Stories from Taipei · Taiwan

A digital giant has pledged to create 7000 permanent jobs. The company's stock performance is influenced by its liquidity, and focusing on stocks with movement is more revealing than static holdings. This commitment was reported by multiple sources.

Symptoms like hair loss can occur when hemoglobin levels are very low. The severity of anemia symptoms is related to the speed of hemoglobin loss; rapid loss overwhelms the body's self-regulation, leading to noticeable fatigue, discomfort, and chest tightness.

Normal red blood cells are of normal size, while anemia typically involves smaller red blood cells. The source stated that the bone marrow is extracted from the largest bone in the buttocks, not the spine, through a needle-sized opening.

A portion of Taiwan's media is allegedly controlled by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), with estimates ranging from 80% to 90%. A broadcaster on BCC News Taiwan criticized the current media landscape, stating that 80% of media outlets are controlled by the Democratic Progressive Party. The segment also touched upon the economic status of the Philippines compared to Taiwan. The broadcaster also noted difficulties in advancing Taiwan's relationship with the United States, military issues, and aviation to Swatdina. The speaker mentioned that former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. discussed wealth, and the Philippines once had high domestic income exceeding Taiwan's, but it has now become a third-world country. The speaker also noted that former US President Trump is scheduled to visit mainland China for a summit on May 14th and 15th, for a total of 36 hours.

Four judges serving on the Constitutional Tribunal have been barred from performing their duties. This action follows protests by the university community against the president and a new constitution.

A university community is protesting against the president and a newly proposed constitution. This protest is occurring in Taipei. The protests indicate internal dissent and differing opinions within the political party regarding the constitution and military procurement cases.

A Japanese toilet manufacturer is diversifying its business operations to include the production of AI chips.

The King of Eswatini, a landlocked nation within South Africa, faced potential travel restrictions due to airspace limitations. Questions have arisen regarding flight issues and the preparedness of the aircraft.

US-China discussions are expected to address the stability of the Taiwan Strait, reflecting a shared interest in preventing regional chaos.

Following reforms, Taiwan's National Health Insurance is accelerating the inclusion of advanced and new drugs to ensure timely patient treatment regardless of economic status. The efficiency of adding new drugs to the list has reportedly increased significantly since the reform's implementation. Over 400 people are expected to benefit from the inclusion of drugs costing 240 TWD annually. A Medication Error Office is scheduled to be established in June to facilitate access to innovative drugs and medical devices. Preliminary work for the office is currently underway in coordination with the Health Bureau. The Medical Bureau is managing an expenditure of 50 million TWD for these reforms. Taiwan is adjusting National Health Insurance contribution amounts to better reflect actual salaries.