More than half of Taiwan's older adults are either eating alone or dining only with other older people, while many say they tend to eat whatever is convenient when they have no one to eat with, according to a new survey highlighting the challenges of healthy eating in Taiwan's rapidly aging society.
Taiwan's insurance sector supervision will focus on three key areas, following the implementation this year of a new generation of solvency regulations that successfully align with IFRS 17, according to the Vice Chairman of the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), Dr Chen Yen-liang.
Asset managers, Aberdeen Investments, remains optimistic about AI-related technology companies in Asia, citing strong demand and positive medium-term outlooks from companies in Korea and Taiwan.
Taiwan's Yunlin County will pay the national health insurance premium for eligible county residents aged 65 and older beginning 1 January 2027, according to a statement by County Magistrate Ms Chang Li-shan.
Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has announced major amendments to regulations governing interest-rate sensitive life insurance products. It is introducing stricter disclosure requirements, regular policyholder notifications and enhanced internal controls to strengthen consumer protection.
Known as the Group Micro-heat Hazard Hospitalization Care Health Insurance (GMHM) scheme, it would provide coverage to those affected by heat stroke, heat syncope, heat cramps and other heat-related illnesses.
The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has proposed some amendments to regulations governing insurance brokers and agents, to enhance the convenience of purchasing insurance, simplify solicitation processes, promote international insurance business and strengthen the day-to-day supervision of insurance brokerages and agencies.
MSIG Asia has appointed Mr Ronak Shah as Regional CEO, effective 1 October 2026. In addition to leading the insurer's operations across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, India and Oceania, Mr Shah will assume regional leadership responsibility for Mainland China, Taiwan and Korea.
With extreme temperatures become more frequent and more damaging, Taiwan has started a pilot insurance programme to provide financial cover for vulnerable groups hospitalised due to heat-related illnesses.
As summer vacation begins in Taiwan, the Labour ministry is encouraging parents of the students taking up part-time jobs, to help their children confirm their insurance coverage and pension contributions through payroll records or the Bureau of Labor Insurance's online service.