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• Exhibition of Taiwanese Images and Taste of Taiwanese Gourmet in the European Parliament
  AMBASSADOR KUOYU TUNG JIM HIGGINS, MEP, Co-host and Member of the European Parliament-Taiwan Friendship Group ASTRID LULLING, MEP, PRESIDENT OF THE ‘Association Luxemburg-Taiwan R.O.C.’   « Look. Listen. Taste. » These were the three words used by the newly appointed Representative of … Related posts: European Parliament takes note of Taiwan’s peace initiati […]
• Manila approves visit by Taiwanese investigators: MOJ
  Taipei/Manila, May 20 (CNA) Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice (MOJ) said Monday that the Philippines has agreed to allow Taiwanese investigators to board the Philippine patrol boat that attacked a Taiwanese fishing boat and killed a fisherman on May 9. Vice … Related posts: The ROC government believes that, although the Philippines has expressed deep regret and a […]
• ROC will persist and persevere in Philippine row
  The ROC will persevere to the end to defend its sovereignty and fishing rights, Premier Jiang Yi-huah said today in reference to the row with the Philippines over the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman May 9. “President Ma Ying-jeou has … Related posts: Cabinet to resign en masse Feb. 7 More foreign nationals in Taiwan New economics minister, economic planning […]
• The ROC government believes that, although the Philippines has expressed deep regret and apologized over the Guang Da Xing No. 28 incident, the matter of compensation for the victim’s family, as well as authorization, remain unclear, and MOFA urges the Philippines to provide a concrete response
  Philippines, Taiwan tension: Taiwan fishermen chant slogans in front of the Philippines economic cultural office in Taipei in response to the shooting death of a Taiwan fisherman on May 9. The yellow signs say, “protest.” In response to the four … Related posts: Taiwan woos visitors with travel fair in the Philippines U.S. to provide Taiwan with virus strain […]
• Taiwan press freedom ranked 8th in Asia-Pacific
  Washington, May 1 (CNA) Taiwan has one of the freest media environments in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a report released by the Freedom House on Wednesday. The U.S.-based NGO said that Taiwan’s media are healthy and diverse and they … Related posts: Taiwan’s democracy functioning well: Freedom House Taiwan 6th in Asia Pacific in Q2 commercial prope […]
• Taiwan’s 1st casino may open by 2019 at earliest
  Taipei, May 2 (CNA) If all goes well, the country’s first legally licensed casino could become operational by 2019 at the earliest, Transportation Minister Yeh Kuan-shih said Thursday. Yeh gave the forecast at a news conference after a weekly Cabinet … Related posts: Long way to go before casino resort on Matsu: official Resort developer urges Taiwan to pass […]
• Taiwan citizens allowed to apply online for Turkish visas: MOFA
  Taipei, May 2 (CNA) Taiwanese nationals will have the option of applying online for Turkish visas with effect from May 15, which will save applicants about NT$1,200 (US$40) in fees, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Thursday. Vice Foreign … Related posts: Russian citizens will be able to obtain three-year visas to Japan free of charge More foreign […]
• Taiwan to cooperate with U.S. university on anti-terror research
  Taipei, May 2 (CNA) Taiwan signed an agreement with an American university Thursday to cooperate on research into counter-terrorism and other security issues, the National Immigration Agency (NIA) said that day. The agreement was signed by NIA Director-General Hsieh Li-kung … Related posts: Taiwanese artist in Japan honored by National Taiwan Normal Universi […]
• Government offering help to female entrepreneurs
  Taipei, May 7 (CNA) To encourage more female entrepreneurs to start their own businesses, the government has recently launched a program to offer a helping hand to such start-ups, an official said Tuesday. Yeh Yun-lung, director-general of the Small and … Related posts: Being single more convenient for female politicians: Tsai Ing-wen Taiwanese female rock s […]
• Taiwan’s manufacturing sector forecast to grow in 2013
  Taipei, May 8 (CNA) The output of Taiwan’s manufacturing sector will rebound in 2013 after two consecutive annual drops, a local research center forecast Wednesday. Taiwan’s total manufacturing output is expected to reach NT$17.8 trillion (US$604.31 billion) in 2013, up … Related posts: Taiwan’s economy forecast to grow 3.59% in 2013 Taiwan economy unlikely […]