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：1211 NIA video news report－English
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News Focus (December 6 – December 12)
Taiwan provides health insurance for migrant workers in case of COVID-19 infection
The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) approved a health insurance plan. For migrant workers. Migrant workers need to fill in a written consent form to their employers in order for them to purchase the health insurance for the workers before they enter Taiwan. (Read more: Taiwan provides health insurance for migrant workers in case of COVID-19 infection)
Taipei City: Foreigners holding ARC are eligible to receive their doses of COVID-19 vaccines
The Department of Health and Welfare (DOHW) ussied a reminder to foreigners without the National Health Insurance (NHI) card. Individuals can enjoy the right to be vaccinated against COVID-19. (Read more: Taipei City: Foreigners holding ARC are eligible to receive their doses of COVID-19 vaccines)
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New Taipei City promotes ‘Live happily, Work happily and Learn happily’
To provide a better living environment for migrant workers, new immigrants and their children, a policy that aims to ‘Live happily, Work happily and Learn happily’ was introduced. This also promotes “International New Taipei City, the 10-year vison”. (Read more: New Taipei City promotes ‘Live happily, Work happily and Learn happily’)
National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall held ‘2021 Mandarin public speaking contests’
The National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall held the ‘2021 Mandarin public speaking contest of foreign students’. The National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall provides opportunities for foreign students to showcase their achievements in learning Chinese in Taiwan. (Read more: National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall held ‘2021 Mandarin public speaking contests’)
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