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Yoshi pastries now NT$900 for eight, citing cost hikes
Yoshi Bakery in Taipei will open pre-orders for its popular salted egg yolk pastries on Nov. 19. The new 8-piece box costs NT$900. Orders are limited to five boxes per person.6小時前 -
Global system outage affects McDonald’s orders in Taiwan
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.2024/03/15 15:43 -
KKTIX refutes claims of unfair IU concert ticket sales
KKTIX denies rumors of ticket reservation for IU’s concert in Taiwan. IU’s "2024 IU H.E.R. WORLD TOUR CONCERT" in Taipei sees rapid ticket sales, sparking fan anger. Over 95% of tickets were for public sale, with 20,000 tickets sold out in a minute for each of her two shows. The real-name system was implemented to ensure consumer rights, with failed orders put back on sale.2024/03/07 11:33 -
Taiwan’s cold snap leads to food delivery dilemmas
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.2024/01/24 15:54 -
Taiwan launches coveted dragon zodiac coins amid frenzy
Limited edition dragon year zodiac commemorative coins are being sold by Taiwan’s Central Bank, with 45,000 sets available at the Bank of Taiwan’s counters. Queues formed as early as 4 a.m. despite the cold weather, and each buyer can purchase only two sets per turn. Online pre-orders sold out within 3 hours, and the resale price has surged to NT$3,000 from the original price of NT$1,900.2024/01/22 12:15 -
Taiwan’s steel banana craze: Unusual orders baffle Japan
Discover the mystery behind the surge in orders for steel bananas from Taiwan. Iron Factory Ikeda, a Japanese manufacturer known for unique metalworking, is puzzled about the usage of these peculiar items. Find out why these steel banana-shaped hammers have gone viral online and sparked feverish discussions in Taiwan. Learn about Iron Factory Ikeda’s lineup of steel cutlery, including designs like crabs, oysters, clams, and whelks, which have become a novel trend among Taiwanese consumers.2023/12/15 16:53 -
Tourism Administration orders hotel to adjust booking system
Taiwan’s Tourism Administration has requested a hotel near Sun Moon Lake in Nantou County to adjust its reservation system. The hotel’s online reservation system was found to be in Simplified Chinese and listed the hotel’s address as "China Taiwan" instead of Taiwan. The Tourism Administration has instructed the hotel to ban the use of "China" and provide a Traditional Chinese interface. The hotel management clarified that it is 100% Taiwanese invested and partnered with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to attract more tourists. The appearance of "China Taiwan" on the reservation system was due to linkages with the Wyndham booking site, which is overseen by China for the Asia Pacific region. The Nantou County Government Tourism Bureau has jurisdiction over the hotel, which began trial operations in August and is set to officially open in January next year.2023/11/22 19:41