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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.  

Taiwan will extend mandatory military service from four months to one year starting 2024. TVBS spoke exclusively to Shen Fu-hsiung, a former legislator on whether Tsai Ing-wen’s announcement will sway voters’ decision in the 2024 Presidential Election.

Taiwan will extend mandatory military service from four months to one year starting 2024. TVBS spoke exclusively to Julian Kuo, a former legislator where he shared his take on the announcement made by Tsai Ing-wen.

The highly expected First Slam Dunk movie is set to hit Taiwanese theaters in January 2023. 

In response to the growing popularity of face-swapping technology, the Criminal Investigation Bureau  spent tens of millions of dollars to acquire relevant forensic systems that can identify the authenticity of videos in a short period of time. 

Taipei’s New Mayor Chiang Wan-an started his first day on the job on Monday (Dec. 26), which also happened to be his 44th birthday.

Taiwan industries across the country have been greatly affected by the pandemic. Since 2020, a total of 1.59 million citizens have applied for labor relief offered by the Department of Labor.

The pandemic is gradually stabilizing in Taiwan. According to doctors, however, many COVID patients have lasting symptoms, such as frequent insomnia and an abnormal sense of smell and taste. Doctors are urging high-risk groups, such as elders over 65, to get vaccinated.

Taiwan’s export industry’s performance this year has yet to see high numbers. However, the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) estimates that the growth in private consumption will exceed 5%, taking the lead in the country’s economic performance.

As business slowly resumes back to pre-pandemic norms, many industries in Taiwan are now facing a labor shortage. ​​​​​And in order to successfully recruit suitable talents, companies are adjusting their salary structure to attract new employees.

Taipei and New Taipei’s joint NT＄1,280 monthly transportation tickets have become a must-have for many commuters. However, according to transportation operators, these discounted prices have not necessarily attracted more people to use public transportation.

Giant, a global leader in the bicycle industry, announced on Dec. 9 that its revenue for the first 11 months of 2022 reached a total of NT$ 86.4 billion, seeing an annual increase of nearly 15%, a record high. However, the media reported that Giant recently sent letters to third-party manufacturers, mentioning that the bicycle industry is facing difficulties. 

Not just TSMC, Foxconn is also investing in the United States, targeting the electric vehicle market. 

The Ministry of the Interior aims to remove what they consider ＂symbols of authoritarianism＂ nationwide. It is offering a NT$100,000 subsidy for removing any Chiang Kai Shek or Chiang Ching-kuo statues. The Ministry of the Interior encourages schools, county, and city authorities to remove these statues.

A cross-party group of federal politicians from Australia wrapped up a five-day visit to Taiwan on Friday (Dec. 9), meeting privately with President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday morning, and remaining low-key during their entire stay. 

As the pandemic gradually calms down, the market is picking back up its pace, especially the physical retail industry. For the first three quarters of 2022, the annual growth rate of Taiwan’s physical retail industry was 8.68%, higher than 7.54% of the e-commerce industry. The growth rate was also the highest for the physical retail industry since 2004.

TSMC employees who have relocated to the United States from Taiwan have claimed in a recent online post that they are being treated differently than the American staff. The article was posted on the online platform PTT, and translated and reposted on the American forum Reddit.

Rumors have been swirling online of Jeremy Lin joining the Kaohsiung 17 Live Steelers, after ＂Midnight Sports＂ posting a ＂coming soon＂ notice alongside Jeremy Lin’s photo on their Instagram page.

There are Millennials and the Gen-Z. But did you know there is now a Generation P? And when it comes to career choices, Generation P is looking for something different. They are not after a higher salary or looking to save up to buy a car or a home. Instead, they are looking to fulfill their self-worth in their careers and are looking for more flexible and autonomous work schedules.

Taipei will ban disposable plastic cups in December, impacting operations at more than 2,200 stores. Since July of this year, beverage stores across the city provide a NT$5 discount for customers who bring their own reusable cups. A policy that has been well received by customers.The percentage of those bringing their own cups had increased from 6% to 16%. 

The epidemic continues to spread in mainland China, and according to the Commander of the Central Epidemic Command Center, Victor Wang, their situation may reach its peak in 2 months. As many will be traveling back to Taiwan from the mainland for Chinese New Year, the CECC is urging children to get vaccinated or re-vaccinated. 

A funeral service for the Taiwanese volunteer who died in November while fighting for Ukraine was held on Sunday (Dec. 4) in Hualien. Tseng Sheng-guang, a 25-year-old Indigenous Amis from Hualien, joined the Ukrainian Army as a volunteer and died on the battlefield in Lyman. Tseng was honored with the highest class of Contribution to Indigenous Peoples award for his sacrifice.

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.

Doctors are wearing high-tech glasses in the operating room, incorporating AR technology into surgeries. With 3D scans of the spine, AR assists doctors by widening their perspective during surgery, allowing them to have a more precise control, and helping them avoid any dangerous areas.

Starting today, masks are no longer needed in outdoor spaces. Taiwan students will no longer have to wear masks on playgrounds, or open hallways too.