Scenes of crowded supermarkets, panic buyers and empty streets have returned to Taiwan, despite the country completely eradicating COVID just a few weeks ago. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan imposes strict social curbs to stem its worst Covid outbreak
Taiwan, which has been among the most successful globally at containing Covid-19, has introduced two weeks of strict social distancing measures as it reported more than 200 new cases in its first ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan upbeat on economic prospects despite COVID-19 spike
Taiwan's economic prospects are bright and growth this year will come in as expected as long as the COVID-19 situation can be brought under ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan upbeat on economic prospects despite COVID-19 spike
Taiwan's economic prospects are bright and growth this year will come in as expected so long as the COVID-19 situation can be quickly brought under control, the government said on Sunday, pointing to ... ( read original story ...)
No need to panic buy, officials tell Taipei residents
Taiwan appealed to people to avoid panic buying of items such as instant noodles and toilet paper as new curbs on gatherings and movement took ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan urges no panic buying as new COVID-19 rules kick off
Taiwan appealed to people to avoid panic buying of items such as instant noodles and toilet paper as new curbs on gatherings and movement took effect to rein in the spread of COVID-19 during a spike ... ( read original story ...)
Is Taiwan really the world’s most dangerous place?
Last week's Economist declared Taiwan the world's most dangerous place. The argument is straight forward. China, with a Navy larger than America's and a modern and formidable military, is moving ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Limits Taiwan Travel; U.S. Cases Slow: Virus Update
U.S. schools should maintain mask requirements at least through the end of the academic year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Singapore tightened travel with Taiwan after cases ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: China cancels attempts to climb Mount Everest
China has canceled attempts to climb Mount Everest from its side of the world’s highest peak because of fears of importing coronavirus cases from neighboring Nepal. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan raises coronavirus alert level as residents stockpile toilet paper and food
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 ...)