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MOA: No scientific basis for animal communicators
Discover why Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture rejects animal communicators as a legitimate profession, citing a lack of scientific evidence. Learn about the plans to regulate this controversial field amidst the country’s booming pet industry.2024/06/14 15:16 -
Taiwan sees surge in pet numbers, cats lead the boom
Discover the latest findings from the Ministry of Agriculture’s survey, revealing a significant rise in pet ownership in Taiwan, with pet cats seeing a 50% increase. Learn about the changes in survey methods and the potential for a new cat registration system.2024/05/31 17:21 -
Taipower wins top honor for eco-friendly SME collaboration
Taiwan’s state-run power company, Taipower, has been recognized at the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ "2023 Buying Power Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration Awards" for its collaboration with the Maria Social Welfare Foundation. The award was given in appreciation of Taipower’s efforts in procuring socks made from recycled PET bottles, an eco-friendly initiative that catered to the demand for memorabilia at its annual shareholder meeting in 2023. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Taipower has received the top honor, making it the sole state-owned enterprise to be recognized this year. The company expressed pride in this achievement and highlighted its commitment not just to providing stable electricity but also to supporting environmentally friendly products. Taipower plans to sustain its responsible procurement practices and continue focusing on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues.2023/12/16 17:30