Radio Taiwan International
Date: 26 March, 2019
By: Paula Chao
President Tsai Ing-wen has arrived in the Marshall Islands for a state visit. The island nation is the last stop on Tsai’s trip to the Pacific islands.
During her visit, Tsai and Marshall Islands President Hilda C. Heine signed a memorandum of understanding on a small loan fund that aims to help women start their own businesses. Taiwan will provide US$1 million for the fund, and the other half will be provided by the Marshall Islands.
Tsai also attended a new women leaders’ forum organized by the Marshall Islands. At the event, female leaders from around the Pacific region discussed issues such as gender equality and women’s rights. [FULL STORY]