Taipei: The National Health Insurance (NHI) outpatient co-payment for patients visiting large hospitals for minor health issues without a referral could increase significantly later next year, an official said on Tuesday. According to Focus Taiwan, NHI official Liu Lin-i stated that a proposal to raise the nonreferred co-payment at medical

Taipei: Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lawmaker Puma Shen slammed Beijing and said Taiwanese people are “not afraid,” after a Chinese public security agency announced it was investigating him for “secession.” According to Focus Taiwan, Shen noted in a Facebook post that he had written a post just a day earlier

Taipei: Police in Taiwan and Malaysia uncovered a transnational drug trafficking scheme that used mobile phone casing shipments to smuggle heroin into Taiwan, seizing 4.21 kilograms of the drug and arresting a suspect, according to Taiwan’s Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) on Tuesday. The main suspect, a man surnamed Wang, 41,

Taipei: Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced on Tuesday the extension of its free influenza medication program for eligible groups until November 15. According to Focus Taiwan, the decision comes as Taiwan recorded 110,442 influenza-related medical visits from October 19-25, marking a 15.6 percent decrease from the previous week.

Taipei: Taiwan’s economic monitoring indicator flashed a yellow-red light in September, signaling a warming economy after four consecutive months of green, which indicates stable growth, the National Development Council (NDC) said Tuesday. The composite index of economic indicators, which gauges overall economic conditions, rose four points from August to 35

Taipei: Taiwan’s Legislature on Tuesday passed amendments to the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act that raise the fines for driving a motor vehicle or riding a motorcycle without a valid license. Under the amendments, unlicensed motorcyclists face fines ranging from NT$18,000 (US$587) to NT$36,000, while unlicensed car drivers face