Taiwan plans to give nearly US$1,000 to more than half a million homeowners to help low- and middle-income households with their mortgage repayments. Taiwan's capital of Taipei and three counties are now officially classed as "super aged" societies, that means over 20% of the population is aged 65 and above. And Paraguay's President Mario Abdo Benítez has been welcomed to Taiwan with a military salute. But Taiwan's future relations with Paraguay could yet hinge on April's presidential election in the South American country. Also:
- The government wants all public buses in cities to be electric in 7 years. But operators say it's too much to do in too little time.
- Taiwan's Navy plans to build a specialized submarine rescue ship, according to a local media report.
- A paper factory in central Taiwan has won an award for its efforts to employ people with disabilities.
