Taiwan on Friday reported 58 new cases of COVID-19, falling under 100 for the eighth straight day, but 15 more people died of the disease and other cases discovered at a Taipei wholesale market ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei reports 41 COVID-19 cases at Huannan Market in Wanhua district
The Huannan Market in Taipei's Wanhua District is undergoing a large-scale disinfection of its premises after 41 vendors there tested positive for COVID-19, the city's Market Administration Office ... ( read original story ...)
The simple, diverse beauty of Taipei’s Grand Mosque
The Grand Mosque is located in the Da’an district of Taipei. (Kaki Jalans pic) Taiwan is a Chinese-majority country where most of its people are Buddhists or Christians. But one well-known place of ... ( read original story ...)
Four people were killed in a fire at a quarantine hotel in Taiwan.
Some guests worried that leaving their rooms would violate Covid-19 rules. The blaze renewed debate over the use of hotels as quarantine facilities. ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE Taiwan’s Terry Gou, TSMC reach initial agreements for BioNTech vaccines -sources
Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of Taiwan's Foxconn (2317.TW), and TSMC (2330.TW) reached initial agreements to buy 5 million doses each of BioNTech SE's (22UAy.DE) COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese state magazine outlines Taiwan attack scenario on Party centenary
A magazine in China published the outline of a three-stage invasion of Taiwan to mark the centenary of the Chinese Communist Party. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Postpones Referendums Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Taiwan will postpone four referendums due late next month because of fears about the spread of COVID-19, the election commission said on Friday, as the government raced to contain a new outbreak at a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Covid infections jump following Taipei market outbreak
TAIPEI: Taiwan reported 98 new domestic Covid-19 infections on Friday, as the government raced to contain an outbreak at a Taipei food wholesale market through mass testing and quarantines. Taiwan has ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s market outbreak boosts COVID-19 infections
Taiwan reported 98 new domestic COVID-19 infections on Friday, as the government raced to contain an outbreak at a Taipei food wholesale market through mass testing and quarantines. Taiwan has been ... ( read original story ...)
Cheap Flights from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan to Socotra (TPE – SCT)
Are there any travel restrictions from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan to Socotra right now? COVID-19 travel restrictions are changing fast, but we're here to help you find the advice you need. Check our live ... ( read original story ...)
Rising sea levels serious threat to Asian cities, may put 15 mn people at risk by 2030: Greenpeace report
A new Greenpeace report reveals that the rising sea levels are a serious threat to the economy of Asian coastal cities. The report, titled "The Projected Economic Impact of Extreme Sea-Level Rise in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan admonishes Beijing after China’s Xi pledges reunification
Taiwan's top government agency handling relations with China on Thursday admonished the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) after its leader Xi Jinping (習近平) pledged to reunify with Taiwan, during an event ... ( read original story ...)
Novavax says Taiwan has opted to get the firm’s Covid vaccine via COVAX
Taiwan has chosen to get the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine via the COVAX global sharing scheme for lower-income countries, the company said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam sees increasing FDI
Vietnam recorded foreign direct investment (FDI) of US$10.12 billion for the first quarter of 2021, growing 18.5% on year, according to Le Quang Tuan, investment officer for Vietnam Economic and ... ( read original story ...)
Insider trading probe into Taiwan vaccine maker uncovers wider issues
An insider trading probe into a Taiwanese maker of Covid-19 vaccines has raised wider concerns over financial oversight in the country and entangled the administration of President Tsai-ing Wen. The ... ( read original story ...)
Novavax says Taiwan has opted to get firm’s COVID vaccine via COVAX
COVID-19 vaccine via the COVAX global sharing scheme for lower income countries, the company said on Friday, which would add much needed additional shots to the island's immunisation programme. ( read original story ...)