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Taiwan rents air conditioners for athletes at Paris Olympics
Discover how Taiwan is preparing its athletes for the 2024 Paris Olympics with water-cooled air conditioners and interdepartmental support for optimal performance.
2024/06/24 16:35
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’Quiet vacationing’ emerges as a trend among remote workers
Discover how "quiet vacationing" is shaping the future of work among Gen Z and millennials in the U.S., a trend emerging from the rise of remote work. Learn about its impact on productivity and the call for a healthier work-life balance.
2024/06/24 15:50
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Lai flags human rights, power separation issues in laws
Discover how Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te addresses concerns over legislative amendments, seeking a constitutional interpretation to uphold democracy and human rights.
2024/06/24 14:21
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Taiwan’s military faces manpower crunch as births decline
Discover how Taiwan addresses its military manpower challenge amid a declining birth rate, with conscriptable males falling below 100,000. Learn about the MOI’s law amendments and the MND’s efforts to boost numbers.
2024/06/24 13:31
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Taiwan’s President Lai opposes legislative power expansion
Discover how Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te emphasizes the importance of separation of powers and opposes legislative expansion in his first open hall speech. Read about his call for constitutional interpretation.
2024/06/24 13:28
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Taiwan seeks to emulate Ukraine with national drone strategy
Discover how Taiwan is enhancing its defense capabilities by building a drone fleet, learning from Ukraine’s tactics, and navigating supply chain challenges amid tensions.
2024/06/24 13:04
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President Lai to challenge legislative reform bills in court
Discover how Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te challenges controversial legislative reform bills by seeking a constitutional interpretation from the Constitutional Court. Learn about his stance on legislative power and the historic move to defend democracy.
2024/06/24 11:49
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Lai Ching-te argues democracy is not a crime in Taiwan
Discover how Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te responds to China’s threats against Taiwanese independence supporters, advocating for democracy and dialogue.
2024/06/24 11:05
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Taiwan boosts railway safety with new measures
Discover how Taiwan is enhancing railway safety along the Hualien-Taitung line with new measures including stream dredging, a debris warning system, and improved barriers after a recent derailment incident.
2024/06/24 10:30
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Taiwan’s elementary enrollment to drop below 1M by 2029
Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of Education plans to tackle the challenge of declining student enrollment, with projections showing a drop below one million by 2029. Learn about the strategies for enhancing education quality and the implications for schools.
2024/06/24 10:13
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Gender norms shift in Taiwan, affecting family planning
Explore how feminism and inflation are reshaping gender norms in Taiwan and Japan, leading to more dual-income families and changing lifestyle choices.
2024/06/21 17:54
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Taiwan’s Executive Yuan backs new pedestrian safety plan
Discover how Taiwan’s Executive Yuan is enhancing pedestrian safety through a comprehensive plan involving the MOTC and MOI, targeting 799 intersections and 200 schools for improvements by year-end.
2024/06/21 15:39
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Panadol prices to rise by up to 10% in Taiwan from July
Discover how the price of Panadol in Taiwan is set to rise by 8% to 10% in July due to increased electricity costs, as stated by Shen Tsai-ying of the Taiwan General Medical Practitioners Association. Learn about the impact of COVID-19 on demand and alternatives to consider.
2024/06/21 14:27
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TVBS leads in digital transformation with NVIDIA collab
Discover how TVBS is leading the digital transformation in media with exclusive coverage of NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote at COMPUTEX 2024, focusing on AI’s future impact.
2024/06/21 13:13
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Taiwan seeks UK support for CPTPP membership bid
Discover how Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung advocates for UK support in Taiwan’s CPTPP application and the growing Taiwan-UK relations, including trade and technology collaborations.
2024/06/21 10:23
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Taiwan to publicize power information amid outage concerns
Discover how Taiwan’s Minister of Economic Affairs, J.W. Kuo, addresses recent power outage concerns and plans for transparency in power supply and demand starting July.
2024/06/20 16:37
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President Lai advocates for Taiwan’s WHO inclusion at ICEM
Discover how Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te advocates for the country’s inclusion in the WHO at the 23rd ICEM, emphasizing global health collaboration and emergency medicine’s vital role.
2024/06/20 15:50
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MOHW minister backs priority seating on public transit
Discover how Taiwan’s Health Minister supports the retention and improvement of priority seating on public transport amid recent debates, aiming for more inclusive policies.
2024/06/20 15:34
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Three Taiwanese cities shine among world’s happiest
Discover how Taipei, Kaohsiung, and Taoyuan rank on the Happy City Index, which evaluates cities worldwide based on governance, economy, and more. Learn about the global standings, including top cities and U.S. rankings.
2024/06/20 15:10
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Final call for young adults to claim cultural vouchers
Discover how young adults in Taiwan can claim and spend their Coming-of-Age Vouchers before the June 30 deadline. Learn about the Culture Points program benefits, application methods, and spending tips.
2024/06/20 14:43
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Lai forms new committees on climate, health, and defense
Discover how Taiwan is tackling climate change, healthcare, and defense challenges with three new committees announced by President Lai Ching-te, aiming for global cooperation and innovation.
2024/06/19 17:27
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MND opens doors to military internet influencers for event
Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense is embracing digital age transparency by opening its doors to military internet influencers, a first following regulatory revisions. This initiative aims to include diverse media voices in defense reporting.
2024/06/19 16:12
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Kaohsiung Metro adjusts AC times following online backlash
Discover how Kaohsiung Metro is responding to public outcry over hot platforms by starting air conditioning an hour earlier. This change follows a viral Facebook post and aims to balance comfort with energy-saving policies.
2024/06/19 15:56
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New Taipei Mayor outlines plans for Linkou Light Rail
Discover how New Taipei City plans to enhance regional traffic with the potential prioritization of the Linkou Light Rail project, based on passenger thresholds and the impact of the TPASS1200 monthly pass.
2024/06/19 15:32
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President Lai forms three committees in Taiwan’s new era
Discover how Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te is advancing national development with the launch of three new committees focused on climate change, societal resilience, and health promotion, marking a new era in Taiwanese politics.
2024/06/19 12:08