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Dec 11 2024 1110 ep. 951

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Lithuania passes double taxation exemption law with Taiwan

This Wednesday Lithuania passed a draft law to avoid double taxation and prevent tax evasion between Taiwan and Lithuania, according to a press release issued by the Baltic nation’s Finance Ministry. The update comes after the Lithuanian Trade Representative Office in Taipei and the Taiwan Representative Office in Lithuania signed an agreement earlier this year in August in a

Taiwan’s insurance to explore new funding reforms without premium hikes

National Health Insurance (NHI) is set to explore new financial strategies without increasing premiums next year. Medical policy experts advise comprehensive reforms to strengthen the healthcare funding mechanism, including potential adjustments to supplementary insurance and government contribution fees.

First agreement under the Taiwan-US 21st Century Trade Agreement takes effect

Taiwan and the U.S. jointly issued a press release this Tuesday to announce that the first agreement under the Taiwan-US 21st Century Trade Agreement is officially in effect. The agreement was first signed by representatives of the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the U.S. on June 1, 2023.

Foreign Minister maintains contact with South Korea during ongoing political crisis

Since South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on December 3, only to see the declaration reversed by parliament hours later, all eyes have been on South Korea. In an interview at the Legislature this Monday, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) informed the press that the ministry is following the situation closely.

Tourists to Taiwan exceed 7 million

The Tourism Administration revealed that over seven million tourists have visited Taiwan this year as of this Tuesday, with the number anticipated to grow as 2024 comes to an end.

Jay Chou leads global Chinese streaming ranking on 2024 Spotify statistics

International music streaming platform Spotify revealed its 2024 year-end review on Thursday. Jay Chou (周杰倫) continues to dominate the global Chinese music scene's streaming landscape. The Taiwanese pop idol Jay Chou has secured the top spot in the most-streamed Chinese language artist category for the second year globally, and sixth consecutive year in Taiwan.

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President Lai visits Marshall Islands

President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) arrived in the Marshall Islands on Tuesday, Taipei time, as part of his Smart and Sustainable Development for a Prosperous Austronesian Region Tour. This marks his first state visit to a diplomatic ally since taking office.

Taiwan sets new plastic reduction goals based on latest INC session

The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) concluded Monday morning, having reached an impasse on the finalization of a global treaty on plastic pollution. Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming (彭啓明), who has been following the negotiations, said at a press conference that Taiwan’s plastic reduction efforts will proceed regardless.

Taiwan hosts 2024 NGO Leaders Forum focusing on AI impact

Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry hosted the 2024 NGO Leaders Forum on Friday, fostering dialogue between governmental and non-governmental organizations. Organized by the Department of NGO International Affairs, the event featured prominent participants, including the U.S.-based National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, Freedom House, Taiwan FactCheck Center, and Taiw