The National Immigration Agency (NIA) has published a reference book in seven languages to help foreign spouses of Taiwanese citizens adapt to local customs and lifestyles, an official said Wednesday. 'The book has been printed in Mandarin Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Philippine, Thai, Myanmar and Cambodian languages for distribution to foreign spouses of local citizens,' said NIA Director-General Hsieh Li-kung. 'The book contains all sorts of practical information and useful tips for better living,' Hsieh said, adding that it is expected to help new immigrants assimilate into life in Taiwan. In order for their marriages to succeed, foreign spouses need the full support of their Taiwanese family members, Hsieh said, calling on extended family members to open-mindedly accept these spouses as new immigrants to Taiwan. According to Hsieh, the NIG has set up a databank of 394 translators versed in Vietnamese, Indonesian, Philippine, Thai, Myanmar and Cambodian languages. 'This new group of translating and interpreting talent can easily and smoothly communicate with new immigrants and offer them various counseling services,' Hsieh said. In addition, Hsieh said the NIA has installed hotlines for foreign spouses and other foreign expats to offer them more useful counseling and guidelines for living in Taiwan. 