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:0910 NIA video news report-English
(Taiwan Immigrants’ Global News Network) shares the following series of informative videos about the lives of migrant workers in Taiwan.
News in Focus (September 6 – September 12)
- The nationwide level 2 alert is extended again with eased restrictions
The CECC announced that the nationwide level 2 alert was extended to September 6. Dining partitions do not apply within one family or a common party. 80 people and 300 people can gather indoors and outdoors respectively. KTV venues remain closed.(For more information:Nationwide level 2 alert extended again until Sept. 6 with eased restrictions, no need for partitions when dining in restaurants)
- Entry of meat products is controlled to prevent the African swine fever
African swine fever meat products were seized for the first time in Taiwan. The National Immigration Agency continues to strengthen prevention measures among migrant workers and new immigrants. It is forbidden to bring meat products to Taiwan as well as ordering through the internet. The highest fine for a one-time violation is NTD1 million.
- Migrant workers comply with epidemic prevention measures in the ASEAN Square in Taichung
The Taichung Labor Affairs Bureau continues to promote Taiwan's epidemic prevention policies to migrant workers. Staff and personnel visited the ASEAN Square to promote epidemic prevention and safety. Multilingual posters and information were provided to migrant workers and new immigrants. The staff reminded to cooperate with relevant safety measures for the sake of everybody's health.(For more information:The Taichung Labor Affairs Bureau continue to promote Taiwan's epidemic prevention policies to migrant workers at the "ASEAN Square"!)
- Driver's license exams are open for new immigrants with multilingual services
The Tainan Motor Vehicles Office will be open for motorcycle license exams for office workers and students on holidays during office hours. There will be a dedicated team to provide translation services for new immigrants. On-site registration is not accepted, only online appointments are accepted. New immigrants are welcome to sign up.(For more information:Tainan motor vehicles office is open for "driver's license exams during holidays" and provides translation services for new immigrants!)