台北2025年2月21日 — 第八屆保險行銷創世紀盛典IMCC暨2025 IDA DAY於2025年2月20〜21日在台北盛大開幕，匯聚數十位專家學者與行業菁英傳授專業知識及行銷管理實務技能，近500位學員共襄盛舉參與共同學習，主題緊扣「新環境．興機會」，探討世界金融保險業趨勢變動下保險從業人員必備的思維態度與核心能力，也象徵保險從業人員在快速變動的市場環境中「邁向新局，掌握興機會」。
我們現在到處都在講「平衡」，例如「碳平衡」、「能源平衡」、「水平衡」、「生態平衡」等。其實我們應該不難發現，永續性設計的操作過程就是一連串的「平衡」策略思考，它要平衡的可能不只是上述的「二元平衡」，經常遇到的是更複雜的「多元平衡」，「全方位永續建築設計」（Whole Building Sustainable Design Process）即是屬於這類的操作，如何「整合」與「平衡」永續建築設計上的議題，這也牽涉到一連串的計劃整合與策略運用，然而這通常涉及廣泛的專業知識整合，才能達到面面俱到的平衡點。
今年的IDA 國際設計大獎中，室內設計類以巧寓舍計脫穎而出，再次向國際展現台灣設計的深厚底蘊與創新實力。得獎作品《A Window to the Forest》的最大亮點，在於以太陽的意象作為壁面設計；加上層疊木板堆砌出向外發散的樣貌，不僅增添視覺豐富度與層次感，也巧妙結合間接照明，創造出溫暖而引人入勝的光影變化。
名人郵輪總裁 Laura Hodges Bethge 表示：「我們不斷突破高端旅遊的極限，致力於打造無與倫比的度假享受，以親密貼心的小型郵輪服務結合大型郵輪豐富多元的設施，為旅客帶來驚艷的海上體驗。」餐飲副總裁 Jan Sorensen 進一步指出：「我們致力於提供風味獨特的全球美食體驗，從屢獲殊榮的葡萄酒系列，到與世界知名大廚如 Daniel Boulud 合作，確保名人郵輪的美食體驗與眾不同，不僅重新定義了海上餐飲標準，更讓旅客的每一餐都成為難忘的回憶。」
Fulong Hotel Hualien launches the “Stay with Love! 2025 Valentine’s Season Package” and the “Your Turn to Relax! 2025 Service Industry Package,” creating a romantic Valentine’s Day and post-Lunar New Year healing getaway for travelers.
Romantic Valentine’s Day: Ocean View, Pastry, and Sparkling Wine All in One!
From February 14th to March 14th, 2025, Fulong Hotel Hualien’s “Stay with Love! 2025 Valentine’s Season Package” will be available, spanning Valentine’s Day and White Day. The package includes:
Ocean View Room: Weekday rates from NT$3,888 per night (for two).
Japanese-Western Room (with princess tent): Weekday rates from NT$4,999 per night (for two).
Package Gifts: Romantic room decorations, famous Hualien French pastries, and a bottle of Aisabel pink sparkling wine.
Fulong Hotel Hualien boasts stunning ocean views, allowing couples to enjoy a romantic and slightly tipsy experience accompanied by the beautiful Pacific sunrise. Enjoy Card members receive tiered discounts, with rates as low as NT$2,000 per person per night.
Post-Lunar New Year, Appreciation for Service Industry Heroes! 24-Hour “Sleep In” Package!
To show gratitude for the hard work of service industry workers during the Lunar New Year, Fulong Hotel Hualien presents the “Your Turn to Relax! 2025 Service Industry Package,” available from now until June 27, 2025. Those in the hospitality, food and beverage, transportation, travel, aviation, beauty, media, medical, police, and fire service industries (proof of employment required) can enjoy:
Excellent Value: Weekday rates from NT$2,700 per night (breakfast not included) for two people.
Breakfast Offer: Buy one, get one free.
Extended Stay: Check-in at 12:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM the next day—enjoy a worry-free 24-hour stay.
Rates are as low as NT$1,400 per person, allowing for a well-deserved rest and recharge!
Fulong Hotel Hualien hopes that these two packages will create unforgettable romantic memories for couples and express sincere gratitude to all hardworking service industry personnel.
The highly anticipated “2025 New Taipei City Pingxi Lantern Festival” launched on February 8th! New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-Yi attended the opening ceremony, releasing a golden serpent-shaped main lantern symbolizing good fortune along with other distinguished guests. The inaugural “Good Fortune Serpent Arrives” sky lantern light show featured a lifelike golden serpent gracefully dancing amongst the lanterns and participants, creating a breathtaking scene of prayer and celebration!
Golden Serpent Blessing, Praying for the New Year:
This year’s Pingxi Lantern Festival is themed “Golden Serpent Auspiciousness,” with the main lantern incorporating serpent imagery and traditional lantern elements, signifying wealth and good fortune in the coming year. The innovative “Sky Lantern Serpent Shadow” light show features a lifelike golden serpent swirling across the ground, gracefully weaving between the sky lanterns and participants, culminating in its arrival at the main lantern. Hundreds of sky lanterns ascended into the night sky, dancing with the golden serpent, carrying people’s wishes and illuminating Pingxi with hope and blessings for the new year.
International Exchange, Showcasing Taiwan’s Cultural Charm:
The opening ceremony included distinguished guests such as the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan, the Director of the Tourism and Travel Bureau, and the founding president of the Taipei Global Rotary Club. Over 50 international exchange students from 17 countries participated in the lantern release, highlighting the international appeal of the Pingxi Lantern Festival. Celebrity Li Duo-Hui also participated, adding to the excitement.
Lantern Festival Continues the Celebration:
The second lantern release event will take place on February 12th (Lantern Festival) at the Shifen Plaza, inviting everyone to experience the atmosphere of love and blessings.
Transportation Information:
The New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau encourages attendees to utilize public transportation or shuttle buses to avoid traffic congestion. For more event information, please refer to the New Taipei City Tourism and Travel website, the New Taipei Traveler Facebook fan page, the official New Taipei Traveler Instagram account, or the official “2025 New Taipei City Pingxi Lantern Festival” website.
The Mustard Seed Association (MSA) is deeply committed to supporting rural tribal communities in Taiwan. In recent years, MSA has adopted a social enterprise model to help smallholder farmers overcome the challenges of food safety standards, creating local employment opportunities and revitalizing rural economies. MSA guides tribes in adopting sustainable agricultural practices for egg production, obtaining eco-friendly certifications, and marketing their products under the “Xide” brand. This creates a complete value chain, from raising chickens and collecting eggs to processing tea eggs. The MSA calls for increased corporate social responsibility to drive sustainable development and boost tribal economic growth.
Overcoming Food Safety Challenges to Achieve Scale:
Stringent food safety regulations and high testing costs present significant hurdles for small tribal farmers. MSA leverages resource integration and standardized production processes to assist farmers in clearing over 70 food safety checks, enabling them to achieve scale and improve rural employment opportunities. Awen, a 35-year-old young man from Xinyi Township, Nantou County, who had been unemployed for three years due to a physical disability, found renewed purpose and economic stability through MSA’s support, working on egg sorting and packaging for “Xide Eggs.”
Complete Value Chain, from Recipient to Benefactor:
MSA Executive Director Li Zhaojia highlights that “Xide Eggs” not only provide nutritional support to adoption families across Taiwan but were also sent to earthquake-affected areas in Chiayi, showcasing the social impact of their integrated production and distribution system. This exemplifies MSA’s model of empowering individuals to become self-sufficient and ultimately contribute to their communities. The collaboration with Guanchu Catering Group enhances the market competitiveness of “Xide Tea Eggs.”
Collaborating with Businesses for ESG and Sustainable Development:
MSA prioritizes environmental sustainability and partners with Kimbao Group to put ESG principles into action through the “Indigenous Youth Return to Homeland Industrial Development Project.” This initiative creates local job opportunities, encourages corporate volunteer participation in community engagement and food education activities, and offers support and resources to tribal youth. MSA hopes to inspire more businesses to join their mission in promoting sustainable rural development and environmental protection.
Deepening Rural Development Efforts Since 2020:
Since 2020, MSA has dedicated itself to addressing challenges in rural tribal industries, moving beyond traditional welfare assistance with a social enterprise approach. By integrating production and distribution channels, MSA helps young people return to their hometowns and establish sustainable livelihoods. The MSA remains committed to tackling rural depopulation and the urban-rural divide, urging businesses to embrace ESG principles and address local social issues and environmental sustainability. For more information, please visit the official website: https://lihi.cc/uwdTP
