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Taiwan Hosts COMPUTEX, The World's Largest Computer Exhibition, Highlighting Its Global Leadership In AI

Friday, 7 June 2024, 4:46 am | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

Taiwan ranks sixth in global competitiveness, which once again highlights Taiwan's huge capacity in global economic, trade and high-tech development. Taiwan President Lai Ching-te just took office on May 20 this year. More >>

Taiwan and the Global Response to Climate Change

Wednesday, 13 November 2019, 11:13 am | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

Concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide recorded at the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii hit a historic high of 415parts per million in May 2019. The World Meteorological Organization has also released data showing that June 2019 was the hottest month ... More >>

Call to Support Taiwan’s Participation in ICAO

Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 3:02 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

The Convention on International Civil Aviation, adopted in 1944 by countries around the world, envisioned that “the future development of international civil aviation can greatly help to create and preserve friendship and understanding among the nations ... More >>

UN Global Goals-Taiwan can help

Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 4:25 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted at the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2015, set bold goals to shift the world onto a sustainable, resilient path. Here was also pledged the formation of a revitalized Global Partnership ... More >>

Taiwan’s National Health Insurance advances WHO goal

Wednesday, 21 March 2018, 3:22 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

Taiwan’s National Health Insurance program is a global benchmark in universal coverage and offers valuable lessons in delivering high-quality, cost-effective medical care for all, according to Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung. In an interview ... More >>

Taiwan calls for support for its participation in WHO

Thursday, 15 February 2018, 4:17 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

Taiwan: An important partner in global health security calls for support for its participation in the World Health Organization and the 2018 World Health Assembly More >>

2015 Taipei International Book Exhibition

Wednesday, 11 February 2015, 3:56 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

The 2015 Taipei International Book Exhibition (TIBE) starts today at the Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Halls 1 and 3 with 10 major unprecedented features; in which includes the New Zealand pavilion designed by the World Architecture News ... More >>

Taiwan to shows commitment in economic integration at APEC

Thursday, 6 November 2014, 11:08 am | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

Taiwan’s commitment to expanding its participation in regional economic integration and development will be highlighted at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting, former Vice President Vincent C. Siew said during a ... More >>

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand

Friday, 3 October 2014, 5:18 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

Universal suffrage will benefit both Hong Kong and mainland China President Ma Ying-jeou of the Republic of China (Taiwan) commented on Hong Kong’s Occupy Central movement on 29 September when he delivered a speech to the World Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce. More >>

Universal suffrage will benefit Hong Kong and mainland China

Friday, 3 October 2014, 4:40 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

President Ma Ying-jeou of the Republic of China (Taiwan) commented on Hong Kong’s Occupy Central movement on 29 September when he delivered a speech to the World Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce. More >>

Taiwan-NZ trade agreement to take force

Friday, 22 November 2013, 1:43 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

An economic cooperation agreement concluded between Taiwan and New Zealand four months ago will enter into force Dec. 1, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs Nov. 20. More >>

Taiwan-New Zealand economic accord clears legislative floor

Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 11:25 am | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

The Legislative Yuan passed Tuesday an economic accord the country signed with New Zealand in July and a related Foreign Trade Act amendment. More >>

Taiwan continues its climate change efforts

Tuesday, 22 October 2013, 12:17 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

Mitigating climate change—the most pressing challenge the international community is facing today—has a direct bearing on the sustainable development of nations around the world, as well as the survival of humankind. Despite Taiwan’s unique ... More >>

Taiwan Girls’ Day inaugurated

Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 5:45 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

The Taiwan Girls’ Day was inaugurated on October 11, a move expected to strengthen the rights of girls nationwide, according to Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW). More >>

President Ma calls for political trust across Taiwan Strait

Monday, 14 October 2013, 11:27 am | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

President Ma Ying-jeou said on October 10 that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait should increase mutual political trust after having made a great deal of progress in promoting bilateral relations over the past five years. More >>

Taiwan's ICAO bid not limited to assembly participation

Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 12:48 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

Taiwan's bid for a presence in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is not limited to participation in the U.N. specialized agency's assembly, Vice Foreign Minister Vanessa Shih said Tuesday. More >>

Taiwan Ranks 12th in WEF Global Competitiveness Index

Thursday, 5 September 2013, 4:44 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

Taiwan's ranking in the World Economic Forum's (WEF's) global competitiveness index edged up one notch this year to 12th compared with last year, according to the forum's latest report released on September 4. More >>

Culture minister hopes for more NZ exchanges after pact

Thursday, 15 August 2013, 11:09 am | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

Culture Minister Lung Ying-tai expressed hope on August 14 for more cultural cooperation and exchanges with New Zealand, with which Taiwan inked a trade pact last month. More >>

Philippines’ investigation on killing of a Taiwan fisherman

Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:35 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday it will recommend that the government lift its sanctions against Manila, once the Philippines meets Taiwan's demands regarding an incident in May in which a Taiwanese fisherman was shot dead by Philippines coast ... More >>

Taiwan lifts sanctions, says ties with Manila 'normal' again

Friday, 9 August 2013, 11:08 am | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

Taiwan lifted sanctions on the Philippines Thursday and the bilateral relationship strained by the row over a fatal shooting in May is "back to normal," Taiwan's foreign ministry said Thursday. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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