Taiwan’s Health Minister Chen Shih-chung said in a briefing on Saturday that Taipei and the surrounding city, New Taipei City, accounting for a total population of about 6.5 million people, was now ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Florida’s amusement parks loosen mask wearing
Florida’s major theme parks are adjusting face mask policies after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention loosened its recommendations on Thursday as more people get vaccinated for the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s worst drought in 56 years could worsen global chip shortage. Here’s why.
Global chip shortage. Taiwan is the main supplier for semiconductors, also known as "chips", globally. More than 60 per cent of the total global foundry revenue goes to contract m ... ( read original story ...)
Hiking in Taipei is wonderful and weird
Hey, I’ve seen you before,” an elderly gent yelled. I was hiking past him on Bishanyan in Taipei’s Neihu District (內湖) and decided to stop and say hello. It turned out he thought I was someone else, ... ( read original story ...)
Asus Announces Their 8th Gen Photography-Centric Smartphones: The Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip
These new flagship smartphones seem to be flipping towards a different direction. Taiwanese tech giant, Asus, launched the 8th generation of their popular Zenfone line today. This came after the ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Dutch govt eases travel to vacation spots
As coronavirus infections decline in parts of the world and the summer holiday season tentatively begins, the Dutch government has eased travel restrictions for a group of popular vacation ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan raises COVID-19 alert level amid surge in cases
The Taiwanese government on Saturday raised the coronavirus alert levels for two cities, Taipei and New Taipei City, after authorities reported a surge in new infections.The state of play: People in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan-Hong Kong ties in jeopardy over work permits
Taiwan-Hong Kong relations might revert to basic interactions as was the case decades ago because of problems with the renewal of the work permits needed by officials to work in each other's ... ( read original story ...)
For Taiwan, Jimmy Lai’s assets freeze means it is risky to invest in Hong Kong
China’s national security law threatens the property of residents and investors in the former British colony. Assets worth US$ 64 million that belong to the media mogul were frozen yesterday. Ab ... ( read original story ...)
Cinemas in Taipei Ordered to Close for First Time Due to Virus Surge
Cinemas in Taipei and surrounding areas have been ordered to close for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis. Taiwan authorities issued an order on Saturday morning putting the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tightens curbs after reporting 180 new domestic COVID-19 cases
TAIPEI: Taiwan raised its COVID-19 alert level on Saturday (May 15) in the capital, Taipei, and the city around it, bringing curbs for a period of ... ( read original story ...)
Surge in cases leads to stricter Covid-19 restrictions in Taiwan
Taiwan tightened the Covid-19 restrictions in Taipei and the cities around it due to an increase in coronavirus cases, for two more weeks. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Tightens Virus Curbs After Surge in Local Cases
Taiwan imposed restrictions on gatherings and ordered entertainment businesses to shutter operations as it raised the alert level in its capital to battle a surge in local Covid-19 infections. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Warns Jimmy Lai Asset Freeze Signals New Hong Kong Risk
Taiwan on Saturday warned that risks for businesses have increased in Hong Kong after authorities in the international finance hub used asset freezing powers under Beijing's new national security law ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan hits a daily case record, and other news from around the world.
The self-governing island, which has had striking success with the virus, ramped up restrictions in Taipei after reporting 180 locally transmitted infections. ( read original story ...)
How America Can Help Taiwan Defend Itself
The Pentagon could advise Taiwan on its force and weapon systems acquisition process, and provide the support and guidance needed for developing Taiwan’s joint doctrine, operational planning, and ... ( read original story ...)