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Life satisfaction among new residents over 90 percentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Life satisfaction among new residents over 90 percent

Just over 92 percent of new residents in Taiwan report that they have a happy life, with job satisfaction hitting 94.8 percent, according to the results of a survey released July 19 by the Ministry of the Interior.

National Immigration Agency Hosts Free Medical Consultation for Foreign Crew Members in Donggang and XiaoliuqiuPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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National Immigration Agency Hosts Free Medical Consultation for Foreign Crew Members in Donggang and Xiaoliuqiu

On July 14, 2024, the Kaohsiung Harbor Team of the National Immigration Agency’s Border Affairs Corps, in collaboration with the Tzu Chi International Medical Association, the Kaohsiung City First Service Center of the Southern Administration Corps, the Fisheries Agency of the Ministry of Agriculture, the Donggang Fishermen’s Association, the Taiwan Tuna Longline Association, and the Pingtung County Physical Therapists’ Association Mobile Home Physical Therapy Clinic,

Discovering the Tastes of the Ocean and Visiting Landscapes of Gender Significance in KaohsiungPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Discovering the Tastes of the Ocean and Visiting Landscapes of Gender Significance in Kaohsiung

A program named “Their Oceans — Women’s Power for Deep Cultivation of Local Maritime Culture” was sponsored by the Ocean Affairs Council (OAC) today, June 5, with the goal of promoting mutual exchange between the cultures of new immigrants and maritime culture and raising public awareness of the significance of gender issues in ocean affairs. Twenty female new immigrants from Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia as well as members of the second generation of immigrants were invited to the activity.

The Vietnamese and Matsu custom differs much, the National Immigration Agency celebrated Lantern Festival with Vietnamese new immigrantsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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The Vietnamese and Matsu custom differs much, the National Immigration Agency celebrated Lantern Festival with Vietnamese new immigrants

The annual Lantern Festival is coming! In Matsu, the activities of “laying the table for the dead” and “welcoming the gods” are one of the biggest events of the year. While for the Vietnamese new immigrants in Matsu, the Lantern Festival, also known as “the first full moon of the coming lunar year”, is one of the major holiday of the year as well.

National Immigration Agency, Ministry of the Interior holds Briefing Seminar on Immigration Laws.American student Lu Ka praises the Taiwan government for offering such a convenient environment for immigrantsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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National Immigration Agency, Ministry of the Interior holds Briefing Seminar on Immigration Laws.American student Lu Ka praises the Taiwan government for offering such a convenient environment for immigrants

In order to establish an optimizing immigration environment and strengthen the foreign population management, the newly revised “Immigration Law” came into effect on January 1, 2024.

NMTL releases book on winning pieces from Taiwan Literature Award for MigrantsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NMTL releases book on winning pieces from Taiwan Literature Award for Migrants

The National Museum of Taiwan Literature (NMTL) and publishing house Monomyth (英雄旅程股份有限公司) co-published a collection of the winning pieces from the 8th Taiwan Literature Award for Migrants (移民工文學獎) and held a book launch event on Jan. 14.

Workshop on White Terror period presents multiple perspectivesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Workshop on White Terror period presents multiple perspectives

The National Human Rights Museum and Academia Sinica Institute of Taiwan History cohosted a two-day workshop Dec. 28-29 on the White Terror period, comprising seminars and discussions, at which an integrated research platform was also unveiled.

Deputy Mayor Wang attended to witness a traditional Vietnamese wedding and the establishment of the Department of Women and Children, enhancing the care for new immigrantsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Deputy Mayor Wang attended to witness a traditional Vietnamese wedding and the establishment of the Department of Women and Children, enhancing the care for new immigrants

On December 9, Deputy Mayor Wang Ming-Jiuh of Taoyuan City attended the “New Immigrant Special Publication Launch Event and Multicultural Market.” Deputy Mayor Wang mentioned that Taoyuan has a population of about 66,000 new immigrants, among which those from Mainland China (including Hong Kong and Macau) make up the largest group. Additionally, there are over 20,000 new immigrant friends from Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

ROC (Taiwan) citizenship granted to 28 foreign professionals in 2023Photos - New Southbound Policy
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ROC (Taiwan) citizenship granted to 28 foreign professionals in 2023

A total of 28 foreign nationals have been granted ROC (Taiwan) citizenship in 2023, spotlighting the government effort to attract and retain personnel from around the world, the Ministry of the Interior said Dec. 13.

2023 Human Rights Festival to take place in New TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2023 Human Rights Festival to take place in New Taipei

Presented by the National Human Rights Museum (NHRM), the 2023 Human Rights Festival will take place from Dec. 2 to Jan. 14, 2024, at the White Terror Jingmei Memorial Park in New Taipei. Titled “Freedom of the Soul,” this event is curated by renowned poet and film director Hung Hung (鴻鴻), casting light on human rights issues such as the White Terror in Taiwan, the democratic movement in Hong Kong, and the identity of indigenous people.