Taiwan's population consists of over 700,000 migrant workers, a number so large emphasizing 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: 0612 NIA video news report – English)
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Weekly News (July 12 – July 18)
- The Ministry of Labor helps fresh graduates find employment
Many industries have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak in Taiwan. Freshly graduated students are seeking jobs and the Ministry of Labor launched programs to assist them in finding work during the epidemic. (Detailed report: The Ministry of Labor: 4 Programs to help fresh graduates find employment)
- Children of new immigrants receive scholarships and bursaries
The New Taipei City Education Bureau encourages children of new immigrants to study well so they can receive scholarships and bursaries. High schools, vocational schools, and elementary schools can receive NTD8,000, NTD5,000, and NTD3,000 respectively. (Detailed report: New Immigrant Children in New Taipei City: 383 Scholarships Awardees)
- Epidemic Subsidies for New Immigrants and Foreign Spouses
The Tainan City Government announced that foreign spouses and new immigrants are now included in the "4.0 Relief Operations Plan". Applications began on June 28. (Detailed report: Tainan City Government Epidemic Subsidies: For New Immigrants and Foreign Spouses)
- LINE's software update officially supports QR code for the Real-Name Registration System
An SMS is sent upon scanning the QR code. LINE's previously built-in QR code scanner did not support SMS updates. (Detailed report: LINE Officially Supports QR code for Real-Name Registration System)
