The National Development Council says Taiwan is set to become a "super-aged society" in 2025 as projected and its total population is projected to fall below 23 million in 2030 with a median age of 48.7.
The Ministry of Labor (MOL) says it is firmly opposed to Uber Eats' proposed acquisition of rival foodpanda in Taiwan.
Ministry of Economic Affairs Minister Kuo Jyh-huei (郭智輝) has apologized for saying the government is considering building green power plants in the Philippines and sending the electricity back to Taiwan to meet a desperate need for clean energy here.
Taiwan's food self-sufficiency rate in 2023 dropped to 30.3%, the lowest figure in 18 years.
In August, the average regular earnings of full-time employees with Taiwan nationality (excluding the foreigners and part-time employees) were NT$49,387, an increase of 0.37% from the previous month and up 3.22% from the same month last year.
The US State Department has expressed serious concern over China's latest military drills around Taiwan, calling them "unwarranted" and a potential risk for escalation.
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has launched a free, AI-driven English self-assessment system for students from elementary to high school.