Taipei intersection to remain closed until Friday

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- A busy intersection in Taipei will remain closed to traffic until Friday at the earliest after a botched construction Sunday caused part of the pavement to sink, the Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) said on Tuesday. Taipower expanded the ... ( read original story ...)

Strata problem brewing for Forest City

It is targeting international investors from the Middle East, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan and Taiwan, with new show galleries in ... owners are absent and cannot be located. The Forest City project has been subdivided into separate strata titles ... ( read original story ...)

Cycling in Taipei: Journey of a Newbie Biker

Confession: At 20 something, I still don’t know how to ride a bicycle. Don’t judge me! It has always been my insecurity since childhood. Whenever I see kids swiftly manoeuvring their bikes, I would always exclaim, “Maypa sila!”, with so much envy. ( read original story ...)

Taiwan Layover Itinerary: One Day in Taipei, 8 Sights

If you have ever flown overseas, you may recall how incredibly boring and uncomfortable the trip can be. We have found that the best way to survive a long trip is to schedule a long layover midway through the trip. Get out of the airport, stretch your legs ... ( read original story ...)

Lost in Taipei Zoo

We went to Taipei zoo and got lost… twice. First, took a wrong turn and discovered even more animals, but more importantly, we got lost for words. The zoo exceeded all our expectations. A day was not enough to visit all areas. It is a humongous park-like ... ( read original story ...)

The Site of Last Longer Project / J.R Architects

This two-storey building is a renewal project. The program of the first floor is set as ... the architectural elements and components which are common to be seen in Taiwan. For example, the form of Chinese arch has represented as the symbol for the window. ( read original story ...)

Taipei guide: Four places where fireflies light up the night sky

Thanks to a recent conservation program spearheaded by Taipei City Government's Parks and Street Lights Office ... The park's fireflies were part of a restoration project launched last year, where a local organization and volunteers expanded the ecological ... ( read original story ...)

Journalism NGO picks Taipei as Asia Base

An international media watchdog’s choice of Taipei for its first Asia office confirms its ranking of Taiwan as the freest place in the region for journalists despite competition from neighboring countries with long-standing democracies, the group and the ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan, VN can go green together

HCM CITY – There is a huge opportunity for Việt Nam and ... as well as enhance co-operation opportunities with Taiwanese firms in the sector. Carol Chang, project manager, Taiwan External Trade Devolopment Council, said the exhibitions will be held ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan return of China dissident seen as bid for better ties

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Taiwan's return of a Chinese asylum seeker this week is a likely bid by President Tsai Ing-wen to stabilize relations with Beijing that have been in sharp decline since her election last year, analysts said Thursday. Officials in ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan firms scout land for tech hub

GREATER NOIDA: A Taiwan government undertaking and other leading companies ... "Their delegation consisting of Dr Ou, former deputy city mayor of Taipei, and Jack Yu, general manager and director of CDC, will be visiting both areas on Thursday to survey ... ( read original story ...)

Chiao Chiao store by Studio In2, Taipei City – Taiwan

CHIAO CHIAO is a fashion boutique located in the East district in Taipei City. Chiao Chiao selects trendy and quality ... The interlocking process during jewelry production is the design idea of this project. To build a repeat pattern in this micro space ... ( read original story ...)

Taipei: Zhongshan Station and Taipei Main Station Area

Taipei Main Station is located right smack in the center of Taipei, and is home to different transportation services such as buses, trains, railways, and pretty much everything the city can offer. My family and I decided to walk around this area, from the ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan says Chinese asylum seeker returns to mainland

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - A Chinese dissident who intended to apply for political asylum in Taiwan voluntarily returned to the mainland with his tour group Wednesday, ending a short-lived saga that had threatened to turn into a diplomatic episode. Political ... ( read original story ...)