Taiwan to Allow Intermediate-Skilled Migrant Workers in Hotels and Harbors Starting 2026
Beginning early next year, intermediate-skilled migrant workers will be permitted to work in hotels and harbor operations under a new government initiative aimed at addressing labor shortages in key service…
Taiwan to Approve New “Transnational Workforce Enhancement Program” to Address Labor Shortages
October 30, 2025 – Taipei, Taiwan The Executive Yuan is set to approve a major policy reform titled the “Transnational Workforce Enhancement Program” during its meeting tomorrow. Premier Cho Jung-tai…
Filipino Migrant Worker Suspected After Infant Found Dead in Taichung Drainage Ditch
October 29, 2025 – Taichung City, Taiwan A tragic discovery shocked residents of Tanzih District, Taichung City, early this morning when a passerby found an infant abandoned in a drainage…
Filipino Worker in Taiwan Sentenced for Public Indecency at Houlong Railway Station
October 30, 2025 — Miaoli, Taiwan A Filipino migrant worker identified as Ah Jin has been sentenced to 10 days of detention by the Miaoli District Court after being found…
Rape Cases Involving Foreign Nationals in Taiwan Rise to 169 in 2024 — MOHW Data Shows
October 30, 2025 | Taipei, Taiwan The number of rape cases reported by foreign nationals in Taiwan increased to 169 in 2024, up from 119 cases in 2023, according to…
First Shopee Shoplifting Case Reported in Taiwan — Two Suspects Arrested in Hsinchu County
October 30, 2025 | Hsinchu County, Taiwan Taiwan police have solved what is believed to be the country’s first-ever Shopee shoplifting case, following a string of unusual thefts that occurred…
Luzhou Accident: Driver Falls Asleep After Taking Cold Medicine, Crashes Van Into Hi-Life Store
October 29, 2025 | Luzhou District, New Taipei City A 53-year-old man surnamed Huang lost control of his van early this morning and crashed into a Hi-Life convenience store in…
Umbrella Chaos in Taiwan: Storm Damage Spurs Repairs and Disposal Fines up to NT$6,000
October 29, 2025 | Taipei, Taiwan Recent severe storms and heavy rainfall across Taiwan have not only disrupted daily life but also left countless umbrellas broken and abandoned. Strong winds…
Mark Villar Tops 2025 Senatorial SALN List With Over ₱1.2 Billion Net Worth
October 28, 2025 | Manila, Philippines The latest Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) filings of Philippine senators reveal that Senator Mark Villar remains the wealthiest member of…
Taiwan Stocks Slip After Early Gains; TSMC and Nanya Lead Active Trades Amid U.S.–China Trade Optimism
October 29, 2025 | Taipei, Taiwan Taiwan’s stock market opened higher on Tuesday following strong overnight gains on Wall Street, buoyed by renewed optimism in U.S.–China trade relations. The four…