Stories from Taiwan

Camellia flower artistry is being celebrated in observance of Labor Day.

Haoshiji has partnered with Yinchuan Yongfeng Farm, described as Taiwan's largest organic farm, to launch organic golden rice.

Haoshiji has partnered with Yinchuan Yongfeng Farm, a 23-year-old organic rice producer, to launch new organic golden rice.

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The absence of the President from a vote is considered a first in the constitutional history of the Republic of China. The legislator also stated that if the total budget is not passed before the previous year's budget expires, funds for the same projects can be executed. The legislator also mentioned that Taiwan is part of the US's semiconductor supply chain. The legislator also stated that the DPP government claims 'big abandonment, big success' was not initiated by them. The legislator also expressed doubt about the Ministry of Labor's ability to manage Indian migrant workers, noting that 11% of foreign workers in Taiwan are absconders. The Ministry of Labor is facing criticism regarding its ability to manage foreign workers, with a percentage of them reportedly absconding.

A fire broke out in a warehouse in Changhua City, Taiwan, related to textile workers. The flames spread rapidly due to flammable materials in the fabric. Twenty-four fire trucks and 45 personnel responded quickly to the incident.

Following a labor rights demonstration yesterday, landlords in Taipei are now protesting rent increases. On May 1st, over ten thousand laborers took to the streets across Taiwan to fight for their rights. The report highlights this as the first instance in the history of the Republic of China where a president has not attended a key legislative vote, with the ruling party choosing not to attend. No new information was provided in this broadcast. The protest is in response to the passage of an impeachment case by five members, as three dissenting members did not attend. The protest is focused on municipal construction and the livelihoods of ordinary citizens, shifting away from past themes of anti-China sentiment or national security crises. The legislative budget for the year, totaling over 780 billion NT dollars, was passed.

Taiwanese labor law may classify gig economy delivery drivers, such as those for Food Panda and Uber Eats, as employees.

GDELT reports on political contests including a sibling rivalry in Taichung, Taiwan, and the launch of the ECI-Net platform by the Election Commission for voter information in India.

A Taiwanese employer stated that employees cannot take extended vacations because it would leave the company without coverage. Company bosses in Taiwan are reportedly restricting employees from taking extended vacations, citing the need for continuous staffing.