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Taiwan plans to install more sitting toilets in public restrooms to aid its aging population. The initiative aims to reduce fall risks and improve accessibility.

Yunlin County’s river project wins the 2025 FIABCI gold medal for public infrastructure. This award highlights Taiwan’s success in urban landscape revitalization and water restoration.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation invests NT$980 million to boost EV charging stations amid rising demand. The current 9.2:1 vehicle-to-charger ratio nears EU standards.

Taiwan’s former Minister of Transportation Kuo Yao-chi died at 69 after an aortic dissection. Her career included overseeing the Hsuehshan Tunnel’s completion.

The Democratic Progressive Party opposes the Kuomintang’s proposal for universal cash distribution, advocating instead for using Taiwan’s tax surplus to pay debts and fund future projects.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Science and Technology reports progress on a high-performance computing system, aiming for 480 petaflops by 2029 to boost tech capabilities.

The Executive Yuan in Taiwan announced plans to enhance subsidies for regional development, aiming for fairer fiscal allocation. The initiative will boost public infrastructure funding and improve local governments’ financial capabilities.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an defends dismantling the Xinsheng-Heping overpass, citing safety concerns. Despite protests, officials stress the bridge’s outdated design.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an emphasizes public safety in the Core Pacific City project. He plans to consult experts and engineering associations to address safety concerns and ensure infrastructure integrity.

Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen advocates for 80% of carbon fees to stay local, supporting pollution reduction and public health. Taichung City Council discusses the central government’s carbon fee plan, with concerns over local compensation.

Discover the details of the Taiwan Hualien District Court ruling on the Taroko Express train accident, holding contractors 60% liable and ordering NT$23.26 million in compensation.

Discover the details of Transportation Minister Li Meng-yen’s resignation following an extramarital affair scandal and its impact on Taiwan’s political scene. Learn about the contributions and challenges faced during his tenure.

Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment is advancing the 2050 net-zero initiative with a NT$500 million subsidy program for electric vehicle charging stations across eight counties and cities, aiming to boost public access and support the transition to electric vehicles.

Discover the latest on Taiwan’s Constitutional Court hearings set for July 10, as Premier Cho Jung-tai prepares for a pivotal legal review. Key legislation and national security concerns are at stake.

Discover how Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai advocates for public support in power development to enter the high-tech era and enhance life quality, amid investment interests from AMD and NVIDIA.

Explore Taiwan’s challenge in boosting its declining birth rate through subsidies and the call for more sustainable family support measures.

Taiwan’s public construction projects, including the MRT Wanda Line’s first phase, now delayed until 2027, are facing severe setbacks due to labor and material shortages.

Explore the challenges and plans for Tainan’s Rapid Transit Green Line, including its impact on the city’s skyline and historical sites, and updates on the Blue and Red Lines.

Explore the recent surge in Taipei MRT’s foot traffic, influenced by strategic government infrastructure projects and a burgeoning commercial scene at stations like Nangang and Zhongshan.

Explore the challenges Taoyuan City faces with power outages, as Deputy Mayor Wang Ming-chu addresses equipment failure, aging infrastructure, and the indirect role of power shortages. Amidst public dissatisfaction and the impact on industries and healthcare, Taoyuan confronts the realities of climate change and growing demands on its electricity supply.

Former Broadcasting Corp of China chairman Jaw Shaw-kong criticized Taoyuan International Airport’s runway maintenance, warning of continued flight disruptions and damage to Taiwan’s international reputation. Jaw highlighted poor planning, lack of renovations, and slow progress in infrastructure projects as factors contributing to the airport’s decline in global rankings.

Taipei’s Executive Yuan Spokesperson, Lin Tze-luen, announced a budget surplus for the 2023 fiscal year, attributing the achievement to the combined efforts of civil society and the government. The surplus will be allocated responsibly to maintain fiscal discipline, primarily focusing on debt reduction and infrastructure investment. Taiwan’s economy has experienced consistent growth, resulting in a budget surplus for seven consecutive years. In 2022, the surplus reached an impressive NT$500 billion, leading to a proposed special budget of NT$380 billion. This special budget aims to enhance economic and social resilience, with provisions such as a cash payment of NT$6,000 per citizen, support for labor and health insurance programs, and assistance for Taiwan Power Company. Additionally, the special budget includes programs to aid residential loan holders from the middle class and below. Lin emphasized the government’s commitment to considering public opinion and promoting national affairs to facilitate Taiwan’s sustainable development.

Taiwan’s government confirms budget surplus, prioritizes debt repayment and infrastructure investments. Cabinet spokesman Lin Tze-luen expresses gratitude for joint efforts leading to economic growth. Taiwan’s annual tax revenue exceeds target, reaching NT$367.1 billion in fiscal year 2023, marking the third-highest record. Speculation arises on possible cash rebate as government distributed NT$6,000 to citizens in 2022 surplus. Lin Tze-luen declares government will consider public opinion on surplus utilization. Surplus will be applied with fiscal discipline, focusing on debt repayment and infrastructure investments. Efforts will be made to meet national and individual needs for sustainable development.

Taiwan’s diplomatic ties with Nauru, its South Pacific ally, have been severed, reducing Taiwan’s diplomatic partners to 12. Taiwan and Nauru first established diplomatic relationships on May 4, 1980, with a brief interruption from 2002 to 2005 when Nauru switched allegiance to Beijing. Efforts by the then-Taiwanese Foreign Minister Mark Chen and Nauruan President Ludwig Scotty revived the ties. The current Nauruan president, David Adeang, received congratulations from the Taiwanese ambassador stationed in Nauru. Taiwan and Nauru have collaborated in various areas, including infrastructure construction, public health, clean energy, education, climate change, information technology, agriculture and fishing, and naval patrol. Taiwan’s remaining diplomatic allies include the Marshall Islands, Palau, Tuvalu, Eswatini, the Holy See, Belize, Guatemala, Haiti, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent.

President Tsai Ing-wen asserts that Taiwan is globally significant economically and does not rely on China as a conduit to the world. Tsai emphasizes the importance of Taichung in the upcoming elections, stating that over 50 percent of presidential and vice presidential votes will come from the city. She acknowledges that inadequate infrastructure has hindered economic growth during her presidency, leading to an investment of NT＄4 trillion in public infrastructure. Tsai also highlights her significant investments in social welfare, including elderly care aids, subsidies for children, and income tax exemptions for 47 percent of the Taiwanese population. She urges support for Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te in the 2024 election to continue her approach of incorporating economics, defense, and democracy to protect Taiwan.