Participants gather for a group photo. The New Taipei City Government, in partnership with the Swedish Trade & Invest Council hosted the New Taipei X Sweden Smart Low-Carbon Cities Roundtable Forum today (Dec. 9). The event was co-organized by the New Taipei City Architects Association and the National Association of Professional Applied Geologists. Bringing together […]
Mayor Hou presenting a gift set to Representative Pulles (left). Netherlands Representative of the Netherlands Office Taipei Bas Pulles paid an official visit to New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih today (November 26). The two exchanged views on long-term care, smart healthcare, cultural exchanges, and sustainable urban planning, with hopes to further the partnership between […]
Smart governance gains international acclaim once again. The New Taipei City Government has leveraged AI technology to develop the “New Taipei City AI-Driven Trend Observation and Alert System.” Guided by a people-centered approach and early warning mechanism, the system successfully addresses issues such as call operator misjudgments and delays in information transmission. After being selected […]
Representative Steinke delivers a lively and humorous presentation that takes students and teachers on a journey through Czech history and culture, filling the room with laughter and enthusiasm. To promote international cultural exchange and foster global perspectives among students, the New Taipei City Government today invited David Steinke, Representative of the Czech Economic and Cultural […]
The Wan Jin Shi Marathon is Taiwan’s first World Athletics Gold Label race and the first marathon in Taiwan to receive the Responsible Sport Silver Certification. [New Taipei City News] The 2026 New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon will kick off on March 15, 2026. Today (17th), New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-Ih and […]
Mayor Hou and Mayor Omar (left) present the MOU. New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih and Richardson, Texas Mayor Amir Omar today signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between New Taipei City and the City of Richardson on Educational, Cultural, and Economic cooperation. In his remarks, Hou noted that both Richardson and New Taipei are […]
The New Taipei City Government Secretariat invited ambassadors, representatives, and their families from eight countries to Pinglin, where they enjoyed hands-on tea-picking at Green Light Farm. In May this year, National Geographic named New Taipei’s Pinglin District one of Taiwan’s “Top Five Hidden Gems,” recognizing its unique tea culture, rich biodiversity, and pristine rural landscapes. […]
New Taipei City Government, guided by the principle of sustainable development, launched the “5G Smart Pole” initiative to enhance the urban environment, improve residents’ quality of life, and achieve energy-saving and carbon-reduction goals. Recognized as a model of innovation in smart city and sustainable governance, the project earned New Taipei City the Gold Award in […]
New Taipei City Businesses Go Global: Mayor Hou Yu-ih’s Czech Visit Promotes Industrial Internationalization New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih recently led a city delegation on a European tour to promote industrial internationalization and strengthen global partnerships. Following visits with Philips in the Netherlands and Advantech, the team traveled to the Czech Republic to meet […]
[New Taipei City News] Vienna, Austria, is world-renowned for its music, arts, and classical architecture. In recent years, the city has also focused on smart city initiatives and sustainable urban development to address climate change and modern housing needs. New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih, leading a delegation from the city government, visited Vienna’s Seestadt […]