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Taiwan’s new strategies to combat low birth rates
Taiwan’s birthrate is declining due to high housing costs and living expenses. To encourage families, the government offers social housing and birth subsidies.2024/10/09 15:47 -
Taipei Mayor unveils new strategies to tackle low birthrate
Explore how Taipei is tackling its low birth rate issue under Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s leadership. Learn about the city’s initiatives, including increased baby bonuses, themed workshops for singles, and a unique joint wedding event, all aimed at encouraging young couples to start families.2024/07/02 16:48 -
Taiwan faces sharp decline in school-age population by 2039
Explore how Taiwan’s low birthrate impacts its future, with a focus on declining elementary school populations, cultural influences, and successful local policies to combat this trend.2024/07/02 16:39 -
Premier Cho clarifies comments on data use for incentives
Discover how Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai aims to address the low birthrate issue using data for promoting incentive policies, clarifying recent misunderstandings about his approach.2024/07/02 16:20 -
Taiwan’s elementary enrollment to drop below 1M by 2029
Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of Education plans to tackle the challenge of declining student enrollment, with projections showing a drop below one million by 2029. Learn about the strategies for enhancing education quality and the implications for schools.2024/06/24 10:13 -
Taiwan consider egg freezing subsidies amid birthrate crisis
KMT legislator Chang Chia-chun advocates for government subsidies for egg freezing to combat Taiwan’s declining birthrate, emphasizing the need for women’s reproductive autonomy and equal rights. Despite a national crisis, only three cities offer such subsidies, and a central government report remains unevaluated after a year. Chang calls for swift action from the Ministry of Health and Welfare.2024/05/10 15:56 -
Taiwan private universities cut admissions on low birthrate
Explore how Taiwan’s higher education system is adapting to challenges such as declining birthrates, admission cuts, and stagnant wages for educators. Discover the insights from experts and the Taiwan Higher Education Union.2023/11/24 12:22 -
Hou proposes new childbirth policies and subsidies
KMT presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih has unveiled a new childbirth policy aimed at tackling Taiwan’s low-birthrate crisis. The policy includes subsidies for child-rearing, egg freezing, and housing, as well as increased maternity and unpaid leave allowances.2023/09/25 19:29 -
Taiwan’s birth rate hits new low amid economic slowdown
According to the Ministry of the Interior, 138,000 newborns were born in 2022, setting a record-low number.2023/01/30 19:00 -
Taiwan universities see a decline in registration rates
The Ministry of Education announced this year’s registration rate for colleges and universities. For 19 schools, the registration rate did not hit 60%, setting a record low for the past couple of years.2022/12/29 19:47