Washington - It has been more than a month since Lai Ching-te took office as Taiwans newly elected president Since the people of the self-governin
Fubon Bank’s Japan plan approved
The Financial Supervisory Commission yesterday approved Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank’s (台北富邦商業銀行) application to set up a Japanese branch. This follows its approval in February of Taiwan Cooperative ...
Google to invest in solar energy developer NGP
Google on Monday said it is planning to invest in New Green Power Co (NGP, 永鑫能源), a solar energy developer owned by BlackRock Inc, to build 1 gigawatt of solar capacity in Taiwan to supply clean ...
Hsiao thanks US as AIT celebrates Independence Day in Taipei
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭 美琴) yesterday expressed gratitude to the United States for its support of Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities and calls for cross-strait peace during a reception ...
Taiwan says China’s coast guard has detained a Taiwanese fishing vessel, and demands its release
Taiwan says that China’s coast guard has boarded a Taiwanese fishing boat and steered it to a port in mainland China ...
Taiwan Says Chinese Coast Guard Detained Its Fishing Vessel, Demands Its Release From Beijing
According to Taiwan's Central News Agency, the six crew members were aboard the vessel, including the captain and five migrant workers.
What’s it like to cycle 1,000km around Taiwan? Highs, lows and a satisfied glow at the end
For two cycling novices, attractive scenery and the kindness of strangers make up for the nerve-racking traffic, steep hills and bad weather on a multi-day trip around Taiwan by bicycle.
Taipei Struggles To Rebuild Old Housing – TaiwanPlus News
A Taipei apartment block will be the first to be rebuilt under an urban renewal program. But with 70% of the city's housing units over 30 years old, the city has a long road ahead.
Taiwan to Receive AV’s Switchblade 300 Loitering Munition Systems
U.S. government approves foreign military sale of the Switchblade 300 in support of Taiwanese national security ...
Police bust indoor marijuana operation in central Taiwan
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Police arrested a 55-year-old male surnamed ... leading to a search warrant to enter the property on Tuesday (July 2), per UDN. In addition to seizing marijuana plants while ...
A.I. Begins Ushering In an Age of Killer Robots
Driven by the war with Russia, many Ukrainian companies are working on a major leap forward in the weaponization of consumer technology.
Taiwan’s E.Sun Bank to open office in Kumamoto, Japan
Taiwan's E.Sun Bank announced Tuesday (July 2) that it will open a new office in Kumamoto, Japan. According to a company press release, the bank received approval from Japan’s Financial Services ...
From husk to yarn: The business behind Taiwan’s cacao textiles
Interview In the realm of functional sportswear, Taiwan’s textile industry stands above all. One of the leaders in this sector is none other than GrandeTex ...
Taipei MRT Brown Line closes for 45 minutes due to abnormality
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Following a thunderstorm on Tuesday afternoon (July 2), the Taipei MRT Brown line partially suspended operations for 45 minutes due to a signal abnormality. The disruptions ...
From husk to yarn: The business behind Taiwan’s cocoa textiles
Interview In the realm of functional sportswear, Taiwan’s textile industry stands above all. One of the leaders in this sector is none other than GrandeTex ...
Taipei offering six free health tests for residents
Until Oct. 31, or until all the slots are filled, city residents aged 40 to 64 who received the HPA’s health exam at Taipei City Hospital’s branches (excluding the Songde branch) would be eligible for ...