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：0204 NIA video news report－English
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News Focus (January 31 – February 06)
Taipei City: Garbage Collection Schedule for CNY 2022 Announced by DEP
For residents' convenience, garbage collection has been scheduled for January 29, 30, 31 (Chinese New Year's Eve). The services will be suspended from February 1 to February 3. Citizens are encouraged to clean up the environment and celebrate the Chinese New Year. (Read More: Taipei City: Garbage Collection Schedule for CNY 2022 Announced by DEP)
What are different New Year Celebrations in the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand?
In the Chinese community, the Lunar New Year is the most important festival of all. For a thousand years, this cultural custom has spread far and reached Southeast Asia, and it has become a tradition that lasts until today. 【Taiwan Immigrants' Global News Network】has compiled different Chinese New Year celebrations among countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand, enabling people in Taiwan & employers to understand migrant workers’ hometowns and the local cultures. (Read More: What are different New Year Celebrations in the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand? )
As the wave of Omicron appears to be stronger, hospitals in Taiwan to strengthen epidemic prevention regulations
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, local governments have successively announced new regulations such as the ban on visits to hospitals and long-term care institutions. 【Taiwan Immigrants' Global News Network】has compiled information about new regulations implemented in major counties and cities. (Read More: As the wave of Omicron appears to be stronger, hospitals in Taiwan to strengthen epidemic prevention regulations)
Employers’ consent not needed for migrant workers to stay in Taiwan for tuberculosis treatment
The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW, 衛福部) recently announced that migrant workers infected with tuberculosis can voluntarily stay in Taiwan for treatment in the future without the consent of the employer. (Read More: Employers’ consent not needed for migrant workers to stay in Taiwan for tuberculosis treatment)
