Taiwan targets Jan 26 for first NT$10,000 cash payments
Foreign permanent residents among those eligible
Oct. 8, 2026 16:02
Foreign permanent residents among those eligible
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Foreign permanent residents among those eligible
Foreign permanent residents among those eligible
Cabinet has allocated NT$235.7 billion for the initiative but the timeline depends on approval of the budget
Cabinet has allocated NT$235.7 billion for the initiative but the timeline depends on approval of the budget
8 townships distributing their own stimulus payments
8 townships distributing their own stimulus payments
Senior city residents also eligible for NT$1,000 cash handout
Senior city residents also eligible for NT$1,000 cash handout
Taiwanese citizens, foreign permanent residents, and foreign spouses eligible
Taiwanese citizens, foreign permanent residents, and foreign spouses eligible
Payments will be sent through direct deposits
Payments will be sent through direct deposits
Cabinet spokesperson says government will release money 'as quickly as possible'
Cabinet spokesperson says government will release money 'as quickly as possible'
‘Opt-out’ option dropped over security concerns and time constraints
‘Opt-out’ option dropped over security concerns and time constraints
Taiwan's NT$10,000 cash handout expected to boost GDP by 0.415%
Taiwan's NT$10,000 cash handout expected to boost GDP by 0.415%
Cabinet set to pass NT$550 billion special budget with defense and industry support
Cabinet set to pass NT$550 billion special budget with defense and industry support