Taiwan Immigrants' Global News Network-20231012 NIA Video news- English

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The Cabinet adopts proposed changes to reduce naturalization residency rule to 2 years

The Ministry of the Interior's proposed amendment to the Nationality Act, which reduces the residency requirement for citizenship to two years and waives the price for the permit for exceptional talent, was recently accepted by the Executive Yuan.

The Cabinet adopts proposed changes to reduce naturalization residency rule to 2 years.Photo reproduced from the Executive Yuan Facebook

Taiwan's accomplishments in a variety of fields are highlighted in the National Day short film launched by MOFA

In the National Day short film "United in strength, Taiwan moves forward," which released by MOFA, the segments "Democratic Taiwan, confidently moves forward," "Resilient Taiwan, steadfastly moves forward," "Innovative Taiwan, sustainable forward," and "Charming Taiwan, confidently moves forward" are all featured.

The four segments present Taiwan's diversity and progress in democracy, diplomacy, economy, and other fields.

Taiwan's accomplishments in a variety of fields are highlighted in the National Day short film launched by MOFA.Photo provided by National Day Preparatory Committee

When traveling abroad, passengers should be aware that passports with damaged or missing pages may be detained

A passenger was recently halted by customs upon entering Bangkok Airport in Thailand

because his passport had four pages missing and was damaged. He had to pay more than 2,500 baht in addition to being watched the entire way. People are urged to thoroughly check their passports for damage in addition to renewing those that have expired.

When traveling abroad, passengers should be aware that passports with damaged or missing pages may be detained.Photo reproduced from Pixabay

Use EasyCard for the first iTrash smart trash can in Taoyuan to earn rewards

The first "iTrash smart trash can" was formally launched in Taoyuan City.

It performs tasks including compression, deodorization, and refrigeration.

and it will automatically inform the cleaning personnel when its eighty percent full.

Additionally, it offers services like recycling storage back to EasyCard, enabling the general people to experience the idea of the combination of technology and environmental protection.