Taiwan's population consists of over 700,000 migrant workers, a number so large it emphasizes their role in Taiwanese society. Taiwan Immigrants' Global News Network shares the following series of informative videos about the lives of migrant workers in Taiwan. Watch the broadcast here：0107 NIA video news report－English
Taiwan Immigrants Global News Network presents weekly news to new immigrant audiences.
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News Focus (January 3 – January 9)
Chiayi Brigade promotes vaccination program to foreign friends
To increase the vaccination rate in Taiwan, the National Immigration Agency (NIA) continuously promotes the “Carefree Covid-19 Vaccination Program” to. Foreign nationals. Undocumented migrant workers and overstayers may receive free vaccine jabs. (Read more: Chiayi Brigade promotes vaccination program to foreign friends)
NIA recognizes the new immigrants’ Children's Stage Play
The Children’s Stage Play was subsidized by the NIA to open a path for Taiwan to move towards diversity and internationalization. NIA Director Zhong Jing-kun encourages new immigrant children to go and explore the world. (Read more: NIA recognizes the new immigrants’ Children's Stage Play)
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Education Bureau of New Taipei City cultivates cross-cultural talents
The New Taipei Education Bureau created the “New Immigrants International Culture and Education Division” to allow new immigrants and their children to show their bilingual skills and cross-cultural communication skills. (Read more: Education Bureau of New Taipei City cultivates cross-cultural talents)
2nd BNT vaccine doses begin administration and students may take vaccination leave
The Ministry of Education (MOE reminds that students can apply for vaccination leave if they experience side effects from their vaccine jabs. The leave can be applied 3 days within receiving the vaccine jab. (Read more: 2nd BNT vaccine doses begin administration and students may take vaccination leave)
