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Taiwan’s excess tax revenue unable to reduce national debts
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) estimates that Taiwan will see an excess tax revenue of NT$450 billion this year.2022/12/26 18:43 -
Taiwan’s per capita income on track to surpass Japan in 2022
As the pandemic situation stabilizes in Taiwan, restaurants and department stores are once again filled with shoppers and gourmets on weekends.2022/12/21 17:05 -
Experts predict dim economic outlook for Taiwan in 2023
For many office workers in Taiwan, it’s getting more and more expensive to get take-outs as the daily cost of their lunches often falls between NT$200 and NT$300.2022/12/20 18:08 -
Taiwan’s high purchasing power parity conceals disparity
As the pandemic subsides in Taiwan, business is slowly resuming back to normal.2022/12/09 02:40 -
Cost of living in Taiwan continues to rise
According to a survey conducted by a local job bank, 49.1% of enterprises in Taiwan are pessimistic about the economy in 2023, while 23.5% said they are optimistic.2022/12/05 22:54 -
Taiwan exports remain low in 4th quarter
Global inflation, soaring interest rates, the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian War, and the slowdown of China’s economy are leading factors in why Taiwan is seeing low export numbers in the 4th quarter of 2022.2022/11/22 11:57 -
Wenchi Yu expects China to continue ‘wolf warrior diplomacy’
The 20th Communist Party Congress produced intense media coverage last week as we tried to understand the leadership transition in the world’s second-largest economy. The process will have lasting impacts on China’s economic and foreign policies moving forward, according to TVBS commentator Wenchi Yu.2022/10/26 10:19 -
Taiwan allocates NT$200 million for Arts Fun vouchers
Taiwanese youth above 18 years old will likely receive NT$1,200 worth of Arts Fun vouchers as early as next year to encourage them to spend on arts and culture, according to the Ministry of Culture.2022/10/25 19:54 -
Taiwan chipmakers hit hard by U.S. export controls to China
At the annual Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association (TSIA) convention held in Hsinchu on Wednesday (Oct. 19), TSMC Chairman Mark Liu said little on recent reports of waning demand due to the weakening global economy and trade conflicts between the U.S. and China.2022/10/20 17:32 -
Taiwan startup creates app for collecting garbage at home
Most people in Taiwan have had the experience of waiting for or running after garbage trucks after a long day of work.2022/10/05 08:30