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Taipei to decide on typhoon day off by Wednesday 8 p.m.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an will announce by 8 p.m. if a typhoon day off is declared as Typhoon Kong-rey approaches. Expect strong winds and heavy rain.4小時前 -
Typhoon Krathon drives vegetable prices to record high
Typhoon Krathon has driven vegetable prices in Taipei to record highs, with cabbage reaching NT$175 per head. Learn about the impact on local markets and supply issues.2024/10/01 09:47 -
Typhoon Krathon causes leafy greens to hit four-year high
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an leads a typhoon preparedness meeting, addressing surging vegetable prices and National Day preparations. Measures include price stabilization and leak repairs.2024/09/30 14:04 -
Vegetable prices expected to stabilize by early October
Discover how recent heavy rains in Taiwan have spiked vegetable prices in Taipei, with expectations for stabilization in early October if weather conditions improve. Learn about the impact on local agriculture and consumer prices.2024/09/23 23:00 -
Taiwan’s CPI rises for fourth month, hitting 2.36% in August
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s economy: August’s Consumer Price Index rose by 2.36%, marking the fourth month of inflation above 2%. Factors include higher rents and dining costs, offset by lower egg and fuel prices. A trend toward stability is expected.2024/09/06 17:20 -
Typhoon Gaemi causes over NT$2.7B in agricultural losses
Discover how Typhoon Gaemi’s devastation in Taiwan has led to a surge in vegetable prices, with Agriculture Minister Chen Junne-jih predicting a month for stabilization. Learn about the impact and recovery efforts.2024/08/01 13:34 -
Quake in Hualien leads to higher fruit and vegetable costs
Following a recent earthquake in Hualien, transportation costs for fruits and vegetables have surged, as reported by Chang Te-chi, secretary-general of the Ji-an Township Farmers’ Association. The damage has forced trucks to take a longer route, doubling travel time and causing frost damage to produce. Despite stable prices due to government efforts, concerns grow over rising expenses if the Suhua Highway remains closed. The Agriculture Development Department of Hualien County and the Taipei Agricultural Products Marketing Corporation highlight the financial strain on farmers and the logistics challenges faced, including increased labor costs and the impracticality of using refrigerated trucks on alternative transport modes.2024/04/24 15:26