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：0827 NIA video news report－English
(Taiwan Immigrants’ Global News Network) shares the following series of informative videos about the lives of migrant workers in Taiwan.
News in Focus (August 23 – August 29)
- The CECC announced the extension of the nationwide level 2 alert
The CECC announced the extension of the nationwide level 2 alert. The COVID-19 epidemic in Taiwan is improving and cases are declining. The CECC announced that the level 2 alert will be extended until August 23. However, KTVs, amusement parks, and public study centers remain closed. This is a reminder to all to cooperate in fighting the epidemic.（For more information：Taiwan's“Level 2 epidemic alert”will be maintained until August 23. The following venues will remain closed.）
- Restrictions in 4 major convenience stores will be lifted
Taiwan resumes the nationwide level 2 alert. The 4 major convenience stores also lift restrictions and allow the public to dine in. Customer seating areas must have partitions or barriers. The hot food area and public toilets remain closed to the public.（For more information：4 major convenience stores in Taipei and New Taipei City are now open for dining in）
- Youth can receive cross-domain allowances of up to NTD60,000
The Ministry of Labor launched the "Youth Cross-border Employment Allowance" program. Eligible applicants must be between ages 18 and 29 and finding a job for the first time. Those with jobs at least 30km within their homes may receive the allowance. You can apply for subsidies amounting to NTD60,000.（For more information：The Ministry of Labor's "Youth Cross-Domain Employment Allowance" is available for those working at least 30km away from home may receive up to NT$60,000 in subsidies）
- Child-care allowances have increased by NTD1,000
The Taiwan government implemented the "National Child Care Policy for 0 to 6 Years Old". Child-rearing allowance and child daycare subsidy will be increased in August 2021. The child-rearing allowance and child daycare subsidy will each be increased by NT$1,000.Families who receive parental leave-without-pay allowances and disadvantaged families may apply at the same time.（For more information：Child-rearing allowances and child daycare allowances will be increased by NT$1,000 starting from August 1st）
