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Taiwan is utilizing cutting-edge health information technology to create world-class e-health services and deliver quality medical care, according to Department of Health Minister Chiu Wen-ta.

“Our system encompasses medical facility and patient record reporting, health smart card issuing and the establishment and management of medical kiosks and telehealth services for remote areas,” Chiu said.

The minister’s remarks came during a luncheon address at the General Assembly of the World Medical Association May 17 in Geneva.

Weiterlesen: Department of Health Minister highlights Taiwan’s e-health services

The government’s efforts on providing internet access across the country over the years make the digital divide no longer a big challenge thus paving the way for the government to create more digital opportunities, Sung Yu-hsieh, Deputy Minister of Research, Development and Evaluation Commission (RDEC) told FutureGov Asia Pacific Magazine.

To promote internet usage in the country, RDEC has deployed 535 laptops to 16 public libraries and elementary schools around Taiwan including Chiayi, Nantou, Pintung, Yilan and Yunlin counties.

“It does not mean that people cannot afford computers,” says Sung.

Weiterlesen: Taiwan creates digital opportunities

The mobile application of Map of Taipei Amusement (MOTA) now uses the contents provided by the “City Life Database” (CLD).

MOTA builds on the basis of the map/city guide introduced during the summer of 2009. The service offers information and services – including instant traffic updates, taxi call service, train schedules, and more.

Instituted by Taipei City Government, the CLD brings together a wide range of information related to the points of interest in Taipei City, retrieving the data from numerous city departments and agencies. POI categories include food, leisure and recreation, transportation, education, culture, medical service, finance, shopping, public services, and more.

Weiterlesen: Taiwan introduces ‘City Life Database’

Taiwan’s efforts to level the digital playing field for urban and rural residents while boosting participation in the e-economy are paying dividends, according to Research, Development and Evaluation Commission Minister Chu Chin-peng May 3.

“RDEC programs have contributed significantly to the process,” Chu said. “We will continue working with other agencies to bridge the digital divide.”

Chu made the remarks during an event in Chiayi County marking the anniversary of an RDEC program promoting Internet usage. This initiative saw 535 laptops delivered to 16 public libraries and elementary schools around Taiwan, including Chiayi, Nantou, Pintung, Yilan and Yunlin counties.

Weiterlesen: RDEC program tackles Taiwan’s digital divide

Taiwan is considering requiring migrant workers and other foreigners applying for residence status in the country to be fingerprinted for the sake of national security, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Thursday.

"Since anti-terrorism has become a global trend, Taiwan will follow the lead of the United States, Japan, Canada and the European Union in imposing the biometrics requirement for foreign nationals entering the country," the ministry said.

The requirement is part of a series of new measures in a proposed revision of rules governing foreign applicants for Taiwan resident visas.

Weiterlesen: Taiwan planning fingerprint requirement for migrant workers

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