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Discover the latest on Taiwan’s political scene: Tensions escalate between the DPP and KMT over President Lai’s national policy report at the Legislative Yuan. Read about the legislative amendments and the upcoming session.

Uber Eats’ acquisition of foodpanda for US$950 million is set to reshape Taiwan’s delivery market, potentially monopolizing it by 2025. How will this affect Taiwan’s delivery, dining, and retail industries?

Explore the potential impacts of Uber Eats acquiring foodpanda on consumers and partner restaurants, including concerns over choice, costs, and membership benefits.

Discover how Uber’s acquisition of foodpanda for US$950 million sets the stage for a major shift in Taiwan’s food delivery market, pending regulatory approval. Learn about the potential market impacts and consumer concerns.

Uber to acquire foodpanda’s Taiwan operations for US$950 million, expanding its footprint in Taiwan’s delivery market. The deal includes a US$300 million investment in Delivery Hero and awaits regulatory approval. This strategic move aims to merge foodpanda’s local network with Uber Eats, promising enhanced services for consumers, merchants, and delivery partners across Taiwan.

Explore the concerns over delayed U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, highlighting the establishment of a ＂Tiger team＂ to address delivery issues, discussions in the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, and the involvement of Taiwan’s National Security Council Secretary-General Wellington Koo in military matters.

McDonald’s Taiwan faces temporary service interruptions due to Internet disruptions affecting transactions, prompting urgent system maintenance. The fast-food giant assures customers of necessary repairs amid widespread systemic failures impacting online and phone-based ordering systems.

The United States Department of Defense has awarded a contract to Raytheon Company to produce and deliver 50 AGM-154 Block III C Joint Standoff Weapons (JSOW) to Taiwan. The contract, valued at US＄68.4 million, requires completion by March 2028. The AGM-154 Block III C is an air-launched glide cruise missile with a range of 22 kilometers at low altitude and up to 130 kilometers when launched at a higher altitude. It is compatible with Taiwan’s F-16V fighter jets and will enhance Taiwan’s aerial capabilities for land-based attacks. Negotiations for another weapons procurement contract involving AGM-84H/K (SLAM-ER) extended-range standoff land attack missiles are ongoing.

Residents in Taiwan are facing difficulties in getting food delivery services due to persistently low temperatures. The Central Weather Administration issued a cold weather warning, with the lowest temperature dropping to eight degrees Celsius across the country. As a result, many people have chosen to stay indoors, leading to a surge in online complaints about limited delivery options and self-pickup only. Some speculate that couriers are avoiding orders due to the cold weather and low delivery fees, which are as low as NT＄30-40 per delivery. This has prompted discussions about the need for higher wages and better working conditions for couriers.

The U.S. Air Force is actively exploring options to expedite the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan, with 136 upgraded aircraft already delivered and the final three on the way. An additional 66 new jets are scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2026. Concerns were raised by over 20 Republican members of Congress that the promised deliveries to Taiwan might be delayed due to commitments to Ukraine, Israel, and global security issues. Taiwan’s existing F-16 upgrade program has already faced significant delays due to a lack of crucial parts, and the delivery of the new jets has been postponed by over 15 months due to software development complexities. Lawmakers are committed to collaborating with the Pentagon to ensure the timely delivery of the jets, especially in light of China’s frequent military drills near Taiwan.

Uber Eats Taiwan has partnered with electric scooter company Gogoro to launch a Green Delivery Program, aiming to promote sustainability in food deliveries. The program aims to increase the proportion of electric scooters in the Uber Eats fleet from 20 to 40 percent within two years. Gogoro’s swappable battery systems are already used in 26 percent of motorcycle logistics in Taiwan. The collaboration will provide a purchasing and battery subscription plan tailored for delivery partners, encouraging more riders to adopt green mobility. Uber Eats Taiwan aims to achieve zero emissions for global deliveries by 2040. The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) supports Uber Eats’ objective and will continue to advance subsidy policies to support green initiatives.

Delivery Hero, the parent company of Foodpanda, will close its global tech hub in Taipei as part of a major restructuring. This decision comes as Delivery Hero faces reduced investor confidence and aims to achieve efficient profitability and sustained growth. However, Taiwan’s Foodpanda assured that its operations in Taiwan will not be affected by the closure. The company also clarified that the recent organizational adjustments will not impact its operations or organizational structure in Taiwan, and no staff members in Taiwan will be laid off as part of this restructuring.

Delivery workers in Taiwan are protesting against significant wage cuts by popular food delivery platforms foodpanda and Uber Eats. The number of delivery personnel has increased from 40,000 in 2019 to over 140,000 currently, leading to a decrease in earnings from NT ＄70 per order to below NT＄40. The Chairman of the National Delivery Industrial Union has called for dedicated legislation to protect the workers’ rights and wage standards.

A new parcel scam has surfaced in Taiwan. A Miaoli resident was targeted, forced to pay for an order she didn’t make. Police urge vigilance, especially in online shopping.

US delays in military sales to Taiwan due to multiple factors, delivery timeline extended to 2025. Purchase of M109A6 Howitzer also halted due to production line congestions.

As Taiwan’s COVID-19 situation stabilizes, more people are dining out, prompting delivery platforms to expand their offerings beyond food. 

Taiwan has introduced its first-ever food delivery robot, which promises to revolutionize the way customers receive their food. The robot was unveiled on Wednesday at the Kaohsiung Software Technology Park.

Food delivery platforms in Taiwan not only deliver food but also a wide range of products. 

A water sports businessman in Xiaoliuqiu created a food delivery water bicycle.

Taiwan military took delivery of the first domestically-built Yushan landing platform dock (LDP) on Friday (Sept. 30) in the presence of President Tsai Ing-wen.

As the frequency of eating out continues to soar among students in Taiwan, the number of overweight elementary and junior high students has continued to rise.