In news from and about Taiwan this morning,

Premier Cho Jung-tai is guaranteeing that the monthly minimum wage will
exceed 30,000 N-T next year.

Cho made the pledge during an award ceremony honoring model workers.

The ceremony was hosted by the Ministry of Labor ahead of tomorrow's Labor
Day holiday and included honoring migrant workers, who the premier said have
contributed a great deal to Taiwan.

According to Cho, he's guaranteeing the monthly minimum wage will exceed
30,000 N-T in 2027 based on the rapid development of the island's economy and
markets across the country showing strong momentum.

The government has raised its minimum wage for 10 consecutive years following
annual reviews by the Minimum Wage Deliberation Committee, which includes
government officials, labor and employer representatives, and scholars.

The current monthly minimum wage is 29,500 N-T, while the current hourly
minimum wage to 196 N-T.