March 19, 2026

Premier Greenlights Migrant Domestic Helper Eligibility Expansion

Taipei: Premier Cho Jung-tai has approved an expansion of eligibility criteria for hiring migrant domestic helpers, requiring employers to pay monthly fees ranging from NT$2,000 (US$62.5) to NT$10,000. These fees aim to support Ministry of Labor (MOL)…

U.N.-Backed Report Names Taiwan Happiest Place in East Asia

Taipei: Taiwan was named the happiest place in East Asia for the year 2025, achieving a global ranking of 26th according to the U.N.-backed World Happiness Report 2026 released on Thursday. With a score of 6.714 out of 10, Taiwan surpassed other East …

CGA Expels Chinese Vessel from Restricted Dongsha Waters

Taipei: Taiwan’s Coast Guard on Thursday expelled a China Coast Guard vessel that entered restricted waters near Taiwan-controlled Dongsha Island in the South China Sea, the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said.

According to Focus Taiwan, the CGA’s…