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Taiwan parents face economic strain from education costs
Rising education costs in Taiwan burden families, with the average fund per child at NT$4.81 million. Experts advise balancing financial stability and children’s holistic development.
2024/09/25 18:02
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Taiwan struggles to implement swimming lessons in schools
Despite Taiwan’s mandate for swimming lessons in schools, only Taipei and New Taipei have achieved full implementation, while other cities face facility shortages and high maintenance costs.
2024/09/17 08:00
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Taiwan sees surge in young investors amid rising costs
rising living costs in Taiwan are prompting young people and even children to focus on financial planning, with over 2 million under 30 and 270,000 under 12 opening accounts. Learn about Yuanta Securities’ efforts to simplify investing for minors.
2024/07/08 15:27
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Subsidies aim to improve Taiwan kindergarten care quality
The enrollment rate of public kindergarten students has increased due to extended care services, but there is a workforce shortage. The K-12 Education Administration will subsidize personnel costs up to $650,000 per person annually in July. The new workforce will start working in July to improve the quality of child care.
2024/07/01 16:52
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Taiwan education ministry to offset higher power rates
Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of Education plans to support universities and colleges with electricity costs amid Taipower’s cancellation of price concessions. Learn about sustainable campus initiatives.
2024/06/26 10:15
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Taiwan boosts childcare support: new subsidies announced
Vice President Lai Ching-te unveils plans to expand "National child care policy for ages 0-6" to ease family burdens. Increased subsidies for childcare costs and focus on early childhood education highlighted to address declining birth rates and support families with children.
2024/03/26 13:52
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DPP’s Hsiao counters Ko’s critique on education subsidies
DPP vice presidential candidate Hsiao Bi-khim refutes criticisms made by TPP candidate Ko Wen-je regarding the government’s handling of challenges faced by youths. Hsiao emphasizes the DPP’s efforts in tackling issues such as educational expenses, employment, and housing costs. She argues that these problems are not unique to Taiwan and require multifaceted solutions. Hsiao highlights that the current subsidy programs are a result of Taiwan’s robust national fiscal system and the outstanding international performance of domestic industries. She further asserts the need to distribute wealth effectively through policy measures and affirms the government’s commitment to alleviating financial pressures on young people.
2023/12/05 21:57
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New dorm subsidy to benefit 275,000 university students
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan will implement a 5-year subsidy program for university dormitory students. Starting in Feb 2024, students will receive financial assistance every semester. Each student will receive NT$5,000 per semester, with low-income students receiving NT$7,000. The program aims to make higher education more accessible and will benefit an estimated 275,000 students.
2023/11/29 20:30
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Bahwan Tribe demands NTU return ancestral remains
The Bahwan Tribe of Taiwan’s Bunun people are demanding that National Taiwan University (NTU) return ancestral remains taken without permission from a Bahwan public cemetery 63 years ago. NTU has been accused of shirking its historical responsibilities, leading to disagreements with the tribe. The issue dates back to the 1960s when the NTU College of Medicine Physical Anthropology Research Team took remains from the Bahwan Tribe’s cemetery, ’Lilieq,’ for academic research. The ’Return Bahwan Bunun Ancestors’ Remains Committee’ has approached the Executive Yuan, urging the government and NTU to return the remains and cease depriving indigenous people. NTU claims to have 43 boxes of the remains stored in its research room and has been participating in discussions with the government and legislature since the tribe’s request in 2017. However, indigenous legislator candidate Savungaz Valincinan expressed disappointment with NTU’s lack of effort to establish a relationship with the tribe and refusal to cover transportation and accommodation costs for their trips to Taipei. NTU has recently expressed willingness to return the remains, erect a memorial, honor the deceased as "Great Body Teachers," and provide medical, educational, and sanitary services to the tribe. However, as a public school, NTU argues that it cannot establish a foundation or provide compensation of NT$1.49 billion, citing Ministry of Education regulations. This issue has sparked discussion in Taiwan about addressing historical wounds and the journey toward transitional justice for indigenous tribes, who constitute 2.5% of the population and have historically faced exploitation and discrimination.
2023/11/19 16:15
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Taiwanese struggle with low wages despite advanced degrees
Discover the wage challenges faced by young Taiwanese adults despite their advanced degrees. Tech graduates earn NT$73,500 in their first jobs, while others struggle with lower salaries and a rising cost of living. Explore the impact on their financial prospects and future stability.
2023/09/22 18:14
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Young Taiwanese adults struggle to pay off student loans
Sandy, a recent graduate in Taiwan, has been struggling to make headway on her student loans despite working diligently and saving as much as possible.
2023/04/19 17:28