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Social media buzzes over couple’s metro seating solution
Discover the story of an elderly couple who brought wooden chairs to ride the Taipei Metro, sparking a lively debate among 60,000 social media users. Learn about the regulations and the metro’s response.
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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.
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Lai seeks constitutional clarity on legislative demands
Explore the latest on Taiwan’s political scene: President Lai Ching-te awaits a constitutional interpretation before deciding on answering legislators’ questions directly at the Legislative Yuan, following a controversial bill’s passage. This story delves into the legislative changes, constitutional concerns, and the president’s commitment to upholding constitutional order.
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Power outage hits New Taipei City, affects over 4,000 homes
Discover the latest on the large-scale power outage in New Taipei City’s Tamsui District affecting over 4,000 households, including ongoing restoration efforts and safety advice from Taiwan Power Company.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Malayan tapir dies from heat stress on way to Taiwan
Discover the tragic story of Hideo, the Malayan tapir from Zoorasia Zoo, who died from heat stress during transport to Taipei Zoo, sparking a review of animal exchange protocols.
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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.
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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.
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Poll reveals split views on Taiwan’s nuclear-free policy
Discover the latest poll results on Taiwan’s nuclear-free policy, revealing a divide among citizens with 45.8% disapproving and 42.4% in favor. Insights include demographic breakdowns and political party perspectives.
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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.
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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.
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Taiwan criticizes China for delaying soldier’s probe
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council’s frustration over China’s delayed probe into the detention of a Taiwanese soldier. Learn about the case’s details and the call for his return.
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Taiwan seeks quicker U.S. tax agreement to boost investments
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Taiwan faces heatwave, temperatures to hit 38°C
Discover the latest weather forecast for Taiwan, with temperatures soaring to 36-38 degrees Celsius due to Pacific high pressure. Stay informed on the chance of local showers and severe thunderstorms.
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TVBS World Taiwan, Global Views team up for more ’Insights’
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Excessive plasticizers found in gloves, recall issued
Discover the risks of household rubber and plastic gloves as Taiwan’s Consumer Protection Committee finds excessive plasticizers in some products, leading to recalls and health warnings. Learn about the actions taken to address these concerns.
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Taiwan’s Legislature upholds decision on reform bill
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s parliamentary reform bill: A vote in the Legislative Yuan fails, with 62 against and 51 in favor, despite efforts for reconsideration. Full details on the vote and reactions inside.
2024/06/21 16:44
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Taiwan’s opposition calls on DPP to uphold democratic reform
Explore the latest on Taiwan’s political scene: KMT Chairman Eric Chu urges the DPP to embrace democratic reform and heed public sentiment after review of legislative reform bills face rejection. Learn more about the ongoing debate and calls for change.
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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.
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TVBS interview with Nvidia CEO sparks global discussion
Discover insights from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s interview on TVBS Insight People, where he predicts humanoid robots will dominate the future, sparking a discussion and a response from Tesla’s Elon Musk. Learn about the challenges and breakthroughs expected in robot technology.
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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.
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Ministry addresses fears of foreign dentist influx in Taiwan
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s rural dental improvement plan, including the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s clarification on budget allocation for both local and foreign-educated dentists.
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Taipei sees large turnout for, against legislative changes
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s legislative reform debate as the Legislative Yuan prepares for a crucial vote. Civic groups and political movements rally in Taipei, highlighting the nation’s divide on democracy and reform.
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