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NIA & Thailand Trade and Economic Office share “Carefree Covid-19 Vaccination Program” with migrant workersPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NIA & Thailand Trade and Economic Office share “Carefree Covid-19 Vaccination Program” with migrant workers

National Immigration Agency (NIA), New Taipei City Brigade, Thailand Trade and Economic Office, Labor Affairs Department, New Taipei City Government, and police stations collaborate to encourage foreign nationals, including undocumented migrant workers and overstayers to receive free vaccination.

The second generation of Vietnamese, Cheng Ling-chiao, is the champion of 2021 judo competition and recognized by NIA!Photos - New Southbound Policy
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The second generation of Vietnamese, Cheng Ling-chiao, is the champion of 2021 judo competition and recognized by NIA!

According to The China Post, Cheng Ling-chiao (鄭伶巧), a student who is the second generation of Vietnamese, recently shared her experience of caring for her sick parents while still completing her schooling and revealed her ambition to become a lawyer in the future, inspiring many.

New immigrants enjoyed a wonderful show, Children’s Stage Play, together with NIAPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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New immigrants enjoyed a wonderful show, Children’s Stage Play, together with NIA

To broaden children’s horizons and promote respecting different cultures of various countries, the charitable event & stage play by children - “A Bo Fei Si – New adventure around the world (阿波菲斯-環遊世界『新』冒險)” was held on December 18 at Sports Venue & Stadium in Xinbei.

Taipei Water Lantern Festival: Sending Away Ill Fortune to Welcome a New YearPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei Water Lantern Festival: Sending Away Ill Fortune to Welcome a New Year

Mayor Ko Wen-je presided over the opening ceremony of the 2021 Taipei Water Lantern Festival in Songshan District on December 12. He noted that the festival is an important occasion for friends from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Philippines.

NIA helped a lady from the Philippines without having legal status in Taiwan to get vaccinated with peace of mindPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NIA helped a lady from the Philippines without having legal status in Taiwan to get vaccinated with peace of mind

A lady from the Philippines, Mary (pseudonym), visited Taiwan for business purposes. Because of her strong desire to live in Taiwan, she has stayed here for 10 years without obtaining legal status and has been earning a living by doing part-time jobs. Being accompanied by a friend, Mary got vaccinated at the Taipei Main Station on December 11.

“Migrants Day” organized by Pingtung County Government & NIA rounded off in Victory Star Village!Photos - New Southbound Policy
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“Migrants Day” organized by Pingtung County Government & NIA rounded off in Victory Star Village!

December 18 is International Migrants Day, and it is also celebrated in Taiwan. The Ministry of the Interior National Immigration Agency (NIA) and the Pingtung County Government held the “Migrants Day (南國共好、攜手前行)” Immigration Festival celebration in Victory Star Village (屏東勝利星村) in Pingtung.

‘1955 E-Line’ chatbot for migrant workers gets upgradePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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‘1955 E-Line’ chatbot for migrant workers gets upgrade

An automated chatbot service for migrant workers on instant messaging app LINE has been upgraded with a function that provides automatic notifications to workers on their visa and employment status, the Ministry of Labor (MOL) said Friday.

2021 “Migrants Day” Event in Pingtung! Delicious food, Fun activities & Grand prizes available

The 2021 “Migrants Day (南國共好、攜手前行)” Immigration Festival celebration organized by the Ministry of the Interior National Immigration Agency (NIA) & Pingtung County Government will be held on December 12.

Yilan “International Immigrants Carnival”, new immigrants donned home country costumes and share exotic delicaciesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Yilan “International Immigrants Carnival”, new immigrants donned home country costumes and share exotic delicacies

The United Nations set December 18 as International Migrants Day. To promote the human rights of immigrants and respect for multiculturalism, the Ministry of the Interior also set “International Migrants Day” as Taiwan’s “Immigration Festival” in 2011.

New immigrant from Malaysia developed a new career and specialized in baking techniquesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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New immigrant from Malaysia developed a new career and specialized in baking techniques

According to the 4wayvoice, the “Pandan cake” the originates in Southeast Asia, is also known as pandan chiffon, is a light, fluffy, green-colored sponge cake. The cake is flavored with the juices of Pandanus amaryllifolius leaves, and it has a taste of taro.