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Taiwan wages rise, outpacing inflation in 2024
Taiwan’s DGBAS reports a rise in real regular and total wages in 2024, outpacing inflation. Finance and insurance sectors lead with significant growth.
2024/10/14 17:44
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Business leader warns of job cuts, inflation after wage hike
Explore the implications of Taiwan’s minimum wage increase as ROCCOC Chairman Paul Hsu warns of potential staff cuts and inflation, urging government action to support businesses and curb economic challenges.
2024/09/04 16:17
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Taiwan’s labor ministry to review minimum wage on Wednesday
Discover the details of Taiwan’s first minimum wage review meeting set for Wednesday, with a potential 4% increase discussed, aiming for the ninth consecutive year of wage hikes.
2024/09/02 15:59
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Taiwanese workers eye jobs abroad amid slow wage increases
Discover why Taiwan’s average wage growth trails its GDP growth, leaving workers economically strained despite surpassing Japan and South Korea in GDP. Insights from experts and the IMF reveal the challenges and comparisons.
2024/08/19 17:45
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Premier boosts Taiwan economy with public sector wage raise
Taiwan plans to boost its economy with Premier Cho Jung-tai’s announcement of public sector wage increases and a projected 3.94% growth rate in 2024. Learn about the government’s initiatives to attract talent and investment, aiming to establish Taiwan as a leading asset management center in Asia.
2024/07/16 15:33
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Taiwan sees wage growth in first half of 2024
Taiwan’s economy shows resilience with a significant salary increase for the first half of the year, marking the first real wage growth in three years.
2024/07/11 18:13
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Taiwan sees first wage growth in three years, says DGBAS
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s employment trends: Average earnings for employees saw a slight increase in the first five months of 2024, amidst ongoing wage disparities across industries. Learn more about the sectors leading in high and low wages, and the rising demand for AI skills.
2024/07/11 17:14
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Taiwan’s Central Bank updates inflation forecasts for 2024
Taiwan’s Consumer Price Index indicates a continued slowdown in inflation with a slight rise in March. The Central Bank revises its inflation forecasts as electricity and living costs surge. The public’s economic outlook remains cautiously optimistic.
2024/04/26 13:24
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Taiwan youth grapples with high house prices and low wages
Discover how Taiwan’s young population is navigating the challenging landscape of high house prices and stagnant wages, despite the country’s strong purchasing power, and the call for government action to address these issues.
2024/03/06 08:00
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Minimum wage increases for the 8th year amid inflation
Explore how Taiwan’s eighth consecutive minimum wage increase impacts the job market, with insights from experts and challenges faced by young adults. Learn about the strategies for navigating salary disparities and inflation.
2024/02/27 17:09
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Taiwan sees economic confidence boost: survey
A survey by Cathay Financial Holdings reveals a rise in Taiwan’s economic confidence, with the outlook index turning positive and stock market optimism rebounding. The December survey shows that 70% of the population expects the economic growth rate to exceed 2% in 2024, while 55% anticipate the inflation rate to remain above 2%. These expectations differ slightly from projections by the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting, and Statistics (DGBAS), which forecasts a 3.35% economic growth rate and an inflation rate of 1.64% for 2024. The DGBAS data suggests that people may be more conservative about economic expansion and anticipate higher inflation. Additionally, expectations for salary adjustments have improved compared to 2022, with 45.9% of those surveyed predicting wage increases. Of these, 9.2% believe raises will exceed 3%, and 47.6% expect monthly regular wages to stay the same. Taiwan’s current situation confidence index has climbed from -23.2 in November to -3.0 in December, while the future outlook confidence index has improved from -9.1 to 3.6, signaling growing optimism about Taiwan’s upcoming economic climate.
2023/12/20 14:56
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Roundtable highlights 2024 elections preparation in Taiwan
Explore the insights from the "Taiwan Goes to The Polls" roundtable organized by ICRT and TVBS World Taiwan, discussing the dynamics of Taiwan’s 2024 presidential election, the role of polls, China’s influence, and international implications.
2023/12/14 17:08
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Taiwan’s manufacturing sector shows signs of recovery
Taiwan’s manufacturing sector shows signs of recovery with increased overtime hours in October, according to the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS). Manufacturers’ overtime climbed to 15.4 hours, a 1.6-hour increase from the previous year, marking continuous growth over four months and a return to 2021 levels. The average regular wage from January to October 2022 was NT$45,441, a 2.49% year-over-year increase. The total average salary within the same period was NT$59,270, up by 1.53%. However, when adjusted for inflation, the real average regular earnings only inched up 0.06%, and the real total earnings witnessed a slip of 0.87% year-over-year, the first negative growth in nearly seven years. This decline in total real wages is attributed to tepid exports and the rising cost of living. Employment in the industrial and service sectors stood at 8.19 million people as of October, with a slight increase compared to September 2021 and largely unchanged from October 2021. The service sector gained 41,000 employees in October, offsetting the decrease in the industrial sector. Throughout the first ten months of 2022, the average number of employed workers was 8.175 million, with the accommodation and food services and arts, entertainment, and recreational services sectors seeing new hires while the manufacturing sector lost jobs. In October 2022 alone, the average regular salary for employed workers was NT$45,564, a 2.31% annual rise, and the average total wage for the month was NT$51,143, a 1.35% increase from the previous year.
2023/12/12 10:19
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Taiwan sees first real wage decline in seven years
Taiwan’s average regular earnings for employed workers increased by 2.49% from January to October, reaching NT$45,441. However, this growth is the lowest in the past three years, with total earnings, including bonuses and other irregular income, only up by 1.53%. The average monthly real wage slightly increased by 0.06% to NT$41,370, while the average total real wage decreased by 0.87% to NT$53,960, the first decline in seven years. This decline is attributed to a decrease in year-end bonuses following a cooling economy and a decrease in exports. Despite an overall increase in employment of 10,000 workers compared to last year, the manufacturing industry saw a significant drop of 27,000 employees due to economic adjustments. In October, the average regular wage was NT$45,564, up 0.13% from the previous month and 2.31% year-on-year. Part-time workers’ average hourly regular earnings increased marginally to NT$200, reflecting a 1.01% year-on-year gain. While industries such as arts, entertainment, and leisure services, as well as real estate, experienced wage increases, sectors like computer, electronic, and optical product manufacturing saw significant decreases in total wages by 18.54%. The employment numbers in manufacturing have been impacted by export decline, with an increase of 10,000 employed workers from January to October. The industrial sector saw a decrease of 0.63%, while the service sector grew by 0.67%. Accommodation and food services experienced a growth of 13,000 jobs, arts, entertainment, and leisure services saw an upsurge of 7,000, but manufacturing was hit with a reduction of 27,000 employees.
2023/12/12 10:17
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Taiwan’s real wages to rise by 2.5% in 2024: report
Asian-Pacific workers, including those in Taiwan, are expected to experience the highest global growth in real wage increases in 2024, according to recent data. India leads the way with a projected rise of 5.1%, while Taiwan contributes with a 2.5% increase. The ECA International’s Salary Trends Report indicates that real wages for Asian-Pacific workers will increase by 2.2% in 2024, more than double the global average of 1%. Taiwan ranks sixth in the real salary forecast growth rate in the Asia-Pacific region, surpassing Macau, Malaysia, the Philippines, Cambodia, and South Korea. Vietnam and Thailand are expected to see real wage surges of 3.6% and 3.4% respectively, while Singapore is projected to have modest growth of 0.5%. The region’s advantage of lower inflation rates compared to the rest of the world contributes to these increases. Greater China locations, excluding Hong Kong, are expected to be among the top ten globally in terms of real wage increases in 2024.
2023/11/09 15:09
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Taiwan rental market struggles amid inflation
Taiwan’s rental housing market faces challenges due to global inflation, stagnant wages, and higher living costs. Renters grapple with increased monthly payments amid limited wage growth. Find out how these factors impact the rental market.
2023/08/21 16:57
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Taiwan’s monthly minimum wage expected to exceed NT$27K
Taiwan’s Minister of Labor, Hsu Ming-chun, confirms the upcoming deliberation on raising the minimum wage by 3-3.2%. Citizens express concerns over inflation’s impact on their livelihoods.
2023/08/17 22:52