The Land God (土地公) is the biggest “landowner” in New Taipei City, with 312 properties worth NT$1.3 billion (US$40.64 million) registered under the deity’s name, the New Taipei City Government said ...
Taiwan estate tax act ruled partly unconstitutional
The Constitutional Court ruled parts of the estate tax act unconstitutional on Tuesday (Oct. 29), citing a section stating some gifts made within two years of death are included in estate tax ...
Court approves order to extend city councilor’s detention
The Taipei District Court yesterday approved extending the detention of Taipei City Councilor Ying Hsiao-wei (應曉薇), while the High Court rejected real-estate tycoon Sheen Ching-jing’s (沈慶京) appeal to ...
Detention extended for city councilor in Core Pacific case
The Taipei District Court today approved an extension of detention for Taipei City Councilor Angela Ying (應曉薇), while the Taiwan High Court rejected real-estate tycoon Sheen Ching-jing's (沈慶京) appeal ...
Taiwan’s Skyrocketing Housing Prices Require at Least a Decade of Saving – TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan's interior ministry reports that it's harder than ever to buy a property. On average, it would take over a decade of saving to own a home. In Taiwan's biggest cities, it would take even longer.
Definition of terrorist acts to be expanded: ministry
The Ministry of Justice has drafted an amendment to the Counter-Terrorism Financing Act (資恐防制法) that would list threats and aggressive behavior toward critical national infrastructure, major ...
Ella Chen Splurges S$9.5mil On Another Luxury Condo In Taipei’s Neihu District
The S.H.E singer, who also has a S$5mil condo in the same district, is now known as "Queen of Neihu Luxury Residences".
EDITORIAL: Taiwan still has time on its side
B” military exercises around Taiwan last week have sparked concerns in Taipei and allied capitals that Beijing’s risk tolerance is increasing, and rather than prioritizing efforts toward “peaceful ...
Taiwan refuses to move liaison office out of South African capital
Taiwan has rejected South Africa request to move its representative office from the capital Pretoria to Johannesburg the country commercial hub ...
Is Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) the Best AI Stock to Buy After Latest Earnings?
We recently published a list of Top 10 Trending AI Stocks in Q4. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (NYSE:TSM) stands against other top trending ...
Taiwan’s former President Tsai Ing-wen pays tribute to Václav Havel
Tsai admires Havel precisely because they both portrayed genocidal forces with which they aligned as defenders of democracy and peace. They similarly opined that Russia and China had no reason for ...
Taiwan again rejects South African demand to move its representative office
Taiwan has rejected South Africa’s demand that it move its representative office in the country from the capital, Pretoria, to the commercial center of Johannesburg ...
South Africa’s call for Taiwan office move faces rejection
Taiwan has turned down South Africa's request to relocate its representative office from Pretoria, the capital, to Johannesburg, the commercial hub.
Researcher identifies enslaved people she believes are buried at planned Louisiana plastics complex
A genealogist spent years scouring historical records to trace the lives and establish the identities of enslaved people she believes are buried on the grounds of Taiwan-based Formosa Plastics Group's ...
TSMC factory expansions fuel Taiwan property value
Among the 10 districts hosting TSMC factories, Sinshih in Tainan has seen the most remarkable rise in property prices. The growth of the Tainan Science Park has attracted a significant number of ...
China’s Economy Grows at Slowest Rate Since Early 2023 Amid Property Slump – TaiwanPlus News
China's economy grew at the slowest rate since early 2023 over the past three months amid a slumping property sector. While the headline figure of 4.6% beat some analysts' expectations, it was lower ...