By Ralph Jennings Taipei has rolled out a series of economic stimulus, with the latest a lucky draw to give away spending vouchers and stored-value cards to inbound tourists after its economy fell into recession in the first quarter. Source: Taiwan doubles down on stimulus to halt recession with tourist handouts, cash for citizens
Switzerland’s lower house of parliament has voted to tighten ties with the legislature in Taiwan, a move that could further rankle China after recent visits by Western lawmakers to the island Source: Swiss lower house approves closer ties to Taiwan legislature Category: International
Workers took to the streets in Taipei City protesting against labour policies and also thousands in Istanbul rallied while dozens clashed with Turkish police Source: WATCH: Thousands of protesters in Taiwan and Turkey protest on Labour Day