Presidential candidate Ko Wen-je has sought to portray himself as an alternative to Taiwan's more established leaders, proposing what he calls a "pragmatic" approach to China ties that might attract some younger voters.
Taipei 101 to set off 16,000 fireworks on New Year’s Day
The Taipei 101 skyscraper is to set off about 16,000 fireworks over five minutes during its annual New Year’s display, organizers said yesterday. This year’s pyrotechnics production is designed under ...
BTSE CEO Henry Liu Highlights Taiwan’s Role in Digital Finance at Curve Summit Taipei 2023
Amid the vibrant atmosphere of Taipei Blockchain Week 2023, BTSE's CEO, Henry Liu, took the stage at the Curve Summit Taipei 2023 to speak about the evolving digital finance landscape, with a special focus on Taiwan's burgeoning role in this sector.
How Taiwan’s disease detectives are keeping tabs on China
Four years since Taiwan first alerted the world to alarming Chinese social media posts about a mysterious respiratory illness, Taipei is once again listening to chatter from China’s medics for early warning signs of unknown pathogens.
China’s Spies Offered $15 Million for Taiwan Army’s US Chinook Helicopter
A Taiwanese army lieutenant colonel was offered an immigration plan if he could land a U.S.-made Chinook helicopter on a Chinese aircraft carrier, reports said.
Taiwan’s life insurance sector will bounce back in 2024 – GlobalData
The industry is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.0% to $91.6b in 2027. Taiwan's life insurance market is poised for a turnaround from 2024 after facing a continuous decline since 2019.
With Taiwan’s election just a month away, the China threat is emerging as the main talking point
There is growing evidence China is attempting to influence the election through disinformation campaigns, putting Taiwan’s vibrant democracy to the test.
Taiwan’s Mountains Face an Uphill Battle Against Climate Change – TaiwanPlus News
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Taipei expanding HPV vaccine to junior-high boys
Starting in September next year, male junior-high students in Taipei will be eligible for city government-funded vaccinations against the human papillomavirus (HPV), the Department of Health said ...
Singapore Airlines comes to the rescue after SG family left their passports at Taipei airport
SINGAPORE: A woman recently took to social media to express her gratitude after Singapore Airlines came through for them in such a kind and timely way. A mistake on her young family’s part could have ...
U.S. Border Security Key To Getting Ukraine, Israel And Taiwan Aid
U.S. border security and aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan need not be mutually exclusive propositions. Could both issues be settled at the same time via a compromise?
Japan Beats Taiwan 1-0, Winning Asian Baseball Championship Title – TaiwanPlus News
Jobs Japan beat Taiwan 1-0 in the Asian Baseball Championship on Sunday, taking home the title for the 20th time.
Taiwan again reports Chinese carrier group in Taiwan Strait as election looms
Taiwan's military sent forces to watch a Chinese naval formation, led by the aircraft carrier Shandong, sailing through the Taiwan Strait on Monday, Taiwan's defence ministry said, as Beijing keeps up ...
Singapore family stuck in immigration at Changi Airport after leaving Taipei without passports
They were stuck. A Singapore family in Taipei made the mistake of leaving their passports behind at the airport when they boarded their plane to return home. Without their passports, Silvia Irawati ...
Taiwan central bank seen standing pat this week and all of 2024- Reuters poll
Taiwan's central bank is expected to leave its policy rate unchanged this week as inflation gradually cools and indeed keep it steady for all of next year, according to economists in a Reuters poll.
Taipei Archery Open: Indian archers end campaign with four medals, including two gold
Indian archers Parneet Kaur and Prathamesh Jawkar secured gold medals in the women's and men's compound categories at the Taipei Archery Open held in Taoyuan City from December 8 to 10. India finished ...