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 ...)
Taiwan-Hong Kong ties in jeopardy over work permits
Taiwan-Hong Kong relations might revert to basic interactions as was the case decades ago because of problems with the renewal of the work permits needed by officials to work in each other's ... ( read original story ...)
For Taiwan, Jimmy Lai’s assets freeze means it is risky to invest in Hong Kong
China’s national security law threatens the property of residents and investors in the former British colony. Assets worth US$ 64 million that belong to the media mogul were frozen yesterday. Ab ... ( read original story ...)
Cinemas in Taipei Ordered to Close for First Time Due to Virus Surge
Cinemas in Taipei and surrounding areas have been ordered to close for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis. Taiwan authorities issued an order on Saturday morning putting the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tightens curbs after reporting 180 new domestic COVID-19 cases
TAIPEI: Taiwan raised its COVID-19 alert level on Saturday (May 15) in the capital, Taipei, and the city around it, bringing curbs for a period of ... ( read original story ...)
Surge in cases leads to stricter Covid-19 restrictions in Taiwan
Taiwan tightened the Covid-19 restrictions in Taipei and the cities around it due to an increase in coronavirus cases, for two more weeks. ( read original story ...)