【Taiwan Immigrants’ Global News Network】Edited by Angela Rodriguez
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：0115 NIA video news report－English
Taiwan Immigrants Global News Network presents weekly news to new immigrant audiences.
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News Focus (January 10 – January 16)
NIA promotes the "Carefree Covid-19 Vaccination Program" to encourage foreign nationals to get vaccinated
To increase vaccine coverage, the National Immigration Agency (NIA) launched the “Carefree Covid-19 Vaccination Program” where undocumented and overstaying foreign nationals “won’t be reported”, “won’t be seized”, “won’t be charged for any fee”, and “won’t be banned”. (Read more: NIA promotes the "Carefree Covid-19 Vaccination Program" to encourage foreign nationals to get vaccinated)
FSC approves digital banking for new immigrant children
The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) now allows new immigrants to open digital accounts for their underage children. There are currently 5 banks in Taiwan that are beneficiaries. As long as parents are ARC holders, accounts can be opened for the children. (Read more: FSC approves digital banking for new immigrant children)
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European Commission recognized vaccine certificates issued by Taiwan
The European Commission announced that it now recognizes vaccination certificates issued by Taiwan. The CECC stated that the public can download and use the application to generate the digital vaccination certificate. The public can show the document when traveling to Europe to save time in processing. (Read more: European Commission recognized vaccine certificates issued by Taiwan)
Authentication services simplified for new immigrants in Taiwan
The encourage new immigrants to enroll at schools and work in Taiwan, the Ministry of Education (MOE) announced the "Project for Recognition of New Immigrants and Their Children’s Foreign Primary and Secondary School Qualifications". (Read more: Authentication services simplified for new immigrants in Taiwan)
