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NIA Culture Chat Room Podcast: New immigrant from Vietnam shares her thoughts on cross-border marriage

In order to present a collection of great stories of new immigrants to Taiwan, the [Taiwan Immigrants’ Global News Network] collaborates with National Immigration Agency, Ministry of the Interior's podcast series [Culture Chat Room]. In this episode, Tsai (蔡承佑) , a Taiwanese husband, and Ruan (阮氏幸), a new immigrant wife from Vietnam, discuss how they got to know one another, the challenges of cross-border marriages, and how husband and wife get along. [Taiwan Immigrants’ Global News Network] also compiled this episode into 5 languages including Chinese, English, Vietnamese, Thai and Indonesian for readers.Read more: NIA Culture Chat Room Podcast: Life Journey of Zhao Shi-han, a Second-generation Immigrant from VietnamTsai (蔡承佑) and Ruan (阮氏幸) with their two daughters.Photo provided by NIAMore than 10 years ago, Ruan (阮氏幸) first arrived to Taiwan to work as a caretaker. In her profession, she takes it seriously and responsibly. Her compassionate demeanor not only won the hearts of the employer's family but even Tsai (蔡承佑), her employer's grandson. She didn't feel anything special for him at first. They communicate well with one other and chat about anything. They gradually form a positive impression of each other as they get along day and night, which leads to the development of a foreign marriage.After three months of dating, Tsai (蔡承佑) and Ruan (阮氏幸) made the decision to spend the rest of their lives together, but this choice unavoidably concerned Ruan 's family and friends in Vietnam. Tsai returned to Vietnam with her with the intention of marrying Ruan and paid personal visits to her family and relatives. Ruan's family was ultimately won over by Tsai's sincere approach and straightforward manner, and the two had a peaceful wedding.Read more: Vietnamese New Immigrants Collects Clothes for Foreign Fishermen in WinterTsai (蔡承佑) and Ruan (阮氏幸).Photo provided by NIAAfter getting married, they have different problems in getting along just like ordinary couples. They often quarrel over differences in living habits or trivial matters, but Tsai takes a step back every time to prevent this situation from continuing. According to him, fighting is occasionally a fleeting sensation, and instead of obsessing about who is right and who is wrong, one should constantly evaluate oneself to see where improvements may be made. The two have gradually learned how to get along after years of bumping into each other.Read more: Overstayers self-report for reduced penalty! Let NIA help you home!The podcast "Culture Chat Room" produced by National Immigration Agency, Ministry of the Interior invites different new immigrants to share their life experiences in each episode.Photo provided by National Immigration AgencyAt the end of the interview, Ruan (阮氏幸) advised that new immigrants married to Taiwan not to think too negatively, but rather to have confidence in themselves and to interact with others in a positive way.Listen to [Culture Chat Room] of National Immigration Agency on the following platforms.KK BoxSoundOnSpotifyApple PodcastsPocket Casts

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From February 1st to June 30th,2023, National Immigration Agency will promote the "Expanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure Program".Those who report yourself during the program period will be treated "leniently," receiving punishments like no detention, minimum fine of NT$2,000, and exempted from entry ban. NIA encourages expanded overstayers to report themselves.National Immigration Agency also noted that the Legislative Yuan has been provided draft modifications to some provisions of the entry-exit and immigration legislation for assessment.From February 1st to June 30th,2023, National Immigration Agency will promote the "Expanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure Program". Photo provided by NIAAmendments to increase penalties:In order to prevent foreigners from overstaying in our country, the overdue fine will be increased from NT$2,000 ~ NT$10,000 to NT$30,000 yuan ~ NT$150,000, and the certain period of time of banned from entering Taiwan will be increase from a maximum of 3 years to a maximum of 10 years.National Immigration Agency has set up a free consultation hotline 0800-024-881 (ByeBye) for this program, which provides multi-language services. Citizens and foreigners who have overstayed can also use this hotline to inquire.

NIA Culture Chat Room Podcast: Vietnamese second-generation immigrant, Li Ru-bao promotes multiculturalism through entrepreneurship

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In order to present a collection of great stories of new immigrants to Taiwan, the [Taiwan Immigrants’ Global News Network] collaborates with National Immigration Agency, Ministry of the Interior's podcast series [Culture Chat Room]. [Taiwan Immigrants’ Global News Network] has also compiled this episode into 5 languages including Chinese, English, Vietnamese, Thai and Indonesian. Li Ru-bao(李如寶), a second-generation Vietnamese immigrant, is invited to this episode. The creator of Foodeast (赴憶文化), Li Ru-bao, is dedicated to advancing the training program for second-generation immigrants.Li Ru-bao hopes that more second-generation immigrants can understand the native culture of their parents.Photo reproduced from Foodeast 赴憶文化 FacebookLi Ru-bao’s mother is Vietnamese, while her father is a businessman from Taiwan. She was born and raised in Vietnam and did not move back until she graduated from college. Long-term blending of two different cultures always leads to conflicts, both external and internal. As a result, when Li Ru-bao was younger, she frequently questioned her own identity.Read more: Tracing their roots, a second generation of immigrants goes on the journeys with her motherLi Ru-bao hopes that more second-generation immigrants can understand the native culture of their parents.Photo reproduced from Foodeast 赴憶文化 FacebookLi attended an entrepreneurship course during her senior year, which inadvertently set her on the path to becoming an entrepreneur. She is highly interested in issues relating to migrant workers, new immigrants, and the second-generation immigrants, and she aims to utilize her entrepreneurial skills to improve some aspects of the present situation in the future.Li Ru-bao conducted several interviews with new immigrants and second-generation immigrants due to the demands of the course. She discovered that many of the second-generation immigrants do not have many opportunities to learn about their parents' culture. It also prompted Li the notion to educate more young people about the culture of their parents, the new immigrants.Being an entrepreneur wasn't easy in the beginning. Li Ru-bao's team suffered when the pandemic erupted in 2021, forcing them to postpone three events in a month. Li made the decision to persist out of a sense of duty, taking part in various projects or contests and utilizing the bonuses she gained to add recruit team members and keep the team's essential functions running.Read more: Overstayers self-report for reduced penalty! Let NIA help you home!Board games and picture books developed by Li Ru-bao's team.Photo reproduced from Foodeast 赴憶文化 FacebookFoodeast, which founded by Li Ru-bao, is aggressively creating goods like board games and picture books to broaden its appeal. With the use of board games and picture books with the themes of food and Vietnamese stories, it is hoped that not only the younger generation, but also other people will be able to comprehend Southeast Asian culture. Li also wishes for the new generation, whether they are new immigrants or second-generation immigrants, to make a positive contribution to society of Taiwan.Listen to [Culture Chat Room] of National Immigration Agency on the following platforms.KK BoxSoundOnSpotifyApple PodcastsPocket Casts

NIA Culture Chat Room Podcast: Tran Ngoc Thuy, new immigrant from Vietnam share story of starting business in Taiwan

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