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Ex-legislator suggests hiring Afghan mercenaries
Explore the challenges Taiwan faces with military personnel shortages due to declining birth rates and the proposal to recruit mercenaries from Afghanistan. Learn about the current state of Taiwan’s National Military and potential solutions.2024/09/23 15:26 -
Taiwan’s birth rate may rise by 3% with new fertility law
Discover how Taiwan’s Assisted Reproduction Act amendment could boost the birth rate by 3% by including same-sex couples, single women, and surrogate mothers. Read insights from Lee Maw-sheng on the potential impact and challenges.2024/08/20 17:37 -
Taiwan’s military faces manpower crunch as births decline
Discover how Taiwan addresses its military manpower challenge amid a declining birth rate, with conscriptable males falling below 100,000. Learn about the MOI’s law amendments and the MND’s efforts to boost numbers.2024/06/24 13:31 -
Declining birth rate hits university-area rental market
Taiwan’s declining birth rates reshape the rental housing market around universities. High vacancy rates prompt landlords to cut prices to attract tenants amidst the changing landscape.2023/08/17 23:22 -
Taiwan youth labor force declines as birth rate drops
More and more businesses in Taiwan have felt the impact of the nation’s declining birthrate as youth employment rates in the labor market continue to drop.2023/01/20 08:00