The cabinet has announced a plan to offer families a one-off subsidy payment for each child.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says the government has signed contracts with two domestic companies to purchase a total of 10 million coronavirus vaccine doses.

Cooler weather has brought a return of stable power supplies while rainfall over the weekend has partially replenished reservoirs.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says it has no immediate plans to impose a full Level 4 coronavirus lockdown.

The European Union plans to counter the polluting use of fast fashion and is warning consumers to stop using their clothes like disposable facial tissues

Premier Su Tseng-chang is reassuring residents of Taiwan to remain calm, amid rising infections

Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has confirmed eight new coronavirus infections and another two deaths, which brings the total number of confirmed cases here in Taiwan to 306 and the total death toll to five.

Labour Minister Hsu Ming-chun says she supports increasing the minimum wage

Over 80% of office workers said they believed the Quintuple Stimulus Voucher will increase the chance of finding a part-time job

Recorded at the National Taiwan University's GIS Convention Center, this special show features regular ICRT commentator Ross Feingold, Albert Chiu, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Taichung's Donghai University and National Taiwan University Professor of Political Science Huang Min-hua -- who discuss the ramifications for Taiwan be it a Donald Trump re-election or a Joe Biden White House for the next four years. 

The price of prime residential properties in Taipei has climbed almost 19% in the third quarter of the year - and that sees the city ranking in 7th place globally - that according to the latest Prime Global Cities Index.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says it's now recommending that individuals who are considered at a high risk for the coronavirus, and who have already received two vaccine doses, get booster shots

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung is stressing that people who attend large-scale outdoor celebrations for Christmas or on New Year's Eve will be required to wear face masks

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has now added Malawi, Mozambique, Egypt, and Nigeria to its list of high-risk coronavirus countries amid concerns overa highly mutated omicron coronavirus variant

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says the government is currently formulating a policy aimed at re-opening the island's borders to business travellers

Premier Su Tseng-chang says the government will be taking steps to improve the national power grid and step-up risk management policies in the aftermath of 3 March islandwide blackout

The National Development Council (NDC) has published a roadmap for Taiwan's path to net zero including setting the goal of producing 60% of Taiwan's electricity with renewable energy in 2050

The contractor to build Taoyuan International Airport's much-delayed third terminal has finally emerged.

The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) says people at high risk of contracting lung cancer will be eligible to receive a NT$4,000 subsidy every two years from 1 July onwards as part of efforts to curb the disease

The National Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a draft digital intermediary service act

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says the face mask mandate will remain in place through to the end of July, due to the current domestic coronavirus situation and the rising number of imported cases of the newest Omicron subvariants

The Central Weather Bureau says Taiwan experienced the hottest May since records began in 1947 with an average temperature of 27.8 degrees.

Taipei, New Taipei and Kaohsiung will begin vaccinating senior citizens who have not yet received their coronavirus vaccines, as well as some categories of indigenous people, from tomorrow, when the central government's expanded vaccine rollout begins.

Taiwan's health minister, Chen Shih-chung, has confirmed that Taiwan is in talks with foreign companies to manufacture coronavirus vaccines on a contract basis.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs announced that the government will continue to requisition eight million surgical face masks per day until the end of July, despite the coronavirus situation easing off here in Taiwan.

Minister without Portfolio Audrey Tang is encouraging the public to pre-order their government-issued stimulus vouchers and to choose the digital format if possible to avoid long lines when they are made available from tomorrow.

Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau says the mercury in Taipei rose to 38.9 degrees at 13:15 on Monday, 29 June, marking the highest temperature ever recorded in the capital in the month of June since the city's weather station was established in 1896.

Legislative Speaker You Si-kun says an extraordinary legislative session will run until 22 July as scheduled, during which lawmakers will vote on whether to approve President Tsai Ying-wen's nominees for the Control Yuan, among other issues.

The cabinet says it plans to extend the removal of business tax on imported corn, wheat, soybeans and other commodities until the end of June

The newly opened Taichung metropolitan rail (MRT) line has attracted hundreds of thousands of riders over its first few days of operation.

The Ministry of Labour (MOL) says young people are being paid more than before.

Officials say the first batch of the Novavax vaccine is set to arrive in Taiwan at the end of the month

The Group of Seven (G7) country leaders have agreed to spend US$4.5 billion on addressing food security issues around the globe exacerbated by rising grain and food costs following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Taichung District Prosecutors' Office has indicted four people involved in a labour brokerage company on charges of exploiting migrant workers through wage manipulation.

Transport Minister Wang Kwo-tsai is stressing that the government fully supports the corporatisation of the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) within three years.

Taiwan's minister of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Wang Mei-hua is seeking to play down reports that Taiwan's leading semiconductor manufacturers could build new plants in Europe.

Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported that Taiwan has seen a fourth consecutive day with no new coronavirus infections.

Agriculture Minister Chen Chi-chung is confident that local farmers would benefit if Taiwan successfully joins the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says it will be easing some coronavirus restrictions at movie theatres, sports venues, and train stations this week while more entertainment venues will also be allowed to re-open on 5 October.

More pandemic restrictions are set to be eased soon.

The decennial national population and household census will begin in November, with 16,000 census workers set to visit more than 1.2 million households around Taiwan.

Researchers at National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) have developed a rapid Covid-19 test.

Facebook says it will no longer remove claims that Covid-19 is man-made or manufactured from its apps.

The National Development Council says it plans to allocate an additional NT$210 billion budget to the government's coronavirus relief fund.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says the latest batch of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines are now being distributed.

Foreign nationals whose Alien Resident Certificates (ARCs) are about to expire will receive an automatic 30-day extension with immediate effect due to the heightened Covid-19 situation.

Health Minister Chen Shi-chung says Taiwan is preparing to negotiate with the United States over producing American coronavirus vaccines here.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is reporting 203 new coronavirus cases, of which 83 are domestic infections

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says 61 people who recently arrived in Taiwan have been found to be infected with either the Omicron BA.4 or BA.5 subvariant

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) says large industrial consumers will seetheir electricity rates riseby 15% from 1 July.

Taipei officials are discussing how night markets will be reopened.

Taiwan's system for childcare leave is getting some updates.

The European Union says it has launched action against China at world trade's governing body, for discriminatory practices against Lithuania

The Central Epidemic Command Center has announced a precautionary ban on all inpatient visits to hospitals in Taipei, New Taipei, and Taoyuan until 9 February.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced that it is resuming regular passenger flights to Taiwan, starting on 1 September.

A testing programme for coronavirus antibodies by the National Taiwan University's College of Public Health has found low rates of exposure to the virus among high-risk population groups.

Local drug maker Adimmune has started the first phase of human trials for its experimental coronavirus vaccine.

Taiwan's Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) The Environmental Protection Administration says all beverage chain stores will be required to offer greater discounts to customers who bring their own cups and provide "reusable cup" loan services

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has further loosened its quarantine rules for contacts of people confirmed to be positive for the coronavirus - removing the need to take a second rapid test originally required on the third day of quarantine

The government has now begun rationing the sale of coronavirus rapid test kits. Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says from today the kits will be available at controlled prices at contracted pharmacies and public health centres islandwide

Newly elected opposition party Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman Eric Chu is expressing his hope that exchanges and cooperation between his party and Beijing will be strengthened on the basis of the "1992 consensus."

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) yesterday reported 81,852 local Covid cases today with a record 104 deaths

The Legislative Yuan has approved the cabinet's request to extend the special Covid-19 relief act and budget by a year

The Central Election Commission has officially announced this year's referendums.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 667 domestic Covid-19 cases today, four imported cases and 13 deaths in its daily press conference today.

The Central Epidemic Command Center says the government's 1922 website is scheduled to begin accepting appointment bookings today for Covid-19 booster jabs that will be administered from 7-13 February

The Covid pandemic may have made working from home a thing-- even in Taiwan

Taiwan has recorded 46 new domestic Covid-19 cases, two clusters of unknown origin in Taipei and Yilan County having been confirmed as Omicron variant infections

The cabinet is accepting an agreed reduction of NT$25.5 billion from the government's proposed 2021 budget after lawmakers from the ruling and opposition parties reached a consensus on budgetary cuts during their ongoing negotiations.

Taiwan has established a connection with one of its recently launched satellites.

The National Development Council (NDC) has outlined its plans for the new stimulus voucher programme.

The cabinet has approved the central government's proposed 2022 budget of NT$2.2391 trillion

The Ministry of Education says it is preparing to begin offering Covid jabs to children aged between 6-11 on school campuses as early as next Monday

The National Development Council has revised regulations on work, residence and tax concessions designed to attract foreign professionals to live and work and Taiwan

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says the government will only consider loosening border restrictions once 70% of the island's population has received at least one coronavirus vaccine shot and over 60% are fully vaccinated

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says it's considering whether to allow incoming travellers to be able to quarantine at home once again

The Ministry of Education (MOE) says there are currently no plans to allow elementary and junior high school students to have an early summer vacation

Central Epidemic Command Center advisor Zhang Shan-chun says seniors who contract the coronavirus should be hospitalised.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has announced that the island-wide level 3 alert will be extended until 14 June, citing the severity of domestic transmission rates.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs says the island's food and beverage industry had its worst sales month in April since November of 2014, as more consumers opted to stay at home and eat due to concerns about the coronavirus.

The government will lower the Level 3 Covid-19 alert to Level 2, starting from Tuesday, 27 July.

Taiwan's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has approved the inclusion of a locally developed Covid-19 vaccine in the country's rollout.

Taoyuan Mayor Cheng Wen-tsan has cancelled all extracurricular winter activities at all schools in the city.

The Tourism Bureau expects fewer than one million visitors will come to Taiwan this year.

The Ministry of Labor set this year's Equal Pay Day on 21 February, two days earlier than last year, based on estimates that women needed to work that far into the year to earn the same amount that men did last year.

The ECCT is pleased to announce that the chamber has formed a news sharing partnership with ICRT. Under the new cooperative agreement, the ECCT will publish selected ICRT news stories in the News section of Euroview online as well as ICRT's weekly “Taiwan this Week” podcast. In return, ICRT will draw on or cite selected content from Euroview and the ECCT's website.

The local real estate market is heating up.

Central bank Governor Yang Jin-long says interest rates are likely to remain unchanged for the time being, as the local economy is not overheating.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says strict border control measures will remain in place until the national vaccination rate rises.

The Central Epidemic Command Center says the first-dose coronavirus vaccination rate has now surpassed 77%, while almost half of the population have now received the two doses needed to be fully vaccinated

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is thanking the US government for inviting Taiwan to attend President Joe Biden's "Summit for Democracy."

China wants 10 small Pacific nations to endorse a sweeping agreement covering everything from security to fisheries in what one leader warns is a game-changing bid by China to wrest control of the region

The Taoyuan Metro is set to cut service, due to declining ridership

Tai-Power says its supply system flashed a "yellow" warning light due to high demand on Monday, after a coal-fired generator in Taichung suffered a breakdown.

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says medical experts have suggested that the Level 3 coronavirus alert be extended due to the current level of transmission rates.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says it is adjusting measures to ensure that there is enough space in hospitals to care for Covid-19 patients.

Lawmakers across party lines have voted to lower the voting age in Taiwan to 18 from 20, sending the issue to a national referendum later this year

Premier Su Tseng-chang says the Executive Yuan is introducing a new employee disaster insurance bill.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has confirmed the first case of a serious allergic reaction to the AstraZeneca (AZ) coronavirus vaccine, a nurse, who has existing allergies to eggs, peanuts and antibiotics.

Taiwan's cabinet says the vaccination appointment platform is now ready but it won't be used until the vaccination programme is open for all.

Taipei has been named the best leisure destination in Asia for the fourth straight year, in a survey conducted by the American magazine, Global Traveler.

Taiwan's National Federation of Teachers Unions says elementary and secondary schools will start the new school year on 1 September.

The Central Epidemic Command Center says coronavirus testing stations set up near wholesale vegetable markets in Taipei and New Taipei will remain in place to ensure the disease has not spread into local communities.

Data compiled by the Ministry of Economic Affairs shows the industrial production index up more than 13.2% from a year earlier

Health officials say they will extend the current Level 2 Covid alert now in place across the island. The alert level is expected to remain in force until 7 February

The cabinet has approved a plan to disband the ad-hoc Transitional Justice Commission

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is lifting some coronavirus prevention measures from 1 March

Lawmakers from across party lines are pushing for a new law to fight against climate change.

The Water Resources Agency has introduced tougher water restrictions from today due to shortages in some parts of the island – meaning industrial water usage in certain areas has now been cut by up to 11%.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) will be partially lifting restrictions on the entry of foreign visitors from 1 March.

The Ministry of Education says Chinese students enrolled in tertiary-level schools here in Taiwan are now allowed to enter the country. According to the ministry, the new regulation will benefit some 5,000 students from China.

Cabinet spokesman Luo Bing-cheng says Premier Su Tseng-chang has agreed in principle to support a "3 4" proposal to shorten the home isolation period for close contacts of those who tested positive for Covid

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is expanding the availability of mix-and-match second coronavirus vaccine shots

The government is optimistic about Taiwan's economic growth this year. The National Development Council says the Taiwan economy could grow by over 1.8% in 2020, thanks to better-than-anticipated export orders and exports in the fourth quarter.

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says the government is hoping to procure at least 30 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine. 

President Tsai Ing-wen is voicing her hope that English proficiency here in Taiwan can improve over the next decade.

Ministry of National Defense (MND) Minister Chiu Kuo-chen says his office will present an evaluation report later this year on whether or not to extend the current four-month mandatory training for conscripts

The Ministry of Labor (MOL) says employer-held migrant worker employment permits set to expire from 1 April to 30 June will be automatically extended for an additional three months

The European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has adopted a report identifying the security challenges facing the body in the Indo-Pacific

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says it is currently reviewing the possibility of raising the cap on arrivals sometime in the next few months.

Public health officials say 89 hospitals across the island are setting up special clinics to treat people who might be suffering from long Covid

Taiwan's government is condemning Russia for undermining Ukraine's sovereignty... and is urging all sides to seek peaceful means to resolve their disputes

Taiwan's export orders in January 2021 increased 49.3% to US$52.7 billion year-on-year, according to a report from the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA).

New Taipei Mayor Ho Yo-yi has announced that the “conditional opening” of water-related recreational activities and supporting measures begins today.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) plans to test 5,000 randomly selected blood donation samples for coronavirus antibodies as it seeks to better understand the prevalence of the disease during its peak here in Taiwan.

The government says the island's unemployment rate fell from a month earlier in July as the local job market has now stabilised.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says it will be launching a series of measures to combat the spread of the more infectious Delta variant of the coronavirus.

Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center says restrictions on flights to and from China and an entry ban on transit passengers will remain in effect after the initial end date later this month

The government has formally submitted its application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Premier Su Tseng-chang says the government expects the island's first-dose vaccination coverage to hit 70% by the end of October.

The Fisheries Agency has issued a new draft regulation for a system to better manage derelict fishing gear that causes marine pollution.

Taiwan's state-run Taipower says that from 1 June, electric car owners will be charged a flat-month rate of NT$262.5 for household electricity

Canada and the United States have launched coordinated sanctions against Chinese officials over human rights abuses in China's far western Xinjiang region. The sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is continuing to administer the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) says it will review electricity rates next Monday

Travellers from Taiwan will be allowed to visit the Netherlands without having to quarantine or present a negative coronavirus test result from tomorrow.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says all people arriving in Taiwan will be tested for the coronavirus on the last day of their mandatory 14-day quarantine.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) today announced that the current coronavirus alert level (Level 3) will be extended for an additional two weeks until 12 July.

The Ministry of Labor says the hourly pay of male workers in Taiwan last year was at about NT$361 while that of female workers was NT$304

Premier Su Tseng-chang has blamed the opposition KMT for DPP lawmakers' forcing the 2022 general budgetary plan through the legislative assembly yesterday

Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) spokesperson Zhuang Ren-xiang says the government is in the process of preparing its digital coronavirus certificate and more details about the system will be released next week

President Tsai Ing-wen has apologized for the handling of the coronavirus cluster infection on board a navy supply ship, saying "as commander-in-chief, she holds ultimate responsibility for the military."

Premier Su Tseng-chang says some 900,000 people will have received coronavirus relief payments from the government by the end of this week.

Students aged between 12 and 17 will begin being administered Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccinations this morning. Most of the shots will be administered on school on-campus

The Taipei Representative Office in France is celebrating the inauguration of France's first Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says there are no current plans to change the mask mandate

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has said it has increased the number of quarantine rooms available for citizens abroad returning to Taiwan for the Lunar New Year holiday to 35,500

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lawmaker Luo Chih-cheng is calling on the government to extend the mandatory military service period

President Tsai Ing-wen has reaffirmed her administration's plans to achieve net zero emissions by 2050

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says Taiwan will likely be one of the first countries to receive shipments of the second-generation Moderna vaccine if it proves effective

Taiwan's jobless rate rose slightly last month.

Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) Minister Wang Kwo-tsai says the current weekly cap of 25,000 visitor arrivals will likely continue until at least the end of this month

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is now allowing all pregnant women in Taiwan to choose the Covid-19 vaccine they want.

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says the government is moving towards lifting the ban on foreign visitors next month.

Lawmakers have voted to increase funding for a coronavirus response, relief and revitalization bill from NT$60 billion to NT$210 billion.

Britain has agreed to a trade deal with New Zealand, eliminating tariffs on a wide range of goods as the UK seeks to expand economic links around the world following its exit from the European Union

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says more vaccine mixing will be allowed in the next round of vaccinations.

Agriculture Minister Chen Chi-chung says the government will be extending business tax exemptions on corn and soy beans for two more months

Taiwan's Air Force says all wind farms in Taiwan have passed evaluations to guarantee they won't affect the operation of Taiwan's military radar

Taiwan's Tourism Bureau has lifted a ban on vaccination requirements for local tour groups

The cabinet has approved draft amendments to the Copyright Act and Trademark Act

Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je has postponed the city's Lantern Festival and cancelled the annual Di-Hua Street Lunar New Year market due to the recent rise in coronavirus cases.

The Ministry of the Interior (MOI) has halted the plan for electronic national ID cards.

Taiwan top envoy to the US, Hsiao Bi-khim, has attended US President Joe Biden's swearing-in ceremony in Washington DC.

Premier Su Tseng-chang is calling for an investigation into speedskater Huang Yu-ting

An estimated 400 animal rights activists have braved low temperatures and heavy rains in Taipei to call for the addition of animal protection clauses in the constitution

Premier Su Tseng-chang says the government has finalised a plan to build an MRT line in Keelung, that connects the northern city with New Taipei and Taipei

Transport Minister Wang Kwo-tsai is defending the government's decision to locate a high-speed rail extension station near Yilan County Hall.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says it will be opening more Covid-19 vaccine mixing options by Friday.

Average year-end bonuses are expected to fall to their lowest level in 11 years - that, according to a survey by the 111 online job bank

Electric trains have now begun running on Taiwan Railways Administration's South Link line.

A growing list of European Union nations and Canada have barred flights from the UK and others are considering similar action.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has approved a fourth dose of a coronavirus vaccine to people aged 65 and over and for residents of long-term care facilities.Individuals aged 18 and above who are immunocompromised have also been given the approval to receive a fifth vaccine dose

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says coronavirus patients in home quarantine and case contacts isolating at home are now allowed to go to hospital themselves if they require emergency medical assistance

The current Level 2 Covid-19 alert has been extended for another two weeks until 4 October

European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager said today that the European Union will further its engagement with Taipei at a time when China is ramping up its pressure on Taiwan and the island's partners

The ongoing drought in the south is likely to affect agricultural irrigation.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is expressing its "deep regret and dissatisfaction" that Taiwan did not receive an invitation to the 75th World Health Assembly

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says people who have recovered from Covid are now exempt from any contact listing for three months after they first test positive

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has raised its coronavirus alert to Level 3 islandwide after recording over 100 locally-transmitted cases for the fifth consecutive day.

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen was inaugurated for a second four-year presidential term today together with Vice President Lai Ching-de. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that 92 foreign dignitaries from 41 countries congratulated President Tsai Ing-wen on her inauguration via pre-recorded video messages.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) yesterday reported 50,636 new Covid cases, of which 50,561 were domestic infections.

With one of Europe's highest vaccination rates and its most pandemic-battered economies, the Spanish government is laying the groundwork for a new different Covid-19 playbook

The health minister has announced that the 20,000 Covid treatment courses that Taiwan ordered from the US pharmaceutical company Pfizer will soon arrive

The average number of people employed in the industrial and service sectors in Taiwan fell in 2020 for the first time in 11 years because of the economic disruption caused by the global Covid-19 pandemic, according to Taiwan's statistics bureau.

The Kaohsiung Prosecutors' Office has indicted the Taiwanese captain and first mate of a fishing vessel and 7 others on charges of human trafficking, coercion and forgery

Reservations for self-paid coronavirus vaccinations are now open.

The new minister of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) has said that his top priority on the job is to fully implement the reform plan for the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA).

Food delivery workers to unionise

The head of the European Economic and Trade Office in Taiwan says the European Union's strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific is expected to provide more opportunities for cooperation between the EU and Taiwan.

Government officials said Thursday that a 4% salary raise for public employees that has been approved by the Executive Yuan will benefit around one million people

Taiwan on Thursday officially opened its new representative office in Lithuania

The Taipei City Government has announced that all schools, both public and private, will be moving to online classes from next Monday

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says coronavirus infections will likely peak in the next seven days.

The Hong Kong Economic, Trade and Cultural Office in Taipei has suspended its operations

The government has ordered Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) to submit an improvement plan within a week following supply shortages that have resulted in two large-scale power outages over the past week.

President Tsai Ing-wen says phase 2 clinical trials of locally developed coronavirus vaccines are nearly complete and doses are expected to be available by the end of July.

The government has taken delivery of 400,000 doses of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine from the global COVAX vaccine sharing programme. The vaccines were shipped from Amsterdam to Taoyuan International Airport.

The Central Epidemic Command Center says Taiwan is in talks with Stanford University to create a protocol for travellers that will help shorten the amount of time they have to stay in quarantine when they go abroad.

Vice President William Lai will serve as President Tsai Ing-wen's envoy to attend the inauguration ceremony of Honduran President-elect Xiomara Castro later this month

Airlines across the world, including the long-haul carrier Emirates, are rushing to cancel or change flights heading into the US over an ongoing dispute about the rollout of 5G mobile phone technology near American airports

The Taipei City Government has announced all schools must cancel or postpone off-campus education, graduation ceremonies and other learning services until the end of February

Taiwan's health minister says the government could begin allowing quarantine-free entry from July for travellers from countries with similar Covid infection rates

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is extending the current level 2 coronavirus alert for another two weeks to 1 November.

Several foreign missions here in Taiwan are urging the government to ease its border control measures

People other than medical workers now have the option of being vaccinated against Covid-19 using different vaccine brands

Around 5,000 international students hoping to come to Taiwan for language study who do not hold the Ministry of Education's (MOE's) Huayu Enrichment Scholarship may be allowed to enter the country starting from next March

A draft amendment to the Criminal Code that would address crimes involving "deepfakes" has been sent to the cabinet for review

All schools in Taipei and New Taipei, from high schools down to kindergartens, will be suspended from 18-28 May.

Taiwan is once again closing its borders to foreigners, except legal residents.

Taiwan-based contract semiconductor manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Company (TSMC) has declined to say whether it has stopped accepting purchase orders from Huawei.

Taiwan's Air Force Chief of Staff Huang Zhi-wei says the upgrade of 42 of its 141 F-16A/B fighter jets to F-16V variants has now been completed.

Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says a much-anticipated travel bubble between Taiwan and Palau will open on 1 April, becoming the first of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region.

Taiwan's Ministry of the Interior is taking steps to ease restrictions on the opening of foreign non-profit organization (NPO) branch offices in Taiwan.

Taiwan's Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says the government plans to begin administering the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine next Monday at the earliest.

Government officials are responding to growing speculation about whether the Central Epidemic Command Center's (CECC) current coronavirus restrictions could be relaxed.

The government is set to officially authorize private companies to purchase vaccines on its behalf.

Education Minister Pan Wen-chung says more than 2,000 foreign students from 11 countries and areas, who are graduating this year, will be allowed to return to Taiwan soon.

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says business travellers arriving from certain countries will be allowed to apply to shorten the length of their mandatory 14-day quarantine upon entering Taiwan, starting from 22 June.

President Tsai Ing-wen says steps must be taken to ensure that Taiwan remains a key player in semiconductor global supply chains by increasing the domestic production of equipment and facilities used by the sector

A Taoyuan electronics production facility has been shut down, after another confirmed Covid-19 case there

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is reporting 17 new domestic and 48 imported Covid-19 cases

The Ministry of Labour (MOL) is beginning labour inspections in the logistics industry.

Representatives of teacher groups are demanding that the government raise their salaries.

The cabinet has approved a proposal by the Ministry of Labor to provide a pathway to permanent residency for migrant workers and foreign students

The cabinet has approved draft amendments to the National Security Act aimed at making economic espionage a crime punishable by a prison term of up to 12 years and a fine of NT$100 million

The European Parliament has adopted two security policies which include provisions that support Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organisations and which call for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says the government is planning to allow business travellers to enter in March and to shorten the quarantine period for all arrivals

The Financial Supervisory Commission says eighteen local banks are now offering bilingual services at their branches.

The cabinet says a proposal for the establishment of a Ministry of Digital Development will be submitted to the legislature during the current plenary session, which runs from February until May.

Premier Su Tseng-chang says Taiwan will not collapse like Afghanistan in the event of a Chinese invasion and Beijing should not be "deluded" into thinking that it can easily take the island.

MOFA says vaccination proof is not always required when travelling to other countries.

Two Taiwan airlines are joining an international travel pass trial programme.

Health authorities have strengthened vaccination rules as the Covid-19 caseload spiked in recent days

Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorised the use of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine in children aged from 6 to 11

The cabinet is requesting lawmakers approve a one-year extension of the government's special coronavirus relief act and its associated budget through 30 June of next year

Public health officials have amended requirements that asymptomatic Covid patients or those with mild infections have to meet in order to leave quarantine

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution urging the European Union to negotiate a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) with Taiwan

Taiwan will start producing geothermal power on a commercial scale for the first time in nearly 30 years on 23 November

Lawmakers from the Legislative Internal Affairs Committee are moving to freeze some of the government's budget for the issuance of the new eID cards.

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) has announced subsidies for electric long-haul buses.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has launched a new coronavirus subsidy programme for restaurants and food and beverage operators

A survey by parent groups in northern Taiwan shows that a majority are in favour of suspending in-person classes at schools from the junior-high level and below due to the on-going surge in domestic coronavirus cases

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says that, from today, people who have received three shots of a coronavirus vaccine will no longer have to isolate for three days if someone in their household tests positive for the disease

Courtesy of ICRT Taiwan's Council of Agriculture (COA) is assuring the public that there are ample supplies in aquatic products and agricultural produce that can be ordered online.

The Taiwan government has rolled out a slew of coronavirus control measures for medical institutions due to the surge in domestic infections.

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says more vaccines should be arriving in Taiwan soon, although he did not provide a precise date.

A team comprising 17 research groups has been formed to accelerate the development of quantum computing here in Taiwan

The Ministry of Health and Welfare's National Health Insurance Administration (NHIA) has issued a notice on adjustments to co-payments for medical services provided under the national health insurance system

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has revised its coronavirus testing regulations for self-health management

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says Taiwan has now passed the peak of its domestic Covid-19 wave

Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 170 new coronavirus cases and 18 deaths yesterday, marking the fourth consecutive day that Taiwan has seen fewer than 200 new cases.

Taiwan's tourism sector says demand for US-bound flights is soaring and pushing up ticket prices to most destinations in North America.

Moderna is planning to open subsidiaries in Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong to provide a local presence that can support the delivery of vaccines and therapeutics

The European Union's highest court has ruled that the 27-nation bloc can link financial backing for member states to respect for rule of law, and that a challenge by Hungary and Poland should be dismissed

Austria and Germany have both announced plans to relax coronavirus measures only weeks after pushing for compulsory vaccinations to curb the spread of infections

The central bank is leaving key interest rates unchanged following its quarterly policy-making meeting

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says all travellers to Taiwan are now required to have six coronavirus tests in the first 22 days of their arrival

The Central Epidemic Command Center is indefinitely suspending entry to all Indonesian migrant workers amid concerns Jakarta is unable to improve the accuracy of its coronavirus test results.

The Fisheries Agency (under the Council of Agriculture) is questioning why Taiwan has been listed as one of the countries engaging in illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in a new report by the US government.

The cabinet says the upcoming round of government stimulus vouchers will not require an upfront payment - meaning the NT$5,000 in vouchers will be issued to residents free of charge.

The Taipei European School is set to reopen for the new semester on 23 August.

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says over 300,000 people have made appointments to get the locally produced Medigen coronavirus vaccine next week.

Restaurants in New Taipei will be allowed to resume dine-in services from today, while public sports and amusement venues in the city are also reopening.

Education Minister Pan Wen-zhong says some 93% of students aged between 12 and 18 are expressing a willingness to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.

As the coronavirus outbreaks appear to be under control, health minister Chen Shih-chung says more easings of restrictions may be coming.

The government is poised to invest NT$2 billion in a cooperative urban renewal project located in Taipei's Nangang District

Taipei health officials are helping six city hospitals set up specialty clinics to deal with the after-effects of Covid-19

Minister of Labor Minister Hsu Ming-chun says the first group of Indonesian migrant workers to be allowed to enter Taiwan since an entry ban was lifted could arrive as early as tomorrow

Economics Minister Wang Mei-hua says the government will continue efforts to join a free trade agreement involving Japan and 10 other Asia Pacific countries, in an effort to cushion the impact of the just signed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

 Foreign Minister Joseph Wu says the government will be donating US$11.5 million to help Ukrainians who have fled the war in their country

Taiwan's front-line workers are getting ready for the first wave of AstraZeneca vaccines.

Facing a water shortage crisis, the Water Resources Agency says it is planning to invest some NT$160 billion over the next several years to secure water supply.

Lithuania's deputy economics minister says Vilnius is seeking to open a trade office here in Taiwan in September

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says people arriving in Taiwan who wish to spend their quarantine and "self-initiated epidemic prevention" periods at different locations will be permitted to switch locations once

Taiwan has moved up one spot to seventh place in the latest 2022 World Competitiveness Rankings, according to a yearbook released on Wednesday by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD)

MOFA is thanking top US and EU officials for their statements in support of Taiwan.

Over a million people have applied for childcare subsidies already.

CECC mulling easing quarantine & border controls

CECC officials are warning of a possible spike in local BA.5 Covid case numbers, in the coming weeks

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says people arriving in Taiwan will faceslightly less restrictive protocols on where they can stay beginning on 1 September

President Tsai Ing-wen has met with members of an American delegation at the Presidential Office, during which she reiterated Taiwan's willingness to work with the US to preserve peace and stability in the region.

Premier Su Tseng-chang has approved the resignation of transport Minister Lin Chia-lung.

Taiwan's cabinet has approved a draft amendment to a foreign talent act as part of government efforts to relax regulations governing foreign professionals in the country will attract more such talent.

Taiwan's Legislative Yuan has established an ad hoc committee tasked with revising Taiwan's constitution.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) is keeping the basic electricity rate at the current price of NT$2.6253 per kilowatt-hour.

The Supreme Administrative Court has overruled previous rulings and found nine local independent power producers guilty of engaging in concerted practices in a drawn-out fair trade case

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says the island's first dose coronavirus vaccine coverage rate now stands at 91%.

The Ministry of the Interior says it's easing residency rules for professionals from Hong Kong and Macau to allow them to extend their residencies for up to one year.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says it will allocate 10% more Covid-19 vaccines to Taipei and New Taipei.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported fewer than 200 new coronavirus cases for the second consecutive day yesterday for the first time since 15 May.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is tightening quarantine regulations for flight crew members who have not received a coronavirus vaccination and mandating antibody tests for those who are fully vaccinated.

The government has suspended a plan to cap the amounts patients pay out-of-pocket for certain special medical devices. The move follows strong opposition from the medical sector.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has announced that foreigners in Taiwan will be allowed to remain in the country for another 30 days.

The Central Election Committee (CEC) says that around 19.82 million people will beeligible to vote in Taiwan's upcoming national referendum on 18 December and, according to voting laws, if the number of votes in favour reaches 25% of the total number of eligible voters, then it will pass

The government's Lunar New Year holiday quarantine programme has kicked off

The Ministry of Labour says women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are still banned from working shifts late at night or in the early morning hours, even though women who don't fall into these categories are now allowed to do so without restrictions.

The government is partially lifting an entry ban on foreign spouses of Taiwanese citizens and their underage children with immediate effect.

​​​​​​​The Tourism Bureau is extending quarantine hotel subsidies until the end of the year.

Immigration officials are once again allowing foreigners to stay in Taiwan longer due to coronavirus travel restrictions.

Taiwan is considering lifting its entry ban on overseas workers amid a labour shortage

The local job market improved in August amid easing concerns over Covid-19

Taiwan's Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) said on Wednesday it will design a carbon pricing mechanism to charge big emitters for carbon pollution, in line with EU's new carbon bill

The Taipei City government has launched a public electric motorcycle share scheme, offering discounted rental rates to holders of MRT monthly passes.

The National Immigration Agency (NIA) is urging foreigners with the new ARC cards to file their taxes early.

President Tsai Ing-wen says a locally-developed coronavirus vaccine is expected to be available in the coming months.

The Ministry of Education is ready to allocate NT$100 million this year for developing international education at the elementary, junior high and high school level.

Premier Su Tseng-chang led the cabinet to resign en masse earlier today ahead of President Tsai Ing-wen's 20 May inauguration.

The National Development Council (NDC) says a sharp rise in oil prices driven by the war between Russia and Ukraine could push annual inflation up to 2.5% at the very worst

Business and industry leaders are urging the government to lift border restrictions in late May

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is currently planning measures to shorten quarantine periods for people arriving in Taiwan

A visiting Lithuanian delegation has held talks with Deputy Science Minister Lin Min-tsong.

The mandatory quarantine for arriving passengers to Taiwan will be cut from seven days to three, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).

The government plans to establish a national mental health command centre

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is reporting 51 new imported coronavirus cases

A market analyst is warning that the supply chain of Taiwan's small and medium-sized semiconductor chipmakers could be interrupted as a result of rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine

New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih says his administration is suspending on-site classes at two schools in the city after a student at each of them tested positive for the coronavirus.

The EPA is planning to offer cup rentals on outlying islands to cut down on waste.

The National Immigration Agency has again extended the duration of stay for foreigners who arrived in Taiwan before 21 March.

The Council of Agriculture is downplaying concerns about a looming food shortage.

A new report finds that this year's average annual bonus is at its lowest in nine years.

Beijing is describing moves by the government here in Taiwan to amend laws to better protect the island's tech industry as being based on a "provocative smear."

The Ministry of Finance has reiterated that tax season this year won't be extended

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has confirmed 874 local cases of Covid-19

China Airlines has cancelled its scheduled 17 April flight to Palau under the bilateral "travel bubble" due to low demand.

The Ministry of Labour has announced the government is providing 10,000 part-time positions for workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic and up to 50,000 more jobs will be made available in the future.

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has revealed more details about mask donations to Europe.

The Cabinet has approved a proposal to allocate NT$30 billion over the coming five years for the development of Taiwan's national languages

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) yesterday reported 65,446 new coronavirus cases, of which 65,385 were domestic infections and 61 were imported cases

As concerns over domestic coronavirus infections rise, the vaccination rate is going up quickly.

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says the Central Epidemic Command Center will implement a six-point plan to curb the recent rise in domestic coronavirus cases.

Mobile payments in Taiwan have hit a new high.

The ECCT, in conjunction with ICRT, hosted a lunch on the topic "Dealing with the coronavirus outbreak - Precautions and contingencies for business".

Yang Ming-chou, a Kaohsiung City Government counsellor, took the helm today as the acting mayor of the city to fill the void left by Han Kuo-yu, who was recalled in a vote last week.

One of the world's biggest computer and technology trade shows - Computex - has been cancelled amid fears over the continuing spread of Covid-19 in other parts of the world.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says President Tsai Ing-wen has been invited to attend the inauguration of Honduran President-elect Xiomara Castro

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says it is adjusting its coronavirus quarantine rules to allow people at lower risk of spreading the disease to be released early from hospital to avoid any strains on capacity

The Central Epidemic Command Center says the island's border controls will not be tightened, despite concerns about the Omicron coronavirus variant

How the former Academia Sinica lab worker got infected with Covid-19 remains a question

German lawmakers have passed a resolution calling on Berlin to reassess its Taiwan policy and deepen exchanges with the island

The Ministry of Education (MOE) has revised its regulations regarding class suspensions and school closures due to coronavirus cases

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says foreign relatives of Taiwanese citizens and some residency holders can now apply for a visa to enter Taiwan

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says people in quarantine after being identified as a close contact of a coronavirus case and new arrivals to Taiwan, will now take a rapid antigen test instead of a PCR test at the end of their quarantine period.

The cabinet says it plans to amend the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals. The bill is currently slated to take effect on 1 January 2023.

The National Immigration Agency has once again extended the term of stay for visitors in Taiwan who arrived before 21 March last year.

TSMC's Executive Chairman has expressed confidence that direct foreign investment can consolidate economic competitiveness.

Several industry heavyweights will be taking part in this year's Computex.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says visits to patients in chronic disease wards are now allowed during designated time slots, in view of the improving Covid-19 situation in Taiwan

President Tsai Ing-wen has called on the European Union (EU) to establish a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) with Taiwan because of the role it can play as a democratic and economic partner

Computex is set to return to Taipei's Nangang Exhibition Hall on 24 May after two years of virtual expos due to the coronavirus pandemic

Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says private individuals are now allowed to import up to 100 coronavirus rapid antigen tests, for personal use, without first obtaining permission

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Tuesday raised its local transmission stage warning to level 2 and announced a ban on large-scale gatherings as it tightened Covid-19 prevention measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus amid an increase in domestically transmitted cases in recent weeks.

The Cabinet has approved a draft amendment to the Income Tax Act aimed at curbing short-term real estate speculation.

The Taiwan International Workers' Association is questioning the government's decision to raise the minimum wage for live-in migrant caregivers and domestic helpers

Listen in to a discussion and analysis of the important stories that affected Taiwan over the past seven days.

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) says NT$567.3 billion in tax revenue was collected last month.

The Ministry of Labour (MOL) says it's extending a subsidy programme that offers a one-time payment of NT$10,000 to designated workers who have lost at least 20% of their income due to the recent domestic coronavirus outbreak.

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) will begin administering Medigen's locally-produced coronavirus vaccine on 23 August.

Education Minister Pan Wen-chung says some 13,000 foreign students will be granted visas to travel to Taiwan before the new school year begins next month

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says health officials will make a decision within two weeks whether to allow the administering of second doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT) coronavirus vaccine to people aged between 12 and 17

The Ministry of Finance says the government has collected record amounts in taxes so far this year

Researchers at Academia Sinica have developed a global-scale climate model suggesting that climate change could have a significant impact on Taiwan without mitigating policy measures

A government survey shows that progress on gender equality is accelerating here in Taiwan, as more women are now taking supervisory and executive positions in the private sector and posts as public representatives in politics

Local drug maker, Medigen, says it is seeking an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for its coronavirus vaccine candidate after its Phase II clinical trials showed promising results.

Taiwan's domestic carriers have been bleeding cash and reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.

Major travel agencies saw revenues plunge even further in May as border shutdowns continued.

The government is set to issue agriculture and culture stimulus vouchers later this month.

Far EasTone has become the island's second telecom operator to receive a fifth generation mobile telecommunications (5G) license.

Germany-based food delivery service provider foodpanda said Monday that it is planning to establish a global research and development centre in Taiwan to roll out the company's innovative applications

Health officials are seeing a high positivity rate among passengers arriving in Taiwan on long-haul flights

Taiwan's population continued to decline last month, with the number of people falling by 0.84% year-on-year

Taiwan ranked as the top "full democracy" in Asia, jumping three places from last year in the 2021 Democracy Index

The Ministry of National Defense (MND) says it remains on high alert even as China says its military drills in waters near Taiwan have ended

Andrew Hsia, Vice Chairman of Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party is defending his decision to travel to China, saying he's "there to show support to Taiwanese business owners and will not be deterred by China's military exercises."

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says it will be lifting the requirement that all travellers entering Taiwan get a pre-flight coronavirus PCR test from midnight on Sunday

Taiwan's cabinet has approved a proposal to allocate an additional NT$160 billion in funding for coronavirus relief and prevention.

The Central Epidemic Command Center has placed Hong Kong back on its list of regions from which business travellers can apply for shorter quarantine periods on their arrival in Taiwan.

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says the government could begin easing face mask mandates in July, when it also hopes to lift at least some border controls

Large amounts of supplies have been brought or sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Taipei headquarters after the agency opened a donation drive for Ukraine on Monday

Premier Su Tseng-chang is dismissing speculation the government could consider activating the 4th Nuclear Power Plant to produce electricity.

The Ministry of Labour has announced that the period of time for which workers who take unpaid leave can claim financial relief has been increased from 12 to 24 months.

South Korea says it will seek to accelerate talks on quarantine-free travel bubble agreements with several countries, including Taiwan.

The Central Epidemic Command Center says it will soon be administering the 1.24 million shots of AstraZeneca vaccine received last week from Japan.

A poll by TVBS shows that 86% of respondents are willing to get vaccinated against coronavirus, nearly double the number in an early April survey.

Ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate Lin Ching-yi emerged as the winner of elections held in Taichung's second district yesterday

The Ministry of National Defense (MND) says China deployed 45 warplanes and 10 warships into areas around Taiwan on Tuesday

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is defending its Taoyuan mayoral candidate, Lin Zhi-jien following a ruling by the National Taiwan University that he committed plagiarism in his master's degree thesis and recommended that his degree be revoked

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is extending its level 2 coronavirus alert for another two weeks, but swimming pools and national parks will be allowed to conditionally re-open from today.

The New Taipei City government has banned all on-site dining from today following confirmation that coronavirus cluster cases in the Banqiao District are of the Delta variant. The ban will remain in effect for one week.

The Transitional Justice Commission has announced the outline of a plan for the transformation of National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) currently has no plans to elevate the nationwide level 2 coronavirus alert

Business groups panned the minimum wage hike for 2022 proposed by a Ministry of Labor committee Friday, worried that it will hurt service sector companies hit hard by Covid-19. However, labour groups are generally supporting it

The Central Election Commission says an estimated 19.88 million people are eligible to vote in December's four national referendums

Taiwan's exports rose for a 16th consecutive month in October to a new monthly high, on the back of the ongoing global economic recovery and solid demand for tech gadgets

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 44,361 new local cases of Covid-19 on Sunday

Taiwan's exports grew for a 20th consecutive month in February, up more than 34% from the same month in 2021

More high schools will get funds from the Ministry of Education for enhancing bilingual education

The Water Resources Agency says water levels in six reservoirs have fallen to below 20% of capacity and recent days of rainfall have done little to help alleviate the problem.

Taiwan and Slovakia have signed an agreement on Judicial Cooperation in Civil and Commercial Matters

Taiwan's health minister, Chen Shih-chung, is reiterating that the "3 4" quarantine formula is the most likely next step in relaxing border restrictions. However, he's also stressing that it's currently "not the time" to cancel quarantine requirements entirely for arrivals.

Taiwan's passport has ranked joint 31st on a list of the world's most powerful passports, according to the Henley Passport Index for the third quarter of 2021.

A new online system for scheduling coronavirus vaccine appointments has begun accepting registrations from eligible recipients nationwide.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is extending its nationwide level 3 coronavirus alert, but easing some regulations to allow more social activities.

The Ministry of Culture says a new coronavirus relief programme offering subsidies of up to NT$2.5 million to arts and cultural groups will be launched in the coming weeks.

People will soon be able to get the locally-produced coronavirus vaccine.

President Tsai Ing-wen is calling on government agencies to fast-track disaster relief efforts in areas affected by the recent heavy rains.

Taiwan's lawmakers have passed amendments meant to curb real estate speculation.

The Ministry of Labour has announced an official minimum wage hike.

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) is expected to be changed back to the National Science Council (NSC) next year

Health minister Chen Shih-chung says the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is currently not considering strengthening quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated flight crew members when they return to Taiwan from long-haul assignments

The Ministry of Labour says it is considering lifting the entry ban on migrant workers to address the ongoing labour shortage

The Ministry of Education says non-resident international students will be banned from entering Taiwan from 15 December until 11 February

Zhang Congyuan, founder of contract shoe maker Huali Industrial, has taken the title as the richest person in Taiwan, with a net worth of US$13.8 billion, according to Taiwan's Richest 2021 list released by Forbes magazine.

Overseas institutional investors sold off their stock holdings on Taiwan's main exchange on Monday, as the situation in Ukraine and soaring international crude oil prices sent markets around Asia tumbling

Members of 22 civic groups rallied outside the Ministry of Labor building in Taipei to demand that workers get the same treatment as civil servants

Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua has been asked to stay on to supervise the implementation of plans to strengthen Taiwan's power grid, after asking the premier to discipline her for a massive power outage last week

Premier Su Tseng-chang says the government is ready for a large-scale inoculation campaign.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has confirmed that the current weekly cap of 25,000 visitor arrivals has been raised to 40,000 with immediate effect and pre-entry PCR test requirements for certain groups of people will soon be removed.

Taiwan's Ministry of Labor (MOL) says it will soon introduce a minimum wage increase, for private home-based migrant caretakers and domestic helpers.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says it plans to revise two current border regulations before lifting the quarantine requirement for arriving travellers

The cabinet has approved draft legal amendments to rein in real estate speculation

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is now partially suspending coronavirus contact tracing and a new disease control model is being put into place

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 575 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, of which 431 were domestic infections

The EPA is getting ready to introduce stricter controls on industrial emissions.

Private individuals may soon be able to get the coronavirus vaccine.

Taiwan's government will soon be offering preferential short-term loans to individuals who have suffered losses of income due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Taiwan's cabinet has banned government agencies from using the popular video-conferencing software Zoom.

Education Minister Pan Wen-chung says the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) will begin the vaccination of some 1.25 million 12-17 years olds with the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine on 23 September.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is extending its current level 2 coronavirus alert until at least September 20 due to the continuing confirmation of domestically transmitted cases with unknown sources of origin.

The Presidential Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are expressing their gratitude to the G7 foreign ministers for a statement voicing support for Taiwan's inclusion in the annual World Health Assembly.

The Central Epidemic Command Center says Taiwan's Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) will be allowed to open its stadiums to 1,000 fans from tomorrow.

Taiwan has begun implementing several new measures on Monday as part of its loosening of border restrictions with the promise that restrictions could be further relaxed in April

European Council President Charles Michel is accusing Russia of using food supplies as "a stealth missile against developing countries" and blaming the Kremlin for the looming global food crisis

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says that the first dose Covid vaccinationcoverage rate among children aged between 5 and 11 has now passed 60%.

President Tsai-Ing wen says her administration's efforts to raise the minimum wage on an annual basis is now one of its central policies.

Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center says shopping time at traditional markets will be limited to one hour in order to avoid overcrowding.

Taiwan's top trade negotiator is calling for the elimination of trade restrictions to speed up the flow of coronavirus vaccines.

Premier Su Tseng-chang says vaccines donated by Japan will go first to the elderly and those who are immunocompromised.

Those picking up family members or friends returning from overseas at the airport should wear gloves and keep their vehicle windows open to reduce the spread of Covid-19

Medigen says all participants in the Phase three clinical trial of its Covid-19 vaccine now have two shots of either the Medigen or AstraZeneca brands

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says that Taiwan's full coronavirus vaccination rate has now hit 60%

The Central Epidemic Command Center(CECC) is urging essential workers in certain government-regulated industries to get a second coronavirus vaccine shot before 17 December

A legislative friendship group aimed at building closer ties with Poland has been officially inaugurated at the Legislative Yuan

Taiwan's Minister of Interior Hsu Kuo-yung says the government will begin issuing new electronic I-D cards nationally in the middle of next year following trial runs in certain locations.

The cabinet has approved proposals to upgrade the Council of Agriculture (COA) andthe Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) to stand-alone ministries

Health minister Chen Shih-chung says if the number of daily confirmed coronavirus cases rises to 130,000 or 150,000, the number of cases going undetected will likely increase "significantly."

Three Taiwanese athletes are in Tokyo this week to compete in an event that could boost their chances of participation in the Summer Olympic Games.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says people who receive the coronavirus vaccine here in Taiwan will be entitled to take two days off work.

Taiwan's health minister Chen Shih-chung says the government has now granted authorisation for emergency use of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it will start a third round of mask donations soon, giving more than seven million surgical face masks to countries to help with their response to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) says outgoing Slovak representative to Taiwan Martin Podstavek has been awarded a state honour, in recognition of his efforts at strengthening bilateral relations during his five-year-tenure

Greenpeace has called on Taiwan's government to release a detailed timeline, showing how it plans to achieve its goal to phase out several types of single-use plastics, by 2030

Health minister Chen Shih-Chung says Taiwan is considering lifting pre-flight PCR Covid-19 testing requirements for arrivals from low-risk countries

The Ministry of Education (MOE) says it will be increasing subsidies for English-language classes islandwide

Taiwan is joining the growing list of countries calling for an investigation into alleged war crimes by Russian troops in Ukraine

Taiwan is joining the growing list of countries calling for an investigation into alleged war crimes by Russian troops in Ukraine

Tourists who took the inaugural "travel bubble" flight from Taiwan to Palau have returned to Taiwan.

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) says it plans to file a lawsuit demanding compensation from the truck driver and contractor suspected of being responsible for last Friday's deadly train crash, which resulted in the death of 50 people.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says the next round of coronavirus vaccinations, providing first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and second doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, will begin on 15 October.

National Development Council (NDC) Deputy Minister Gao Xian-gui is warning that the ban on import of foodstuffs from Japan's Fukushima Prefecture could impede the government's plans to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

The Central Epidemic Command Center is extending the current level 2 coronavirus alert for two weeks until 18 October. However, some restrictions will be eased

Soft drink stores need to be more specific about the sugar and calories for their products in the future.

US Senator Marco Rubio has introduced a bill aimed at fast-tracking the transfer of weapon systems to Taiwan and strengthening joint military training to ensure Taiwan can defend itself in case of a Chinese invasion

Taiwan has been ranked the second freest country in Asia with a total score of 93 points in the latest edition of the "Freedom in the World" report by the US-based NGO, Freedom House. That ranking was the same as that of last year.

Taiwan will maintain its current border restrictions, including a weekly arrivals cap of 25,000, for the time being, due to concerns over rising case numbers globally and the newest Omicron subvariants

New government data shows that Taiwan's home prices are on the rise

The Water Resources Agency says the Second Baoshan Reservoir has reached full capacity for the first time since 22 June of last year. The reservoir supplies water to the Hsinchu Science Park.

The Taoyuan International Airport Corporation says it will be expanding the number of coronavirus testing facilities this week as part of efforts to ensure that no cases of the coronavirus Delta variant enter Taiwan undetected.

The cabinet's Gender Equality Committee says a self-assessment shows that Taiwan ranks first in Asia and sixth worldwide in terms of gender equality.

Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) spokesman Zhuang Ren-xiang says Taiwan and other non-United Nations member countries will be allotted 1.3 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine in the first round of COVAX vaccine distribution.

The government may rent entire hotels to meet quarantine needs for the peak Lunar New Year travel period

The Central Epidemic Control Center (CECC) is clearing its list of "high-risk" countries

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says the government is seeking to sign an agreement with US drug maker Moderna to manufacture its coronavirus vaccine here in Taiwan

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has announced that quarantine for new arrivals to Taiwan will soon be reduced to a "7 7" system, of 7 days of quarantine, and 7 days of self-health management

The cabinet has approved a draft bill that seeks to convert the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) into a state-run corporation

Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) executives say they are ready to take responsibility for Thursday's islandwide power outage - with the company's Chairman Yang Wei-fu and President Chung Bin-li saying they will step down over the incident

The Ministry of National Defense says the National Chung Shan Institute of Science & Technology will soon complete upgrading and expanding its missile factory facilities, significantly increasing its ability to produce locally-developed missile systems

Taiwan's Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) has passed a proposal to build aliquefied natural gas terminal near an algal reef off the coast of Taoyuan

Taiwan ranks the second freest country in Asia in the annual Freedom in the World report.

Taiwan's cabinet has allocated an additional NT$79.2 billion in funding for the procurement and development of coronavirus vaccines.

The United States has announced that it plans to send 25 million coronavirus vaccine doses to countries around the world, including Taiwan, by the end of this month.

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) says it plans to relax its coronavirus control measures on trains and domestic flights, as the disease continues to slow in Taiwan.

The government says slow growth of Taiwan's workforce in 2020 can be attributed to the coronavirus pandemic and the country's low fertility rate.

The Ministry of Transport says national scenic areas and theme parks island wide will be observing government mandated capacity restrictions in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus during the Lunar New Year holiday.

Taiwan has jumped 20 places in the 2020 Democracy Index rankings to 11th place globally from 31st in 2019 and now ranks top in Asia - that, according to the latest report by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

Taiwan received its first batch of 930,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine yesterday. A rollout is expected to begin as early as mid-September

The cabinet approved a draft bill on Thursday to establish a national development centre for Taiwan's 2030 bilingual goals

The European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday passed a report to enhance EU-Taiwan relations.

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung has confirmed that a total of 117,000 doses of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine have arrived in Taiwan.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says it's preparing to set up thousands of community vaccination stations in the next few months, with the goal of administering one million doses of coronavirus vaccine per week.

Taiwanese legislators have passed amendments to the Act of Irrigation Association Organization, meaning the island's 17 irrigation associations will be combined into a new government body under the Council of Agriculture.

Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is relaxing regulations regarding the timeframe for coronavirus testing of foreign nationals travelling to Taiwan.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has begun its rollout of Covid-19 vaccinebooster shots

Foreign governments and political leaders are sending their condolences after a train crash in eastern Taiwan earlier in the day left at least 50 people dead and scores injured.

Visiting Czech Senate President Milos Vystrcil has invited his Taiwanese counterpart to visit the Czech Parliament.

The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) is planning a referendum concerning the government's plan to open to more US meat imports, which was announced earlier in the week.

The Ministry of Labor is ready to allow more migrant workers into Taiwan this month

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has announced plans to handle the influx of travellers set to arrive in Taiwan through the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday period

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is shooting down rumours that it has approved a third shot of coronavirus vaccine

The mayors of Taipei and New Taipei both told residents of their respective cities to only go to a Covid-19 testing site to take a PCR test if they have already taken a rapid test and tested positive

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says local pharmacies will soon be allowed to distribute coronavirus antiviral drugs to people quarantined at home

The Ministry of Labour reported that a group of labour funds managed by the Bureau of Labour Funds had suffered massive losses of more than NT$470 billion (US$15.67 billion) as of the end of March, when equity markets at home and abroad plunged amid an escalation of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Taiwan's military has unveiled details of its new reservist training regimen, to be launched this Saturday

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has created a relief account for donations for Ukrainian refugees

The National Immigration Agency (NIA) has a launched a new service hotline to assist foreign nationals living in Taiwan

A slew of events and activities scheduled to be held in Taiwan have been postponed or cancelled over fears of contagion from the 2019 novel coronavirus (Covid-19), including international shows, religious, school and sporting events.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Wednesday reported just under 88,300new Covid-19 cases, of which just 46 were imported infections

Wang Kwo-tsai, minister of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC), says his office will be introducing a NT$5.5 billion stimulus programme for the travel industry on 15 July

Two Control Yuan members have started investigating the CECC's decision to loosen quarantine restrictions on airline pilots and crew.

Spokesperson for the Central Epidemic Command Center Zhuang Ren-xiang said it will announce adjustments to the country's vaccination priority list for long-term care facility workers within the next few days.

Microsoft says Taiwan is one of five countries in the Asia Pacific region that have seen the largest percentage increase in ransomware attacks over the past 18 months.

The Central Epidemic Command Center will be testing all arriving travellers for the coronavirus from today and they will also be required to test negative two more times before the end of their 14-day quarantine period.

Car sales in Taiwan for June 2021 plunged to a 12 year-low due to the pandemic but are higher than last year for the first six months of 2021.

The European Christmas Market is bringing the flavours and sounds of Europe to Taipei again

Book publications in Taiwan last year have hit a two-decade low.

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has confirmed that a BBC correspondent working in China has relocated to Taiwan after facing threats.

Several items sold by beverage chains have failed government inspections

Taiwan's labour funds had made good gains totalling NT$322 billion as of the end of July this year, putting the overall rate of return at 7%

Construction for the main building of Taoyuan International Airport's third terminal has finally begun

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says, the rollout of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine in Taiwan can begin as early as mid-September, after the first shipment arrives in the country today

The cabinet has approved a draft bill aimed at allowing people who are in Taiwan to vote outside their constituencies during national referendums

A second shipment of Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine has arrived in Taiwan with customized labels.

The cabinet has held an extraordinary meeting to discuss the possible economic impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on Taiwan

The Financial Supervisory Commission says local insurance companies have now paid out more than NT$4 billion in coronavirus-related insurance claims

The Workforce Development Agency under the Ministry of Labor (MOL) says migrant workers close to reaching the maximum 12 or 14-year stay in Taiwan can now have their employers apply for a one-year work permit extension on their behalf

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says all passengers arriving in Taiwan from overseas will now have saliva samples collected at the airport, rather than be subject to a nasal swab, for PCR testing, starting from today

President Tsai Ing-wen is defending the development of domestic coronavirus vaccines - saying the government has tried its best to take delivery of 20 million doses ordered from overseas to ensure people here can be vaccinated.

Lawmakers have passed a draft amendment to increase the special budget supporting coronavirus economic relief measures from NT$420 billion to N840 billion.

New research shows the domestic coronavirus situation has hit the service industry hard.

The Ministry of Health and Welfare says cancer remained the leading cause of death here in Taiwan in 2021

Taiwan's National Immigration Agency (NIA) says, foreign professionals with an employment permit issued by the Ministry of Labor (MOL) will have the option to apply for their Alien Resident Certificate (ARC), online from today

Thailand is welcoming back international visitors from today to its famous southern resort island of Phuket without having to be cooped up in a hotel room for a 14-day quarantine but only if they're vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Taiwan's state-run power company, Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) says the No. 1 generator at its second nuclear power plant will be shut down for good and enter its decommissioning stage this evening.

A survey by the Taiwan Fund for Children and Families shows that the recent domestic coronavirus outbreak that has forced people to stay at home is affecting the relationships between parents and their children, with more than half of parents feeling negative emotions.

The Central Epidemic Command Center yesterday reported 56 new coronavirus cases, including a new case in a cluster infection caused by the Delta variant in Pingtung.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs says the production of Taiwanese enterprises in China for the US market has been affected by rising trade and technology tensions between Washington and Beijing.

All incoming travellers to Taiwan must now provide a negative coronavirus test. According to the new "Fall-Winter" regulations beginning today, all travellers to Taiwan, including Taiwanese citizens, must include a Covid-19 nucleic acid test before boarding their flight.