This table shows the change in house prices during a single quarter, adjusted for inflation. Adjusting house price rises (or declines) for inflation produces a more accurate picture of the change in ...
Taiwan student with P905.7M inheritance falls to death two hours after alleged marriage with an older man
An 18-year-old student from Taiwan who inherited NT$500 million (P905.7 million) fell to his death—just two hours after his alleged marriage to a man he met twice. The Straits Times reported that the ...
Historic property owner fined for restoration work
The owner of an historic property on Taipei’s Boai Road is to be fined after they continued with renovations despite the building being flagged for review as a cultural heritage site. The property, ...
10 Facts About Taiwan’s Indigenous Tribes That Will Blow Your Mind
Though a key part of Taiwan's rich heritage, little is known globally about Taiwan's indigenous tribes. Yet they have more than 4000 years of history.
Life on the Rooftop
Taipei is a densely populated city. Sandwiched between the skyscrapers and luxurious apartment blocks, the huts with metal sheeting constructed on the rooftops of old buildings become a dwelling ...
DPP councilors question Hou over corruption links
DPP New Taipei City Councilor Tseng Po-yu (曾柏瑜) said Hou and KMT Legislator Lo Ming-tsai (羅明才) might be embroiled in the NT$1.2 billion Asia Pacific International Property Co investment fraud scheme.
Man Marries Millionaire Teen Hours Before Falling To His Death; Husband Heir To $16M Inheritance
A same-sex couple's marriage lasted only two hours before one of them fell from a building, sparking a legal fight over the deceased's $16 million inheritance.
The local housing crisis and supply
William Hu is a property developer, and honorary chairman of the associations for the reconstruction and development of old buildings in New Taipei City. In the 74 years since its founding, the ...
Teenage Taiwanese millionaire found dead 2 hours after marrying man he just met
Same-sex marriage is legal in Taiwan. Under Taiwan's Civil Code, partners in same-sex marriages have the same legal rights as other marriages, including inheritance rights ...
18-year-old Taiwan heir found dead 2 hours after marrying man he just met; mum alleges he was killed
The high school student inherited the extensive property portfolio from his father who died in April. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Taiwanese heir, 18, found dead hours after marrying man he just met
The student from central Taiwan's Taichung city, surnamed Lai, inherited a property portfolio worth NT$500m (£13.11m) from his father shortly before his death. His body was discovered on 4 May lying ...
NZ loses latest round in honey battle with Australia
The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand yesterday ruled that New Zealand manuka beekeepers’ attempt for a trademark did not meet necessary requirements, and the term manuka was descriptive.
18-year-old Taiwan heir found dead hours after marrying man he just met; mum alleges he was killed
The 18-year-old had inherited the extensive property portfolio from his father who died in April. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Taiwanese teen who inherited $22m in real estate murdered hours after gay marriage, family alleges
He was found dead at the foot of a building one day after the cremation and funeral of his father. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Taiwan ‘Hulk’ smashes up 7-Eleven store, confronted by police
A man from Taiwan was captured on video rampaging in a 7-Eleven store located in Taoyuan, leading to a confrontation with police officers, Focus Taiwan reported. The incident took place on the morning ...
PROFET AI TAKES ON THE WORLD WITH NEW EXPANSION PLANS
Taiwanese AutoML enterprise solution for the manufacturing sector, Profet AI, launched a new Asia expansion strategy at an event on May 18th. The launch of 'Profet AI Suzhou', a Suzhou, China-based ...