Joining Hands with Social Workers to Strengthen the Social Safety Net — The 2025 Warmhearted Night Takes the Stage!The Taitung County Government will host the 2025 Taitung County “Warmhearted Night” for Strengthening the Social Safety Net on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Birthday Cake Park, Taitung City. Social workers, volunteers, and members of the community are warmly invited to join this meaningful evening and witness the compassion and resilience of Taitung’s social safety network.Over the years, the Taitung County Government has actively promoted cross-sector collaboration—integrating resources across social welfare, public health, labor, and public safety—to build a comprehensive and robust social safety net that protects families and individuals in need. The county continues to enhance professional support and training for social workers, ensuring that every resident can feel the warmth of Happy Taitung.At the event, Mars e-Bank.com Inc. will present 800 limited-edition Chip Postcards as heartfelt tokens of appreciation to attendees and supporters. Each postcard can store up to 55 photos or a one-minute video, combining technology and emotion in a unique way. Through written words and NFC chips, these postcards preserve precious moments and symbolize the expanding energy of love and safety in Taitung. The evening will feature County Magistrate Yao Ching-Ling and distinguished guests delivering remarks, as well as musical performances by Chen Kuo-Hua, Matilda Tao, Chan Ya-wen, Henry Hsu, and Vita Chang, bringing warmth and joy to everyone in attendance.Magistrate Yao expressed that Taitung County will continue to strengthen the social safety net by integrating more cross-domain resources, ensuring that every resident feels the warmth of home and the support of society. She extended heartfelt gratitude to all social workers and volunteers, hoping that this Warmhearted Night will allow love and care to keep flourishing across Taitung.The Taitung County Government sincerely invites everyone to gather under the starry sky to experience the warmth and hope of Taitung—working hand in hand to protect the happiness and safety of every family.Event Title: 2025 Taitung County Warmhearted Night for Strengthening the Social Safety NetVenue: Birthday Cake Park, Taitung CityTime: Friday, November 14, 2025 — 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Taitung County Government Official Website: www.taitung.gov.twMars eMall Official Website: www.mars-emall.com

Mars eSIM IoT Global High-Speed Connectivity & IoT Launch Event was held today, August 21, at Grand Hilai Kaohsiung. Mars e-Bank.com Inc., in collaboration with STMicroelectronics, proudly announces the launch of the Taiwan-made “Mars eSIM Physical Card,” hailed as a lifesaver for Android smartphones. With this breakthrough, Android devices can now enjoy the convenience of eSIM technology and high-speed global connectivity.Android smartphones account for approximately 72% of the global market share. For travelers departing from Taiwan, setting up international roaming has traditionally required going through telecom providers, incurring high roaming charges, while being locked to a single carrier with no control over network quality. With Mars eSIM Physical Card, users of dual-SIM Android phones no longer need to change their original carrier number. They can now enjoy the same global high-speed connectivity as iPhone users. In support of international ESG energy-saving and carbon-reduction initiatives, Mars has designed a true eSIM network card. Unlike typical roaming SIM cards, the “Mars eSIM Card” does not require removal or disposal. Mars eSIM Physical Card comes with a massive 1.5 MB memory capacity, capable of supporting more than seven telecom providers at once. By simply downloading the Mars eSIM app, users can reactivate and continue using the service. Customers only need to purchase a Mars eSIM QR plan online to select their destination country, reducing paper waste and supporting eco-friendly policies with a card that never needs to be discarded. Mars’ global connectivity services now cover 226 countries, and consumers can easily purchase worldwide travel QR plans directly from the official Mars eSIM website. Dubbed “The Most Convenient Component,” Mars eSIM IoT is developed in partnership with STMicroelectronics and leverages the embedded ST33 chip, which holds a global market share of around 75%. This CC EAL 6+ chip is military-grade, designed for future 6G deployment, and capable of receiving low-orbit satellite signals. It is currently the highest-level security chip available for civilian use. Since the iPhone X, Apple devices have incorporated such embedded chips. According to ChatGPT, more than 300 million units have been in use for over five years, meeting the highest standards of cybersecurity, with no reported breaches to date.The manufacturing advantages of Mars eSIM IoT include: reducing device size, significantly cutting labor costs, eliminating the need to pre-arrange numbers with carriers, and waiving fixed basic fees. Mars provides eSIM chip modules that enable a low-cost global activation model with a fixed 10-year usage rate, requiring no number binding. The system supports seamless global switching without interruptions. Consumers can directly download the Mars eSIM IoT QR plans, with customized integration for 4G/5G, LPA, and IPAd, offering a one-stop solution for both hardware and software services.Mars eSIM IoT can be applied to smartphones, tablets, AI industrial computers, AI production equipment, smart home appliances, automobiles, smart meters, water meters, smart lighting, EV charging stations, unmanned vehicles, robots, YouBike, and more—paving the way for new business models. From a manufacturing standpoint, companies no longer need to worry about selecting secure eSIM chips or modules, nor prepay for reserved numbers. Mars chip modules are globally compatible, allowing activation only upon use, while inventory requires no upfront payments. Mars’ design and services provide affordability, convenience, and eco-friendliness for consumers, while enhancing security, improving quality, reducing labor costs, boosting production efficiency, and strengthening international competitiveness for manufacturers.In 2025, the Mars eSIM chip module has been hailed as “The Most Convenient Component.” Future robots will no longer be confined to Wi-Fi coverage for regional activities—they will be able to travel abroad, crossing borders and even venturing into space. Its convenience is beyond words.Mars eSIM Official Website: www.marsesim.com

“Life deserves respect, and every blessing should never fade away.”Golden Melody Award-winning singer Weng Li-You has long dedicated himself to caring for stray and vulnerable animals beyond the stage. Known for his compassion, Weng has quietly helped transport animals that lost their lives in traffic accidents to Pets Castle, ensuring they receive proper placement and blessings. These selfless acts, carried out without seeking recognition, have touched many and highlighted the importance of giving dignity to every life.Building on this spirit of love and respect, Mars e-Bank.com Inc. has launched its Charity Love & Care Chip Postcards, redefining how people offer blessings. The initiative introduces a new model of “Future Mail Blessings” that digitizes traditional memorials while embracing ESG sustainability principles. Each postcard is equipped with an NFC chip; with a simple tap, families can rekindle thoughts and blessings for their beloved pets. These digital connections transform respect for life into a warm, tangible experience, bringing comfort and companionship to grieving families.For over 20 years, Pets Castle has provided professional and compassionate end-of-life services for pets, ensuring owners can accompany their companions on their final journey with dignity and peace of mind. This year, the Castle hosted a charity blessing ceremony to guide pets peacefully onward. Families participated in chanting and dedicating prayers, while the ceremony included purification rituals, scripture recitation, a vegetarian luncheon, and sacred offerings, accompanied by Buddhist music throughout the day.In collaboration with Mars e-Bank.com Inc., the ceremony integrated Chip Postcards to preserve blessings digitally. Owners can revisit their cherished memories anytime through simple chip interactions. Pets Castle has also adopted eco-friendly water cremation technology, reducing waste from paper memorial items and reinforcing the values of sustainability and low-carbon living.Long-term preservation of blessings, transcending time and spaceReduction of paper memorial waste, aligned with ESG principlesEmotional comfort for families, blending technology with heartfelt remembranceThis initiative goes beyond a single charity event—it represents the fusion of technology and compassion. By recording and invoking blessings through NFC chips, prayers can be preserved and replayed across both physical and digital realms, extending love while promoting sustainable practices.Pets Castle Charity Blessing CeremonyOfficial Phone: 0800-068-888Website: https://www.petscastle.com.tw/

“Folk Music Festival x Summer Fireworks”—This summer’s most iconic concert—takes place on August 24 as Danhai Light Rail sets the stage for a nostalgic folk-song journey with “Next Stop, Recall Singing Folk Songs”.New Taipei Metro Corporation will hold the “Next Stop, Recall Singing Folk Songs” concert at Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf (on the Fisherman's Stage) on August 24 at 6:00 p.m., featuring classic performances by Chio-Tian Folk Drums & Art Troupe, South Duet, Voter Hsu, Johnny Yin, Kay Huang, Wanfang Lin, Ben Liao, and Hsieh Yu-Wei. This event will coincide with the New Taipei City Fisheries Department’s “Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf Midsummer Fun Festival” featuring a fireworks show—creating a touching, nostalgic fireworks‑and‑music spectacle that transports audiences back to the golden era of folk songs from the 1970s and 1980s.This year marks the 50th anniversary of the folk song movement, with Tamsui as one of its birthplaces. In 1976, Lee Shuang-tze famously asked during a Western folk‑song concert at Tamkang University, “Where are our own songs?”, igniting the folk‑song era. To guide riders through this nostalgic journey, from August 16 to September 7, New Taipei Metro Corporation is offering a series of transit experiences that transform entering the light‑rail platform into a time‑traveling moment.This includes the “Folk Song Chip Time Capsule NFC One‑Day Pass”, developed in partnership with Mars e-Bank.com Inc.This pass features Chip Time Capsule functionality that can store your memories—photos and videos of the day—while also serving as an unlimited‑ride pass on the Danhai Light Rail for that day. Through smartphone NFC scanning, riders can listen to Tamsui folk‑song stories. At the Hongshulin Station, a “Lyrics Time Tunnel”, and at Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf Station, a “Folk‑Song Western‑Style Café” have been set up as immersive photo‑op and sharing spots.Additionally, there will be a folk‑song themed train, station announcements, and on‑board broadcasts—all designed to make the light‑rail ride feel like a time‑tunnel journey, blending visual, auditory, and tech elements to step by step relive those classic memories.The “Next Stop, Recall Singing Folk Songs” concert extends the impact of those heartfelt melodies across generations. Performers include Golden Horse, Golden Bell, and Golden Melody Award-winning musician Kay Huang; Golden Horse, Golden Bell, and Golden Melody Award-winning singer Johnny Yin; Golden Melody Award-winning singer Wanfang Lin; Golden Melody Award-winning Hakka singer Hsieh Yu-Wei; the only group to win the Golden Melody Award three times for “Best Vocal Group”—South Duet; “Campus singer” Ben Liao; and students from Tamkang University. The event will be hosted by Voter Hsu, a Golden Bell Award-winning radio show host and singer, making music a bridge between past and future and ensuring the folk-song spirit continues to resonate and be passed down.According to New Taipei Metro Corporation, Tamsui’s unique natural terrain and cultural context played a key role. Concert producer Rachel Ting selected songs that emphasize the natural environment—such as “Orchid”, “Catch the Loach”, “Dreamland”, “Wind Blows, Wind Blows”, and “Sun and Sprinkle”—not only iconic folk songs but also reflections of Tamsui’s mountains, rivers, and sea.The concert opens with a performance by the Chio-Tian Folk Drums & Art Troupe, blending land-based musical traditions with folk art in an emotional musical journey that highlights Tamsui Estuary’s sunset and the grandeur of Danjiang Bridge.All are invited to ride the Danhai Light Rail, enjoy fireworks, and listen to folk songs—immersing themselves in the beauty where Tamsui and folk-song culture intertwine, riding into memories on the Danhai Light Rail!You can find more details on the New Taipei Metro Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/NewTaipeiMetro) or the New Taipei Metro official website (https://www.ntmetro.com.tw).Mars eMall official website: http://www.mars-emall.com

The “Chip Time Capsule Anywhere Door” has officially entered Fame Hall Garden Hotel, marking the world’s first release of the Snoopy Chip Postcard 2.0. The Future Mail delivery service is now available at the “Chip Time Capsule Anywhere Door” counter inside the Fame Hall Garden Hotel.Fame Hall Garden Hotel is a new five-star family-friendly resort destination. Its iconic Baseball Hall of Fame building, designed in the shape of a unique baseball sphere with a diameter of 32 meters, is one of the largest spherical structures in Asia. The hotel features two floors of Snoopy-themed exhibitions and Snoopy-themed guest rooms. By combining Snoopy and baseball, the adorable characters attract both adults and children, while also helping visitors deepen their understanding and love for the sport.Located in Longtan, Taoyuan, the complex surrounds a baseball park known as “the birthplace of Taiwan’s professional baseball,” a place full of nostalgic atmosphere of first-generation Brother Elephants, and is also a pilgrimage destination for die-hard Brother Elephants fans to visit. Now, it stands as a new landmark of Longtan. Whether staying at the hotel, traveling, or watching a baseball game, guests can preserve their joyful memories with the Snoopy Chip Postcard 2.0.Mars e-Bank.com Inc., in collaboration with Fame Hall Garden Hotel, introduces the “Future Mail Anywhere Door” delivery service with a special promotional offer of NT$599 (limited to 500 customers). Each purchase includes five Snoopy Chip Postcards 2.0, covering domestic postage and customized photo-to-video creation service, handled at the hotel’s customer service counter. Additionally, customers will receive a complimentary trial of the “Mars eSIM” Japan or Southeast Asia QR code plan, providing unlimited 4G/5G data for five days. Photos and videos can also be stored directly into the chip, with free assistance available via LINE customer service.Mars eMall Official Website: www.mars-emall.comChip Time Capsule Anywhere Door Shopee Store: www.shopee.tw/marsundidiChip Time Capsule Anywhere Door LINE Customer Service: @chip-timecapsuleFame Hall Garden Hotel: hotel.fhgh.com.twFame Hall Garden Hotel Address: No. 150, Ln. 141, Minsheng Rd., Longtan Dist., Taoyuan City, Taiwan

The world’s first “Chip Time Capsule Anywhere Door” integrates digital content with physical Chip Postcards, introducing a new form of future mail. With the grand opening of its first physical store, the company has officially launched the service in Taiwan, which is designated as the global hub for the Chip Postcard 2.0 Future Mail program. Plans are underway to expand the service through international partnerships with postal services around the world.Users can create their own Chip Time Capsules by downloading the MarSun DiDi app, or by using the Mars e-Bank AI online system. Through email or LINE customer service, users can send digital content such as photos, videos, or letters. The support team will then store the content in the chip, which can either be sent by the users themselves or handed over to authorized logistics partners for delivery. Customers may also purchase tamper-proof chip electronic seals to attach to their packages for added protection against fraud. Delivery options include major international logistics providers such as UPS, FedEx, DHL, TNT Express, Nippon Express, and Taiwan’s services such as Yamato Transport and Chunghwa Post, with delivery to the user’s specified destination.Travelers around the world can preserve joyful memories—photos, videos, or heartfelt letters—through Chip Future Mail service. The project bridges time and distance, transforming a simple postcard into a meaningful digital keepsake filled with warmth, connection, and emotion.To celebrate the soft launch, a limited-time trial package is available for NT$499 (limited to the first 1,000 customers). The offer includes five Chip Postcards, covering domestic postage, and a custom video creation service—just send us your photos, and we’ll turn them into a personalized short video. As an added bonus, customers will also receive a free Mars eSIM trial—five days of unlimited 4G/5G data plan in Japan or Southeast Asia, activated via QR code.Mars e-Bank.com Inc. has designated November 1st as Future Mail Blessing Day, a time for people to send messages of hope and love to themselves, to loved ones, to those facing illness, to the departed, or to the world itself. These heartfelt blessings are stored in a chip and scheduled for delivery in 10, 20, or even 30 years—so that even if the sender is no longer here, their thoughts and wishes may continue to travel forward in time.The Chip Postcard 2.0 Future Mail service is available at the Chip Time Capsule Anywhere Door – Kaohsiung No.1 Store (No. 147-1, Heping 1st Rd.), as well as on Chunghwa Post’s iPost Mall, Mars eMall, Fame Hall Garden Hotel, Chaishan No.1 Ocean Café, Chaozhou Railway Park, Enjoy Your Life KTV, Pets Castle (Six-Star VIP Pet Resort), and Shopee Mall.Mars eMall Official Website: www.mars-emall.com/en/Chip Time Capsule Anywhere Door Shopee Mall: www.shopee.tw/marsundidiChip Time Capsule Anywhere Door iPost Mall: www.postmall.com.tw/shopIndex.aspx?uid=3714Official LINE Customer Service: @chip-timecapsule

In a collaboration between Mars e-Bank.com Inc. and STMicroelectronics, a new NFC Chip Sticker has been developed and manufactured in Taiwan. Designed in cheerful macaron-inspired colors, this tamper-proof and privacy-protected sticker can be placed onto a traditional postcard, instantly transforming it into a “Chip Postcard”. That single addition unlocks a completely new level of functionality.From heartfelt videos for loved ones, unsent love letters, unspoken marriage proposals, and difficult apologies, to joyful shared photos, birthday and anniversary wishes, final arrangements, or even a life checklist to leave no regrets—these precious memories can all be stored in a Chip Postcard.No app download is required. Simply tap the postcard with an iPhone to read the contents via NFC. The Chip Time Capsule supports password protection and even allows you to set a future unlock date—turning it into a “Future Mail”.” Ai features are also in development, offering new surprises in the future.This secure NFC Chip Sticker is the result of a joint effort between Mars e-Bank.com Inc. and ST, the world’s leading eSIM manufacturer. Designed to bring warmth and meaning to communication, Chip Sticker is priced affordably at just NT$49.The product is now distributed in 10 countries worldwide, including the United States (represented by Lavenridge, Inc.), and is available through various platforms and retail channels: Chunghwa Post Postmall, Mars eMall by Mars Group, and the Chip Time Capsule Anywhere Door, including:No.1 Kaohsiung Store – No. 147-1, Heping 1st Rd.No.2 Taoyuan Store – Fame Hall Garden HotelNo.3 New Taipei Store – Pets Castle Six-Star ClubNo.4 Kaohsiung Store – Jenn Tsair PreschoolMars Group is also partnering with businesses across industries to launch additional direct and franchised stores, with sales available via Ai vending machines.Mars eMall Official Website: www.mars-emall.comLine Official Account: @chip-timecapsule

The beloved maneki-neko (lucky cat) has long been cherished in Japan for its story and its adorable appearance, symbolizing prosperity and blessings. In a unique collaboration, the Lucky Mars Cattie was created by Mars Taira - MT, the award-winning Chief Designer at Mars e-Bank.com Inc., and artist Lee Keng-Chun. Designed based on the traditional maneki-neko, it carries the symbolic meaning of inviting good fortune and wealth.Inspired by the traditional Japanese lucky cat and infused with the symbolism of one thousand origami cranes, the Lucky Mars Cattie conveys heartfelt wishes for health, longevity, and recovery. It’s a creation that brings people together in the spirit of sharing blessings and sending positive energy.Embedded with a chip and equipped with the Time Capsule Chip function, each Lucky Mars Cattie features zodiac headpieces and constellation accessories. Representing the four zodiac elements—Fire, Earth, Air, and Water—each design corresponds to the twelve zodiac signs, blending Eastern and Western cultural elements with a universal cosmic touch.The Lucky Mars Cattie is more than just a figurine. It supports iPASS contactless payment, and users can store personalized blessing videos, photos, and messages. With just a tap using an NFC-enabled smartphone as a serial number scanner, your heartfelt wishes come to life. The Lucky Mars Cattie, our upgraded Lucky Cat 2.0, has officially launched.Static blessings are transformed into technological connections—messages of fortune, well-wishes, congratulations, and hopes are preserved with heartfelt warmth inside the "Chip Time Capsule.” Everyone, at some point in life, should create a dedicated "Chip Time Capsule"—a personal digital blessing—for a loved one, a friend, or even a stranger, storing happy memories to cherish forever.

The beloved image and folklore of the maneki-neko (lucky cat) have long captured hearts, symbolizing prosperity and blessings. In a special collaboration, iPASS Corporation and Mars e-Bank.com Inc. present a new chapter in this story—the upgraded Lucky Mars Cattie, jointly designed by award-winning chief designer Mars Taira - MT and artist Lee Keng-Chun.Inspired by the traditional Japanese lucky cat and infused with the symbolism of one thousand origami cranes, the Lucky Mars Cattie conveys heartfelt wishes for health, longevity, and recovery. It’s a creation that brings people together in the spirit of sharing blessings and sending positive energy.How do we turn blessings into personalized messages? Embedded with a chip and equipped with the Time Capsule Chip function, each Lucky Mars Cattie features zodiac headpieces and constellation accessories. Representing the four zodiac elements—Fire, Earth, Air, and Water—each design corresponds to the twelve zodiac signs, blending Eastern and Western cultural elements with a universal cosmic touch.The Lucky Mars Cattie is more than just a figurine. It supports iPASS contactless payment, and users can store personalized blessing videos, photos, and messages. With just a tap using an NFC-enabled smartphone as a serial number scanner, your heartfelt wishes come to life. That’s how the Lucky Mars Cattie came to be — and now, our upgraded Lucky Cat 2.0 has officially launched.Static blessings are transformed into technological connections—messages of fortune, well-wishes, congratulations, and hopes are preserved with heartfelt warmth inside the "Chip Time Capsule.” Throughout our lives, we create these personalized Chip Time Capsules for loved ones, friends, or even strangers, as tokens of care and blessings—capturing joyful memories that last.Lucky Mars Cattie Chip Time Capsule is registered in the IPNo. Actual Price Registration Chip Anti-Counterfeiting Ai System. It is limited to 3,000 units, priced at NT$388 each.Sales begin at 11:00 AM on May 29 on the official Mars eMall website, as well as via smart vending machines in New Taipei Metro, Kaohsiung Metro, and Kaohsiung Enjoy Your Life KTV.Also launching: the Lucky Mars Cattie Chip Time Capsule Chip Sticker – a compact way to send your blessings! Each design is limited to 1,000 pieces, priced at NT$77. These stickers can store text, photos, and videos full of wishes and good fortune.On a special day, give someone you love a personalized Chip Time Capsule—a small but meaningful gift filled with blessings and memories.Mars eMall Official Website: www.mars-emall.comIPNo. Actual Price Registration Official Website: www.mars-ipno.com