EXPLAINER/Everything you need to know about how to get NT$10,000 cash handout
10/24/2025 02:27 PM
The Executive Yuan announced Thursday that registration for a one-time universal NT$10,000 (US$321) cash handout to help people in Taiwan survive Trump-era tariffs and inflation will start on Nov. 5, with payouts available as early as Nov. 12.
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