1.Taiwan, Philippines sign MOU on landslide research cooperation

Taiwan and the Philippines on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance bilateral exchange and experience-sharing on landslide and debris flow disasters. The MOU is expected to facilitate future joint research and development on investigation, monitoring and early warning systems, as well as remote sensing technology. The collaboration will educate and empower communities in response to natural disasters and enable the building of more resilient technology

2. Taiwan clinches 10 medals at French international wine competition

Taiwan won a total of 10 medals, including two grand gold medals, five gold medals, and three silver medals, at the "Concours Vinalies Internationales" held in France, the Agriculture and Food Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture. In a statement, the agency said that Taiwanese rural wineries submitted 23 entries and received 10 awards, meaning an award rate of over 40 percent, which is higher than average. The agency added that a total of 32 countries participated and there were 2,927 entries this year. The award rate was 30 percent. Regarding the awards received by Taiwan, two wines from the Wu-Feng Farmer's Association Distillery in Taichung received grand gold medals, with three other wines from the same distillery receiving gold and silver medals.