The “work report” speech on Sunday also touched on foreign affairs and re-emphasised the Chinese Communist party’s (CCP’s) aim to annex Taiwan. Budget papers confirmed ... zero-Covid policy and a ...
Will Philippines’ expanded military pact drag Manila into possible US-China conflict over Taiwan?
The Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement is due to be renewed for second 10-year lease, allowing the US military to access 9 Philippine sites, up from the current 5; Politicians ...
A Feng Shui-Inspired Malibu Home Hits the Market for $68.8 Million
The property appeared on the market in 2015 for $53 million, but the owners said they weren’t serious about selling ...
Taiwan ranks fourth in economic freedom index
Taiwan was among the only four countries that made it into the “Free” category in the Index of Economic Freedom released by the US Heritage Foundation this week. Taiwan’s score rose 0.6 points from ...
China Sends Fighter Jets Near Taiwan as US Approves Arms Sale
China sent the most warplanes near Taiwan in nearly two months, a move that comes as the US approved the sale of $619 million worth of arms to the democratically run island.
House transactions rise after holiday slump
The property market was affected by volatility on the local bourse ... Final decision will be at the discretion of the Taipei Times.
Mortgage rates hit seven-year high: central bank
Interest rates for new mortgages in January climbed to a seven-year high of 1.953 percent at the nation’s five major state-run banks, while new house loans fell to a four-year low, as rising borrowing ...
Property Dispute To Body Parts In Soup: 8 Facts About The Gruesome Murder Of Abby Choi
Abby Choi Tin-fung (蔡天鳳) was a socialite, model, and influencer with over 111,000 followers on Instagram. According to Next Apple Taiwan, she was from a wealthy family who r ...
7 Best Luxury Hotels In Taipei For Your Next Trip
Taipei is a vibrant and exciting city, full of modern luxuries and culture. If you’re looking to stay in a luxurious hotel while visiting this beautiful city, we’ve got you covered! In this article, ...
The Chic Home: Clean, clutter-free look for former expats’ Upper Thomson terraced house
Bright, contemporary elements juxtaposed against traditional furnishings make this terraced house a modern home. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Four Seasons hotel is coming to Taiwan
The Four Seasons Hotel Taipei will be in a 31-story tower directly across from the Taipei 101 skyscraper, a popular tourist attraction.
Taiwan keeps No. 25 ranking in corruption index
Taiwan has maintained its No. 25 ranking in the global Corruption Perceptions Index, showing that its efforts to ensure transparency in governance are being recognized by the international community, ...
Real-estate transfers as gifts soar
Photo: Hsu Yi-ping, Taipei Times Local administrators raised property taxes to between 1.5 percent and 3.6 percent on a fourth unoccupied home, compared with 1.2 percent for a self-occupied and the ...
Taiwan to reopen borders to Hong Kong, Macau residents next week
Taiwan will allow the entry of Hong Kong and Macau residents as part of a further easing of its COVID-19 prevention measures, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council said on Tuesday, but stopped short of ...
Sonia Sui neighbour dispute: Property agent reveals history of units and occupants
The property agent who sold the apartment to Taiwanese model-actress Sonia Sui has waded into her dispute with her neighbours.Sui and her family have been accused by unnamed residents living below her ...
TSMC nation’s No. 1 patent applicant
Photo: Grace Hung, Taipei Times Patents are categorized into three groups ... up 18 percent. Intellectual Property Office Director Hong Shu-min (洪淑敏) said applications from Nanya Technology and ...