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CECC launches investigation into Japan's notifications concerning three travelers testing positive for COVID-19 after their departure from Taiwan

2020-10-23   Centers for Disease Control

On October 21, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that Taiwan recently received notifications from the Japanese authorities through the International Health Regulations (IHR) National Focal Point that three travelers had tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) after they had taken antigen tests when entering Japan from Taiwan. The three cases are a male infant under one year old (Case #1), an over 30-year-old female (Case #2), and a one-year-old boy (Case #3). They all are Taiwanese nationals.

NDC chief confident Taiwan's 2020 GDP growth will top 1.56%

2020-10-23   Focus Taiwan

Kung Ming-hsin (龔明鑫), minister of the National Development Council (NDC), said on Wednesday that Taiwan's gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2020 is likely to top 1.56 percent, the government forecast in August, citing newly released economic data.

VP Lai pledges to support facilities for physically, mentally challenged groups

Facilities catering for the needs of physically and mentally challenged groups will receive all requisite support as part of government efforts to continue building Taiwan into one of the most caring and inclusive countries in the world, according to Vice President Lai Ching-te Oct. 21.

CECC adds South Korea to its list of medium-risk countries as the country's COVID-19 cases continue downward trend

2020-10-22   Centers for Disease Control

On October 21, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported that a cumulative total of 99,589 cases related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been reported in Taiwan among which COVID-19 has been ruled out in 98,282. Of these reported cases, infection with COVID-19 was laboratory-confirmed in 544 cases. Of the 544 confirmed cases, 452 are imported; 55 are indigenous; 36 are naval crew members aboard the Panshi fast combat support ship; and 1 case has unknown sources of infection.

Presidential Office thanks US government for announcing new arms sale package for Taiwan

2020-10-22   Office of the President

Presidential Office Spokesperson Xavier Chang (張惇涵) said that the Taiwan government welcomed the announcement by the United States government that it notified Congress on October 21 (US Eastern Standard time) regarding a new, three-part arms sale package for Taiwan. We also thanked the US government for continuing to take substantive action, based on the Taiwan Relations Act, to fulfill the security commitments in the Six Assurances and help Taiwan strengthen its self-defense capabilities, he said.

Export orders hit new high in September

2020-10-21   Focus Taiwan

Taiwan's export orders hit a monthly record high in September, up almost 10 percent from a year earlier, on the back of solid demand for consumer electronics, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said Tuesday.

From 2018, foreign special professionals who meet certain requirements can apply for exemption from income tax

2020-10-21   Ministry of Finance

National Taxation Bureau of the Northern Area, Ministry of Finance indicated that, to enhance the recruitment of foreign special professionals, from 2018, if a foreign special professional meets certain requirements, referring to Article 9 of the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals and Regulations Governing Reduction and Exemption of Income Tax of Foreign Special Professionals, he or she can apply for exemption from income tax.

Chinese Taipei and Malaysia Mitigate Pandemic Challenge by Hosting Virtual Workshop to Accelerate Women Entrepreneurship Push for a better future amidst the pandemic

2020-10-20   Ministy of Economic Affairs

On October 19, Chinese Taipei and Malaysia hosted the APEC Women-Led Start-Up Accelerator Workshop strengthening the connection of Asia-Pacific women entrepreneurs despite of the current COVID-19 pandemic. More than 40 participants from APEC region participated this grand event with the goal to empower women in the field of access to capital and market.

Taiwan's reputation improves due to pandemic response: survey

2020-10-20   Focus Taiwan

Taiwan saw its relative power in Asia rise this year due mostly to its competent handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the annual Asia Power Index (API) for 2020 released by the Australian think tank Lowy Institute on Monday.

EPA, EU mission in Taiwan collect 400kg of trash in beach cleanup

2020-10-19   Focus Taiwan

Over 400 kilograms of trash and 36 kg of recyclable waste was picked up by volunteers at a New Taipei beach Saturday, in a cleanup organized by the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) and the European Economic and Trade Office (EETO), the EPA said Sunday.

Taiwan donates 100,000 masks to Yazidis in Iraq

2020-10-19   Focus Taiwan

Taiwan has donated 100,000 surgical masks to the Yazidi people in Sinjar, northern Iraq, through an international nonprofit organization, to help with the COVID-19 response there, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Sunday.

International Trade Developments in the Post-Pandemic Era Experts from 10 Members Share New Trends in AEO

2020-10-16   Ministy of Economic Affairs

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) online and physical hybrid workshop, “Integrating SMEs and E-commerce in AEO Supply Chain” was held today at the Taipei International Convention Center. Over 100 government, industry and academia representatives from the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Canada, Chile, Peru, Singapore, Papua New Guinea joined the workshop online across 8 time zones.

President Tsai meets senior offshore wind industry executives and diplomatic representatives to Taiwan

2020-10-16   Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with senior executives from the offshore wind industry and diplomatic representatives to Taiwan on the morning of October 15. She stated that we look forward to joining forces with experienced wind power developers and system operators to penetrate markets in Asian countries and work together to become an integral part of international green energy supply chains.

President Tsai attends opening of Energy Taiwan 2020

2020-10-15   Office of the President

In remarks at the opening ceremony of Energy Taiwan 2020 on the morning of October 14, President Tsai Ing-wen noted that our efforts to develop renewable energy have begun to yield substantive results, and that by the year 2025 we expect to generate NT$1 trillion in investments, NT$1.2 trillion in output value, and 20,000 job opportunities. We will employ key development strategies to make Taiwan a green energy development center for Asia, the president said.

The 8th Joint Conference of Taiwan and Japan on Medical Products Regulation in Taipei on October 15th, 2020

2020-10-15   Ministry of Health and Welfare

The 8th Joint Conference of Taiwan and Japan on Medical Products Regulation this year is taking place on October 15th, 2020 at National Biotechnology Research Park in Taipei. Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, this is the first time to hold the online conference with Japan side through Webex.

Taiwan expresses condolences to Vietnam on tropical storm deaths

2020-10-14   Focus Taiwan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) expressed condolences to Vietnam on Wednesday over the damage, injuries and deaths brought by Tropical Storm Nangka to the Southeast Asian country.

Uncovering the pathogenesis of premature aging---Taiwan research team found a link between progeria and cilia-deficiency, published as a cover story on EMBO Reports

2020-10-14   Ministry of Science and Technology

Selected as the cover story of EMBO Reports on the issue of October 5th, the study led by Chair Professor Hong-Chen Chen at National Yang-Ming University in collaboration with Dr. Ya-Hui Chi at National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan, uncovers the pathogenesis of progeria may result from the malfunction of primary cilia. This finding provides with putative therapeutic strategies for progeria diseases.

President Tsai addresses Forum 2000 Conference

2020-10-13   Office of the President

At 8 p.m. on the evening of October 12 (2 p.m. Czech time), President Tsai Ing-wen delivered a speech via video for the opening ceremony of the Forum 2000 Conference at the invitation of the Forum 2000 Foundation.

President Tsai meets Somaliland Representative to Taiwan Mohamed Omar Hagi Mohamoud

2020-10-13   Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with Somaliland Representative Office in Taiwan Representative Mohamed Omar Hagi Mohamoud on the morning of October 12. The president stated that Taiwan and Somaliland will work to launch various cooperative projects and promote exchanges in many areas. She also expressed hope that the two countries can share their democratic experiences so that together, we can promote democratic values.

President Tsai delivers 2020 National Day Address

2020-10-12   Office of the President

resident Tsai Ing-wen on the morning of October 10 attended the ROC’s 109th Double Tenth National Day Celebration in the plaza fronting the Presidential Office Building, and delivered an address entitled “2020 Proud of Taiwan.”

President Tsai receives congratulations from foreign guests attending 2020 National Day Celebration

2020-10-12   Office of the President

On the morning of October 10 at the Presidential Office Building, President Tsai Ing-wen, accompanied by Vice President Lai Ching-te, received congratulations from members of the diplomatic corps and foreign organizations stationed in Taiwan, as well as representatives from international organizations who came to take part in the 2020 Double Tenth National Day Celebration of the Republic of China.

Online Taiwan Expo Vietnam launches new digital marketing platform

2020-10-08   Ministy of Economic Affairs

The first online Taiwan Expo Vietnam will commence today and continue for 3 days. The exhibition this year will feature Smart Technology, Smart City, Healthcare, Startups and E-commerce, Lifestyle and Fashion, and Tourism and Culture, with products from 135 manufacturers on 360 degree virtual displays and online procurement sessions expected to be held between 135 Taiwanese exhibitors and 225 Vietnamese buyers.

President Tsai addresses opening of 2020 Yushan Forum

2020-10-08   Office of the President

On the morning of October 8, 2020, President Tsai Ing-wen delivered a speech via video at the opening of the 2020 Yushan Forum: Asian Dialogue for Innovation and Progress, which was held by the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation (TAEF). In remarks, she explained Taiwan’s concrete achievements in containing the COVID-19 pandemic and promoting the New Southbound Policy. The president also emphasized that since taking office, she has been proactively promoting the New Southbound Policy in the spirit of “Taiwan helps Asia, and Asia helps Taiwan.” We hope to work with regional partners to foster sustainability and share responsibilities, she said, which aligns with the theme of this year’s Yushan Forum—“Forging a Resilient Future Together.”

Tainan government recommends 6 spots to view National Day fireworks

2020-10-07   Focus Taiwan

The Tainan City government on Monday issued a list of locations from which people can watch the upcoming Oct. 10 National Day fireworks without having to brave the large crowds at the main viewing areas.

Taiwan-Finland trade talk enhance cooperation on innovation

2020-10-07   Ministy of Economic Affairs

The 6th Taiwan-Finland Trade Talk was recently held through videoconference, during which discussions covered a variety of issues including AI, 5G & 6G, cybersecurity, the circular economy, energy and market access. An MOU on the promotion of bilateral investment was also signed at this 28 September (2020) meeting to strengthen investment, industrial cooperation and promote business opportunities.

Air display, fireworks to highlight Double 10 celebration

2020-10-06   Focus Taiwan

The Republic of China (ROC), the formal name of Taiwan, will celebrate its 109th National Day celebration later this week with events including an air display by Taiwan's most advanced jet fighters and fireworks that will last for more than 30 minutes.

Taiwan will issue electronic ID cards in 2021

2020-10-06   Focus Taiwan

Taiwan will begin issuing its new electronic ID cards around the country in the middle of next year after trial runs in certain locations, Interior Minister Hsu Kuo-yung (徐國勇) said Monday.