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Discover how Taiwan is stepping up its fight against fraud with a landmark conference that brought together industry leaders and legislators to unveil new prevention measures.

Explore how Taiwan could face a seven-month-long summer and other severe impacts detailed in the 2024 climate report, emphasizing the urgency for global cooperation in climate initiatives.

Discover how Taiwan’s Vice President Lai Ching-te is shaping the new cabinet with a focus on cross-party collaboration, industry involvement, and strategic economic initiatives to tackle the nation’s challenges.

Explore how Taiwan, under the guidance of Digital Affairs Minister Audrey Tang, is leading the way in creating a trustworthy AI environment. At the ＂AI Expo for National Competitiveness,＂ Tang shares insights on balancing AI innovation with privacy, the role of data as AI’s foundation, and initiatives like the Collective Intelligence Project and the AI evaluation center to foster public engagement and enhance government services through AI. Discover Taiwan’s commitment to digital transparency with the launch of the Public Code Platform.

Discover how Taiwan is leading in green energy with Premier Chen Chien-jen’s visit to Formosa 1, the nation’s first offshore wind farm, emphasizing offshore wind power and the goal for net-zero emissions by 2050.

Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je met with Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party Youth Bureau Chief Suzuki Takako to discuss strategies for engaging youth. They emphasized the need for a youthful approach and the challenge of broadening the party’s appeal. The TPP aims for long-term growth and international collaborations, with Ko actively engaging with young people through university lectures. Suzuki praised the TPP’s initiatives and Ko’s campaign efforts.

Discover how Taiwan’s Premier Chen Chien-jen honored workers at the ＂2024 Labor Day and National Model Worker Award Ceremony,＂ emphasizing their role in the nation’s development and detailing government initiatives to improve worker welfare, including significant minimum wage increases and enhanced labor protections.

Discover how Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen honored workers on Labor Day’s eve, highlighting wage increases and efforts for safer, equitable workplaces. Learn about the new Minimum Wage Act and other initiatives aimed at enhancing labor conditions in Taiwan.

Discover the details of Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara’s resignation following his removal from the deputy prime minister role, and its impact on foreign affairs and Myanmar initiatives.

China’s Taiwan Affairs Office announces initiatives to enhance cross-strait exchanges, focusing on tourism and youth engagement, following a high-profile meeting between Ma Ying-jeou and Xi Jinping. The office aims to overcome obstacles for better cooperation and plans several events to encourage Taiwanese youth participation.

Meta description: Hsieh Fu-sheng, current Minister of Environment, announces he will not retain his position in President-elect Lai Ch’ing-te’s upcoming cabinet. Hsieh will return to teaching at National Chung Hsing University after May 20 and retire in 2025. He expresses gratitude for his experience and hopes his successor will continue promoting environmental initiatives.

Explore how Taiwan is addressing its low fertility rates with new government initiatives, including flexible parental leave, enhanced childcare subsidies, and support for pregnant women.

Discover how Taiwan’s Minister of Transportation and Communications, Wang Kwo-tsai, unveils three comprehensive revitalization plans for Hualien following a devastating earthquake. These initiatives aim to support the local tourism industry, provide accommodations for victims, and offer subsidies to tourists, with an estimated budget of NT$3 billion. Learn more about the impact of the April 7.2 magnitude quake on Hualien’s tourism, including hotel closures and layoffs, and the government’s efforts to rejuvenate the area in the coming months.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is spearheading bipartisan efforts to combat child exploitation in Taiwan. Learn about recent scandals, legislative initiatives, and calls for public awareness to end digital sexual violence against minors.

President-elect Lai Ching-te’s mental health proposals have gained recognition from the medical community in Taiwan. The Taiwan Health Movement Alliance praises Lai’s initiatives, such as the ＂Mental Health Plan for Young People＂ and ＂Mental Health Leave,＂ emphasizing the importance of mental health support and early intervention. Experts recommend adopting treatment guidelines from Europe and America, focusing on psychological interventions over medication. They also suggest establishing child and adolescent psychiatry centers and promoting integrated treatment models. Lai’s advocacy for physical and mental health, along with stress management education, is seen as crucial for building a healthy Taiwan.

Vice President Lai Ching-te and Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim meet with U.S. Representative Jack Bergman to discuss Taiwan-U.S. cooperation in stabilizing the Taiwan Strait. The meeting underscores the significance of the Taiwan Relations Act and recent U.S. initiatives to bolster Taiwan’s national security.

Discover insights from the 11th Smart City Summit and Expo in Taiwan, where global experts gather to explore innovative solutions for sustainability and collaboration in smart city development.

Discover how convenience stores in Taiwan achieved record-breaking revenue of NT$412.6 billion in 2023, with individual stores surpassing NT$30 million in sales. Explore the growth strategies, consumer trends, and co-branding initiatives that have propelled this sector to new heights.

Premier Chen Chien-jen announces plans for a ＂Food Safety Integration Conference＂ and a ＂Food Safety Protection Fund＂ following a food safety event involving Sudan Red chili powder. He emphasizes the need for a comprehensive review of current systems, including border inspections, post-market auditing, autonomous management reporting, and track and trace systems to ensure food safety. The government has implemented 100% inspection on imported dry chili and chili powder and calls for strengthened post-market management by food industries. Premier Chen highlights the collaboration between government, industry, and public to enhance food safety management efficiency.

Google Taiwan’s General Manager Tina Lin announced plans to boost AI development in Taiwan by focusing on talent nurturing, community strengthening, and industry innovation. The company will launch Gemini College, offer an AI literacy program on YouTube, and provide tools like Google AI Studio and Vertex AI. Additionally, a Google Cloud Training program in 2024 aims to involve over 5,000 developers.

Ambassador Dai Bing of the Permanent Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the UN outlined China’s proposals at the G20 meeting, emphasizing global economic growth, Belt and Road Initiative participation, and cooperation for sustainable development.

New Taipei City intensifies efforts to enhance school safety in Taiwan, allocating NT＄50 million for security upgrades and implementing collaborative measures with various agencies. The government aims to foster a safer learning environment through collective action and proactive initiatives.

Taiwan confronts the challenges of an aging society, with initiatives addressing loneliness and social support among older individuals. Volunteers play a crucial role in providing companionship and assistance in New Taipei’s Pingxi District.

Formosa Plastics Corporation will invest NT＄318.03 million into Formosa Heavy Industries to expand its business operations. The corporation plans to spend NT＄59.58 million on two designation projects and two initiatives to upgrade manufacturing processes. The decision is a response to the impact of China’s ＂Refining-chemical integration＂ endeavor, which has caused a dip in demand for petrochemicals and plastics. By enhancing equipment, Formosa Plastics aims to increase carbon fiber and PVC production capabilities, anticipating a positive market boost. Despite reduced shipping days during the Lunar New Year, the company projects a seasonally high-demand period post-Lunar New Year. With lower inflation in Western countries and growing consumer confidence, the market is expected to warm up.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced that ticket prices for Taipei Zoo will increase from April 1. The current standard entrance price is NT$60, with discounted tickets at NT$30. However, starting April 1, non-Taipei residents will pay NT$100 per ticket, while student discounts will be raised to NT$50 regardless of residency. Children under 12 and elderly Taipei residents will still have free admission. Group tickets for organizations purchasing for more than 30 people will have a preferential price of NT$70 per person. The increased prices will contribute to improved animal welfare initiatives, and Taipei Zoo expects the price adjustment to increase the city’s revenue by about NT$41 million. The zoo recently underwent an evaluation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, with funds raised from the revised ticketing primarily going towards enhancing animal welfare and strengthening international relations and exchanges.