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E-Signatures now legally valid in Taiwan, says new amendment
Legislative Yuan passes preliminary review of Electronic Signatures Act amendment to give electronic signatures and documents legal validity equal to physical ones, encourage widespread use, and close digital gap.2024/04/15 18:01 -
Chiayi City to boost taxi subsidies for pregnant women
The Chiayi City Government has announced a subsidy program for pregnant women using taxi services, in an effort to create a more pregnancy-friendly environment and counteract the city’s declining birthrate. Starting from New Year’s Day, the subsidies for expectant mothers’ taxi rides will increase from NT$2,800 to NT$4,500, with a maximum subsidy per ride rising from NT$100 to NT$150. The program now includes travel for any medical visits, as long as the rides are with designated fleets to and from medical institutions. The validity of the transportation tickets has also been extended to include the first three months following the infant’s birth. The policy is targeted at Chiayi locals and former immigrant mothers whose spouses are registered residents of Chiayi. Additionally, Chiayi has introduced plans to provide emotional support, parenting guidance, legal counseling, and financial aid to pregnant women under 20.2023/12/20 16:08 -
Court upholds ’Same-Judge Clause’ in landmark ruling’
Constitutional Court upholds "same-judge clause" validity while clarifying judges’ roles in retrials. Inmates’ retrial appeals were denied after a significant ruling. Learn more.2023/08/14 19:56