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Rising electricity prices worry Taiwanese businesses
With summer approaching, Taiwan is preparing for another electricity hike. In early April, the average industrial electricity consumption price rose by 14.2% from NT$2.91 to NT$3.38 per Kilowatt-hour.
2023/05/18 16:58
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Rising costs of domestic tourism in Taiwan impacts travelers
As borders reopen and travel plans resume, hotel room prices have surged in Taiwan. Particularly in Nantou County, the average room price for a night now exceeds NT$10,000.
2023/05/16 17:20
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Frozen food prices soar in Taiwan’s convenience stores
With rising inflation, dining out has become more expensive for many Taiwanese. Additionally, even frozen foods sold at convenience stores are experiencing price hikes.
2023/04/24 16:28
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Taiwan’s pineapple prices plummeting due to oversupply
Southern Taiwan’s pineapple farmers are currently grappling with a price crash caused by an abundance of the fruit, according to the Agriculture and Food Agency.
2023/04/19 17:40
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Apartment complex dwellers face electricity fee hikes
Residents of apartment complexes in Taiwan are bracing for a double whammy of rising electricity bills and management fees following the recent electricity price hikes by Taiwan Power Co. (Taipower) in April.
2023/04/18 10:23
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Grocery store shelves emptied as egg prices increase
The price of eggs per Taiwan catty increased by NT$2 last week.
2023/02/18 19:00
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Minxiong Haunted House for sale in southwestern Taiwan
The Minxiong Haunted House, a renowned abandoned mansion located in southern Taiwan, is available for purchase at a listing price of NT$68 million.
2023/02/12 12:11
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Taiwan egg price remains the same despite shortage
The Taiwan Council of Agriculture (COA) has decided to put a stop to egg price hikes, despite a shortage of 4.6 million eggs.
2023/02/08 18:00
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Tesla drops price on Model Y in Taiwan
Taiwan Tesla announced a price reduction for its Model Y vehicles on Friday (Feb. 3), following a wait of over a month.
2023/02/04 22:00
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Popular Taiwan eatery raises prices amid soaring costs
Popular Taiwan eatery Formosa Chang announced that it will raise its prices starting on Wednesday (Feb. 1).
2023/02/01 19:17
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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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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
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KFC increases prices in Taiwan by 6.2% on average
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) chain stores in Taiwan hiked their prices on Thursday (Dec. 22) amid reports of soaring inflation.
2022/12/22 17:54
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Taiwan convenience stores to raise tea egg prices
A well-known convenience store chain has announced it will be increasing its tea egg price from NT$10 to NT$13 on Dec. 28 in an effort to combat the rising prices of chicken feed.
2022/12/21 16:53
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Price of traditional wedding gift for Taiwan newlyweds soar
Traditional wedding gifts might become more expensive for Taiwanese newlyweds, as the price of gold surges.
2022/11/19 09:59
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Din Tai Fung to hike prices as food and energy prices soar
Taiwan’s most famous dumpling chain store Din Tai Fung will raise prices by 4% starting on Nov. 22.
2022/11/17 20:10
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Taiwan CECC refutes costlier Medigen vaccine claims
The head of the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), Wang Pi-sheng, refuted claims on Tuesday (Nov. 1) that health authorities purchased Medigen vaccines above the market price.
2022/11/02 17:17
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Taiwan orders 16 Boeing planes for NT$139.8 billion
Although international travel is still not back to normal, China Airlines called for a meeting with its Board of Directors. They passed a decision to purchase 16 Boeing 787-9 passenger planes, with an estimated price tag of NT$139.8 billion. The move has raised much speculation about whether it has to do with the recent U.S. delegations’ visits to Taiwan.
2022/09/23 14:22
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反制裁!賀錦麗、祖克伯遭禁入境俄國 美官員諷:很光榮
俄烏戰爭愈演愈烈,從烏克蘭一線戰場延燒到西方與俄羅斯的交攻制裁上,21日俄羅斯外交部再度「反制裁」,宣布美副總統賀錦麗(Kamala Harris)、臉書創辦人祖克柏(Mark Zuckerberg)等政商界有力人士無限期禁止入境俄羅斯,這波制裁名單包括美國、加拿大洋洋灑灑共90人,美國務院發言人普萊斯(Ned Price)也在名單上,他對此嘲諷「很光榮」。
2022/04/22 11:04
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來不及長大⋯烏克蘭擺「109台空推車」哀悼已故孩童
俄羅斯入侵烏克蘭超過3週,雖聲稱僅攻擊烏國的軍事設施,但事實上有無數民宅早也被砲火無情蹂躪。造成的死傷更是難以估計。烏克蘭西部的城市利維夫(Lviv)為了悼念因戰事逝世的孩童,在市中心廣場發起「Price of War」活動,震撼畫面曝引起眾人鼻酸。
2022/03/19 19:05
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遭控阻擋外媒採訪冬奧 陸外交部:遵守中國法律都可以
北京冬季奧運將於明年登場,但日前遭駐華外國記者協會(FCCC)指控阻擋外媒進行相關報導,對無視及拒絕採訪請求。美國國務院發言人普萊斯(Ned Price)也呼籲中方,勿限制記者採訪冬奧的機會及行動。對此,中國大陸外交部發言人汪文斌今(5)日正式重申,外國註冊媒體只要願意遵守中國相關法律、法規和防疫政策,都可以在中國大陸境內採訪、報導北京冬奧、殘奧會及相關事項。
2021/11/05 17:55
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陸遭控阻外媒採訪冬奧 美國喊話「別限制記者自由」
北京冬季奧運將於明年登場,美國國務院發言人普萊斯(Ned Price)今天表示,美方呼籲中國不要限制記者採訪冬奧的機會與他們的行動。
2021/11/05 08:15
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傳中國增強核武庫 美再籲談判以避免軍備競賽
美國今天對中國迅速增強自身核武庫的消息深表憂心,呼籲北京參與談判,以避免出現一場全球性的軍備競賽。此前國務院發言人普萊斯(Ned Price)已呼籲北京當局與美國交涉。
2021/07/09 08:37
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美控港府「選擇性執法」 香港特首反批美方「雙標」
美國國務院發言人普萊斯(Ned Price)21日在連線簡報會中表示,美方「強烈關注」香港政府以「國安法」拘捕蘋果日報5名高層,及凍結公司資產相關事件。批評港府「選擇性執法」打壓獨立媒體並扼殺言論自由。香港特首林鄭月娥則反駁,稱美方錯誤指控,且採用「雙重標準」,企圖「美化」危害國家安全的行為。
2021/06/22 18:36