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New Tamkang Bridge to become Taiwan’s landmark by 2025
Discover how the Tamkang Bridge project in Taiwan is advancing ahead of schedule, promising to enhance Tamsui’s transportation and become a new landmark. Learn about the innovative construction techniques being employed.2024/05/22 17:41 -
Vatican seeks to open an office in China, enhancing ties
Discover the Vatican’s plans to open a permanent office in China, marking a significant step in improving relations. This move coincides with President Lai Ching-te’s inauguration and reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen ties, including humanitarian initiatives in line with Pope Francis’s vision. The announcement follows a history of diplomatic challenges and a landmark agreement on bishop appointments. The Vatican’s new strategy aims to enhance dialogue and trust between the Holy See and China, potentially heralding a new era of engagement.2024/05/22 15:44 -
Taiwan unites to fight fraud with new initiatives
Discover how Taiwan is stepping up its fight against fraud with a landmark conference that brought together industry leaders and legislators to unveil new prevention measures.2024/05/17 10:22 -
Farewell celebration marks end of an era for Eslite Xinyi
Taipei’s Eslite Xinyi bookstore, a cultural and literary landmark, is closing its doors after 18 years, marking the end of an era. A grand farewell event celebrates its legacy, while the spirit of Eslite’s 24-hour bookstore continues at the Songyan store.2023/12/24 18:59 -
Taipei 101 tops city land value chart for 11th Year
Taipei 101 has maintained its position as the highest-valued land in Taipei for the 11th consecutive year, with an estimated value of NT$2,001,000 per square meter. This equates to approximately NT$6.615 million per ping, a traditional Taiwanese unit of area. Cathay Landmark Plaza follows closely behind, achieving record-high office rental prices and a land value of NT$1,920,000 per square meter or roughly NT$63.47 million per ping. Shin Kong Life Tower, another prominent structure in Taipei’s skyline, claims the third-highest land price at NT$1,904,000 per square meter, equivalent to about NT$62.94 million per ping. Land values in Taipei have been steadily rising for six years, although the rate of increase in 2023 appears to be slowing down. Taipei’s property value growth is considered the most stable among Taiwan’s six special municipalities, with a yearly increase of 1.37% in housing prices and a 0.48% rise in the land price index, according to the Ministry of the Interior’s latest housing price index.2023/12/20 17:07 -
Taipei Dome prevails over critics, declares baseball coach
Taipei Dome proves its resilience during the Asia Baseball Championship, according to veteran baseball coach and legislative candidate Tsai Ming-tang. Despite heavy rains the day before, the indoor game proceeded smoothly, showcasing the Dome as Taiwan’s only international-grade indoor baseball stadium immune to weather disruptions. Tsai praised the venue’s performance and criticized politicians for hindering infrastructure development. He also highlighted the Dome’s potential as a landmark national structure due to its prime location and accessibility. Additionally, Tsai expressed personal pride as five players from his coached team participated in the opening match. He emphasized the importance of grassroots baseball and advocated for the development of idle school properties into baseball fields to benefit more students.2023/12/04 21:30 -
KMT billboard turns landmark after political rift
A campaign billboard for Kuomintang’s (KMT) New Taipei legislative candidate Ye Yuan-zhi has unintentionally become a landmark on Google Maps, attracting a large number of visitors. The billboard gained attention after the breakdown of a collaboration between KMT and the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), transforming it into a point of interest. Ye live-streamed a video showing workers altering the billboard by painting over TPP’s Ko Wen-je’s face and replacing it with that of KMT’s Hou Yu-ih’s running mate, Jaw Shaw-Kong. The video caption stated that supporters were angry and asked Ye to deal with the billboard immediately. The adjustment caught the attention of the digital community, with users on Google Maps leaving reviews describing it as "historic evidence of a breakup drama" and a "historic landmark" that may not remain for long.2023/11/27 18:02 -
Shen reflects on Nancy Pelosi’s landmark visit to Taiwan
Former legislator Shen Fu-hsiung shared his thoughts on the impact of Nancy Pelosi’s historic visit to Taiwan in an exclusive interview with TVBS on Friday (Aug. 4).2023/08/04 20:02