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The highly anticipated 2025 Taichung Hotpot & Grill Festival is set to kick off, and in a meaningful gesture of cross-cultural friendship, Mayor Lu Shiow-Yen extended a special invitation to Mr. Lee Eun-Ho, former Representative of the Korean Mission in Taipei, to participate in the promotional video. Throughout the shoot, Mr. Lee radiated warmth with his gentle smile and graceful demeanor, adding a touch of elegance to the video and showcasing the friendly spirit of Korean culture.

The 2025 Taichung Hotpot & Grill Festival officially kicked off on July 14, with Mayor Lu Shiow-Yen inviting Mr. Marco Lombardi, Representative of the Italian Economic, Trade and Cultural Promotion Office, to join the promotional video shoot. Radiating the charm of a true Italian gentleman, Mr. Lombardi brought warmth and elegance to the scene. This video is set to the melodious tune of the classic Italian opera piece "Libiamo ne’ lieti calici," which captures the lively atmosphere of a festive banquet. The song symbolizes the joyful moments shared among friends and family during the Taichung Hot Pot and Grill Festival.

The 2025 Taichung Hotpot & Grill Festival is set to launch on July 14, and Mayor Lu Shiow-Yen has specially invited Mr. Narong Boonsatheanwong, Representative of the Thailand Trade and Economic Office, to participate in the festival’s promotional video. With smiling eyes gently curved like a crescent moon and a warm, welcoming expression, Mr. Narong embodied the signature friendliness and hospitality of Thai culture, filling the shoot with vibrant energy and sincere charm.

The Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) in the Philippines is working with Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University - North La Union Campus to train eight exceptional students in advanced agricultural techniques.

The 2025 Taichung Hotpot & Grill Festival is set to launch with great excitement on July 14. Mayor Lu Shiow-Yen has specially invited Mr. Manharsinh Laxmanbhai Yadav, Director General of India-Taipei Association, to take part in the festival’s promotional video. Throughout the shoot, Mr. Yadav exuded warmth and friendliness, even stepping into the role of a yoga practitioner to infuse the video with vibrant elements of Indian culture and spirituality.

Driving industry through events and boosting the economy through innovation! The ninth National Industry Innovation Awards by the Ministry of Economic Affairs—commonly regarded as the "Oscar of Industrial Innovation"—announced its winners yesterday (10th). For the first time, government institutions were eligible to compete, with Deputy Director Li Yi-An of the Economic Development Bureau accepting the award on behalf of the city.

The Asia-Pacific 2024 SDG Summit will take place on March 29, 2024, from 2-5 p.m. (GMT/UTC+8). The Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE) hosts the summit online via MS Teams.

The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), Taiwan’s leading applied research organization, received eight 2024 R&D 100 Awards at the award ceremony in Palm Springs on November 21. The awards recognized ITRI’s groundbreaking technologies across diverse industries and applications. This is the 17th consecutive year that ITRI has received the honor and continues the Institute’s eight-award streak from the previous year.

2024 Taichung Shopping Festival is different from the series of activities over the past five years. Mayor Lu Shiow-Yen invited three foreign representatives to participate in shooting promotional videos to attract tourists from around the world. It included the invitation of Chief Representative Dr. Kazuyuki Katayama of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, Taipei Office.

The National Defense Medical Center (NDMC) hosted a grand celebration today (22nd of November 2024) to commemorate its 123rd Anniversary. The event featured a series of activities, including academic symposiums, the Military Medicine Forum, alumni gatherings, family reunions, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Alumni, faculty, and students were invited to join the festivities to celebrate the institution’s rich history and achievements.