【NIA Global News for New Immigrants】presents five news highlights in the form of videos for the readers. These news are all related to new immigrants in Taiwan, so that new immigrants in Taiwan can quickly grasp this week’s news in the shortest time. （Watch the video here：0508 NIA video news report－English）
Weekly News (May 3th－ May 9nd )
- How many zeros does a trillion contain: trillion monthly export reaches one trillion
President Tsai Ing-wen posted a question on her Facebook page, asking “How many zeros are there in a trillion, can anyone tell me without searching on Google, tell me in the comment!” The reason President Tsai posted this question is to share the good news with the public. (Further reading: How many zeros does a trillion contain: trillion monthly export reaches one trillion)
- Taiwan shortens continuous permanent residency requirement to 3 years for foreign talents
Taiwan's Cabinet approved the National Development Council's draft amendments to the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals on April 15. (Further reading: Taiwan shortens continuous permanent residency requirement to 3 years for foreign talents)
● OCAC launches online Mandarin Speaking Contest for overseas students
Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) will launch the second annual Global Overseas student Mandarin Speaking Contest (全球僑校學生及僑生華語口說爭霸賽) from April 28 to May 31. The contest aims to provide a platform for overseas students, whether studying abroad or in Taiwan, to show their Mandarin learning results. (Further reading: OCAC launches online Mandarin Speaking Contest for overseas students)
● Pingtung County Government tourism short film receives JWTFF award
Pingtung County Government released an annual tourism short film named “Pingtung, Always One Celsius Warmer”(屏東，總是多一度). This short film won the Good Film award at the Japan World’s Tourism Film Festival in 2021 (JWTFF). (Further reading: Pingtung County Government tourism short film receives JWTFF award)
