Daily e-Newsletter for Travel & Tourism
Founded in 1982 - Online Since 1995

Archive for November, 2009

Establishment of Advanced Research Park to bring industrial innovation to central Taiwan

By Freesun News at 30 November, 2009, 1:11 am

To assist industrial innovation in counties and municipalities of central Taiwan, develop the high-technology sector and cultivate top national talent, the ROC government has designated Zhongxing New Village of Nantou County as the site for an Advanced Research Park. A…

Read More >>

Greater private investment sought for i-Taiwan 12 Projects

By Freesun News at 30 November, 2009, 1:10 am

The Cabinet approved the plan for the i-Taiwan 12 Projects on Nov. 26, 2009. To reduce the financial burden the implementation of this scheme would place on the government, all involved government agencies will work to boost private-sector investment. In…

Read More >>

Post-Morakot reconstruction campaign continues strong

By Freesun News at 30 November, 2009, 1:09 am

Four months after Typhoon Morakot struck Taiwan, the government continues to push reconstruction efforts on all fronts. Currently, the work is divided into three major areas: emergency repairs on basic infrastructure; construction of prefabricated housing, mid-term housing and permanent housing;…

Read More >>

Taiwan to promote internationalized medical care services

By Freesun News at 30 November, 2009, 1:08 am

Taiwan’s Economic Development Vision for 2015—First-stage Three-Year Sprint Program was undertaken by the Executive Yuan in response to the global trend toward internationalization and industrialization of medical care services and lists the Medical Service Internationalization Flagship Project as a key…

Read More >>

New Zealand offers Taiwan visa-free entry

By Freesun News at 30 November, 2009, 1:05 am

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced on November 18 a decision by the New Zealand government to grant ROC passport holders visa-free entry for up to three months on non-employment visits, beginning November 30. MOFA Minister Timothy Chin-tien Yang…

Read More >>

Taiwan and mainland China ink financial memorandums of understanding

By Freesun News at 30 November, 2009, 1:04 am

The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) announced November 16 that it had signed three memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with mainland China. These MOUs will allow for closer cooperation on supervision of the banking, insurance, and securities and futures sectors. FSC Chairman…

Read More >>

La Chine étudie la mise en place d’un système de missiles antinavires, affirme la Défense

By Freesun News at 26 November, 2009, 8:13 pm

Selon le général Ching Yen-yuan, qui répondait aux questions de la commission parlementaire sur les affaires étrangères et la défense nationale, la Chine étudie la mise en place d’un système de missiles antinavires destinés à empêcher l’entrée de porte-avions américains…

Read More >>

BTExpo c’est pour très bientôt (9 et 10 décembre)

By Freesun News at 26 November, 2009, 8:04 pm

BTE

Dès la clôture de la 6ème session d’information des exposants” qui s’est tenue le lundi 9 novembre, le compte à rebours pour les deux jours de salon ces 9 et 10 décembre a été définitivement lancé au restaurant l’Appelboom…

Read More >>

Avis Recognised Internationally for Outstanding Service

By Freesun News at 26 November, 2009, 7:55 pm

Leading car rental company, Avis Europe, is celebrating its success after being internationally recognised in a series of prestigious awards including ‘Europe’s Leading Business Car Rental Company’ at the World Travel Awards and the Travel Trade Gazette’s ‘Car Hire Company…

Read More >>

An Authentic Swiss Chalet in Central London for private parties and Tuesday Evenings

By Freesun News at 26 November, 2009, 7:48 pm

Swiss Chalet 1

LONDON, November 2009 – Swissôtel The Howard, London has built an authentic Swiss Chalet in its’ Garden Courtyard and launched it recently. The chalet is a special venue for private parties and corporate events right in the heart of…

Read More >>