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Taiwan cuts waiting time for migrant worker replacements
Employers in Taiwan who seek to replace migrant workers that have left their jobs without notice will now face a shorter waiting period of 1 to 3 months, according to an amendment made to Article 58 of the Employment Service Act on April 21.
2023/04/28 17:17
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徐若瑄豁出去了!自曝暗戀對象 想到這件事:快哭了
Vivian徐若瑄音樂活動不停歇,日前受邀參與6月8日「Zepp Premium」台日共演計畫,將與20年好閨密、日本國民音樂組合「Kiroro」主唱玉城千春合體演出。徐若瑄將精彩呈現15首歌曲,也將和玉城千春難得合唱演出,而她曾以「黑色餅乾」組合在日本出道,發行過個人日文專輯、演唱過許多日文歌曲,她這次挑選了非常多從未公開演唱的歌曲,含蓋中文、日文和英文歌詞,希望可以藉由特別的「Zepp Premium」台日共演計畫,第一次公開演唱,帶給歌迷與以往演出完全不同的感受。
2023/04/27 17:59
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New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi faces backlash over recent trip
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi faced intense criticism at a City Council meeting on Wednesday (April 26) following his recent trip to Singapore.
2023/04/27 17:24
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Taiwan’s cheerleading squad nabs gold in int’l contest
The Chinese Taipei Cheerleading National Team arrived back in Taiwan on Wednesday (April 26) after clinching the gold medal in the Coed Premier at the 2023 ICU World Cheerleading Championships held in the United States.
2023/04/27 17:14
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Ex-President Ma heads to Europe to talk geopolitics
Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou departed from Taoyuan International Airport on Monday (April 24) for Europe, where he will deliver talks on geo-politics and address rising cross-strait tensions in the region.
2023/04/25 16:06
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MND detects PLA Shandong aircraft carrier fleet near Taiwan
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) released on Monday (April 24) a surveillance photo of Chinese PLAN aircraft carrier Shandong detected near Taiwan’s waters.
2023/04/25 16:02
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Locals gather to provide provisions to Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage
The annual Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage commenced in Taichung on April 21 and reached Yunlin County on Monday (April 24).
2023/04/25 15:49
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Frozen food prices soar in Taiwan’s convenience stores
With rising inflation, dining out has become more expensive for many Taiwanese. Additionally, even frozen foods sold at convenience stores are experiencing price hikes.
2023/04/24 16:28
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Terry Gou kickstarts presidential campaign in Tainan market
Terry Gou, the founder of Foxconn and a 2024 presidential hopeful, began his campaign in southern Taiwan on Sunday (April 23), aiming to secure the Kuomintang’s (KMT) nomination and challenge New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi’s bid.
2023/04/24 16:01
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Ex-NSC official urges stronger missile arsenal for Taiwan
WASHINGTON D.C. (TVBS News) — Former White House National Security Council official Ivan Kanapathy has shared his insights on how Taiwan can enhance its defense capabilities in a recent interview with Commentator Wenchi Yu on TVBS Meeting Room.
2023/04/22 16:42
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Mayor Hou You-yi receives a warm reception in Singapore
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi was met with enthusiastic responses during his trip to a local market in Singapore on Thursday (April 20).
2023/04/21 19:18
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Taiwan bolsters defenses as China’s WZ-8 drones pose threat
Taiwan is ramping up its defenses after recently leaked U.S. documents suggested that China is preparing to deploy its WZ-8 supersonic, high-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle, experts say.
2023/04/20 16:25
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Surging pork prices cast shadow over Taiwan’s holiday treat
The recent rising pork prices in Taiwan is expected to place a damper on the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival celebrations.
2023/04/20 16:23
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Taiwan conducts ‘routine military drills’ near Green Island
Green Island residents were alarmed by the sudden appearance of many USS Pensacola dock landing ships in the waters near their homes, barely a week after China’s "encircling" military drills around Taiwan.
2023/04/19 17:42
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Terry Gou believes KMT will make best presidential choice
Foxconn Founder Terry Gou expressed on Tuesday (April 18), his confidence in the main opposition party Kuomintang (KMT) to make the “right choice” in their nomination for the 2024 presidential election.
2023/04/19 17:31
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Young Taiwanese adults struggle to pay off student loans
Sandy, a recent graduate in Taiwan, has been struggling to make headway on her student loans despite working diligently and saving as much as possible.
2023/04/19 17:28
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Taiwan sees surge in demand for green burials
In recent years, businesses and communities worldwide have become more environmentally conscious, leading to a rise in eco-friendly choices.
2023/04/18 09:59
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Public transit riders continue to mask up post-mandate
Despite the newly relaxed regulations, many passengers on public transport systems were still hesitant to take their masks off on Monday (April 17), more than three years after mask mandates were put in place.
2023/04/17 18:29
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Early retirement poses challenges for Taiwan’s economy
The average age for first-time pension recipients in Taiwan has decreased in recent years, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Insurance.
2023/04/15 17:31
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Taipei City mayor receives gag gifts from opposition
Taipei City Mayor Chiang Wan-an received a series of "gifts" from both the Kuomintang (KMT) Party and opposition parties during his first administrative report in the City Council on Thursday (April 13).
2023/04/15 17:13
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No foul play in 25 bodies found ashore: Taiwan investigators
Taiwan investigators have determined that the bodies discovered around the waters of Taiwan over the past two months were likely not victims of foul play or human trafficking.
2023/04/13 18:15
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New clinic aims to tackle worsening air quality in S. Taiwan
In southern Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Siaogang District, industrial factories have caused many residents to develop respiratory issues.
2023/04/13 17:57
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Eurasia Group president weighs in on cross-strait risks
TVBS Commentator Wenchi Yu assessed cross-strait relations and U.S.-China competition with global political risk consultant and Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer in the latest edition of TVBS Meeting Room.
2023/04/13 15:17
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Taiwan could face power outages within 2 weeks of war
The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has recently stated that Taiwan’s natural gas reserve could only last for 11 days in the event of an attack that cuts off the island’s airways and ships, resulting in potential nationwide power outages.
2023/04/12 16:44
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Cost of living in Taiwan leaves young adults with no savings
As a young adult in Taipei City, monitoring daily expenses is necessary to stay within budget.
2023/04/11 16:42