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Taipei mayor plans to abolish amusement tax
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an plans to abolish the amusement tax to boost arts and entertainment. The move, supported by KMT Councilor Wu Shih-cheng, aims to enhance public participation in cultural events.2024/11/28 17:18 -
Taiwan moves to ban violence in child-rearing practices
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan approved a draft amendment to the Civil Code to ban physical and mental violence in child-rearing. This aligns with global child rights standards.2024/11/28 16:04 -
Premier Cho addresses Taiwan Dentists’ concerns
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan will not increase internship slots for foreign dental graduates and will review foreign credentials. This decision addresses local dentists’ concerns.2024/11/28 11:14 -
Premier Cho plans Olympic-level luncheon for champions
Taiwan celebrates its WBSC Premier 12 win with a luncheon hosted by Premier Cho Jung-tai. President Lai Ching-te honors athletes with an F-16V escort.2024/11/25 16:59 -
Traffic deaths in Taiwan drop 5.6% from last year
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications reports 30 traffic fatalities in Taiwan from Nov. 9 to Nov. 15. Taoyuan City leads in deaths, prompting safety measures.2024/11/22 15:32 -
Labor minister resigns after employee suicide incident
Premier Cho Jung-tai accepted Labor Minister Ho Pei-shan’s resignation after a tragic incident. Deputy Minister Chen Ming-jen steps in temporarily.2024/11/22 10:51 -
Taiwan to cut tariffs on 17 items from Paraguay
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan approved a draft to exempt tariffs on 17 items from Paraguay, including pork and wheat flour, under a trade agreement. This aims to boost economic ties.2024/11/21 21:00 -
Taiwan seizes NT$20 billion in fraud crackdown
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan’s Anti-Fraud Command Center reports seizing over NT$20 billion from fraud since June 2023. New laws aim to curb scams further.2024/11/21 10:01 -
Executive Yuan unveils subsidy plan for 2025
The Executive Yuan in Taiwan announced plans to enhance subsidies for regional development, aiming for fairer fiscal allocation. The initiative will boost public infrastructure funding and improve local governments’ financial capabilities.2024/11/14 14:29 -
New Sports Ministry awaits legislative approval
The Sports Administration clarified that the new Sports Ministry is not an upgrade of the current agency. The Legislative Yuan is reviewing the draft law, with budget allocations pending legal approval.2024/11/14 10:37 -
Premier Cho confident in stable Taiwan political climate
Premier Cho Jung-tai assures stability between Taiwan’s Legislative and Executive Yuan despite a court ruling on legislative powers. He emphasizes adherence to constitutional principles to maintain political stability.2024/10/29 11:25 -
Legislator questions minister’s grasp on rail plans
Huang Jie urges Taiwan’s transportation minister to intensify efforts on the high-speed rail extension to Pingtung. Premier Cho clarifies route options and calls for local engagement.2024/10/22 13:49 -
Lin Hsin-I named Taiwan’s APEC representative for 2024
Lin Hsin-I will represent Taiwan at the 2024 APEC meeting in Peru. President Lai aims to boost Taiwan’s visibility. Key officials will also attend.2024/10/21 16:28 -
Taiwan sets new low-wage standard at NT$31,000
The Ministry of Labor in Taiwan plans to set a low-wage standard at NT$31,000, aligning with OECD standards. Officials discuss wage levels amid criticism.2024/10/17 21:00 -
Taiwan’s green power plan in Philippines faces review
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan plans to assess the feasibility of building green power plants in the Philippines. This initiative aims to import renewable energy to Taiwan.2024/10/17 15:02 -
Taiwan to continue talks with dairy producers for schools
The Executive Yuan continues talks with dairy producers to meet school milk demands, focusing on domestic milk use. Schools face a shortfall in ESL milk supply.2024/10/17 14:22 -
Taiwan to launch new Sports Ministry by August 2025
The Executive Yuan in Taipei plans to launch the Sports Ministry by August next year, focusing on sports administration and industry development. Legislative approval is needed.2024/10/17 13:48 -
Taiwan’s premier addresses financial security concerns
Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai addresses financial security amid China tensions. He pledges collaboration with finance bodies to boost public confidence and cybersecurity.2024/10/15 14:11 -
Taiwan budget talks stall despite party leaders’ luncheon
Taiwan’s 2025 budget talks hit a stalemate as TPP and KMT express frustration over the Executive Yuan’s lack of new proposals. Future negotiations need concrete solutions.2024/10/11 17:01 -
Culture ministry clarifies stance on Taiwanese Hokkien
The Ministry of Culture clarifies that ＂Taiwanese Hokkien＂ is a national language, not all-encompassing. The term change sparks debate on its synonymy with Taiwanese.2024/10/09 11:43 -
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.2024/10/04 11:34 -
Taiwan to subsidize businesses for energy efficiency
The Executive Yuan announced subsidies to boost energy efficiency in businesses. Taiwan Power Company will freeze residential electricity rates and increase industrial rates by 12.5% starting Oct. 16.2024/10/01 11:05 -
Local governments to renovate schools, central aid continues
The Executive Yuan announced that local governments will renovate public school buildings, with central government support. Investments include NT$100 billion for facilities, NT$32.3 billion for air conditioning, and NT$20 billion for digital learning.2024/09/30 23:00 -
MOE announces Chung Chou University asset transfer
Chung Chou University of Science and Technology transferred its assets to the Ministry of the Interior, marking the first such transfer to a central government agency. The site will be used for national defense and training.2024/09/27 16:25 -
Legislative Yuan tensions rise over ministerial leave
Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-Yu announced ministers should not take leave except for urgent duties, amid criticism of Economic Minister J.W. Kuo’s absences.2024/09/27 15:58
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