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Premier Cho calls for unity on 2025 budget approval
Premier Cho Jung-tai stresses unity between the Presidential Office and Executive Yuan to pass the 2025 budget. Typhoon Krathon delays talks with Speaker Han.23小時前 -
Taiwan’s 2025 budget includes NT$100 billion for Taipower
Discover the details of Taiwan’s 2025 central government budget, approved by the Executive Yuan and now under Legislative Yuan review. Learn about the NT$100 billion allocation to Taipower, the NT$130 billion for labor insurance, and plans for a NT$33.6 billion health insurance financial assistance. Explore how the NT$3.15 trillion budget aims to balance infrastructure, innovation, and social security, with a focus on post-pandemic recovery and future investments.2024/08/22 21:00 -
Taiwan boosts defense budget to NT$647 billion for 2025
Discover the details of Taiwan’s 2025 Central Government General Budget Proposal, including a significant increase in national defense spending to NT$647 billion, 2.45% of GDP. Learn about allocations for health, anti-fraud measures, and more.2024/08/22 14:46 -
Taiwan announces CPI Increase, supports 4% pension hike
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan spokesman, Lin Tzu-lun, announced that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.71% in December 2023. Due to the CPI surpassing the legal threshold for two consecutive years, the government supports increasing stipends for retired military, civil, and education personnel by at least 4%. Fixed pension benefits for these individuals will be adjusted to account for inflation. The Executive Yuan has allocated NT$4.4 billion in the 2024 central government budget as a reserve fund for price fluctuations. The necessary adjustment mechanisms have been initiated, with a specialized assessment panel deliberating on the rate adjustment. The government aims to complete the related processes and backtrace the adjustments to January 1, 2024, to ensure the living standards of retired personnel.2024/01/06 15:59 -
MOE proposes monthly subsidy for on-campus students
The Ministry of Education in Taiwan has proposed a monthly subsidy of NT$1,200 to NT$1,500 for students living on campus, starting in February 2024. This initiative is expected to benefit approximately 260,000 students residing in public and private universities. The Education and Culture Committee of the Legislative Yuan examined the ministry’s budget for 2024, with some legislators suggesting the extension of the rent subsidy program to include on-campus students. The central government had previously expanded the rent subsidy policy for off-campus students in July, offering a monthly subsidy of NT$2,400 to NT$3,600. Additionally, legislators are interested in discussing a special program for college students with the Ministry of the Interior. The Department of Higher Education has confirmed its intention to provide a defined monthly subsidy to on-campus resident students, initially planning to offer NT$1,200 to NT$1,500 per month.2023/11/06 20:39 -
Mayor Chiang Wan-an reviews Taipei’s flood control plan
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an attended a Municipal Administrative Meeting on Tuesday, (Sept. 5). During the pre-meeting press interview, Chiang addressed questions regarding flooding issues in Taipei and requested budget allocations from the central government.2023/09/05 17:20 -
NT$30 billion rental subsidy to help ease financial burdens
The central government has expanded its rental subsidy program, allocating a budget of NT$30 billion. The application period commenced on Monday (June 3) and will conclude at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 next year.2023/07/05 16:01