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：0731 NIA video news report－English
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《新住民全球新聞網》為讀者挑選本週與新住民相關的新聞。
News in Focus (July 26 – August1)
- New immigrant students thrive in Taiwan.
The National Immigration Agency promotes a dream weaver program for new immigrant students. The Dream Weaver Project allows new immigrants to overcome difficulties and realize their dreams. This also helped new immigrants adjust to the education system of their schools. New immigrant friends and students are all welcome to join the Dream Weaver Project.（For more information：National Immigration Agency: Promotes dream building project“Transnational Transfer Students”）
- Interpreters from the Labor Affairs Bureau assist migrant workers.
To protect the rights of migrant workers in Taiwan. The Bureau of Labor established the "Consultation Services Center for Migrant Workers". There are translators familiar with Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese, and English. This is to eliminate language barriers between employers and migrant workers.
- Taoyuan City's quarantine hotel expenses will be subsidized for low-income households.
It is important to build a friendly and safe city during the epidemic. Taoyuan City mayor announced that families with financial difficulties can stay in quarantine hotels for free. People from low-income households do not have to worry about paying the expenses. This also improves the effectiveness of Taoyuan City's epidemic prevention measures.（For more information：Taoyuan City Government to launch the Quarantine Hotel Cloud Management System）
- Nutritionists suggest 3 tips for eating healthy during the epidemic.
Nutritionists share 3 tips to eating healthy while staying at home during the epidemic. 1st tip: Take 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruits a day, along with whole grains. 2nd tip: Supplement your meals with the right amount of beans, fish, eggs, meat, and 1 to 2 cups of dairy products daily. 3rd tip: Have a regular intake of healthy fats, nuts, and seeds.
