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：0821 NIA video news report－English
Taiwan Immigrants Global News Network presents weekly news to new immigrant audiences.
News in Focus (August 16 – August 22)
- Learn new immigrant languages with online resources
The MOE encourages students to learn new immigrant languages during the summer vacation. Online textbook resources include 7 different new immigrant languages and 16 volumes have been completed so far. Resources include bilingual dubbed dialogues, quizzes, and nursery rhymes. Those interested to learn Southeast Asian languages are more than welcome to learn.（For more information：The Ministry of Education encourages "learning new immigrant’s language", 16 volumes of digital textbooks are available）
- Taiwan Railway makes e-tickets available
Due to the epidemic in Taiwan improving, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications announced new measures for Taiwan Railway and High-Speed Rail. Both Taiwan Railway and High-Speed Rail will have 70% seats. Eating and drinking on the train are prohibited. Taiwan Railway e-tickets are now available.（For more information：Taiwan Railways and Taiwan High Speed Rail implements new safety measures under nationwide level 2 alert）
- Medical experts remind the public not to be complacent because of the downgrade to a level 2 alert
The epidemic in Taiwan is improving and local cases are decreasing. Currently, 25% of Taiwan has been vaccinated, with around 80% left of the population to vaccinate. Medical experts remind the public not to be complacent and to still pay attention to epidemic prevention measures. Do not be negligent, protect yourself and others around you.（For more information：Taiwan's epidemic alert is downgraded to level 2, but doctors reminded “persist in epidemic prevention and do not relax''）
- Employers must grant leave if workers apply for vaccination leave
To encourage the public to register for vaccines, employees can now apply for "vaccine leave".The CECC reminds employers that vaccine leaves must be granted and should not be regarded as absenteeism. At the same time, employers cannot regard the "vaccine leave" as sick leave or personal leave. For any related questions, contact the Foreign Workers' 1955 hotline.（For more information：Vaccination leave for workers：Q&A）
