The Ministry of Economic Affairs is reportedly planning to launch a new scheme modeled on last year’s Triple Stimulus Voucher program, which offered Taiwanese and permanent residents NT$3,000 in vouchers for NT$1,000. This year’s program would offer NT$5,000 in vouchers for NT$1,000 to reflect the significant impact of COVID-19 on local industries since an outbreak began in May. The vouchers are intended for use at commercial outlets, such as retail stores, restaurants, night markets, department stores, hotels and arts venues, they said. Asked whether the vouchers could be used for online shopping, the official said that vendors who operate exclusively online would in principle be excluded. Chinese-language media have reported that the quintuple stimulus vouchers could be issued next month at the earliest.

Source: Taipei Times August 10, 2021 15:56 UTC