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31 October, 2023
Taiwan boosts investment in space tech

President Tsai Ing-wen has announced NT$40 billion in additional funding for the island's space development programme.

#ICRT #investment #space #Taiwan
31 October, 2023
KMT and TPP agree to cooperate in LY elections

The Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) say they've agreed to collaborate in January's election to maximize the number of seats in the Legislative Yuan (LY) and to avoid what they're calling "one-party democratic rule" by the DPP.

#ICRT #KMT #TPP #DPP #Taiwan
31 October, 2023
Thailand to waive visa requirements for Taiwanese

Thailand will be waiving visa requirements for ROC passport holders from 10 November through 10 May of next year.

#ICRT #Thailand #visa #Taiwan
31 October, 2022
Daily Covid cases remain below 40,000

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
31 May, 2023
Bill mandating solar panels passed

Lawmakers have passed an amendment to the Renewable Energy Development Act that requires certain buildings to have rooftop solar panels incorporated into their design.

#ICRT #MOEA #Taiwan
31 May, 2023
Computex 2023 opens

President Tsai Ing-wen has attended the open ceremony of Computex 2023 at the Nangang Exhibition Center in Taipei.

#ICRT #Computex #Taiwan
31 May, 2021
Cabinet proposes Covid-19 relief child subsidies

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

#ICRT #cabinet #NDC
31 May, 2021
Government to purchase 10 million doses of locally-made vaccines

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
31 May, 2021
Rain eases electricity and water shortages

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

#ICRT #WRA #Taipower #Taiwan
31 May, 2021
No current plans for Level 4 lockdown

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
31 March, 2022
EU proposes new rules to discourage disposable fast fashion

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

#ICRT #EU #EuropeanCommission #Taiwan
31 March, 2022
Premier urges calm amid rising Covid cases

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
31 March, 2020
CECC confirms total of 306 coronavirus cases

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.

#CECC #coronavirus #ICRT #Taiwan
31 January, 2023
2022 FDI reached US$13.3 billion

Taiwan's Investment Commission approved a 15-year-high of US$13.3 billion in foreign direct investments in 2022 -- that's the third highest on record.

#ICRT #FDI #Taiwan
31 January, 2023
New cabinet sworn in

The new cabinet, led by Premier Chen Chien-jen, as well as Secretary-General to the President Lin Chia-lung and other new Presidential Office appointees, have been sworn into office.

#ICRT #cabinet #Taiwan
31 August, 2023
MOF mulls increase in minimum corporate tax

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is considering increasing the minimum corporate tax rate from 12% to 15% within the next year.

#ICRT #MOF #tax #Taiwan
31 August, 2023
Road fatality toll rises in 1H23

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) has reported a 6.4% rise in road deaths from January to June this year, compared to the same period last year.

#ICRT #MOTC #Taiwan
31 August, 2022
Audit of Taiwan's anti-corruption efforts begin

International experts are reviewing the government's implementation of a United Nations convention against corruption for four days in Taipei

#ICRT #UN #UNCAC #Taiwan #MOJ
30 September, 2023
Cabinet okays plan to address nurse shortage

The Executive Yuan has approved a 12-point incentive programme aimed at raising the number of nurses nationwide by providing higher salaries and a sound environment to address an acute workforce shortage.

#ICRT #EY #nurse #Taiwan
30 September, 2021
Labour minister supports minimum wage hike

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

#ICRT #NDC #MOL
30 September, 2021
Majority of office workers want to moonlight

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

#ICRT #job #work #moonlight
30 October, 2023
Migrant workers protest brokerage system

Migrant workers have taken to the streets of Taipei to call for an end to the labour brokerage system.

#ICRT #migrant #Taiwan
30 October, 2020
Joint ICRT and Asia-Pacific Youth Association US election roundtable special

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. 

#ICRT #US #election
30 November, 2022
Lawmakers approve Mental Health Act amendments

Lawmakers have passed amendments to the Mental Health Act, which requires court approval for mandatory hospitalization for at-risk individuals.

#ICRT #amendment #Taiwan
30 November, 2022
Taiwan to donate to EBRD gender equality fund

Taiwan has signed an agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to become a founding donor of a newly launched fund that aims to promote gender equality.

#ICRT #EBRD #MOFA #Taiwan
30 November, 2021
Taipei property prices now 7th highest globally

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.

#ICRT #property
30 November, 2021
CECC recommends booster shots

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
30 November, 2021
Level 2 extended, mask compulsory for year-end parties

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
30 November, 2021
10 countries now listed as high risk for omicron

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
30 May, 2022
CECC mulling easing border controls

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
30 March, 2023
Czech speaker wraps up Taiwan trip

The visiting speaker of the Czech Parliament's lower house has signed a joint statement with Legislative Speaker You Si-kun aimed at further enhancing cooperation between the Czech Republic and Taiwan.

#ICRT #Czech #MOFA #Taiwan
30 March, 2023
Amnesty International calls for more transparency

Amnesty International's Taiwan branch is calling for more transparency in government efforts to improve human rights here in Taiwan.

#ICRT #LGBTI #Taiwan
30 March, 2023
President Tsai in the US

President Tsai Ing-wen has arrived in New York as she begins her first overseas trip since July of 2019 with a two-day stopover in the city before flying to Guatemala on 1 April.

#ICRT #US #China #Taiwan
30 March, 2022
Premier vows to shore up power grid

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

#ICRT #MOEA #Taipower #Taiwan
30 March, 2022
NDC publishes net zero roadmap

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

#ICRT #MOEA #NDC #Taiwan
30 March, 2021
Tender awarded for Taoyuan airport's third terminal

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

#ICRT #TIAC #Taiwan
30 June, 2023
Women's groups call for amendments to gender equality laws

Women's groups are calling on lawmakers to show solidarity with victims of sexual harassment ahead of an extra legislative session next month to discuss amendments to gender equality laws.

#ICRT #gender #women #Taiwan
30 June, 2023
KMT calls for legislative review of US trade agreement

The opposition Kuomintang's (KMT) legislative caucus is urging the cabinet to send the first agreement signed under the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade to the Legislative Yuan (LY) for review.

#ICRT #KMT #DPP #US #Taiwan
30 June, 2022
MOHW to subsidise lung cancer tests

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

#ICRT #MOHW #Taiwan
30 June, 2022
NCC approves draft digital intermediary service act

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

#ICRT #NCC #Taiwan
30 June, 2022
Face mask mandate to remain in July

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
30 June, 2021
Taiwan sees hottest month on record

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

#ICRT #climate #Taiwan
30 June, 2021
More cities open vaccinations for seniors

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
30 June, 2021
Talks to produce foreign Covid-19 vaccines in Taiwan

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
30 June, 2020
Government to continue facemask requisitioning until end of July

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.

#ICRT #MOEA #covid19 #Taiwan
30 June, 2020
Cabinet highlights stimulus voucher purchase methods

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.

#ICRT #MOEA #voucher #Taiwan
30 June, 2020
Taipei sees hottest June day in 124 years

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.

#ICRT #weather #Taiwan
30 June, 2020
DPP retakes legislative chamber from KMT

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.

#ICRT #KMT #DPP #Taiwan #politics
30 August, 2023
Meta deletes 7,700 Chinese disinformation accounts

Social media giant Meta, which owns Facebook, has taken a step against Chinese disinformation campaigns.

#ICRT #MODA #Meta #China #Taiwan
30 August, 2022
Army publishes response process to drone intrusions

Taiwan's Army has released a four-step standard response to incursions by Chinese drones after spotting one near a small islet in Kinmen County yesterday

#ICRT #MND #China #Taiwan
30 August, 2022
Taipei mayor candidates talk housing, welfare policies

The main candidates vying for Taipei mayor in Taiwan's year-end elections have started to outline their policies, with two of them recently focusing on their housing policies and another talking up policies on sports and the well-being of city residents

#ICRT #KMT #Taiwan
29 September, 2022
EU foreign policy chief vows response if gas line was sabotaged

The European Union's foreign policy chief, Josep Borell, says the EU bloc suspects that damage to two underwater natural gas pipelines was sabotage, and is warning of retaliation for any attack on Europe's energy networks.

#ICRT #EU #Russia #Germany
29 September, 2022
Taiwan 11th in IMD's digital competitiveness ranking

Taiwan ranks 11th out of 63 major economies in the latest World Digital Competitiveness Ranking. The latest ranking represents a drop of three places from last year.

#ICRT #IMD #digital #Taiwan
29 September, 2022
Premier confirms "0 7" policy to start on 13 October

Premier Su Tseng-chang has confirmed that, starting on 13 October, most border controls will be lifted and new arrivals will only observe 7 days of "self-health management".

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #quarantine #Taiwan
29 November, 2023
Hotel industry sees strong growth in 2023

The Tourism Administration says local hotels reported strong growth in visitor volumes during the first nine months of 2023.

#ICRT #hotel #tourism #travel #Taiwan
29 November, 2023
German government vows to secure subsidy for TSMC

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Economic Affairs and Climate Action Minister Robert Habeck have vowed to solve investment subsidy issues for TSMC and Intel.

#ICRT #German #TSMC #Taiwan
29 May, 2023
Summer electricity rates to kick in on 1 June

Taiwan Power Company's annual summer electricity pricing scheme will take effect this Thursday and remain in place until 30 September.

#ICRT #DPP #Taipower
29 May, 2023
MOI considering extending stays for some foreigners

The Ministry of the Interior (MOI) says it is seeking to amend Regulations Governing Visiting, Residence and Permanent Residence of Aliens.

#ICRT #MOI #Taiwan
29 March, 2023
Government opens AI centre

Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council Minister Wu Zheng-zhong has officially opened the Taiwan AI Center of Excellence.

#ICRT #AI #Taiwan
29 March, 2023
Czech speaker says country will be "with Taiwan"

The visiting speaker of the Czech parliament's lower house has affirmed her country's ties with Taiwan in a speech at the Legislative Yuan - saying her country "will be with" Taiwan.

#ICRT #CzechRepublic #Taiwan
29 March, 2023
Smart City & Expo opens

The 2023 Smart City & Expo is underway in Taipei and Kaohsiung.

#ICRT # SmartCity&Expo #MOEA #Taipei #Kaohsiung
29 March, 2023
CECC to update coronavirus data weekly

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says it will be updating coronavirus data on a weekly basis from tomorrow, as infections over the past month have shown a steady decline.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
29 March, 2022
Commodity tax reductions extended

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

#ICRT #tax #Taiwan
29 March, 2021
Taichung MRT ridership exceeds 300,000 in 4 days

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

#ICRT #MRT #Taiwan
29 March, 2021
MOL says youth pay is rising

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

#ICRT #MOL #Taiwan
29 June, 2023
World News Media Congress opens in Taipei

The World News Media Congress is taking place in Taipei this week and is bringing together more than 900 leaders in journalism and news media organisations from 58 countries.

#ICRT #media #Taiwan
29 June, 2023
NCC approves broadcasting channel for Mirror TV

The National Communication Commission (NCC) has approved Mirror TV's application to air its news show on channel 86 on 32 cable networks.

#ICRT #NCC #Taiwan
29 June, 2022
First batch of Novavax vaccines to arrive soon

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
29 June, 2022
G7 to provide funds for food security

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.

#ICRT #G7 #Ukraine #Russia
29 January, 2021
Four indicted for exploitation of migrant workers

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

#ICRT #Taiwan #labour
29 August, 2023
KMT describes Gou's 2024 decision as regrettable

The KMT is describing Terry Gou's plans to run as an independent candidate in January's election as being "deeply regrettable."

#ICRT #KMT #DPP #election #Taiwan
29 August, 2022
Expectations for minimum wage adjustment

The majority of the industry sector has said they can only accept a minimum wage raise at below 3% for next year

#ICRT #MOL #Taiwan
29 April, 2023
Taiwan and EU hold trade & investment dialogue

Taiwan and the European Union held their second round of Trade and Investment Dialogue.

#ICRT #EU #Taiwan
29 April, 2022
Tax filing deadline extended as Covid cases rise

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan #tax
29 April, 2021
TRA to be corporatised

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

#ICRT #MOTC #TRA #Taiwan
29 April, 2021
MOEA minister downplays chip production in EU

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.

#ICRT #MOEA #EU #TSMC #Taiwan
29 April, 2020
Fourth consecutive day of no new Covid-19 cases

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

#coronavirus #CECC #ICRT
28 September, 2021
CPTPP could boost agricultural sector

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).

#ICRT #COA #CPTPP #Taiwan
28 September, 2021
CECC and Taipei ease Covid restrictions

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
28 October, 2021
Further easing of mask and venue restrictions

More pandemic restrictions are set to be eased soon.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
28 October, 2020
Decennial national census to begin in November

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.

#DGBAS #ICRT #Taiwan
28 October, 2020
Taiwan researchers develop rapid Covid-19 test

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

#covid19 #NCTU #ICRT
28 November, 2023
Social media posts about Indian migrant workers may be propaganda

A national security source says recent social media posts which claim the government is planning to allow 100,000 Indian migrant workers into Taiwan is part of China's cognitive warfare.

#ICRT #MOL #Taiwan
28 November, 2023
CDC on alert about pneumonia risk

The Centers for Disease Control has issued a health alert instructing medical professionals to be on alert to the risk of mycoplasma pneumonia spreading to Taiwan.

#ICRT #CDC #China #Taiwan
28 November, 2022
Arrivals hit close to 100,000 in October

The Tourism Bureau says nearly 100,000 tourists came to Taiwan in October, after the government lifted quarantine regulations.

#ICRT #travel #Taiwan
28 November, 2022
NSC and MND to join cybersecurity body

The National Security Council (NSC) and the Ministry of National Defense (MND) will assign representatives to serve as board members of the Ministry of Digital Affairs' (MODA) recently inaugurated cybersecurity organization.

#ICRT #NSC #MODA #Taiwan
28 November, 2022
Analysts weigh in on referendum failure and future elections

Academics are seeking to explain why the referendum on lowering the voting age to 18 failed to pass on Saturday.

#ICRT #election #DPP #KMT
28 November, 2022
DPP vows introspection following election loss

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) says its poor showing in the local government elections is indicative of public opinion and the party will now seek "self-reflection."

#ICRT #election #DPP #KMT
28 May, 2021
Facebook changes policy on Covid-19 information

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

#ICRT #facebook #covid19
28 May, 2021
NDC plans additional Covid relief budget

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

#ICRT #NDC #covid19 #Taiwan
28 May, 2021
Distribution of latest AZ vaccines underway

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

#ICRT #CECC #vaccine #covid19 #Taiwan
28 May, 2021
Automatic extension of expiring ARCs

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.

#ICRT #ARC #covid19 #NIA
28 May, 2021
Can Taiwan produce American vaccine OEM?

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
28 March, 2022
CECC reports 203 new Covid-19 cases

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
28 June, 2023
Lordstown Motors files lawsuit against Hon Hai

US based commercial electric vehicle startup Lordstown Motors is suing Hon Hai for its failure to follow through with a US$170 million investment in the company.

#ICRT #US #HonHai #Taiwan
28 June, 2023
Military planning drill at Taoyuan Airport

Ministry of National Defense (MND) officials say Taoyuan International Airport will suspend commercial air traffic for one hour late next month for a military anti-takeover drill.

#ICRT #MND #airport #Taiwan
28 June, 2023
Weekly Covid cases dip slightly

The Centers for Disease Control says the number of serious coronavirus infections fell slightly week-on-week, but continues on a plateau that has lasted for much of this month.

#ICRT #CDC #covid19 #Taiwan
28 June, 2022
61 new cases of Omicron subvariants

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
28 June, 2022
MOEA hikes electricity prices

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

#ICRT #MOEA #Taiwan
28 June, 2021
Taipei officials mulling opening night markets

Taipei officials are discussing how night markets will be reopened.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
28 June, 2021
Childcare leave to increase from 1 July

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

#ICRT #MOL
28 January, 2022
EU takes action against China on Lithuania

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

#ICRT #EU #Lithuania #Taiwan
28 January, 2021
Hospital visits banned in northern Taiwan cities

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.

#ICRT #Taiwan #covid19
28 August, 2020
KLM to resume flights to Taiwan

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

#KLM #Airline #Taiwan #ICRT
28 August, 2020
Changhua antibody study shows low rates of coronavirus exposure

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.

#NTU #covid19 #antibody #ICRT
28 August, 2020
Adimmune starts coronavirus vaccine trial

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

#Adimmune #covid19 #vaccine #ICRT
28 April, 2023
Unemployment rises in March

Taiwan's unemployment rate for March stood at 3.56%.

#ICRT #DGBAS #unemployment
28 April, 2023
KMT candidate likely to be announced in May

The Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) 2024 presidential candidate, Lai Ching-te is overseeing the opening of 'unofficial' campaign offices to help the party garner support ahead of next January's election.

#ICRT #KMT #China #Taiwan
28 April, 2023
TSMC dominates 1Q23 patent applications

TSMC led Taiwan's patent applications with a record-breaking 752 submissions in the first quarter of this year, setting a record for the highest number of applications in a single quarter.

#ICRT #TSMC #MOEA #Taiwan
28 April, 2023
Cabinet pledges NT$1 billion to tackle labour shortages

The cabinet is pledging NT$1 billion in funding for a programme the government hopes will help ease labour shortages faced by the tourism, hospitality, logistics and agricultural sectors.

#ICRT #cabinet #Taiwan
28 April, 2022
EPA to introduce mandatory NT$5 discount for reusable cups

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

#ICRT #EPA
28 April, 2022
Quarantine, QR code tracing and testing rules relaxed

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #quarantine #Taiwan
28 April, 2022
Covid test allocation system implemented

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
27 September, 2023
CDC rolls out new coronavirus vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has begun rolling out Moderna's latest Covid-19 vaccine and is urging people to get the shots amid concerns of another outbreak in the near future.

#ICRT #CDC #covid19 #Taiwan
27 September, 2023
MND appoints first female political warfare bureau chief

The Ministry of National Defense (MND) has appointed its first female chief to head the Political Warfare Bureau.

#ICRT #MND #Taiwan
27 September, 2023
Government to raise childcare subsidies

Premier Chen Chien-jen says the government plans to raise child day care allowances by at least NT$1,500 per month starting next year.

#ICRT #childcare #Taiwan
27 September, 2022
Blinken warns attack on Taiwan could devastate global economy

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is warning that if Taiwan is attacked, the global economy could face devastation as most semiconductors in the world are produced here.

#ICRT #US #China #Taiwan
27 September, 2022
National stabilisation fund ready to enter local market

Deputy Finance Minister Frank Ruan says the government is closely monitoring the stock exchange and the National Stabilization Fund could enter the market if there's a sudden large decline in share prices.

#ICRT #MOF #Taiwan
27 September, 2022
Weekly Covid cases down 3%

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says the number of domestic coronavirusinfections dropped last week for the first time in over a month, falling by 3% from a week earlier.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
27 September, 2021
New KMT chair reiterates 1992 consensus

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."

#ICRT #KMT #CPC #Taiwan
27 October, 2022
MOEA minister urges faith in chip industry

Economics Minister Wang Mei-hua says investors should remain confident in Taiwan's semiconductor industry, as it plays a critical role in the global supply chain and there is no imminent drop in demand.

#ICRT #MOEA #TSMC #Taiwan
27 October, 2022
No special voting arrangements for people with Covid

The Central Election Commission says there is "no legal basis" for proposals to allow people in coronavirus isolation to cast absentee ballots or vote at designated polling places during next month's local election.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #election #Taiwan
27 May, 2022
No shortage of hospital beds for Covid patients

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
27 May, 2022
LY approves extension of Covid relief act

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

#ICRT #LY #covid19 #Taiwan
27 May, 2021
CEC announces referendum information

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

#ICRT #CEC #vote #Taiwan
27 May, 2021
667 new Covid-19 cases

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
27 June, 2023
NHI co-payment rules to change on 1 July

The National Health Insurance Administration (NHIA) says it will be making changes to co-payment schemes beginning on 1 July.

#ICRT #NHI #Taiwan
27 June, 2023
MOL rejects 4-day week proposal

The Ministry of Labor (MOL) has rejected the proposal of a 4-day workweek initiative.

#ICRT #MOL #Taiwan
27 June, 2023
New housing market measures to take effect in July

The government's new housing market schemes will be taking effect early next month.

#ICRT #housing #MOI #Taiwan
27 January, 2022
Covid booster campaign

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
27 January, 2022
Majority of Taiwanese employers want employees in the office

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

#ICRT #job #covid19 #Taiwan
27 January, 2022
Taiwan Covid clusters

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
27 January, 2021
Cabinet accepts party caucus consensus on budget

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.

#ICRT #DPP #cabinet
27 January, 2021
Taiwan establishes contact with satellite

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

#ICRT #Taiwan #satellite
27 August, 2021
NDC outlines stimulus voucher programme

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

#ICRT #NDC #covid19 #Taiwan
27 August, 2021
Cabinet approves 2022 budget

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

#ICRT #cabinet #Taiwan #budget
27 April, 2022
Covid jabs for 6-11 year-olds to begin on 2 May

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
26 September, 2023
Tsai hoping to deepen trade and energy cooperation with the UK

President Tsai Ing-wen says she believes that "there is more room for Taiwan and the UK to deepen cooperation in areas such as trade and energy."

#ICRT #UK #Taiwan
26 September, 2023
First locally-produced submarine ready for testing

Taiwan's first domestically built submarine prototype will begin underwater testing after it launches later this week.

#ICRT #submarine #Taiwan
26 September, 2023
Premier vows more funding for firefighters

Premier Chen Chien-jen says the cabinet plans to allocate an additional NT$8 billion for the island's fire services.

#ICRT #TPP #Taiwan
26 September, 2022
Italy shifts to the right

Near-final results show a party with neo-fascist roots, the Brothers of Italy, has swept Italy's national elections.

#ICRT #Italy #EU
26 October, 2022
1,400 electric buses to be licenced by year end

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) says this year’s goal of deploying more electric buses will be met by the end of the year.

#ICRT #MOTC #Taiwan
26 October, 2021
Foreign talent revisions take effect

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

#ICRT #NDC #tax #work
26 October, 2021
60% vaccination rate before easing border restrictions

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
26 October, 2021
CECC reviewing return to home quarantine

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #quarantine #Taiwan
26 May, 2023
Action plan to improve pedestrian safety

The cabinet has approved an "action plan" it says will help make Taiwan's streets safer for pedestrians.

#ICRT #pedestrian #Taiwan
26 May, 2023
Only one make-up work day in 2024

The government says the number of "make-up" work days is being cut to just one next year, while the number of long weekends will be reduced to four from this year's seven.

#ICRT #Taiwan
26 May, 2022
No plans for early school holidays despite Covid surge

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #MOE #Taiwan
26 May, 2021
Seniors with Covid-19 should be hospitalised

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
26 May, 2021
Level 3 alert extended until 14 June

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
26 May, 2020
Coronavirus hits restaurants hard in April

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.

#MOEA #Taiwan #ICRT
26 June, 2023
FM calls for Australian military attaché

Foreign Minister Joseph Wu is calling on Australia to post a military attaché to Taipei.

#ICRT #MOFA #Australia
26 June, 2023
Envoy to Thailand resigned over harassment allegations

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Taiwan's former representative to Thailand, Zhuang Shou-han tendered his resignation due to allegations of sexual harassment.

#ICRT #MOFA #Thailand #Taiwan
26 June, 2023
State-run enterprises asked for pay rise plans

#ICRT #MOEA #Taiwan
26 June, 2023
Ban on PVC packaging to take effect in July

The Environmental Protection Administration says packaging materials used by online retailers will no longer be allowed to contain PVC from 1 July.

#ICRT #PVC #Taiwan
26 July, 2021
Covid alert lowered to level 2

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
26 July, 2021
Vaccine mixing approved

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

#ICRT #CECC #vaccine #ACIP #covid19 #Taiwan
26 January, 2021
Taoyuan mayor cancels extracurricular activities

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

#ICRT #Taoyaun #CECC #covid19
26 January, 2021
Tourism bureau predicts fewer visitors

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

#TourismBureau #MOTC #ICRT
26 February, 2020
Taiwan's gender pay gap narrowed slightly in 2019

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.

#ICRT #income #salary
26 February, 2020
ECCT forms news sharing partnership with ICRT

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.

#ICRT #podcast #euroview
26 August, 2022
Cabinet approves NT$2.7 trillion budget

Premier Su Zhen-chang is touting the record-high budget for national defence, education and raising birth rates next year

#ICRT #cabinet #Taiwan
26 August, 2021
Real estate transactions rise in six cities

The local real estate market is heating up.

#ICRT #CTBC #RealEstate
26 August, 2021
Interest rates to remain unchanged for now

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.

#ICRT #economy #InterestRates #Taiwan
26 August, 2021
Border controls to remain in place

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
26 April, 2023
High Court rules on Evergreen Group founder's will

The High Court has rejected an appeal by a son of late Evergreen Group founder Chang Yung-fa, who was challenging a ruling that his father left his entire estate to another son, StarLux Airlines Chairman Chang Kuo-wei.

#ICRT #Evergreen #Taiwan
26 April, 2023
Teachers union calls for scrapping bilingual nation policy

The National Federation of Teachers Unions is urging the government to scrap what it's describing as its "misguided" policy to turn Taiwan into a "bilingual nation" by the year 2030.

#ICRT #bilingual #Taiwan
26 April, 2023
Tourism seeing strong rebound

Transport minister Wang Kwo-tsai says the number of international visitors to Taiwan has rebounded post-coronavirus, with over 1.5 million entering the country this year through 24 April.

#ICRT #tourism #Taiwan
26 April, 2023
CECC to be dissolved as Covid is downgraded

Deputy Health Minister Victor Wang says the coronavirus will be downgraded from a Category 5 communicable disease to a Category 4 disease on 1 May.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
25 October, 2023
2023 presidential election campaign update

Taiwan People's Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je is dismissing calls by the Kuomintang's (KMT) Hou Yu-ih for the "swift" finalization of plans for an electoral pact between the two parties.

#ICRT #TPP #DPP #KMT #Taiwan
25 October, 2023
CHT to invest NT$3 billion in TV dramas

Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) says it's partnering with the Taiwan Creative Content Agency to inject NT$3 billion into the development of domestic television dramas.

#ICRT #CHT #Taiwan
25 October, 2023
SMS platform launched to combat fraud

President Tsai Ing-wen has launched a government short code SMS platform as part of efforts to combat fraud.

#ICRT #SMS #MODA #Taiwan
25 October, 2022
Visiting German lawmaker calls for peace

The head of a visiting delegation of German lawmakers is reiterating Berlin's opposition to any non-peaceful or unilateral changes to the cross-strait status quo.

#ICRT #German #Taiwan
25 October, 2022
MND minister stresses military readiness

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng says the armed forces are ready to make adjustments to its personnel.

#ICRT #MND #China #Taiwan
25 October, 2022
CECC to further loosen Covid restrictions

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says it will further loosen its current coronavirus policies on 7 November.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
25 November, 2021
First-dose vaccination rate hits 77%

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
25 November, 2021
Digital minister to attend US democracy summit

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

#ICRT #MOFA #summit
25 May, 2022
China pushing security agreement with 10 Pacific nations

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

#ICRT #China #security
25 May, 2022
Taoyuan Metro to cut service

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

#ICRT #Taoyaun #Metro
25 May, 2021
Power supply flashes "yellow" amid heavy demand

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.

#ICRT #Taipower #Taiwan
25 May, 2021
Experts suggest extending Level 3 Covid-19 alert

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
25 May, 2021
Measures to add hospital space for Covid-19 patients

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
25 March, 2022
Legislature approves lowering voting age to 18

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

#ICRT #law #vote
25 March, 2021
Cabinet introducing new employee disaster bill

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

#ICRT #ExecutiveYuan #Taiwan
25 March, 2021
CECC says allergic reactions to AZ vaccine rare

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #AZ
25 June, 2021
Vaccination platform ready

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.

#ICRT #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
25 June, 2021
Taipei named best leisure destination by US magazine

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.

#ICRT #Taiwan #travel
25 June, 2021
New school year pushed back to 2 September 2021

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

#ICRT #education #taiwan
25 June, 2021
Covid testing stations to remain at wholesale markets

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
25 January, 2022
Taiwan's industrial production hits record in 2021

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

#ICRT #MOEA #manufacture #Taiwan
25 January, 2022
Level 2 alert extended

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
25 February, 2022
Transitional Justice Commission to be dissolved

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

#ICRT #MOC #Taiwan #TransitionalJustice
25 February, 2022
CECC relaxes Covid restrictions, to allow business travellers

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
25 February, 2021
Lawmakers call for climate change action law

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

#ClimateChange #Taiwan #ICRT
25 February, 2021
Strict water restrictions implemented


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%.

#ICRT #WRA #Taiwan
25 February, 2021
CECC eases restrictions on foreign visitors, extends mask mandate

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

#CECC #covid19 #Taiwan #ICRT
25 August, 2023
MAC to reopen borders to some Chinese tourists

The Mainland Affairs Council says it will reopen Taiwan's borders to Chinese tourists entering from a third location from 1 September.

#ICRT #travel #Taiwan #China
25 August, 2023
Cabinet approves NT$2.88 trillion 2024 budget

The cabinet has approved a NT$2.88 trillion central government general budget plan for next year.

#ICRT #MND #DPP #GDP #cabinet #Taiwan
25 August, 2022
CECC expects BA.5 cases to peak in September

The Central Epidemic Commander Center (CECC) is forecasting that new coronavirus cases induced by the Omicron subvariant BA. 5 are expected to peak in mid or late September

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
25 August, 2022
Railway union drops strike plans

The Taiwan Railway Labor Union says its members won't be pushing for strike action on public holidays later this year due to progress in negotiations with the Taiwan Railways Administration on pay issues

#ICRT #labor #Taiwan
25 August, 2020
Last restrictions on foreign students lifted

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.

#MOE #covid19 #ICRT #China #Taiwan
25 April, 2023
Keelung to appeal cabinet's axing of LNG terminal referendum

Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang says he plans to file an administrative appeal against a cabinet decision to revoke approval of a local referendum on building a liquefied natural gas terminal in the city.

#ICRT #Keelung #LNG #Taiwan
25 April, 2022
Premier backs "3 + 4" proposal to shorten quarantine

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #quarantine #Taiwan
24 October, 2023
September jobless rate falls to 3.48%

Taiwan's unemployment rate fell from a month earlier in September to sit at 3.48% as the number of first-time jobseekers declined.

#ICRT #employment #job #Taiwan
24 October, 2023
Three public presidential policy presentations scheduled

The Central Election Commission says the first televised policy presentation for candidates contesting the January 13 presidential election will take place on 20 December.

#ICRT #presidential #election #Taiwan
24 October, 2023
DPP accuses Beijing of pressuring Gou

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is accusing Beijing of opening "politically motivated" investigations into Hon Hai in an attempt to pressure Terry Gou into abandoning his independent bid for the presidency.

#ICRT #DPP #HonHai #Taiwan
24 October, 2023
NDC to open talent service centre

The National Development Council (NDC) says its Talent Taiwan service centre will be opening on 1 November.

#ICRT #NDC #Taiwan
24 November, 2023
KMT and TPP register separate presidential candidates

The two opposition parties KMT and TPP have named their vice presidential candidates, marking the breakdown of months-long efforts for a blue and white-camp alliance.

#ICRT #KMT #TPP #Taiwan
24 November, 2022
Taipei to ban single use plastic cups

The Taipei Department of Environmental Protection is reminding residents that beverage shops in the city will be prohibited from providing single-use plastic drinking cups from 1 December.

#ICRT #Taipei #Taiwan
24 November, 2022
Cyber attack on EU parliament website

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola says the legislature's web site came under a Russian cyberattack only hours after it overwhelmingly backed a resolution calling Russia a state sponsor of terrorism.

#ICRT #EU #Russia #cyber
24 November, 2022
MOL approves 2023 wage subsidy programme

The Ministry of Labor (MOL) says businesses will be able to apply for monthly subsidies of up to NT$920 per employee under a 2023 financial support scheme. Businesses will be able to begin applying for the subsidies in January

#ICRT #MOL #Taiwan
24 November, 2022
Large election eve rallies planned

Candidates for the Taipei mayoral race, one of the most anticipated contests, are planning big events tomorrow night, the eve of the election on 26 November.

#ICRT #election #DPP #KMT
24 November, 2021
Vaccine mix-and-match expanded, 3rd jab considered

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
24 November, 2020
Government expects Taiwan to record over 1.8% GDP growth in 2020

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.

#MOEA #Taiwan #GDP #NDC #ICRT
24 November, 2020
Health minister explains vaccine plans

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

#CECC #CNA #COVAX #covid19 #ICRT
24 November, 2020
Tsai hoping to improve English proficiency within 10 years

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

#Bilingual #NDC #Taiwan #ICRT
24 May, 2023
Economist says meeting 2% GDP growth rate will be tough

The Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) is warning that it will be a challenge for the government to reach its economic growth target of 2% for the year due to weakening global demand.

#ICRT #GDP #TIER #Taiwan
24 May, 2023
MOL to allow hiring of 28,000 more migrant workers

The Ministry of Labor (MOL) says it plans to loosen the criteria for the employment of migrant workers.

#ICRT #MOL #labor #Taiwan
24 March, 2023
MOFA recalls ambassador from Honduras

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) says it has recalled Taiwan's ambassador from Honduras.

#ICRT #MOFA #Honduras #China #Taiwan
24 March, 2023
New Taipei cracking down on e-cigarettes

New Taipei City's Health Bureau is reminding businesses that displaying and selling e-cigarettes is prohibited in the city.

#ICRT #NewTaipeiCity #e-cigarettes #Taiwan
24 March, 2023
Taiwan and Germany sign legal assistance pact

Taiwan and Germany have signed a mutual legal assistance agreement related to assistance on criminal matters.

#ICRT #Germany #Taiwan #MOJ
24 March, 2023
Central bank interest rate raised to 1.875%

Taiwan's central bank has raised its key interest rates by 12.5 basis points. The move comes after the bank held its quarterly policymaking meeting.

#ICRT #bank #Taiwan
24 March, 2022
MND to prepare report on extending military service

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

#ICRT #MND #Taiwan
24 March, 2022
Employment permits extended by three months

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

#ICRT #MOL #Taiwan
24 March, 2022
European Parliament reaffirms Taiwan ties

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

#ICRT #EuropeanParliament #EU #Taiwan
24 June, 2022
CECC mulls raising cap on arrivals

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
24 February, 2023
Cabinet approves post-Covid spending proposal

The cabinet has approved a proposal for the use of NT$380 billion in tax surplus to boost the island's economy.

#ICRT #covid19 #cabinet #MOEA #tax
24 February, 2022
89 hospitals to treat "long Covid"

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

#ICRT #MOH #covid #Taiwan
24 February, 2022
Government condemns Russia's moves

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

#ICRT #Russia #Ukraine #Taiwan
24 February, 2021
January export orders rise to US$52.7 billion

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).

#MOEA #export #Taiwan #ICRT
24 August, 2023
New Ministry of Environment promises action on rubbish problems

The newly-launched Ministry of Environment (MOENV) has promised that the problem of "garbage mountains" in Taoyuan, Taitung and Hualian should be partially solved by the end of the year.

#ICRT #MOENV #Taiwan
24 August, 2023
Presidential hopefuls underscore importance of peace

President Tsai Ing-wen attended her final remembrance service as Taiwan's head of State for those killed on Kinmen during the 1958 Second Taiwan Straits Crisis.

#ICRT #Kinmen #KMT #TTP #China #Taiwan
24 August, 2021
Swimming now allowed at beaches in New Taipei

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

#ICRT #NewTaipeiCity #covid19 #Taiwan
24 August, 2021
CECC to test for coronavirus antibodies

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.

#ICRT #CECC #vaccine #covid19 #Taiwan
24 August, 2021
Unemployment rate drops in July

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

#ICRT #unemployment #Taiwan
24 August, 2021
CECC steps up Covid-19 monitoring

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
24 April, 2020
CECC to extend ban on China flights and transits

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

#CECC #coronavirus #ICRT #Taiwan
23 September, 2022
MOEA unveils energy saving plan

The Ministry of Economic Affairs has unveiled a draft energy conservation plan which aims to reduce electricity use in Taiwan by 35.13-billion kilowatt-hours by 2030.

#ICRT #MOEA #energy
23 September, 2022
Central bank raises interest rate

Taiwan's central bank has raised its key interest rates by 12.5 basis points following its quarterly policymaking meeting.

#ICRT #bank #InterestRates
23 September, 2022
Face mask mandate to remain as cabinet approves border opening

The cabinet says the face mask mandate will likely remain in place until the end of this year.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
23 September, 2021
Taiwan applies to join CPTPP

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

#ICRT #Taiwan #CPTPP #NewZealand
23 September, 2021
Su touts vaccine coverage rate

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
23 September, 2020
New registration system to fight ghost fishing gear

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

#FisheriesAgency #fishing #Taiwan #ICRT
23 October, 2023
MOA cultivates seaweed in offshore wind farms

Offshore wind farms in Taiwan may soon be farms for something else.

#ICRT #MOA #Taiwan
23 November, 2023
Huang Shan-shan tops TPPs legislator-at-large list

The Taiwan People's Party has released its legislator-at-large nominees for January's elections.

#ICRT #TPP #NPP #election #Taiwan
23 May, 2023
MOFA protests WHA exclusion, thanks supporters

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) is expressing its "dissatisfaction" towards Taiwan's exclusion from this week's World Health Organization's (WHO) annual assembly (WHA) in Geneva.

#ICRT #MOFA #WHO #Taiwan
23 May, 2022
Taipower announces new rates for EV charging

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

#ICRT #EV #Taiwan #Taipower
23 March, 2021
EU, US, Canada sanction Chinese officials

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.

#ICRT #EU #US #Canada #China
23 March, 2021
AstraZeneca jab shows 79% efficacy as vaccine rollout continues

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

#ICRT #AstraZeneca #vaccine #CECC #covid19
23 June, 2022
Electricity rate hike mulled as daily power consumption hits record high

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

#ICRT #MOEA #Taipower #Taiwan
23 June, 2021
Netherlands reopens to Taiwan travellers

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

#ICRT #Netherlands #covid19 #Taiwan #travel
23 June, 2021
All arrivals to be tested for Covid

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
23 June, 2021
Level 3 alert extended until 12 July

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
23 February, 2022
Gender pay gap rises to 15.8%

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

#ICRT #MOL #Taiwan #gender
23 December, 2021
Premier defends LY's budget move

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

#ICRT #DPP #KMT #NPP #TPP
23 December, 2021
CECC finalising digital Covid certificate

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
23 August, 2022
CECC raises weekly arrivals cap

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has raised the weekly cap of 40,000 arrivals to 50,000 with immediate effect

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
23 April, 2020
Tsai apologizes for navy cluster coronavirus infection

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."

#coronavirus #Taiwan #ICRT #Panshsih
23 April, 2020
Government targeting 900,000 relief payments by week's end

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

#coronavirus #Taiwan #ICRT
22 September, 2022
MAC slams latest "re-unification" offer

The Mainland Affairs Council is dismissing Beijing's latest proposals for peaceful reunification - saying Taiwan will never allow China to "meddle" in its future.

#ICRT #MAC #China #Taiwan
22 September, 2022
CECC confirms "0 7" policy launch date

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #border #Taiwan
22 September, 2021
Start of school vaccination rollout

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

#ICRT #CECC #vaccine #covid19 #Taiwan
22 November, 2023
Bill passed to tackle publishing of intimate images

Lawmakers have passed a bill allowing courts to issue restraining orders to prevent the dissemination of explicit images.

#ICRT #bill #Taiwan
22 November, 2023
Hsiao Bi-khim named as DPP VP pick, Hou "willing to wait"

The DPP's presidential candidate Lai Ching-te has named Taiwan's top diplomat in the United States, Hsiao Bi-khim as his running mate for January's election.

#ICRT #DPP #KMT #TPP #election #Taiwan
22 November, 2023
Highway Act amendment puts pedestrians first

Lawmakers have approved amendments to the Highway Act, which aims to put pedestrians first when it comes to transport design.

#ICRT #amendment #law #Taiwan
22 November, 2022
Domestic Covid cases lowest in 207 days

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC reported 11,888 new domestic coronavirus cases on Monday, the lowest number in 207 days.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
22 November, 2022
Inbound travellers cap to rise to 200k

Premier Su Tseng-chang says the cap of inbound traveller will be raised to 200,000 a week from the current 150,000 starting next month.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
22 November, 2022
Elections voting mask mandate

Taiwan's Central Election Commission (CEC) is reminding voters to wear masks without candidate information, when voting.

#ICRT #CEC #election #Taiwan
22 November, 2021
Taiwanese Mandarin centre opened in France

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

#ICRT #France #Taiwan
22 November, 2021
Mask mandate to stay for now

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
22 November, 2021
35K quarantine rooms available for CNY

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan #quarantine
22 March, 2023
Taiwan 27th happiest globally

Taiwan has been ranked 27th globally and fourth in Asia in the latest World Happiness Report.

#ICRT #Taiwan #happiness
22 March, 2023
Registration for NT$6,000 payments begin

Online registration for the NT$6,000 cash payments drawn from last year's tax surplus will be open later today.

#ICRT #tax #MOF #Taiwan
22 March, 2023
Taiwan and Germany sign science and tech agreement

Taiwan and Germany have signed a science and technology agreement.

#ICRT #Germany #Taiwan #MOE #
22 March, 2022
Legislator calls for longer military service

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

#ICRT #DDP #China #Taiwan #US
22 March, 2022
President reaffirms Taiwan's net zero plans

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

#ICRT #NDC #Taiwan
22 March, 2022
Second generation Moderna vaccine

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
22 March, 2021
Unemployment rises to 3.7% in February

Taiwan's jobless rate rose slightly last month.

#DGBAS #employment #ICRT #Taiwan
22 June, 2022
Cap on visitor arrivals likely to remain

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

#ICRT #MOTC #CECC #Taiwan #covid19
22 June, 2021
Pregnant women can choose Covid vaccine

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

#ICRT #CECC #vaccine #covid19 #Taiwan
22 February, 2021
Government may lift ban on foreign visitors in March

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

#ICRT #Taiwan #covid19 #CECC
22 December, 2022
Average wages edge up

The government says the island's median annual wage last year edged up 1% to NT$506,000, while the average wage rose 3.02% to a three-year high of NT$67,000.

#ICRT #covid19 #Taiwan
22 December, 2022
Visiting MEP says it time for BIA discussions

The head of a visiting European Parliamentary delegation believes the timing to begin discussions on a bilateral investment agreement between the European Union and Taiwan is "more right than ever."

#ICRT #MEP #BIA #EU #Taiwan #China
22 December, 2022
CNA lists top 10 news stories of 2022

CNA has released its list of the year's top 10 news stories in Taiwan.

#ICRT #CNA #Taiwan
22 August, 2023
Record high incomes across the board

In spite of lingering Covid-19 challenges in 2022, young adults under 30 have achieved a record high average annual income of NT$536,000.

#ICRT #DGBAS #Taiwan
22 August, 2023
Government proposes largest ever defence budget

The government is seeking to increase defence spending by 3.5% next year.

#ICRT #MND #Taiwan
22 August, 2022
Taoyuan airport lagging behind regional transport hubs

A study by the Institute of Transportation shows Taoyuan International Airport is falling behind its regional competitors as a major transfer hub in the Asia-Pacific region

#ICRT #travel #Taoyuan #airport #Taiwan
22 August, 2022
NCC could change draft digital services law

The National Communications Commission (NCC) says it could change parts of a draft digital intermediary service act following further discussions if some articles are deemed to be unwelcome or unnecessary

#ICRT #NCC #Taiwan
22 April, 2020
Lawmakers vote to triple coronavirus bailout funds

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

#coronavirus #Taiwan #ICRT #KMT #DPP
21 September, 2023
New legislation to ease requirements for naturalisation, punish ticket scalpers

The cabinet has approved draft amendments to the Nationality Act to ease residency requirements for foreign professionals applying for naturalisation.

#ICRT #cabinet #law #Taiwan
21 September, 2023
Central bank leaves interest rate unchanged

Taiwan's central bank has opted to leave its key interest rates unchanged following its quarterly policymaking meeting.

#ICRT #bank #Taiwan
21 September, 2023
2024 presidential election campaign updates

DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-te has been telling reporters that if elected in January's ballot he will work towards cutting cancer deaths by a third.

#ICRT #DPP #KMT #TPP #Taiwan
21 October, 2021
UK and New Zealand agree trade deal

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

#ICRT #UK #NewZealand #UN
21 October, 2021
AZ-BNT vaccine mixing in next round

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
21 March, 2022
Tax exemption on corn and soy extended

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

#ICRT #Agriculture #Tax
21 June, 2022
Wind farms not affecting radar systems

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

#ICRT #WindEnergy #Taiwan
21 June, 2022
Tourism Bureau eases requirements for local tour groups

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
21 January, 2022
Cabinet approves IPR law draft amendments

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

#ICRT #cabinet #IPR #Taiwan
21 January, 2022
Taiwan's digital certificates

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
21 January, 2021
Taipei cancels lantern festival

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.

#ICRT #covid19
21 January, 2021
MOI halts eID plan

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

#ICRT #MOI #eID
21 January, 2021
Taiwan's top US envoy attends Biden inauguration

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

#ICRT #US #election
21 February, 2022
Premier calls for Winter Olympics investigation

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

#ICRT #IOC #MAC #Olympics
21 February, 2022
Rally held to augment animal rights

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

#ICRT #DPP #KMT #NPP #TPP
21 February, 2022
Keelung MRT plans finalised

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

#ICRT #Keelung #MRT
21 December, 2021
MOTC defends Ilan HSR location decision

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

#ICRT #MOTC #HSR
21 December, 2021
CECC offers more vaccine mixing options

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
21 December, 2021
Average bonuses fall to 11-year low

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

#ICRT #Omicron #labor #job
21 December, 2020
South link goes fully electric

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

#ICRT #MOTC #Taiwan
21 December, 2020
More EU nations ban travel from UK

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

#ICRT #EU #UK #covid19
21 August, 2023
Environmental ministry urged to reduce use of plastic

Environmental groups are urging the soon-to-be-inaugurated "environmental ministry" to set out a roadmap for plastics reduction and provide reassurances that it will honor its pledge to ban the use of single-use plastic items.

#ICRT #EPA #enviroment #Taiwan
21 August, 2023
Protestors demand action to improve road safety

Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Taipei – demanding the government take immediate action to tackle road safety issues on Sunday (20 August).

#ICRT #MOTC #KMT #DPP #Taiwan
21 April, 2022
Fourth Covid shot approved for over 65s

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
21 April, 2022
Pandemic policies adjusted amid Covid surge

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan #quarantine
20 September, 2023
Inbound FDI down 27% year to date

Overseas investment in Taiwan in the first eight months of this year amounted to US$7.5 billion, a 27% decrease compared to the previous year.

#ICRT #FDI #TSMC #Taiwan
20 September, 2022
9 state-backed banks adopt Equator Principles

The Ministry of Finance reports that nine government-invested financial institutions in Taiwan have adopted the "Equator Principles" to evaluate social and environmental risks on projects they might be funding.

#ICRT #MOF #EPA
20 September, 2022
Earthquake injury rate rises to 164

The Central Emergency Operation Center says the number of injuries reported during that series of earthquakes that rattled the island this past weekend has risen 164. The death toll remains at one.

#ICRT #MOH #MOE #Earthquake
20 September, 2022
TSMC opens water recycling plant in Tainan

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has inaugurated a water recycling plant in the Tainan section of the Southern Taiwan Science Park.

#ICRT #TSMC #CTCI #Taiwan
20 September, 2022
Extra month of summer electricity rates announced for high voltage users

The Ministry of Economic Affairs says high-voltage electricity customers will pay an extra month of higher summer rates from next year.

#ICRT #MOEA #Taipower #Taiwan
20 September, 2021
Level 2 alert extended to 4 October

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
20 October, 2023
MOFA to evacuate citizens from Israel

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says a charter flight to evacuate Taiwanese citizens from Israel is scheduled to leave from Tel Aviv later today. The flight will take those seeking evacuation to Italy.

#ICRT #MOFA #Israel #Taiwan
20 October, 2023
Cabinet proposes declassifying some national secrets

The cabinet is proposing amendments to the Political Archives Act and the Classified National Security Information Protection Act to allow political archives from Taiwan's authoritarian past to be made public.

#ICRT #cabinet #amendment #law #Taiwan
20 October, 2023
Majority of nurses reject night shift bonus plan

The Taiwan Union of Nurses Association says nearly 57% of nurses are rejecting the cabinet's night-shift bonus plan.

#ICRT #MOF #nurse #Taiwan
20 October, 2023
Government announces new plans for climate change adaptation

The government says it plans to inject NT$411 billion as part of its latest climate change adaptation plan over four years.

#ICRT #ClimateChange #carbon #Taiwan
20 October, 2022
Taiwan opens 5 more Sinology centres in Europe

National Central Library Director-General Tseng Shu-hsien says five more Sinology resource centres have been opened in central and eastern Europe.

#ICRT #Sinology #Taiwan
20 October, 2022
Reservist training programme to continue next year

Ministry of National Defense (MND) Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng says the military's dual-track reservist training programme will be continued into next year, but more reservists could be asked to take part in the intensive training programmes.

#ICRT #MND #Taiwan #China
20 October, 2022
CECC to review Pfizer's updated Covid vaccine

Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) head Victor Wang says the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to review an application for emergency use authorization (EUA) of the Pfizer-BioNTech second-generation coronavirus vaccine.

#ICRT #CECC #EUA #FDA #covid19
20 October, 2022
Largest ever Art Taipei opens

The 29th edition of Art Taipei has opened with what organizers are describing as the "largest ever in the event's history in terms of the number of participating exhibitors and artworks being shown."

#ICRT #MOCart #Taiwan
20 October, 2021
EU to continue to engage with Taiwan

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

#ICRT #EU #EuropeanCommission #Taiwan
20 October, 2020
Drought affects irrigation in the south

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

#ICRT #COA #agriculture #Taiwan
20 May, 2023
Foreign leaders, president and 2024 candidates talk cross-Strait peace

The United Kingdom and Japan have agreed to an enhanced global strategic partnership, in which they characterize peace across the Taiwan Strait as "indispensable" to a safe and prosperous world.

#ICRT #DPP #KMT #Taiwan #China
20 May, 2022
MOFA expresses regret at no WHA invitation

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

#ICRT #MOFA #WHA
20 May, 2022
Recovered Covid patients exempt from contact listing

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
20 May, 2021
Level 3 alert introduced island-wide

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
20 May, 2020
Tsai starts second term, minor cabinet reshuffle

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.

#Taiwan #DPP #ICRT
20 March, 2023
CECC ends mandatory quarantine requirements

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has lifted its mandatory coronavirus quarantine regulations.

#ICRT #CECC #MOE #covid19 #Taiwan
20 March, 2023
Egg wholesalers slam price freeze

A group of wholesale egg suppliers in Taipei is threatening to stop sales "indefinitely" if the Poultry Association extends the current price freeze this week.

#ICRT #PoultryAssociation #Taiwan
20 June, 2023
MOF to clarify taxing of "influencers"

Taiwan's Ministry of Finance says it wants to clarify how taxes work for internet influencers.

#ICRT #MOF #Taiwan
20 June, 2023
FM touts need for closer ties with Taiwan

Foreign Minister Joseph Wu says countries looking to attract investment by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing should consider their ties with Taiwan.

#ICRT #MOFA #EU #China #Taiwan
20 June, 2023
Surge in Taiwan's overseas investments

The Ministry of Economic Affairs' Investment Commission reports a dramatic increase of nearly 200% in Taiwan's investment to other countries from January to May this year, reaching a total sum of US$8.3 billion.

#ICRT #MOEA #TSMC #Yageo
20 June, 2023
National per capita debt falls

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) says the average national debt shouldered by each citizen has dropped to its lowest level in the last three months.

#ICRT #MOF #Taiwan
20 June, 2022
CECC reports 50,636 Covid cases

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
20 January, 2022
Europe considers new Covid-19 strategy

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

#ICRT #Europe #covid19
20 January, 2022
Vaccine proof needed for entertainment venues

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
20 February, 2023
Mask mandate eased

Most people in Taiwan will no longer be required to wear face masks in most indoor settings beginning today.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
20 February, 2021
Total employment declines in 2020

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.

#DGBAS #employment #ICRT #Taiwan #covid19
20 December, 2022
Cop 15 deal on biodiversity

Negotiators have reached an historic deal at a UN biodiversity conference that would represent the most significant effort to date to protect the world's lands and oceans, and provide critical financing to save biodiversity in the developing world.

#ICRT #cop15 #UN #China
20 December, 2022
MAC investigating TikTok

The Mainland Affairs Council says it's investigating possible illegal activities by TikTok in Taiwan.

#ICRT #MAC #China #TikTok #Taiwan
20 December, 2022
European parliamentary delegation in Taiwan

Foreign Minister Joseph Wu is touting the arrival in Taiwan of a delegation of the European Parliament's international trade committee -- saying it's a sign of the bloc's continuing support for Taiwan.

#ICRT #Europe #MOFA #Taiwan
20 April, 2022
Taiwanese fishing vessel captain indicted

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

#ICRT #Kaohsiung #Greenpeace
20 April, 2021
Self-paid Covid-19 vaccination reservations open

Reservations for self-paid coronavirus vaccinations are now open.

#ICRT #vaccine #covid19 #CECC
20 April, 2021
TRA reform priority for new MOTC minister

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).

#ICRT #MOTC #TRA #Taiwan
20 April, 2021
Food delivery workers to unionise

Food delivery workers to unionise

#ICRT #MOL #Taiwan
20 April, 2021
European Council announces Indo-Pacific strategy

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.

#ICRT #EETO #EU #Taiwan
19 September, 2023
Rights groups call for live-in carer reform

Labour groups are urging the government to resist "underwriting existing human rights violations" and instead integrate live-in migrant caregivers into a better-regulated long-term care system.

#ICRT #MOH #labor #Taiwan
19 September, 2023
CEC releases list of 18 presidential candidates

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has released a complete list of independent presidential hopefuls who have registered for the petition to become eligible candidates in January's election.

#ICRT #CEC #Taiwan
19 October, 2023
No timetable to open hospitality sector to foreign workers

Ministry of Labor (MOL) minister Hsu Ming-chun is denying recent reports that the government is seeking to open the island's hotel industry to overseas migrant workers.

#ICRT #MOL #Taiwan
19 October, 2023
Ko and Hou clash at forum

The KMT and Taiwan People's Party presidential candidates have clashed at the Global Views Leaders Forum in Taipei -- that, despite both sides seeking to join forces in the January election.

#ICRT #KMT #TPP #Taiwan
19 October, 2023
Nvidia and Hon Hai to team up on AI

Visiting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says his company is teaming up with Hon Hai to develop artificial intelligence factories to improve the electric vehicles of the future and make autonomous vehicles safer.

#ICRT #Nvidia #HonHai #AI #Taiwan
19 October, 2022
Taiwan ranks 5th in internet freedom

Taiwan has the fifth highest ranking for internet freedom globally and holds the top spot in Asia.

#ICRT #freedom #Taiwan
19 October, 2022
Digital ministry to tighten rules on China-made ICT

The Ministry of Digital Affairs has unveiled a proposal aimed at restricting the use of China-made information and communications products by government agencies.

#ICRT #MODA #ICT #Taiwan
19 November, 2021
4% public sector wage hike to benefit 1 million

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

#ICRT #ExectutiveYuan #Taiwan
19 November, 2021
Taiwan opens Lithuania office

Taiwan on Thursday officially opened its new representative office in Lithuania

#ICRT #Lithuania #Taiwan
19 May, 2023
TV cable subscriptions hit new low

The National Communications Commission reports that cable TV subscriptions have hit a new low of 4.6 million in the first quarter of 2023.

#ICRT #NCC #TV #Taiwan
19 May, 2022
Taipei schools to shift to online classes next week

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

#ICRT #covid19 #Taipei #Taiwan
19 May, 2022
Coronavirus cases to peak in 7 days

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
19 May, 2021
Hong Kong office suspends Taiwan operations

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

#ICRT #HongKong #Taiwan #China
19 May, 2021
Taipower to submit improvement plan following outages

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.

#ICRT #Taipower #MOEA #KMT #Taiwan
19 May, 2021
Local vaccine phase 2 trials nearly complete

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.

#ICRT #vaccine #covid19 #Taiwan
19 May, 2021
400,000 AZ vaccine doses arrive

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.

#ICRT #COVAX #AZ #vaccine #covid19
19 May, 2020
Taiwan and Stanford discussing project on safe international travel

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.

#ICRT #Taiwan #Stanford #CECC
19 January, 2023
Surplus tax rebate deferred

The government-proposed surplus tax revenue rebate of NT$6,000 has been deferred.

#ICRT #KMT #tax #Taiwan
19 January, 2022
VP Lai to attend Honduran inauguration

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

#ICRT #Taiwan #Honduras
19 January, 2022
Airlines change flights over US 5G

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

#ICRT #5G #airline #US #Taiwan
19 January, 2022
Taipei schools to cancel activities during holidays

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

#ICRT #covid19 #Taiwan
19 August, 2022
Job scam victims remain trapped in Cambodia

Cabinet Spokesperson Luo Bing-cheng says over 370 Taiwanese nationals have been conned into working for Cambodia-based fraud rings through fake job advertisements and 333 of them remain trapped by human trafficking criminal operations in the country

#ICRT #Cambodia #scam #Taiwan
19 August, 2022
CECC confirms first domestic BA.4 cluster

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has confirmed the first domestic cluster infection of the coronavirus BA.4 Omicron subvariant

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
19 April, 2023
EPA to open climate change office

The Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) says a preparatory office for the Climate Change Administration will be launched on Saturday.

#ICRT #EPA #enviroment
19 April, 2022
Government could allow quarantine-free entry from July

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #quarantine #Taiwan
18 September, 2023
Over 70% of Taiwanese plan to travel abroad

A recent survey shows that more than 70% of Taiwanese plan to travel abroad over the next two years.

#ICRT #travel #tourism #Taiwan
18 September, 2023
2024 presidential election update

Terry Gou is set to launch his signature drive to become an independent presidential candidate later this week.

#ICRT #KMT #election #Taiwan
18 September, 2023
MOEA to subsidise IC designers

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) is set to budget around NT$800 million to subsidise smaller domestic IC designers in the development of processes below 28 nanometres.

#ICRT #MOEA #GDP #Taiwan
18 October, 2022
Premier tests positive for Covid

Premier Su tseng-chang has tested positive for Covid-19. Su felt ill after spending the morning at the Legislative Yuan, and he returned home to quarantine for seven days with mild symptoms after a Covid-19 rapid test he took came out positive.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
18 October, 2021
Level 2 alert extended to 1 November

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
18 October, 2021
Foreign missions urge easing of border controls

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

#ICRT #covid19 #Taiwan #border
18 November, 2022
NHI premiums to remain unchanged

The National Health Insurance Administration says the National Health Insurance rate will remain unchanged next year.

#ICRT #NHI
18 November, 2022
Semiconductor sector welcomes tax break proposal

Local semiconductor companies are responding positively to a proposed increase in tax deductions for corporate spending on research, development, and equipment investment.

#ICRT #semiconductor #Taiwan
18 November, 2021
Mix-and-match vaccine registration now open

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
18 November, 2021
MOE seeks March entry for new students

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

#ICRT #MOE #MOL #covid19 #Taiwan
18 November, 2021
"Deepfake" legislation drafted

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

#ICRT #legislation #Taiwan
18 May, 2023
Subsidies needed to stabilise labour insurance fund

Deputy Labor Minister Lee Chun-yi is warning that continued government subsidies are currently the "only way" to stabilize the Labor Insurance Fund.

#ICRT #MOL #labor #Taiwan
18 May, 2023
Taiwan eases immigration rules for graduates

Minister of the Interior, Lin You-chang, announced today a significant change in immigration policy that would allow international students to stay in Taiwan for up to two years after graduation.

#ICRT #MOI #immigration #Taiwan
18 May, 2023
KMT names Hou as presidential candidate

The Kuomintang (KMT) has officially nominated New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih as its 2024 presidential candidate.

#ICRT #KMT #election #Taiwan
18 May, 2021
Schools closed in northern Taiwan

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

#ICRT #MOL #covid19 #Taiwan
18 May, 2021
Borders to close for a month

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
18 May, 2020
TSMC declines to comment on Huawei

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

#ICRT #Taiwan #TSMC #Huawei
18 March, 2021
Air Force completes F16 upgrades

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.

#ICRT #Taiwan #AirForce #F16
18 March, 2021
Taiwan-Palau travel bubble to open on 1 April

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.

#ICRT #Taiwan #covid19 #CECC #travel
18 March, 2021
Restrictions eased on foreign NPOs

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.

#ICRT #Taiwan #MOI #NPO
18 March, 2021
AstraZeneca vaccines clear FDA testing

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

#ICRT #Taiwan #covid19 #CECC #AstraZeneca
18 June, 2021
Speculation on relaxing level 3 restrictions

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
18 June, 2021
EY authorises TSMC, Hon Hai to purchase vaccines

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

#ICRT #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
18 June, 2020
Government to admit 2,238 graduating foreign students

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.

#MOE #covid19 #ICRT #Taiwan
18 June, 2020
Quarantine rules for business travellers to be eased

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.

#MOHW #ICRT #covid19 #Taiwan #travel
18 January, 2023
Opposition parties slam "U-turn" on house flipping

Opposition lawmakers are slamming the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) after it reversed one of several new rules aimed at deterring speculation in the country's housing market.

#ICRT #MOI #Taiwan
18 January, 2023
Military to launch voluntary reservist training

Ministry of National Defense (MND) officials say discharged female military personnel will soon be allowed to enrol in the dual-track reservist training system.

#ICRT #MND #Taiwan
18 January, 2022
Tsai touts need for local semiconductor equipment

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

#ICRT #semiconductor #Taiwan
18 January, 2022
Taoyuan facility shut down after infection

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
18 January, 2022
CECC reports 65 new Covid cases

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
18 January, 2021
Labour inspections to begin in logistics industry

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

#MOL #ICRT #labour #logistic
18 January, 2021
Teachers demand pay rise

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

#salary #NFTU #ICRT
18 February, 2022
Migrant workers now eligible for permanent residency

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

#ICRT #MOL #Taiwan
18 February, 2022
Tougher penalties for economic espionage

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

#ICRT
18 February, 2022
European Parliament adopts security policies with Taiwan provisions

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

#ICRT #EU #Taiwan
18 February, 2022
Taiwan to allow in business travellers from March

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

#ICRT #CECC #MOE #covid19 #Taiwan
18 February, 2021
18 local banks touting bilingual services

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

#ICRT #bilingual #Taiwan
18 February, 2021
Facebook blocks Australians from accessing news

#ICRT #facebook #Australia
18 February, 2021
Digital ministry legislation to be submitted by May

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.

#ICRT #NCC #Taiwan
18 December, 2022
Incumbent KMT mayor wins re-election in Chiayi

Incumbent Chiayi City Kuomintang (KMT) Mayor Huang Min-hui has won re-election in delayed election.

#ICRT #KMT #DPP #election #Taiwan
18 August, 2023
Cabinet outlines more road safety plans

The cabinet is hoping to cut the number of fatalities caused by road accidents by 30% by 2030 under a new scheme unveiled by the Executive Yuan.

#ICRT #cabinet #MOT #Taiwan
18 August, 2023
MOL touts issuance of over 13,000 long-term migrant work permits

The Ministry of Labor (MOL) says more than 13,300 work permits have been issued to foreign semi-skilled workers since the introduction of a new migrant labour retention scheme.

#ICRT #MOL #migrant #Taiwan
18 August, 2023
Vice president returns to Taiwan

Vice President Lai Ching-te has arrived back in Taiwan following his seven-day trip to the United States and Paraguay.

#ICRT #Paraguay #US #Taiwan
18 August, 2022
New one-stop service for migrant domestic workers

The Ministry of Labor (MOL) says a new "one-stop service" aimed at newly arrivingmigrant domestic workers will be launched at the start of next year

#ICRT #MOL #Taiwan
18 August, 2022
Teachers undergo English training course

Teachers from 330 schools across the island have received 5 days of all-English training in preparation for bilingual education

#ICRT #MOE #bilingual #Taiwan
18 August, 2022
TaiwanPlus to air on terrestrial TV

The National Communications Commission has approved an amendment to Public Television Service's operational plan to allow it to broadcast content from the government-funded TaiwanPlus English-language online video streaming service on a terrestrial television channel

#ICRT #TaiwanPlus #NCC #Taiwan
18 August, 2022
Major parties rally in support of lower voting age

The island's main political parties are rallying in support of lowering Taiwan's voting age from 20 to 18 via a constitutional amendment

#ICRT #KMT #DPP #Taiwan
18 August, 2022
New Taipei and Taichung mayors to seek re-election

The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) has formally announced that New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih and Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen will be seeking re-election in November's local elections

#ICRT #KMT #DPP #Taiwan
18 August, 2021
Premier says Taiwan is not like Afghanistan

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.

#ICRT #Taiwan #Afghanistan #US #China
18 August, 2021
MOFA: Vaccination proof not always required when travelling

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

#ICRT #MOFA #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
18 August, 2021
CAL, EVA join IATA Travel Pass trial

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

#ICRT #IATA #Taiwan #ChinaAirlines #EVAAir
18 April, 2022
CECC strengthens vaccination rules and testing as Covid cases surge

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
18 April, 2022
FDA approves Moderna vaccine for 6-11 year-olds

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan #FDA
18 April, 2022
Cabinet requests extension to Covid relief act

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
18 April, 2022
Quarantine testing requirements eased for asymptomatic cases

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
17 September, 2021
European Parliament adopts BIA resolution

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

#ICRT #EU #BIA #China
17 October, 2023
Tourist arrivals expected to hit new record levels in 2024

Minister of Transportation and Communications Wang Kwo-tsai says he believes the number of tourists choosing to visit Taiwan could return to pre-Covid pandemic levels from next year.

#ICRT #MOTC #Taiwan
17 October, 2023
MOENV announces new carbon reduction regulations

The Ministry of Environment (MOENV) has introduced new regulations to guide companies and government entities on carbon credits and emissions.

#ICRT #MOENV #Taiwan
17 November, 2023
2023 Taipei Biennial starts this weekend

The 13th Taipei Biennial kicks off this weekend, and takes place from 18 November through 24 March of next year at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum.

#ICRT #Biennial #Taiwan
17 November, 2023
Cabinet approves NT$1.4 billion digital resilience budget

The Cabinet has approved a proposal to spend NT$1.34 billion for the cryptographic splitting of cloud-stored data from 18 key infrastructure management systems.

#ICRT #MODA #cabinet #Taiwan
17 November, 2023
Ko hints at collapse of joint ticket plan, KMT legislator list

Taiwan People's Party Chairman Ko Wen-je is hinting at a collapse of plans to field a joint presidential election ticket with the KMT.

#ICRT #TPP #KMT #DPP #Taiwan
17 November, 2022
German economics official visits Taiwan

A German government economics official is visiting Taiwan on what officials are describing as a "two-day low-profile trip" this week.

#ICRT #German #Taiwan
17 November, 2022
MAC criticises Xi's claims at G20 meeting

The Mainland Affairs Council is calling China's claims regarding Taiwan's sovereignty as factually incorrect.

#ICRT #MAC #China #Taiwan #G20
17 November, 2022
Amendment strengthens unions

Lawmakers have passed an amendment to the Labor Union Act that imposes harsher penalties on employers who refuse to allow workers to join a union or participate in union related activities.

#ICRT #labor #Taiwan
17 November, 2021
Geothermal power set for new beginning

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

#ICRT #geothermal #Taiwan
17 November, 2020
Lawmakers freeze some of the eID budget

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.

#MOI #eID #ICRT
17 November, 2020
MOTC announces subsidies for electric buses

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

#MOTC #Taiwan #ICRT
17 May, 2022
MOEA offers subsidies to restaurants

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

#ICRT #MOEA #Taiwan #covid19
17 May, 2022
Survey shows majority of parents support suspending classes

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

#ICRT #covid19 #survey #Taiwan
17 May, 2022
CECC revokes isolation rule for boosted housemates

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
17 May, 2021
COA says food supplies are sufficient

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.

#ICRT #COA #covid19 #Taiwan
17 May, 2021
New control measures after Covid-19 surge

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
17 May, 2021
More vaccines on the way

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
17 March, 2023
Dutch cyclist wins Tour de Taiwan

Dutch cyclist Jeroen Meijers of the Terengganu Polygon Cycling team has won this year's Tour de Taiwan.

#ICRT #tour #cycle #Taiwan
17 March, 2023
Former lawmaker and general face national security charges

The Kaohsiung District Prosecutors' Office has indicted former lawmaker Luo Zhi-ming and retired Navy Major General Xia Fu-xiang on charges of violating national security.

#ICRT #military #Taiwan
17 March, 2023
NT$6,000 tax rebate process to begin on 22 March

The cabinet has announced that people can register their information on the official website for the distribution of NT$6,000 tax rebate next week.

#ICRT #tax #Taiwan
17 March, 2022
National quantum computing research group formed

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

#ICRT #MOST
17 March, 2022
NHIA announces co-payment adjustments

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

#ICRT #NHIA #MOHW
17 March, 2022
CECC adjusts Covid testing rules

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan #quarantine
17 June, 2022
'Peak of coronavirus wave over'

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
17 June, 2021
CECC calls Covid-19 situation stable

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
17 June, 2021
Demand soars for US-bound flights

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

#ICRT #covid19 #US #Taiwan #tourism
17 February, 2023
Government announces mortgage subsidies

Households with a combined annual income below NT$1.2 million and an original home loan of no more than NT$8.5 million are now eligible for a NT$30,000 mortgage subsidy.

#ICRT #MOI #cabinet #Taiwan
17 February, 2023
Taiwan rescuers return home, recount stories

A search and rescue team deployed by Taiwan to earthquake-struck Turkey was welcomed back to Pingtung last night.

#ICRT #Turkey #Taiwan
17 February, 2023
New NHIA co-payments system to begin in April

Adjustments to National Health Insurance Administration's (NHIA) co-payment system will begin in April at the earliest.

#ICRT #NHIA #Taiwan
17 February, 2022
Moderna to open subsidiary in Taiwan

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

#ICRT #vaccine #Moderna
17 February, 2022
EU approves linking funds to respect for rule of law

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

#ICRT #EU
17 February, 2022
Austria, Germany & Japan to ease coronavirus rules

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

#ICRT #covid19 #Taiwan
17 December, 2021
Central bank leaves rates unchanged

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

#ICRT #economy #bank
17 December, 2021
Arriving travellers to get 6 Covid tests

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan #quarantine
17 December, 2020
CECC to block entry of Indonesian workers

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.

#ICRT #CECC #Indonesia
17 August, 2021
Fisheries Agency questions Taiwan's illegal fishing listing

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.

#ICRT #Taiwan #US #COA
17 August, 2021
Stimulus vouchers to be issued without payment

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.

#ICRT #DPP #KMT #cabinet
17 August, 2021
TES to reopen on 23 August

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

#ICRT #covid19 #TES #education
17 August, 2021
Medigen vaccine appointments open

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
17 April, 2023
MODA to invest in telecoms resiliency

The Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) has announced plans to invest NT$6 billion in a four-year Disaster Roaming programme starting next year.

#ICRT #MODA #Taiwan
17 April, 2023
33 flights affected by China's no-fly zone

The Civil Aeronautics Administration says a total of 33 international flights to and from Northeast Asia and North America were affected by China's no-fly zone over waters north of Taiwan.

#ICRT #MND #airline #China #Taiwan
17 April, 2023
Energy saving trial for restaurants begins

The Ministry of Economics Affairs says participating restaurants and food courts are required to set their air-conditioning at 23 degrees during dining hours from today.

#ICRT #MOEA #energy
17 April, 2023
Public transport mask mandate lifted

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has lifted its public transport face mask mandate.

#ICRT #CECC #MOE #covid19 #Taiwan
16 September, 2022
European parliament calls for closer ties with Taiwan

Members of the European Parliament are calling on the European Union to strengthen its relations with Taiwan in a resolution that passed with 424 votes in favour, and 14 against, with 46 abstentions.

#ICRT #EU #China #Taiwan
16 September, 2022
Taipower proposes 10-year plan to improve national grid

Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) is proposing a ten-year NT$188-billion project to enhance the resilience of the national grid.

#ICRT #Taipower #NetZero #Taiwan
16 September, 2022
CECC says border opening possible in October

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says the government could re-open Taiwan's borders quarantine-free for arrivals in October. However, center spokesman Zhuang Ren-xiang says that will not likely in the early part of the month.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan #quarantine
16 September, 2021
Dine-in services resume in New Taipei

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
16 September, 2021
Most high school students want to get vaccinated

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.

#ICRT #CECC #vaccine #covid19 #Taiwan
16 September, 2021
Chen: Restrictions may be eased on large gatherings

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
16 October, 2023
Tighter milk import management urged

Changhua County Magistrate Wang Hui-mei is urging the central government to strengthen its management of dairy imports. The call comes as the government is set to open the local market to imported New Zealand dairy products.

#ICRT #MOA #Taiwan
16 October, 2023
Opposition parties disagree on presidential ticket selection plans

The Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) are criticizing each other for failing to reach a consensus on plans for a joint opposition ticket for January's presidential election.

#ICRT #KMT #TPP #DPP #Taiwan
16 November, 2021
Breakthrough social housing project

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

#ICRT #NHURC #Taiwan
16 November, 2021
Taipei to set up 6 clinics for long Covid

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

#ICRT #covid19 #Taiwan
16 November, 2021
Indonesian workers allowed entry

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

#ICRT #MOL #migrant #Indonesia
16 November, 2020
Taiwan seeking to join rival trade block to counter RCEP

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).

#Taiwan #RCEP #ICRT
16 May, 2023
Taiwan top target for cyber attacks in 1Q23

IT security firm Check Point says data shows that Taiwan was the number one target of cyberattacks globally during the first quarter of this year.

#ICRT #cyber #Taiwan
16 March, 2023
Linkou Chang Gung Hospital most profitable in Taiwan

The Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital generated the highest overall profit among healthcare facilities last year.

#ICRT #NHI #healthcare #hospital #Taiwan
16 March, 2023
MOFA voices concern over Honduras diplomatic ties

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed its "grave concern" to the government of Honduras after president, Xiomara Castro announced her government will seek to establish formal diplomatic ties with China.

#ICRT #MOFA #DPP #KMT #Honduras
16 March, 2022
Taiwan donates US$11.5 million to Ukrainian refugees

 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

#ICRT #MOFA #Ukraine #EU
16 March, 2021
Estimated 60,000 front-line workers to get first vaccines

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

#ICRT #covid19 #vaccine #MOHW
16 March, 2021
WRA to invest NT$160 billion in securing water supply

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.

#ICRT #WRA #Taiwan
16 June, 2023
Central bank leaves interest rates unchanged

Taiwan's central bank has opted to leave its key interest rates unchanged following its quarterly policy-making meeting.

#ICRT #CentralBank #InterestRates
16 June, 2023
Gender Equality Act amendments expected in July

The cabinet says it plans to submit draft amendments to the Gender Equity Education Act, the Act of Gender Equality in Employment and the Sexual Harassment Prevention Act to the Legislative Yuan by mid-July.

#ICRT #GenderEqualityActs #Amendments
16 June, 2022
Lithuania to open trade office in Taiwan in September

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

#ICRT #Lithuania #Taiwan
16 June, 2022
Arrivals allowed 1 quarantine location change under 3 4 policy

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #quarantine #Taiwan
16 June, 2022
Taiwan rises to 7th place in IMD rankings

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)

#ICRT #IMD #Taiwan
16 June, 2021
MOFA thanks EU, US officials for support

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

#ICRT #MOFA #EU #US #Tawian
16 June, 2021
1.2 million applications for childcare subsidies

Over a million people have applied for childcare subsidies already.

#ICRT #covid19 #Taiwan
16 January, 2023
Cabinet approves Xizhi-Donghu MRT line

The cabinet has approved the construction of the Xizhi to Donghu MRT Line.

#ICRT #NDC #Metro #Taiwan
16 January, 2023
Lai Ching-te elected DPP chairman

Vice President Lai Ching-te has been elected the DPP's new chairman, after winning the party's uncontested election for the post.

#ICRT #DPP #Taiwan
16 January, 2023
CPC freezes fuel prices for CNY holidays

CPC has left fuel prices at the pump unchanged for this week – after choosing to freeze prices for the upcoming week-long lunar (or Chinese) new year holidays.

#ICRT #CPC #CNY #oil #Taiwan
16 February, 2023
TSMC shares fall on news of Berkshire sale

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's share price fell by almost 4% on Wednesday after it was revealed that Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway slashed its stake in TSMC in the fourth quarter of 2022.

#ICRT #TSMC #Taiwan
16 February, 2023
Average hotel room rates hit record high in 2022

Taiwan's Tourism Bureau says the average daily room rate at international hotels in Taiwan hit a record high last year, despite relatively low occupancy due to the coronavirus pandemic.

#ICRT #tourism #Taiwan
16 February, 2023
DPP seeks to ban ex-cons from public office

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has amended its internal rules governing the nomination of party candidates.

#ICRT #DPP #Taiwan
16 February, 2022
CECC mulling easing quarantine & border controls

CECC mulling easing quarantine & border controls

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #quarantine #Taiwan
16 August, 2023
MOEA to assist exporters with China tariffs

Deputy Economics Minister CC Chen says the government plans to assist local polycarbonate exporters deal with the negative impact of Beijing's decision to levy anti-dumping tariffs on their products.

#ICRT #MOEA #China #Taiwan
16 August, 2023
New southbound investments exceed those in China

Deputy Economics Minister CC Chen says Taiwan's investments in the countries under the "New Southbound Policy" have surpassed investments in China in the first half of this year.

#ICRT #MOEA #ASEAN #China #Taiwan
16 August, 2023
Lai denies framework for independence

Vice President Lai Ching-te is stressing that Taiwan is a "sovereign, independent country" and he has no plans to pursue formal independence.

#ICRT #Paraguay #China #Taiwan
16 August, 2022
BA.5 Covid variant cases may see spike

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
16 August, 2022
Traveller quarantine rules eased slightly

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #quarantine #Taiwan
16 April, 2021
Tsai meets visiting US delegation

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.

#ICRT #Taiwan #US #China
16 April, 2021
Transport minister to step down

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

#ICRT #MOTC #Taiwan
16 April, 2021
Cabinet approves talent and tax draft bills

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.

#ICRT #tax #NDC #Taiwan
15 September, 2023
2024 presidential candidates news update

KMT presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih is beginning a week-long trip to the United States for what his campaign office is touting as "a journey to boost dialogue and friendship."

#ICRT #election #DPP #KMT #NPP
15 September, 2023
Government to increase spending on farmers and telemedicine

The cabinet has approved a NT$131 billion budget to raise the allowances received by individuals on social welfare programmes and to increase monthly pension payments for farmers aged 65 and over.

#ICRT #ADL #MOHW #MOL
15 September, 2022
MOL announces minimum wage increase

The Ministry of Labor (MOL) has formally announced the official minimum wage for 2023. The move will increase the minimum monthly wage by 4.55% to NT$26,400 (up from NT$25,250 this year) and the minimum hourly wage by 4.76% to NT$176, starting on 1 January 2023.

#ICRT #MOL #Taiwan
15 September, 2022
Experts urge vaccination as Covid cases surge

Health experts are advising people who have not yet received two coronavirus vaccine shots to do so as soon as possible due to the current surge in Omicron subvariant BA.4 and BA.5 cases.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #NTU #Taiwan
15 September, 2020
Legislative to establish constitutional amendment committee

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

#DPP #KMT #ICRT
15 September, 2020
Electricity rates to remain unchanged

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

#MOEA #Taiwan #ICRT #covid19
15 November, 2023
Taipei Dome hosts first baseball games

The Taipei Dome has hosted its first baseball games. Four teams from the island's top amateur league faced-off in a closed-door double-header.

#ICRT #TaipeiDome #baseball #Taiwan
15 November, 2023
KMT and TPP reach consensus

The blue (Kuomintang, KMT) and white (Taiwan People's Party, TPP) party negotiations have taken place with a consensus finally reached after monthlong deadlock.

#ICRT #KMT #TPP #election #Taiwan
15 November, 2022
Fubon Group No. 1 in total assets

Taipei-based credit information company CRIF has released a report on Taiwan's top 100 business groups based on their total assets in 2021, ranking financial conglomerate Fubon Group in the number one spot.

#ICRT #CRIF #Fubon #Taiwan
15 November, 2022
NPA touts organised crime crackdown

The National Police Agency (NPA) is touting the success of a recent crackdown on organized crime gangs - saying more 1,200 suspects have been detained.

#ICRT #NPA #Taiwan
15 May, 2023
First domestic submarine prepares for final tests

Local shipbuilder CSBC says a prototype of its first domestically manufactured submarine is set to undergo final tests in September.

#ICRT #CSBC #Taiwan
15 May, 2023
Ocean pollution, ticket scalping and international affairs unit bills pass

Amendments on ocean pollution have passed a third reading at the Legislative Yuan.

#ICRT #amendment #pollution #Taiwan
15 May, 2023
Summer energy price hikes to begin on 1 June

Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) says its annual summer electricity pricing scheme will begin on 1 June and remain in place until 30 September.

#ICRT #Taipower #energy #Taiwan
15 June, 2022
Independent power producers guilty of corruption

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

#ICRT #Taipower #Taiwan
15 June, 2022
First Covid dosage rate at 91%

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
15 June, 2022
Hong Kong, Macau residency rules relaxed

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.

#ICRT #HongKong #Macau #Taiwan
15 June, 2021
High risk areas to get more vaccines

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
15 June, 2021
Second day of fewer than 200 Covid-19 cases

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
15 June, 2021
Flight crew rules tightened

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
15 June, 2020
Plan to cap medical device expenses scrapped

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.

#MOHW #medical #ICRT
15 June, 2020
Fourth visa extension granted to foreigners

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

#MOFA #visa #ICRT #Taiwan #NIA
15 December, 2022
MOEA requests WTO to act on China's actions

Government ministries say Taiwan has raised multiple requests with the World Trade Organization to speak against China's actions.

#ICRT #MOEA #WTO #Taiwan
15 December, 2022
15% tax rate set for 2024 at the earliest

The Ministry of Finance says it expects to adopt a 15% minimum multi-national corporation tax rate on 1 January 2024 at the earliest.

#ICRT #MOF #Taiwan
15 December, 2021
Referendum needs 4.95 million votes to pass threshold

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

#ICRT #CEC #referendum #Taiwan
15 December, 2021
LNY quarantine measures begin

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #quarantine #Taiwan
15 April, 2023
Taiwan introduces harsher fines for risky driving

Taiwan's legislature has adopted a slew of stricter traffic rules in an attempt to improve road safety.

#ICRT #law #Taiwan
14 September, 2023
Tourism Bureau welcomes four millionth visitor

The Tourism Bureau has welcomed Taiwan's four millionth inbound visitor this year.

#ICRT #tourism #Taiwan
14 September, 2022
EU court upholds Google antitrust decision

One of the European Union's highest courts has largely upheld a huge fine issued to Google by the bloc's antitrust enforcers in 2018 over its Android mobile operating system

#ICRT #EU #Google #EuropeanCommission
14 September, 2022
EU Commission president proposes reform of electricity market

The European Union's top official has proposed a reform of the bloc's electricity market, amid the energy price crisis hurting businesses and households.

#ICRT #EU #Russia #Ukraine
14 September, 2021
Pregnant women still barred from doing night shifts

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.

#ICRT #MOL #Taiwan #labor
14 September, 2021
Entry requirements relaxed for foreign spouses, children

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
14 September, 2020
Tourism Bureau extends quarantine hotel subsidies

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

#ICRT #tourism #covid19
14 September, 2020
NIA extends visas by foreigners for 30 days

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

#NIA #visa #ICRT
14 October, 2022
Cabinet warns about possible downturn

The cabinet is warning that a possible global economic downturn will affect Taiwan.

#ICRT #Cabinet #GDP
14 October, 2022
Tourism Bureau targets 700,000 tourists this year

The Ministry of Transport and Communications’ Tourism Bureau says it is hoping to attract 700,000 foreign tourists by the end of this year and restore the total number of arrivals to pre-coronavirus-pandemic levels of about 10 million by 2024.

#ICRT #MOTC #Taiwan
14 October, 2021
Vaccinated workers to get priority when entry ban is lifted

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

#ICRT #MOL #PCR #covid19 #Taiwan
14 October, 2021
Employment, wages improve in August

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

#ICRT #job #salary #covid19
14 October, 2021
EPA planning carbon pricing mechanism by 2023

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

#ICRT #EPA #EU #Taiwan
14 May, 2021
Taipei launches e-scooter sharing scheme

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

#ICRT #Taipei #Taiwan
14 May, 2021
New ARC cardholders urged to file taxes early

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

#ICRT #NIA #ARC #tax
14 May, 2021
Taiwan vaccine to be available in July

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

#ICRT #CECC #vaccine #covid19 #Taiwan
14 May, 2020
MOE to invest in "international education"

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.

#ICRT #MOE #InternationalEducation
14 May, 2020
Cabinet resigns en masse

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

#ICRT #NDC
14 March, 2023
TSMC considering fab in Europe

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company says it was still studying the feasibility of setting up a fab in Europe in response to a media report which said the company will build a plant in Dresden, Germany.

#ICRT #TSMC #Taiwan
14 March, 2023
SVB collapse unlikely to have impact on Taiwan

Economics minister Wang Mei-hua says the failure of US-based Silicon Valley Bank is unlikely to seriously affect Taiwan.

#ICRT #MOEA #US #Taiwan
14 March, 2022
Ukraine crisis could push inflation to 2.5%

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

#ICRT #NDC #Ukraine #Russia #MOEA #CPC
14 March, 2022
Local business chambers urge end to Covid restrictions

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

#ICRT #CECC #airline #Taiwan
14 March, 2022
CECC planning for shorter quarantine periods

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #quarantine #Taiwan
14 June, 2023
Taiwan hosts international anti-corruption workshop

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says a three-day workshop on governmental efforts to combat corruption is scheduled to taking place in Taipei this week.

#ICRT #MOFA #TAIWAN
14 June, 2023
NSC touts Taiwan generative AI

National Science and Technology Council head Wu Zheng-zhong says the government is currently developing its own generative artificial intelligence system.

#ICRT #NSC #AI
14 June, 2023
MOEA minister in France

Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) minister Wang Mei-hua is heading a seven-member delegation to France this week.

#ICRT #MOEA #FRANCE
14 June, 2022
Lithuanian and French delegations visit Taiwan

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

#ICRT #Lithuania #Taiwan
14 June, 2022
Taiwan to cut Covid-19 quarantine for arrivals to 3 days

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #quarantine #Taiwan
14 January, 2022
Government to set up mental health centre

The government plans to establish a national mental health command centre

#ICRT #health #Taiwan
14 January, 2022
Covid cases rise ahead of CNY

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
14 February, 2023
DGBAS says inflation more acute in some commodities

Officials have admitted that for some commodities, inflation is much more serious than the official numbers suggest.

#ICRT #DGBAS #CPI #Taiwan
14 February, 2023
CIER economist says economy in transition period

Economist Chen Xin-hui says the island's manufacturing sector should brace itself for a transition period, as businesses continue to navigate uncertainty first triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.

#ICRT #CIER #PMI.Taiwan
14 February, 2023
NSTC announces plans for Taiwan ChatGPT

National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) minister Wu Zheng-zhong has announced plans by the government to develop a domestic version of ChatGPT.

#ICRT #NSTC #ChatGPT #US #Taiwan
14 February, 2022
Russia-Ukraine tensions could affect chip supply

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

#ICRT #Russia #Ukraine #Taiwan #TSMC
14 February, 2022
2 schools close after Covid-19 cases

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
14 December, 2022
Cabinet approves bill barring convicted criminals from office

The cabinet is set to approve a draft bill that seeks to ban individuals convicted of involvement in organized crime, money laundering, drug-related offenses, and illegal possession of guns or knives from running for public office.

#ICRT #cabinet #DPP #KMT
14 December, 2020
EPA plans cup rentals on offshore islands

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

#ICRT #EPA #Taiwan
14 December, 2020
NIA extends duration of stay for foreigners again

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

#ICRT #NIA #Taiwan
14 December, 2020
COA: No food shortage

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

#ICRT #COA #agriculture #Taiwan
14 December, 2020
Annual bonuses at nine-year low

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

#ICRT #job #Taiwan
14 August, 2023
Tourism Bureau optimistic about 6 million tourists target

The Tourism Bureau says it's optimistic about hitting its goal of six million tourist arrivals by the end of the year.

#ICRT #tourism #Taiwan
14 August, 2023
MOEA minister to attend APEC energy meeting

Economics Minister Wang Mei-hua will be attending the APEC Energy Ministers' Meeting in Seattle this week.

#ICRT #MOEA #APEC #US #Taiwan
14 August, 2023
Vice president heads for Paraguay

Vice President and DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-teh has wrapped-up his transit in New York City and left the U-S for Paraguay to attend the inauguration of President-elect Santiago Pena.

#ICRT #DPP #Paraguay #US #Taiwan
14 April, 2022
Beijing slams Taiwan's moves to protect tech industry

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."

#ICRT #Taiwan #China
14 April, 2022
Tax season won't be extended

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

#ICRT #MOF #tax
14 April, 2022
Government orders more rapid test kits as Covid cases spike

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
14 April, 2021
CAL cancels bubble flight to Palau

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

#ICRT #CAL #TravelBubble #covid19 #Taiwan
14 April, 2020
MOL providing 10,000 part-time jobs

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.

#MOL #ICRT #coronavirus
14 April, 2020
MOFA sending 1.3 million masks to 8 EU countries

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

#MOFA #ICRT #mask
13 September, 2023
Presidential candidates can drop out after passing petition

Independent presidential hopefuls who collect enough signatures to become eligible candidates in the presidential election will not be violating election law if they later decide to drop out.

#ICRT #election #CEC #Taiwan
13 September, 2023
Government to ease restrictions on hiring migrant caregivers

The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) says the government will ease restrictions on the employment of live-in migrant caregivers to help more people in need of long-term care for their ailing family members.

#ICRT #MOHW #MOL #Taiwan
13 September, 2023
MND releases latest defence paper

The Ministry of National Defense (MND) has released its first national defence report since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

#ICRT #MND #Taiwan
13 September, 2022
Lithuanian delegation arrives in Taiwan

Lithuania's vice minister of economy and innovation is leading a 28-member delegation to Taiwan this week.

#ICRT #Lithuanian #MOFA #Taiwan
13 September, 2022
MOEA minister pledges 2.5GW of new solar capacity in 2022

Economics Minister Wang Mei-hua says the government will add 2.5 gigawatts (GW) of solar power generation capacity this year

#ICRT #MOEA #CPC
13 September, 2022
Border control, school closure easing rules take effect

Travellers from Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan's 14 diplomatic allies are now allowed to enter Taiwan visa-free.

#ICRT #CECC #MOE #covid19 #Taiwan
13 October, 2022
Convenience store revenues hit record highs

​​​​​​​Taiwan's two biggest convenience chains saw their September revenues reach new highs.

#ICRT #ConvenienceStore #Taiwan
13 October, 2022
CECC lowers pandemic travel warning level

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has lowered its global Covid-19 pandemic travel warning to level two, effective from tomorrow.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
13 November, 2023
Hon Hai developed satellites launched

Two low-earth orbit satellites developed Hon Hai have been successfully launched into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

#ICRT #HonHai #Taiwan
13 November, 2023
MOL working on plan to allow in workers from India

The Ministry of Labor's (MOL) Workforce Development Agency says talks are ongoing to open Taiwan up to migrant workers from India.

#ICRT #MOL #India #Taiwan
13 November, 2023
2023 average earnings fail to keep up with inflation

In September, the average regular earnings of full-time employees with Taiwan nationality (excluding the foreigners and part-time employees) was NT$48,065, an increase of 2.51% from the same month last year. Average irregular earnings such as bonuses and overtime pay was NT$9,754.

#ICRT #DGBAS #Taiwan
13 May, 2022
Cabinet proposes NT$30 billion spending on local languages

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

#ICRT #MOC #Language #Taiwan
13 May, 2022
CECC reports 65,446 new Covid cases

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
13 May, 2021
11,000 vaccinated yesterday

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

#ICRT #CECC #vaccine #covid19 #Taiwan
13 May, 2021
6-point plan to stop Covid-19 community spread

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19
13 May, 2020
Mobile payments hit new high

Mobile payments in Taiwan have hit a new high.

#ICRT #FSC #mobile
13 March, 2020
CDC lunch on Covid-19

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

#covid19 #coronavirus #CDC #ICRT
13 June, 2020
Acting mayor takes office in Kaohsiung

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.

#Kaohsiung #ICRT #election #Taiwan #government
13 June, 2020
2020 Computex cancelled

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.

#Computex #covid19 #TCA #TAITRA #Taiwan #ICRT
13 January, 2023
Bill to ban e-cigarettes passed

Lawmakers have passed a slew of amendments to the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act.

#ICRT #tobacco #amendment
13 January, 2023
Cabinet approves bills on foreign talent, national security

The cabinet has passed a series of draft amendments aimed at attracting foreign professionals to Taiwan, while also better protecting family reunification rights and increasing penalties for immigration-related offenses.

#ICRT #cabinet #MOI #Taiwan
13 January, 2022
President Tsai invited to Honduran inauguration

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

#ICRT #MOFA #Honduras
13 January, 2022
CECC revises quarantine rules

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #MOL #Taiwan #quarantine
13 February, 2023
Military joins Turkey relief efforts

The Taiwanese military is participating in the government's ongoing efforts to provide post-disaster relief to Turkey.

#ICRT #Turkey #Taiwan
13 December, 2021
No tightening of border controls planned

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
13 December, 2021
Academia Sinica looks into lab misstep

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
13 December, 2021
German parliament passes Taiwan resolution

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

#ICRT #German #Taiwan
13 April, 2022
MOE raises threshold for suspension of classes

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

#ICRT #MOE #covid19 #Taiwan
13 April, 2022
Government eases border restrictions for family visits

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

#ICRT #MOFA #covid19
13 April, 2022
CECC relaxes quarantine testing requirements

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
13 April, 2021
More rule changes slated for foreign professionals

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.

#ICRT #Taiwan
13 April, 2021
NIA grants 10th automatic visa extension

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

#ICRT #visa #NIA #Taiwan
13 April, 2021
TSMC chairman attends White House summit

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

#ICRT #TSMC #Taiwan #US
13 April, 2021
Intel, other big players at Computex

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

#ICRT #Taiwan #Computex
12 October, 2021
CECC, MOE lift some Covid restrictions

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

#ICRT #CECC #MOE #covid19 #Taiwan
12 October, 2021
President appeals for EU-Taiwan BIA

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

#ICRT #BIA #EU #Taiwan #Forum2000
12 May, 2022
2022 Computex to be live

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

#ICRT #Computex #Taiwan
12 May, 2022
FDA allows personal imports of rapid tests

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #FDA #Taiwan
12 May, 2021
Europe Day Dinner postponed

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.

#ICRT #ECCT #CECC #Taiwan #covid19
12 March, 2021
Draft bill aims to curb real estate speculation

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

#LegislativeYuan #ICRT #RealEstate
12 June, 2023
Foreign minister to visit Czech Republic

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has confirmed that foreign minister Joseph Wu will be traveling to Europe this week.

#ICRT #MOFA #Taiwan
12 June, 2023
Preschoolers found to have traces of barbiturates

The New Taipei City Government says blood tests have found trace amounts of barbiturates in eight students at a private preschool in the Banqiao District.

#ICRT #NewTaipeiCity #Taiwan
12 June, 2023
MOFA slams Vietnam over charges of sovereignty infringement

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) says it considers Vietnam's claim that a recent drill conducted on Taiping Island was a violation of Hanoi's sovereignty as unacceptable.

#ICRT #MOFA #Vietnam #Taiwan
12 December, 2022
Taiwan and Germany launch reciprocal customs clearance programme

The National Immigration Agency says Taiwan and Germany have launched a reciprocal automated customs clearance programme.

#ICRT #Taiwan #Germany
12 December, 2022
China's ban on Taiwan alcohol costs Taiwan less than NT$1 billion

Finance Minister Su Jien-rong says China's decision to suspend the imports of some Taiwan beer and liquor is expected to cost exporters more than NT$1-billion.

#ICRT #alcohol #Taiwan #China
12 December, 2022
Cabinet bans use of TikTok by government agencies

The Cabinet is banning all government employees from using TikTok and other Chinese streaming services that could compromise cybersecurity systems in their offices and buildings.

#ICRT #TikTok #Taiwan #China #cabinet
12 August, 2023
Average life expectancy falls

The Ministry of the Interior says life expectancy in Taiwan fell sharply last year.

#ICRT #MOI #covid19 #Taiwan
12 August, 2022
Labour advocate questions caregiver wage hike

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

#ICRT #MOL #Taiwan
12 August, 2021
Tax revenue rises by over 20%

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

#ICRT #tax #MOF #Taiwan
12 August, 2021
MOL subsidy programme extended

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.

#ICRT #MOL #Taiwan #labor
12 August, 2021
Medigen vaccines to begin on 23 August

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

#ICRT #CECC #vaccine #covid19 #Taiwan
12 August, 2021
MOE says 13,000 foreign students to arrive

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

#ICRT #MOE #education #Taiwan
12 April, 2023
Parliamentary group slams Macron's remarks

A group of cross-national parliamentarians are slamming French President Emmanuel Macron for what they're describing as his "ill-judged remarks" that sent a signal of "indifference" over Taiwan.

#ICRT #Macron #China #France #Taiwan
12 April, 2023
Number of Taiwanese working in China declining

A government survey has found that the number of Taiwanese nationals working in China fell for the eighth consecutive year in 2021.

#ICRT #China #Taiwan
11 September, 2023
Lee Hong-qi's movie wins prize in Venice

Taiwanese Director Lee Hong-qi's debut movie "Love Is a Gun" has been awarded the prize for best first feature at the Venice International Film Festival.

#ICRT #film #Venice #Taiwan
11 September, 2023
August exports fall 7.3%

Taiwan's exports fell more than 7% from a year earlier in August, marking the 12th consecutive monthly year-on-year decline, although the fall further narrowed in the wake of a traditional peak season in the second half of this year, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said Friday.

#ICRT #export #MOF #Taiwan
11 September, 2023
Taipei City to inspect all construction sites

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-An is vowing to inspect all construction sites in the city.

#ICRT #TaipeiCity #Taiwan
11 October, 2023
President Tsai calls for "peaceful coexistence"

President Tsai Ing-wen expressed a desire for "peaceful coexistence" with Beijing, even as she emphasised her administration's achievements and highlighted a call for dialogue between Taiwan and China.

#ICRT #KMT #DPP #US #China #Taiwan
11 October, 2023
IMF cuts Taiwan's 2023 GDP forecast to 0.8%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered Taiwan's 2023 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast by 1.3 percentage points from its April estimate to 0.8%.

#ICRT #IMF #GDP #CPI #Taiwan
11 October, 2023
KMT agrees to discuss TPP proposal for joint presidential ticket

Taiwan's two opposition parties, the KMT and the TPP, could be closer to agreeing on collaboration terms for the 2024 general elections.

#ICRT #KMT #TPP #Taiwan
11 October, 2023
DGBAS expects little impact on inflation from Middle East conflict

The head of Taiwan's statistics bureau, the Directorate General of Budget Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) does not believe that the Palestine-Israel war will have much of an effect on international commodity prices, but he cautioned that crude oil prices could be pushed higher and fuel inflation.

#ICRT #DGBAS #Palestine #Israel #Taiwan
11 October, 2022
Taoyuan airport gearing up for lifting of border controls

Taoyuan International Airport is gearing up for the lifting of border control on Thursday after enduring more than two years and seven months of emptiness.

#ICRT #covid19 #Taiwan #border
11 October, 2022
US chip ban could hurt TSMC

The US government's decision to impose new restrictions on the sale of semiconductors and chipmaking equipment to China could negatively impact Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's sales, according to Trendforce.

#ICRT #US #TSMC #Taiwan #China
11 October, 2022
Tsai urges respect for sovereignty on national day

President Tsai Ing-wen says military confrontation in the Taiwan Strait is "absolutely not an option" and is calling on Beijing to respect the island's sovereignty.

#ICRT #DPP #KMT #Taiwan #China
11 November, 2021
Second BNT dose for teens on hold

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
11 November, 2021
Tax income hits record

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

#ICRT #MOF #tax
11 November, 2021
Taiwan climate model outlines growing threats

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

#ICRT #climate #enviroment
11 November, 2021
Gender equality progress in Taiwan

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

#ICRT #GenderEquality #Taiwan
11 May, 2023
NCC to appeal court ruling on CTI licence renewal

The National Communications Commission (NCC) says it plans to appeal a ruling by the Taipei High Administrative Court, after it overturned a 2020 ruling rejecting the renewal of CTi News' broadcast license.

#ICRT #NCC #Taiwan
11 June, 2021
Medigen to apply for vaccine EUA

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.

#ICRT #FDA #CDC #vaccine #covid19 #Taiwan
11 June, 2020
Air industry in peril

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

#covid19 #ICRT #Starlux #ChinaAirlines #EVA #Taiwan
11 June, 2020
Travel agencies' revenues plunged further in May

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

#ICRT #tourism #ICRT #Taiwan
11 June, 2020
Government to issue agriculture and culture stimulus vouchers

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

#voucher #MOC #Taiwan #ICRT
11 June, 2020
Far EasTone wins second 5G licence

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

#5G #ChunghwaTelecom #FarEasTone #Taiwan #ICRT
11 January, 2023
Taiwan's population continued to decline in 2022

Births in Taiwan last year have hit a new low. The Ministry of the Interior has published its 2022 population survey today, indicating that there were 23.264640 million people in Taiwan.

#ICRT #MOI #Taiwan
11 January, 2023
2022 tax revenue hit record high

The Ministry of Finance says tax revenue hit a new high last year and exceeded the budgeted amount by NT$495 billion - this, despite a sharp decline in revenue from stock transaction taxes.

#ICRT #MOF #tax #Taiwan
11 January, 2023
Taiwan passes net zero act

Taiwan's lawmakers have passed a climate bill that seeks to establish a carbon fee system for large emitters and sets a goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.

#ICRT #MOEA #Taiwan
11 January, 2022
Foodpanda to open global R&D hub in Taiwan

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

#ICRT #Foodpanda #Taiwan
11 January, 2022
High Covid rate in arriving passengers, new Covid testing rules

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
11 February, 2022
Taiwan's population continues to decline

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

#ICRT #population #Taiwan
11 February, 2022
Taiwan ranks as top full democracy in Asia

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

#ICRT #democracy #Taiwan
11 August, 2022
MND vows vigilance as military drills conclude

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

#ICRT #MND #China #Taiwan
11 August, 2022
KMT vice chair visits China

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."

#ICRT #KMT #Taiwan #China
11 August, 2022
PCR test requirement cancelled

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #PCR #Taiwan
11 April, 2023
China concludes latest military drills

The Ministry of National Defense says 91 Chinese military aircraft and 12 ships were detected operating around Taiwan over a 12-hour period on Monday.

#ICRT #MOFA #MOEA #MND #China #Taiwan
11 April, 2023
FSC urging banks to monitor AI use

The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) says it has requested that local banks closely monitor their use of artificial intelligence in order to both protect and ensure data security.

#ICRT #FSC #ChatGPT #AI #Taiwan
11 April, 2023
Sharp rise in outbound travel

The Tourism Bureau says it's been seeing a marked rise in the number of people travelling overseas in the first two months of the year.

#ICRT #travel
10 September, 2021
Cabinet approves NT$160 billion relief budget

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

#ICRT #cabinet #Taiwan #ExecutiveYuan
10 September, 2020
CECC reclassifies Hong Kong and Vietnam coronavirus risk

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.

#ICRT #CECC #travel #covid19
10 November, 2023
Cabinet proposes bill to encourage healthy eating

The cabinet has proposed a bill to encourage healthy eating by promoting the teaching of nutritional knowledge in schools and medical institutions.

#ICRT #cabinet #Taiwan
10 November, 2023
Economics minister opens expo in Japan

Economics Minister Wang Mei-hua has opened the first-ever Taiwan Expo in Japan.

#ICRT #MOEA #Taiwan #Japan
10 November, 2022
Premier orders investigation into Chinese made drones

Premier Su Tseng-chang has ordered an investigation into why Chinese made drones were used as part of this year's National Day celebrations in Chiayi.

#ICRT #KMT #Taiwan
10 November, 2022
President Tsai calls for BIA with the UK

President Tsai Ing-wen is calling for the signing of a bilateral investment deal with the UK.

#ICRT #UK #Taiwan
10 November, 2022
Plans to fine Covid positive voters slammed

Amnesty International's Taiwan office is slamming plans to fine coronavirus patients who break their mandatory quarantine to vote in the upcoming local government elections.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan #Amnesty
10 May, 2023
Taoyuan airport passenger volume hits 10 million

The Taoyuan International Airport Corporation says passenger volume so far this year has now surpassed 10 million.

#ICRT #airport #Taiwan
10 May, 2023
EPA upgraded to ministry

Lawmakers have passed the Organic Act for the Ministry of the Environment.

#ICRT #EPA #enviroment #Taiwan
10 May, 2022
Easing of border controls "possible" by July

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
10 May, 2021
Vaccines extended to military and seniors

#ICRT #CECC #Taiwan #vaccines #covid19
10 March, 2023
EU official downplays need for BIA

A member of the European Union's diplomatic service says a bilateral investment agreement (BIA) with Taiwan is unnecessary for protecting the interests of investors from the 27-nation bloc.

#ICRT #EU #BIA #Taiwan
10 March, 2023
Freedom House report ranks Taiwan 2nd freest in Asia

Taiwan has retained its status as a "free" country in the latest edition of the "Freedom in the World" report - which was published Thursday.

#ICRT #FreedomInTheWorld #Taiwan
10 March, 2023
More direct flight routes to China reinstated

The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) says direct air routes between Taiwan and 10 Chinese cities will be reinstated from today, while 13 other Chinese cities have been selected for cross-strait charter flights.

#ICRT #MAC #China #Taiwan
10 March, 2023
Mandatory Covid quarantine to end

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says people with mild coronavirus infections will no longer have to quarantine from 20 March.

#ICRT #CECC #MOE #covid19 #Taiwan
10 March, 2022
Donations for Ukraine pour in

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

#ICRT #MOFA #Ukrain #Taiwan
10 March, 2021
Premier dismisses return to nuclear power

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

#ICRT #energy #Taiwan #NuclearPower
10 June, 2021
Financial relief for furloughed workers increased

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.

#ICRT #MOL #covid19 #Taiwan
10 June, 2021
Taiwan on South Korea's travel bubble priority list

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

#ICRT #travel #covid19 #SouthKorea #Taiwan
10 June, 2021
Seniors eligible for vaccines on 15 June

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
10 June, 2021
TVBS poll shows 86% of people willing to get vaccinated

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.

#ICRT #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
10 January, 2022
DPP wins Taichung by-election

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

#ICRT #DPP #KMT #election
10 February, 2023
Mask mandate to be eased on 20 February

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says it will be easing its indoor face mask mandate on 20 February as part of its move to lift Covid-19 related regulations islandwide.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
10 August, 2022
China's drills continue

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

#ICRT #MND #Taiwan #China
10 August, 2022
DPP defends Taoyuan mayoral candidate

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

#ICRT #DPP #KMT
10 August, 2021
Level 2 alert extended for two weeks

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
10 April, 2023
35 planes cross median line

The Ministry of National Defense says 35 Chinese military aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line on Sunday.

#ICRT #MND #China #Taiwan
10 April, 2023
Mask mandate on public transport expected to be lifted

The Central Epidemic Command Center has announced that face masks may go from "required" to "recommended" for those on public transport systems and school buses starting on 17 April.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #mask #Taiwan
09 September, 2021
MOE to boost English only instruction by 2024

#ICRT #MOE #bilingual #education
09 September, 2021
New Taipei bans indoor dining as cluster cases increase

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
09 September, 2021
CKS Memorial Hall transformation plan unveiled

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

#ICRT #CKS #Taiwan
09 September, 2021
No plans yet to raise Covid-19 alert

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
09 October, 2021
Business and labour groups divided over minimum wage

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

#ICRT #MOL #covid19
09 November, 2023
Taiwan and UK sign trade partnership agreement

Representatives from Taiwan and the UK have signed an agreement to enhance bilateral trade ties.

#ICRT #UK #Taiwan
09 November, 2021
Over 19.8 million eligible to vote in referendum

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

#ICRT #referendum #Taiwan
09 November, 2021
October exports rise 24.6%

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

#ICRT #MOF #export
09 May, 2022
Another 100k Covid cases over the weekend

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
09 March, 2022
February exports rise 34%

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

#ICRT #covid19 #MOF #Taiwan
09 March, 2022
250 high schools to get subsidies for bilingual education

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

#ICRT #MOE #Taiwan
09 March, 2021
Water levels in six reservoirs below 20%

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.

#ICRT #reservoir #Taiwan
09 June, 2023
Telecom operator to help improve power grid

FarEasTone says it plans to help Taipei's power grid with Gogoro batteries.

#ICRT #telecom #Taiwan
09 June, 2023
NTU strengthens guidelines for thesis writing

National Taiwan University has passed new rules to strengthen the supervision of thesis writing for graduate degrees.

#ICRT #NTU #Taiwan
09 June, 2023
Gender equality laws top priority in next LY session

Premier Chen Jian-ren says gender equality laws will be a priority in the next legislative session.

#ICRT #gender #Taiwan
09 June, 2022
Judicial pact signed with Slovakia

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

#ICRT #Taiwan #Slovakia #EU
09 June, 2022
Health minister talks down cancellation of quarantine

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.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #quarantine #Taiwan
09 July, 2021
Taiwan passport ranked world's 31st most powerful

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.

#ICRT #passport #Taiwan
09 July, 2021
Online vaccine system launched as more AZ vaccines arrive

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #vaccine #Taiwan
09 July, 2021
Level 3 alert extended with some relaxations

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
09 February, 2023
European countries pledge more tanks to Ukraine

Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands have announced Tuesday their plan to provide Ukraine with at least 100 refurbished Leopard 1 battle tanks in the coming months.

#ICRT #Europe #Ukraine
09 February, 2023
Tax rebates for energy efficient appliances extended to 2025

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) says a tax incentive programme aimed at encouraging people to purchase energy-efficient household appliances will be extended until 14 June 2025.

#ICRT #MOF #tax #Taiwan
09 February, 2023
DPP introduces rules on academic integrity

The Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) Central Executive Committee has approved a series of rules on the academic integrity of party members registering for primaries ahead of the 2024 presidential and legislative elections.

#ICRT #DPP #Taiwan
09 December, 2022
Draft amendment to prevent convicted criminals from running for public office

The DPP legislative caucus has proposed to amend the Election and Recall Act in an effort to distance itself from allegations of corruption and underworld politics.

#ICRT #DPP #amendment #Taiwan
09 December, 2022
CECC revises hospital visit rules

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says people visiting family or friends in hospital will not be required to show proof of a same-day negative rapid test beginning tomorrow.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
09 December, 2022
Amendment bill mandates solar panels on new buildings

The cabinet has approved a draft amendment bill proposing that all newly constructed, added or altered structures should have rooftop solar panels installed.

#ICRT #amendment #MOEA #Taiwan
09 August, 2023
Aso stresses need to show resolve

Visiting former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso says he believes the best way to deter a Chinese invasion of Taiwan is for Japan, the US and other like-minded countries to make it clear to Beijing that they would be willing to defend Taiwan militarily.

#ICRT #Japan #Taiwan #China
09 August, 2021
Art and culture subsidies coming soon

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.

#ICRT #MOC #Art #covid19
09 August, 2021
Medigen jabs available in next round

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

#ICRT #CECC #vaccine #covid19 #Taiwan
09 August, 2021
Tsai orders fast-tracking of disaster relief

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

#ICRT #CEOC #MOF #COA
09 April, 2021
Real estate tax bill passed

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

#ICRT #tax #RealEstate
08 September, 2023
NHIA considers expanding free coverage for over-65s

The National Health Insurance Administration (NHIA) announced on Thursday that it is looking into the possibility of extending free national health insurance to individuals aged 65 and above who meet specific criteria.

#ICRT #NHIA #TPP #GDP #Taiwan
08 September, 2023
Cabinet approves plan to attract more international students

The cabinet on Thursday approved a plan for the Ministry of Education (MOE) to set up 10 overseas offices, many in Southeast Asian countries, and launch a host of new degree programmes with the goal of attracting and retaining thousands of international students in Taiwan by 2030.

#ICRT #MOE #Taiwan
08 September, 2022
No new timetable for internet content bill

The National Communications Commission (NCC) says there is currently "no timeline" for reintroducing a draft bill to regulate the content of online platforms

#ICRT #NCC #Taiwan
08 September, 2020
MOL announces wage hike

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

#MOL #ICRT #salary #wage
08 October, 2021
MOST to be restructured

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

#ICRT #MOST #NSC #Taiwan
08 October, 2021
Health minister dismisses tighter restrictions for air crews

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

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
08 October, 2021
MOL mulls lifting entry ban for migrant workers

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

#ICRT #MOL #PCR #covid19
08 November, 2023
Taipei travel show visitor numbers rise

The Taiwan Visitors Association says the number of people attending this year's Taipei International Travel Fair was about 90% of the level seen in 2019, the year before the coronavirus pandemic upended global travel.

#ICRT #travel #Taiwan
08 November, 2023
2024 election news update

The Central Election Commission has announced the schedule for next year's legislative election.

#ICRT #CEC #election #DPP #TPP #KMT #Taiwan
08 November, 2022
2022 IT month to begin this week

The annual IT Month will begin this Thursday (10 November), with organizers saying this year'sevent will be highlighting the developments and achievements of Taiwan's digital transformation.

#ICRT #IT #Taiwan
08 November, 2022
OCAC to open more Mandarin learning centres overseas

Overseas Community Affairs Council head Tong Zhen-yuan says his office is planning to open 25 more branches of the Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning next year.

#ICRT #OCAC #Mandarin #Taiwan
08 November, 2022
Lithuanian office in Taipei begins operations

The Lithuanian government has announced the formal opening of its trade office in Taipei.

#ICRT #MOFA #Lithuanian #Taiwan
08 November, 2022
UK trade minister in Taiwan

The UK's trade policy minister is in Taiwan to co-host the 25th edition of UK-Taiwan Trade Talks in Taipei.

#ICRT #UK #Taiwan #trade
08 November, 2022
Updated Moderna vaccine on the way

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says it will take delivery of a shipment of 600,000 doses of Moderna's second-generation coronavirus vaccine tomorrow. The vaccine targets the original virus and the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants.

#ICRT #CECC #covid19 #Taiwan
08 November, 2022
Travel business picking up

Travel agencies and hotels taking part in the Taipei International Travel Fair, which ended yesterday, have enjoyed brisk business.

#ICRT #travel #Taiwan
08 November, 2021
New foreign students to be denied entry temporarily

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

#ICRT #CECC #MOE #covid19 #Taiwan
08 May, 2023
E-bus manufacturer breaks ground in Changhua

Electric bus maker Master Transportation has broken ground on a 20-hectare manufacturing complex in Changhua County.

#ICRT #MOEA #Taiwan
08 May, 2021
Shoe business owner named Taiwan's richest person

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.

#ICRT #business #Forbes #Taiwan
08 March, 2023
MOFA quiet on reports of Tsai US trip