Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-05-05
The government says the next stage of its New Southbound policy will focus on
Minister without portfolio John Deng (2nd from right) was speaking on Friday at a seminar on the 2017 Asian Political and Economic Prospects.
talent development, agriculture, biotechnology and medical care. That’s the word from minister without portfolio John Deng on Friday. Deng was speaking Friday at a seminar on the 2017 Asian Political and Economic Prospects.
The New Southbound policy aims to forge closer ties with ASEAN member countries, as well as India, New Zealand and Australia.
Deng said the policy, introduced last year, has produced some positive results. These include growth in trade and an increase in tourists and foreign students from the target countries.
Deng also talked about the importance of agricultural cooperation. [FULL STOIRY]
