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Qingshui Tunnel to reopen to traffic 4 days after collapse
Construction workers have been repairing the Qingshui Tunnel in Hualien since it collapsed on Wednesday (Jan. 11) around midnight.
2023/01/13 18:45
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Military wants to include service in Taiwan men’s curriculum
Taiwan announced the reinstatement of a one-year military service for male conscripts at the end of 2022. Now, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) is pushing forward for another change.
2023/01/13 18:44
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Singaporean business hosts extravagant banquet in Kaohsiung
As we welcome the new year, Taiwan businesses are celebrating a job well done with lively end-of-year banquets. Generous bonuses will be shared and plenty of food and drinks to toast all their accomplishments of the past year.
2023/01/12 22:00
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Taiwan carries out military drills ahead of Chinese New Year
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter lands abruptly in Kaohsiung’s Tian-shan military base as Taiwan conducts a drill of enemy forces raiding army camps on Wednesday (Jan. 11), ahead of the Chinese New Year celebrations.
2023/01/12 19:00
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Taiwan divided on prospects of NT$6,000 cash rebate
The Taiwanese government recently announced that citizens will receive a one-off NT$6,000 cash payment due to a national tax revenue surplus, but public opinion remains divided on whether this would actually help locals and their businesses.
2023/01/10 20:16
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Taiwan F&B businesses display innovative products at CES
Many Taiwanese food and beverage (F&B) companies have put their latest products on display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, U.S.
2023/01/10 19:58
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Taiwan travelers head to China as borders reopen
China officially reopened its borders to international travelers on Sunday (Jan. 8) and many people in Taiwan took no time to book their flights.
2023/01/09 18:15
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EVA Air ground crew strike could impact holiday travels
The ground crew at EVA Air went on strike earlier this week to protest their year-end bonus for 2022, which resulted in the delay of 47 flights on New Year’s Day.
2023/01/06 19:26
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Low water levels in southern Taiwan spell drought in 2023
Due to low rainfalls in southern Taiwan in 2022, the Central Weather Bureau pointed out that Taiwan may suffer from water shortage again in 2023.
2023/01/06 17:24
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Candidates campaign hard for Taipei legislative by-election
With less than a week to go before the Taipei legislative by-election on Jan. 8, candidates from all parties have been campaigning hard.
2023/01/05 19:48
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Experts stress Taiwan’s leadership in semiconductor industry
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company announced plans to build a second fab in Arizona in December 2022, raising its investment in the U.S. to US$40 billion.
2023/01/05 18:48
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Xinyi Eslite bookstore to close by year end
Eslite Spectrum Corp. confirmed on Tuesday (Jan. 3) that it would close its Taipei Xinyi Eslite bookstore by December this year.
2023/01/04 18:34
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吳宗憲女兒Sandy、Vivian要生了! 驚吐「我都專心感情上」
藝人吳宗憲今天(3日)下午替複合式寵物友善超商站台,還帶了家中愛犬BINGO,父愛大噴發!但他也被關心到準備當阿公,透露女兒Vivian將在一月生產;Sandy則預計二月、三月,身體狀況都很好!
2023/01/03 21:14
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EVA Air flights delayed as ground crew protest over bonuses
The beginning of 2023 is off to a rocky start for EVA Air passengers as flights are continuously delayed due to a lack of ground crew assistance.
2023/01/03 17:33
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Taiwan may see interest rate hikes in first quarter of 2023
Taiwan Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long hinted at a new round of interest rate hikes in the first quarter of 2023, after raising interest rates by another 12.5 basis points in December this year.
2022/12/31 07:00
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President Tsai stresses value of enhancing military training
President Tsai Ing-wen traveled to Penghu County to oversee the national army demonstrate combat shooting on Friday (Dec. 30), just 3 days after announcing the extension of Taiwan’s military service.
2022/12/30 20:33
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MND announces plans to recall female military reservists
Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng announced on Wednesday (Dec. 28) plans to recall female military reservists next year.
2022/12/29 19:30
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DPP’s Enoch Wu struggles in latest TVBS poll
With 11 days to go before legislative by-elections on Jan. 8, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Enoch Wu can be seen building his grassroots support in Taipei City.
2022/12/29 19:29
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Taiwan reinstates 1-year conscription amid soaring tensions
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen announced during a press conference on Tuesday (Dec. 27) that after 2 years of deliberation, Taiwan will reinstate the one-year military service starting in 2024.
2022/12/28 17:21
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Taiwan high school marching band to perform at Rose Parade
The Taipei First Girls High School (TFG) marching band departed for the U.S. on Tuesday (Dec. 27) to perform at the Los Angeles’ Rose Parade on Jan. 2.
2022/12/28 16:43
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Taiwan develops eco-friendly way to turn marble into paper
Processing leftover mined marble into a machine, a Taiwanese company has found a new, eco-friendly way to make paper and reduce carbon emissions.
2022/12/28 11:40
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Taipei’s new mayor wraps up first day with late-night visit
Former Kuomintang legislator Chiang Wan-an started his first day in office as Taipei’s new mayor on Monday (Dec. 26)
2022/12/28 11:33
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China offers glimpse into operational drone carrier ship
China recently seemed to confirm that its drone carrier ship Zhu Hai Yun is now operational.
2022/12/26 18:45
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Taiwan’s excess tax revenue unable to reduce national debts
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) estimates that Taiwan will see an excess tax revenue of NT$450 billion this year.
2022/12/26 18:43
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Taxi fares to increase in northern Taiwan in April 2023
Grabbing a cab home after work is about to get a lot more expensive in northern Taiwan as fares are set to rise next year.
2022/12/24 13:26