Premier Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) said the government has no plans at present to allow for absentee voting.

The Taiwan People's Party (TPP) is proposing a special tax bill to promote residential property utilization with the aim of realizing housing justice.

The Legislative Yuan's Transportation Committee approved a proposal to establish a special task force to look into the controversy surrounding Mirror TV's application for a broadcast license.

Taiwan's deputy defence chief said Taiwan has "absolute air superiority", amid concerns over whether Taipei could defend itself against a military incursion by Beijing.

A new survey suggests that Taiwan businesses were generally pessimistic about the outlook for the China market.

The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) has removed the limit for registration fees at medical facilities. The move lifts the nationwide NT$150 cap to register for a visit to hospitals and clinics.

Today marks the International Women's Day, and new amendments to the Gender Equality in Employment Act will take effect.

Taiwan's official manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) came in at 48.1 in February, virtually unchanged from January's level of 48.

The Mainland Affairs Council has banned group travel to China after 1 June, saying such tours will not be allowed unless China allows group travel to Taiwan.