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NIA and Tzu Chi Co-Host Free Medical and Haircut Services for Foreign Crewmembers — Taking Action to Care for Migrant FishermenPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NIA and Tzu Chi Co-Host Free Medical and Haircut Services for Foreign Crewmembers — Taking Action to Care for Migrant Fishermen

As the Pacific saury season reaches its peak and deep-sea fishing vessels return to port, Kaohsiung’s Cianjhen Fishing Harbor once again bustles with activity. Amid this vibrant scene, a meaningful event filled with compassion quietly took place. The National Immigration Agency’s (NIA) Border Affairs Corps, Kaohsiung Port Border Affairs Brigade, joined hands with the Tzu Chi International Medical Association (Kaohsiung-Pingtung) to organize a free medical and haircut service on October 12, 2025,

MOI Releases English-Language Air-Raid Shelter Infographic Helping Foreign Nationals in Taiwan Respond Quickly and Stay SafePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOI Releases English-Language Air-Raid Shelter Infographic Helping Foreign Nationals in Taiwan Respond Quickly and Stay Safe

In preparation for the upcoming 2025 Urban Resilience (Air-Defense) Exercises, scheduled to take place regionally from July 15 to 18, the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) has released a new English-language infographic to help foreign nationals understand how to respond quickly and appropriately during an air-raid alarm.

Safeguarding the Health of Our Maritime Heroes: NIA Hosts Free Medical and Haircut Services for Foreign Crew MembersPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Safeguarding the Health of Our Maritime Heroes: NIA Hosts Free Medical and Haircut Services for Foreign Crew Members

Every summer, Donggang becomes a bustling hub for Taiwan’s tuna fishing season—also marking the busiest time of year for the “maritime heroes” who work tirelessly at sea.

Sing Your Heart Out! New Taipei City Government Labor Department 2025 Labor Star Singing Contest Registration Now Open Until July 25Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Sing Your Heart Out! New Taipei City Government Labor Department 2025 Labor Star Singing Contest Registration Now Open Until July 25

Attention all singing enthusiasts! Registration for the 19th New Taipei City “Labor Star” Singing Competition is now open from July 1 till July 25, 6:00 PM. Workers in New Taipei City and legal migrant workers in Taiwan are warmly invited to participate in this musical celebration. This year’s competition features a total prize pool of NT$360,000.

Team Up against Fraud with Taiwan: NPA Honors Partners, Committing to Eradicating Fraud through Public-Private Collaboration

In response to the global threat of fraud, the National Police Agency (NPA) has actively collaborated with private enterprises to strengthen anti-fraud efforts. In 2024, the NPA was sponsored by a private sector in the production of an anti-fraud promotional video titled “Team Up against Fraud with Taiwan,” which emphasizes the significance of teamwork and public-private partnership, highlighting the collective commitment to combating fraud.

MOE steps up foreign talent recruitment effortsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOE steps up foreign talent recruitment efforts

The Ministry of Education recently staged two seminars as part of government efforts to retain foreign students after they finish their studies in Taiwan.

MOE holds job fairs to step up global recruitmentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOE holds job fairs to step up global recruitment

The Ministry of Education hosted job fairs for students from Taiwan’s overseas community and foreign students in Taipei City and the southern city of Tainan, respectively, highlighting government effort to attract international talent.

Migrant workers’ prize-winning writing publishedPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Migrant workers’ prize-winning writing published

An anthology of works that won the 2024 Taiwan Literature Award for Migrants was released in a ceremony Jan. 5 in Taipei City as part of the government’s efforts to promote the rights and inclusion of migrants.

Taiwan celebrates Migrants DayPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan celebrates Migrants Day

The 2024 Migrants Day was organized Dec. 8 in Taipei City by the Ministry of the Interior’s National Immigration Agency and Taipei City Government in recognition of the critical role foreign residents play in Taiwan’s economy and society.

MOI Collaborates with Civil Society to Strengthen Fraud Prevention Efforts

On October 24, 2024, the National Police Agency (NPA), the Department of Household Registration (DHR), and the Cooperative & Civil Associations Preparatory Office (CCPO) reported to the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) on Romance Scams, Minister, Liu Shyh-Fang noted that, according to the latest statistics, cases of fake dating combined with investment fraud ranked as the fourth most common type from July to September this year.