Youth Trends Forum - Youths from 26 Countries Talks about the Future

2019-11-14   Ministry of Education

The 2019 Global Youth Trends Forum was officially launched today (Nov. 9) at Hilton Taipei Sinban Hotel. This year, we have 350 youth delegates from 26 countries, both at record-high, spanning across five continents participating in this event. Owing to this Forum, Taiwanese youth can communicate and exchange with foreign youth without going abroad. At the opening ceremony, Vice President Chen Chien-jen expected that the youth should exert their influence to jointly make this world to a better place.

President Tsai attends inauguration of Formosa 1 offshore wind farm

2019-11-13   Office of the President

While attending the inauguration ceremony of the Formosa 1 offshore wind farm on the morning of November 12 in Miaoli County, President Tsai Ing-wen praised wind farm for beginning commercial operations, which shows that from planning to completion, Taiwan is a wind power pioneer in Asia. In the future, she said, we have to achieve our green energy goals, and then set even higher goals so that domestic and overseas firms are confident about making long-term investments in Taiwan. The president also stated that we will accelerate implementation of a smart grid, become a link in the international green energy supply chain, market Taiwan products worldwide, and make Taiwan Asia’s green energy development center.

Taiwan crushes S. Korea in Premier12, keeps Olympic hopes alive

2019-11-13   Focus Taiwan

Taiwan’s national baseball team crushed defending champion South Korea 7-0 on Tuesday, securing a crucial victory in the Premier12 championship in Japan that keeps alive the nation’s hopes of securing an automatic berth at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Two Taiwanese win awards at Florence Biennale art expo in Italy

2019-11-13   Focus Taiwan

Two Taiwanese won photography and media art prizes recently at the Florence Biennale, one of the world’s leading contemporary art exhibitions, in Italy.

2019 International Conference on Active Aging and Learning: Designing the Narrative for 100 Years

2019-11-12   Ministry of Education

On November 7 and 8, the Ministry of Education holds the 2019 International Conference on Active Aging and Learning: Designing the Narrative for 100 Years in National Chung Cheng University, in order to increase practical interchange opportunities with other countries on topics of senior citizen education and an aged society. Scholars and representatives from Japan, Korea, New Zealand, and Thailand have been invited to share their experiences and programs for promoting active aging learning in their countries, which could enable us to learn from their practical promotional measures while our nation is moving toward an aging society.

Documentary about Taiwanese puppetry master premieres in Japan

2019-11-12   Focus Taiwan

A documentary featuring Taiwanese master of hand puppetry Chen Hsi-huang (陳錫煌) premiered in Tokyo on Friday, ahead of its nationwide release in Japan later this month.

President Tsai meets delegation from National Committee on American Foreign Policy

2019-11-12   Office of the President

While meeting with a delegation from National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) on the morning of November 11, President Tsai Ing-wen stated that Taiwan is the first line of defense protecting democratic values, and we will continue to strengthen cooperation with the US, and other like-minded countries to protect our democratic values and way of life. We will also continue to utilize Taiwan’s advantages and strengths, so that together, we can make greater contributions to the world, she added.

Entrepreneurs gather in Taipei for Taiwan-Africa Business Forum

2019-11-11   Focus Taiwan

Some 20 business leaders from African countries, including Eswatini, South Africa and Nigeria, will attend the 2019 Taiwan-Africa Business Forum in Taipei next week, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).

President Tsai meets American Medical Association President Dr. Patrice Harris

2019-11-11   Office of the President

During a meeting with American Medical Association (AMA) President Dr. Patrice Harris on the morning of November 8, President Tsai Ing-wen thanked the AMA for strongly supporting Taiwan’s WHO participation and inclusion in the International Health Regulations (IHR) network. She also expressed hope that the AMA will continue to support Taiwan’s international participation so that we can make even greater contributions to global healthcare.

Smart power grid to ensure stable power supply

2019-11-11   Executive Yuan

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Su Tseng-chang said that the government is on track to ensure a stable power supply by building up the nation’s smart power grid.

Taiwan and US co-hosting multinational cybersecurity exercise

2019-11-08   Executive Yuan

The Executive Yuan’s Department of Cyber Security (DCS) announced on Wednesday that the National Information and Communication Security Taskforce (NICST) has launched the Taiwan-led session of the 2019 Cyber Offensive and Defensive Exercise (CODE), a multinational network security event co-hosted with the American Institute in Taiwan, running from November 4 to November 8. Unlike previous situational exercises, this year’s CODE is for the first time being conducted as a full-scale drill, and involves security experts from both Taiwan and abroad. They will work in concert with domestic financial organizations as integrated teams to improve technical and responsive capabilities on all sides.

Taiwan targets responsible development of ocean resources

2019-11-08   Executive Yuan

Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Thursday that as a maritime nation, Taiwan will redouble efforts to make the best use of ocean resources, as a first step of the Executive Yuan’s pledge to respect the sea. The premier made his remarks following a presentation by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) on advances in oceanography achieved by Taiwan’s ocean research vessels and long-term plans for the fleet.

Taiwan beats Venezuela, advances to Premier12 Super Round

2019-11-07   Focus Taiwan

Taiwan’s national baseball team on Wednesday triumphed over visiting Team Venezuela, 3-0 on the second day of the Premier12 baseball championship in Taichung.

Taiwan’s exclusion from ICAO ‘defies common sense’: AIT head

2019-11-07   Focus Taiwan

Brent Christensen, director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), said Tuesday that Taiwan’s exclusion from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is contrary to the spirit of the organization and “defies common sense.”

‘Mom’s Way’ wins short film competition in Taiwan

2019-11-07   Focus Taiwan

A film that portrays a mother’s love from the perspective of three different women has won the Trending Taiwan Short Film Competition, the foreign ministry, which organized the contest, announced Wednesday.

President Tsai attends fourth World Conference of Women’s Shelters

2019-11-06   Office of the President

While attending the fourth World Conference of Women’s Shelters on the afternoon of November 5 in Kaohsiung, President Tsai Ing-wen stated that Taiwan is continuing to work to achieve gender equality and became the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage this past May. Taiwan also ranked highest in gender equality in Asia, she said, and topped the list in Asia in the World Bank’s 2019 Women, Business, and the Law report. The president emphasized that we will continue to work with our partners around the world to foster global gender equality, help free more women and children from the threat of violence, and allow them to enjoy a life of dignity and equality.

President Tsai meets delegates to APEC Business Advisory Council

2019-11-06   Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with Taiwan’s delegates to the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Acer Chairman Jason Chen (陳俊聖), Taiwan Mobile President Jamie Lin (林之晨), and Quanta Computer CTO Ted Chang (張嘉淵), as well as Chairman Chen’s ABAC deputy delegate to ABAC, PELL Biomedical Technology Limited founder Prof. Steve Chen-Lung Lin (林成龍), on the morning of November 4 at her official residence.

U.S. and Taiwan hold first-ever Talent Circulation Summit

2019-11-06   Focus Taiwan

The first-ever Talent Circulation Summit co-organized by the United States and Taiwan was held in Taipei on Tuesday to discuss ways to develop and internationalize Taiwan’s workforce for the digital age.

First-ever U.S.-Taiwan cyber exercises open in Taipei

2019-11-05   Focus Taiwan

The first-ever international cyber exercises co-hosted by the United States and Taiwan that opened Monday hope to combat the growing number of global cyberattacks, especially those from North Korea and China.

Taiwan and Japan Strengthen Patent Examination Cooperation by Signing the MoUs on Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) and on Design Patent Priority Document Exchange (PDX)

2019-11-05   Ministy of Economic Affairs

On October 30th, the Taiwan-Japan Relations Association and Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association signed the MoUs on Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) and on Design Patent Priority Document Exchange (PDX). Through the two cooperative programs, TIPO and the JPO will facilitate more efficient and convenient services for applicants.

‘ICAO should not leave Taiwan behind’: transportation minister

2019-11-05   Focus Taiwan

Transportation Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) reiterated Monday that Taiwan should not be left out of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and is working hard to gain membership.

5 Taiwanese products receive 2019 R&D 100 Awards

2019-11-04   Focus Taiwan

Five cutting-edge products and technologies developed by institutes affiliated with the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) have been announced as winners of the 2019 R&D 100 Awards to be presented at an event in San Francisco on Dec. 5.

President Tsai meets foreign clergy and representatives from Chinese Regional Bishops’ Conference

2019-11-04   Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen, accompanied by Vice President Chen Chien-jen, met with foreign clergy and representatives from Taiwan’s Chinese Regional Bishops’ Conference on the morning of October 31. She thanked the Catholic clergy members for their selfless contributions to Taiwan, and said that it is now Taiwan’s turn to care for them. Approximately 170 senior Catholic clergy have received various special benefits, allowances, and long-term care services through our Mackay Program. The president then mentioned that our Nationality Act was amended in 2016, and welcomed senior clergy members who would like to become Taiwanese citizens to use that same channel to do so, and give Taiwan an opportunity to care for them.

‘Don’t go to Taiwan’ video draws over 1.3 million views in week

2019-11-04   Focus Taiwan

A travel film titled “Don’t go to Taiwan” has attracted more than 1.3 million views since it was posted on YouTube on Oct. 27, with over 43,000 likes and many positive comments about Taiwan.

Air safety not a political issue: deputy transportation minister

2019-11-01   Focus Taiwan

Aviation safety should not be a political issue, Deputy Transport Minister Wang Kwo-tsai (王國材) said at a press event held Thursday in Taipei, which is set to host the International Air Safety Summit for the first time next week.

President Tsai meets Dr. Richard Bush, Brookings Institution Chen-Fu and Cecilia Yen Koo Chair in Taiwan Studies

2019-11-01   Office of the President

While meeting with Dr. Richard Bush, Brookings Institution Chen-Fu and Cecilia Yen Koo Chair in Taiwan Studies, on the morning of October 31, President Tsai Ing-wen stated that we regret that the Chilean government has announced the cancelation of the APEC Summit. She detailed her instructions to all government offices that although the summit cannot be held, the cooperation that Taiwan is advocating for should still take place through multilateral ministerial-level dialogues. Regardless of whether the summit is held, Taiwan must continue to actively participate in international affairs.

Taiwan to integrate 31 biobanks

2019-11-01   Focus Taiwan

Taiwan will integrate 31 biobanks across the nation in the hope of accelerating disease research and the development of new drugs, the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) announced at a press conference Wednesday.

President Tsai meets American Veterans National Commander Jan Brown

2019-10-31   Office of the President

On the morning of October 30, President Tsai Ing-wen met with American Veterans (AMVETS) National Commander Jan Brown and her husband. She stated that she looked forward to seeing the assistance of AMVETS leading to better and closer ties between Taiwan and the United States, so that we can jointly contribute to peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

Taipei 101 selected as one of most influential tall buildings

2019-10-31   Focus Taiwan

Taipei 101, the iconic landmark of Taiwan’s capital and a hot tourist destination, has been selected as one of the world's most influential tall buildings of the last 50 years.

Taiwan, Japan sign MOU on organic food certification

2019-10-31   Focus Taiwan

Taiwan and Japan capped off two days of talks at a bilateral economic and trade conference on Wednesday with the signing of four memoranda of understanding, including one on mutual recognition of their respective organic food certifications.

President Tsai attends dinner for Taiwan Swinging Skirts LPGA

2019-10-30   Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen attended a dinner banquet for the Taiwan Swinging Skirts LPGA on the evening of October 28. With the government and the sports and business communities joining forces in support of international tournaments and the Golf Association of the Republic of China’s six-year plan, Taiwan will continue to shine in the international golf scene, she said.

President Tsai meets delegation led by European Parliament-Taiwan Friendship Group Chair Michael Gahler

2019-10-30   Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation led by European Parliament-Taiwan Friendship Group Chair Michael Gahler on the afternoon of October 29. She thanked Chair Gahler for leading the Chairs of the French, British, and German Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Groups to establish the inter-parliamentary Formosa Club, and for holding a reception on October 16 at the European Parliament to celebrate its establishment. The president expressed hope that her guests will continue to support the signing of a bilateral investment agreement between Taiwan and the EU, so that we can continue to bolster our bilateral economic and trade partnership.

Taipei, Manila cooperate on regional small enterprise development

2019-10-30   Focus Taiwan

Taiwan and the Philippines held a forum in Manila Tuesday on cooperation in small and medium-sized enterprise development to facilitate innovation in the region.

New Chinese-language program for future U.S. professionals opens

2019-10-29   Focus Taiwan

The Chinese Overseas Flagship (COF) in Taiwan, one of two Chinese-language learning facilities funded by the United States Department of Defense currently operating in Asia, officially opened at National Taiwan University (NTU) on Monday.

President Tsai meets delegation from Luxembourg Parliament

2019-10-29   Office of the President

On the morning of October 28, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation from the Luxembourg Parliament. She mentioned that this past April, for the first time ever, the European Parliament-Taiwan Friendship Group Chair sent a joint letter with the Chairs of the Taiwan Friendship Groups of the British, French, and German parliaments to the World Health Organization (WHO) in support of our participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA). And earlier this month, she noted, the Dutch Parliament for the first time also passed a resolution supporting Taiwan’s participation. The president thanked Luxembourg, the European Union and many other nations for supporting our international participation. She also expressed hope that her guests will continue to exert their influence to improve Taiwan-Luxembourg relations and offer us greater support on the international stage.

Young leaders from Pacific Islands begin Taiwan training program

2019-10-29   Focus Taiwan

Trainees from Pacific Island nations began a six-week study program as part of the Taiwan leg of an annual leadership program for young leaders from the region in Taipei Monday.