2015/07/22 |
Taichung City to Allow Same-sex Partners to Sign Surgery Consent Forms
Same-sex partners will have the right to obtain knowledge relating to pathology reports, apply for summaries and copies of medical records and attend to discharge procedures without refusal from medical facilities.
2015/07/21 |
On Contact Lenses; Taipei Mayor says, 'The law isn't a reference‘
The Mayor of Taipei says the requirement of prescriptions for buying contact lenses was already issued in 1975, and since the Ministry of Health and Welfare has made a statement, the city government should follow through.
2015/07/21 |
Asia-Pacific Region in Urgent Need of Pilots
Taiwanese airlines, including China Airlines, Eva Airways, TransAsia Airways and V Air, have resorted to generous salaries and benefits to tackle the aviation crisis.
2015/07/21 |
Tea Vendors Need to Label Drinks Starting in Late July
Some vendors criticize that sources of the foods aren't equal to inspection results of the products. Other coffee retailers also point out the new policy does not apply to drinks served in breakfast chains, and the law will lose its significance if it only regulates certain stores.
2015/07/20 |
KMT Chairman Zhu Li-lun Gives Three Reasons the Party Should Remain in Office
Huang Guo-chang, Academic Sinica researcher and member of the New Power Party, also offers countless reasons the KMT should fall from power.
2015/07/20 |
Park your own car,' says Taipei City Mayor Ko Wen-je
Public parking areas in Taipei will undergo expansion and civilian constructions will also be requested to have parking spaces.
2015/07/19 |
Migrant Workers Flood into Taipei Main Station to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Taiwan Railways Administration says it will respect and accept diverse traditions while insuring the rights of travelers.
2015/07/18 |
Radioactive Rainwater is Drained from Fukushima Nuclear Power Station
With west Japan falling into chaos, the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) says the continuous days of heavy rain has led to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station emptying sewage with excessive radioactive substance into the sea.
2015/07/17 |
Taiwan is Home to Possibly 15,469 Abused Children
Though the number of child abuse cases have decreased in recent years, but out of 11,000 abused children last year, 11 percent were under three years old, hitting a new high in seven years.
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2015/07/16 |
Pregnancy under the Age of 16 to be Reported in Line with Sexual Assult
People say the regulation might lead to teenagers reluctant to seek medical treatment and even look to alternative abortion methods that could threaten their mental and physical health.
2015/07/16 |
Work Permit Application Procedure to be Simplified for Overseas Chinese Students
The Ministry of Labor believes overseas Chinese students who choose to stay and work in Taiwan have work-related knowledge, foreign language skills and other professional competence. They are also familiar with their own countries and the Taiwanese society, which complements Taiwanese college graduates.
2015/07/15 |
Vietnamese Fishers and Caretakers Granted Permission to Work in Taiwan
If authorities keep ignoring the profession and social status of blue-collar workers, this new policy will only relieve the problems temporarily and cause more harm in the future.
2015/07/15 |
Xinbei City to Implement Participatory Budgeting
More than 1,500 cities and communities around the world have enforced participatory budgeting. Since 2009, New York, Chicago and Boston have also carried out the policy.
2015/07/14 |
MERS Epidemic in South Korea Expected to End in Early August
In order to put an end to the outbreak, no new cases can emerge for four weeks. This is double the maximum incubation period of the MERS virus.
2015/07/14 |
Chinese Tourists Medical Debt Adds up to One Billion NT Dollars
Starting from October 1, Chinese visitors to Taiwan must possess certificate for both travel and health insurance that cover sudden illnesses, or else they will not be issued a Taiwan entry permit.
2015/07/06 |
Japanese Share Houses Relieving Soaring Housing Costs
The family-like environment encourages social interaction and appeals to many young adults who are on a tight budget.
2015/07/06 |
Executive Yuan Disregards Overworked Doctors in Taiwan Water Park Explosion
The Taiwan Radical Nurse Union calls upon the government to deal with the lack of medical staff. If the Ministry of Health and Welfare doesn’t start implementing permanent manpower to help in the field, it is predicted that by the end of July, medical personnel will be extremely overworked.