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Host: Welcome to News Quest.

Voice: News Quest!

Host: On today’s program: Minimum Wage Hike

Voice: What?

Host: A minimum wage is the lowest amount an employer is legally obliged to pay their staff. When it is ‘hiked’, that amount is raised

Voice: Why?

Host: Raising the minimum wage helps reduce poverty, boosts economic security, and benefits workers

Voice: Who?

Host: In Taiwan the government is divided into 5 separate branches. The Executive Yuan is responsible for making any financial decisions

Voice: How?

Host: It’s reviewed annually. Since 2016 monthly salaries have gone up by 26.2%, and hourly salaries have risen by 40%

Voice: When?

Host: The government has promised to raise the minimum monthly wage by 4.5% next year, equal to 26,400 NTD

Voice: Where?

Host: Global markets have a big impact. With the recent rise in inflation all over the world, a minimum wage hike is essential.