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Taiwan sees growth in ESG-related careers
Sustainable development has become a global trend. Corporations worldwide have set up departments dedicated to environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) and they are looking to comply with the framework.
2023/01/26 12:00
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Taiwan secures spot among upper tier of top military powers
Global Fire Power recently released its 2023 Military Strength Ranking.
2023/01/19 19:35
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New mayor makes sure Taipei runs smoothly through holidays
The Chinese New Year is almost here, and the Taipei City Gov’t is making sure the city runs smoothly throughout the holidays.
2023/01/19 19:23
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Authorities report hike in vaccination rate ahead of holiday
With foreign travelers arriving in Taiwan ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday, many people are choosing to get revaccinated
2023/01/19 14:42
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Taiwan’s tourism industry struggling to meet labor needs
An increasing number of tourists are expected to travel to Taiwan in 2023, even though the country’s hotel industry is still seeking solutions to fill these gaps in staffing.
2023/01/19 12:31
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Experts aim to make defense knowledge more accessible
A retired naval officer has established national defense education parks in Taiwan, hiring retired non-commissioned officers from the U.S. Marine Corps to instruct classes so that the public can have a correct understanding of national defense issues.
2023/01/17 19:25
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Hotels in Taiwan aim to become more environmentally friendly
Since July 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency has discouraged Taiwan’s hotel industry to provide one-time usage amenities and items.
2023/01/17 19:18
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Analyst: Taiwan’s consumer price index expected to grow
Since March, Taiwan’s consumer price index (CPI) exceeded 3% for five consecutive months, and in December, it was recorded to be at 2.71%.
2023/01/17 10:53
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New Year’s preparations in full swing despite price hikes
Despite price increases of up to 20%, Chinese New Year celebrations are still in full swing
2023/01/17 10:46
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Taipei mayor to tackle sidewalk congestion with motorcycles
CNN recently described Taiwan as "notorious for its dangerous roads"
2023/01/11 22:00
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Taiwan lowers majority age to 18 starting in January 2023
Taiwan made an important move in January 2023 — allowing millions of college students to step into adulthood before they reach their twentieth birthday.
2023/01/11 12:01
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Taiwan set to build 3,000 military commercial drones
Taiwan set to collaborate with private businesses to build 3,000 "military commercial" drones.
2023/01/11 11:52
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Taiwan travel lovers hire surrogates to skip cues
Citizens looking to renew their passports, and save time can purchase a unique application service online.
2023/01/10 19:56
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Counterfeit money circulating ahead of Chinese New Year
With Chinese New Year around the corner, counterfeit money is circulating on the market
2023/01/10 19:55
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Enoch Wu thanks supporters after losing by-election
Wang Hung-wei recieved 52.26% of the total votes in the Taipei by-election on Sunday, while Enoch Wu received 47.27%.
2023/01/10 09:04
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Taipei candidates in last-ditch effort before by-election
The Taipei City legislative by-election will unfold on Sunday (Jan. 8).
2023/01/07 19:00
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Taxi demand surges ahead of Chinese New Year festivities
With the pandemic cooling down and the Chinese New Year drawing near, taxis have become more and more difficult to hail.
2023/01/07 18:53
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Taiwan requires PCR tests for visitors from China, HK, Macau
Mainland China’s COVID-19 prevention policy has taken an unexpected turn, going from a zero-tolerance policy to a complete mass opening.
2023/01/05 20:01
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Applications for Taiwan’s Employment Gold Card soaring
In order to attract high-level foreign professionals, Taiwan began to issue Employment Gold Cards in 2018, and the number of issued cards has grown significantly in recent years.
2023/01/05 19:15
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Study: Low temperatures can sap Tesla car batteries
Tesla was reportedly fined US$2.25M in South Korea for not telling customers this important information.
2023/01/05 19:02
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Taipei Mayor Chiang faces many pressing issues from start
The mayor of Taipei, Chiang Wan-an, has just taken office, but there won’t be any honeymoon period.
2023/01/04 19:34
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Monthly income of nearly 465,000 Taiwan people below NT$42K
As the cost of living in Taiwan continues to increase, salaries are not seeing much growth.
2023/01/04 13:52
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Water sports businessman creates food delivery water bicycle
A water sports businessman in Xiaoliuqiu created a food delivery water bicycle.
2023/01/04 11:54
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Illegally parked motorcycles fined up to NT$6,000 in Taiwan
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan is taking action. Anyone can report motorcycles or vehicles illegally parked or even temporarily parked in tunnels, bridges, roundabouts, fast lanes, sidewalks, or crosswalks across the country. The owners of the vehicles can be fined up to NT$6,000, compared to the highest fee of NT$3,600 seen previously.
2022/12/30 21:15
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Andrew Yang: Hopefully reason and peace will prevail
Andrew Yang, co-chair of the Forward Party in the U.S., gave a speech on "What went wrong with Democracy in American" in Taipei on Dec. 29.
2022/12/30 20:30