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President Lai’s first overseas trip still in planning stages
Discover the latest on President Lai Ching-te’s first overseas trip, including the planning stages and considerations for U.S. transits during an election year, as Taiwan navigates international diplomacy.2024/07/11 15:28 -
Taichung mayor to visit Singapore amid 2028 buzz
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen embarks on her first overseas visit in four years to Singapore, discussing various topics including sustainable development and disaster resilience. Many view this trip as a potential precursor to her presidential run in the 2028 elections.2024/04/02 13:22 -
Taichung Mayor Lu sets eyes on Singapore in strategic visit
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen announces her first overseas trip to Singapore since re-election, positioning herself as a potential Kuomintang candidate in the 2028 presidential election. Learn how visiting Singapore is a strategic move for Taiwan’s political figures.2024/04/02 10:54 -
Taiwanese to benefit from Thailand’s new visa-free scheme
The Thai government has launched a 30-day visa-free policy for Taiwanese tourists, aiming to increase the number of visitors by 20%. Around 600,000 Taiwanese tourists visited Thailand this year, and Thai officials hope to raise this number to at least 725,000 by the end of 2023. Since the announcement of the new policy, queries about Thailand on travel websites have increased by 30%. Travelers are also pleased with the elimination of visa costs, which can range from NT $1,200 to over $10,000. To further attract tourists, travel agencies and airlines are offering discounted round-trip tickets to Bangkok from Taipei, with prices as low as NT $5,000. Thailand is already among the top overseas travel destinations for Taiwanese, along with Japan, mainland China, South Korea, and Vietnam.2023/11/10 22:52