Taiwan convenience stores 結果共12筆

The General Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of China announced efforts to freeze electricity prices for key sectors. Taiwan Power Company proposes a 14% industrial rate hike.

Taiwan’s convenience stores, known for their 24-hour operations and diverse services, continue to thrive. With 13,706 stores by Dec. 2023, they rank second in density globally.

Discover Taiwan’s bold step against pollution with the ＂National No Cigarette Butts on the Ground＂ initiative, aiming to clean streets and waterways by partnering with convenience stores and organizing collection events.

Discover how convenience stores in Taiwan achieved record-breaking revenue of NT$412.6 billion in 2023, with individual stores surpassing NT$30 million in sales. Explore the growth strategies, consumer trends, and co-branding initiatives that have propelled this sector to new heights.

The opening of TSMC’s new plant in Kikuyo, Japan, has revitalized the local economy and nightlife, with customers spending up to 1 million yen daily. The community’s transformation has garnered international attention, boosting sales in various industries and reshaping Kumamoto’s nightlife. TSMC’s significant investment in the project is expected to increase production capacity and potentially lead to the establishment of additional factories in the area.

The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) has received nearly 120,000 donations, amounting to over NT＄392 million for the ＂Noto Peninsula disaster relief fund.＂ Following a 7.6-magnitude earthquake on New Year’s Day 2024, the MOHW established a specialized account for aid and reconstruction efforts in Japan, which will accept donations until Friday. The Department of Social Assistance and Social Work, under the MOHW, has been accepting contributions since January 5. Donations can be made through convenience stores and bank transfers, and the collected funds will be handed over to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for disaster relief. To ensure transparency and facilitate tax purposes, the MOHW has created a service website where donors can provide their relevant information after making a contribution.

The Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) has announced the addition of extra trains from Dec. 29 to Jan. 1, 2024, in anticipation of the New Year’s holiday rush. Travelers can book the additional train services through various channels, including the TRA website, e訂通 app, convenience stores, and telephone reservation systems. A total of 18 extra train services will be deployed, with six additional services on the Eastern Line, including one northbound and one southbound train operating on the cross-island route. The South-Link Line will see an increase of four Puyuma Express and Tzu-Chiang trains, while six more EMU900 commuter express trains will be added to the Western Line. Additionally, 24 overnight train services will be added across different regions to cater to New Year’s Eve celebrations. Travelers can check timings and schedule details on the official TRA website and e訂通 app.

The Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) will add 81 train services from Jan. 12 to 15 next year to accommodate travelers returning home for the presidential and legislative elections. The additional train services will cover all types of trains and aim to strengthen transportation capacity during the election period. Starting Friday at midnight, presidential and legislative election train tickets will be available for booking online, at convenience stores, and via telephone reservation system. The TRA estimates a 5.2 percent average daily increase in capacity during this period, with the west line seeing a 2.4 percent rise, the east line 12.6 percent, and the south-link line 4.7%. This will result in approximately 39,000 extra seats each day compared to regular days. Compared to the election year of 2020, the overall number of seats will increase by 8.89 percent and total seat kilometers by 9.76 percent in 2024, according to the TRA.

Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) will add an additional northbound train on Sunday night (Nov. 12) to accommodate Coldplay fans attending the band’s performances at Kaohsiung National Stadium on Nov. 11 and 12. The train will depart from Zuoying Station at 10:30 p.m. and arrive at Taipei Station at 12:30 a.m., making stops at Tainan, Chiayi, Taichung, Hsinchu, Taoyuan, and Banqiao stations. Tickets will be sold at 00:00 am on Nov. 11, and THSR advises travelers to plan their onward travel accordingly. Tickets can be booked through the T-EX mobile ticketing app, THSR’s online booking system, convenience stores, or train stations. Non-reserved seat tickets can also be purchased on the day of travel.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare has announced a pilot program to label the origin of egg ingredients in convenience stores. This comes after controversy surrounding imported eggs being labeled as produced in Taiwan. The program will focus on labeling eggs used in ＂real transformation＂ items like marinated eggs and tea eggs.

With rising inflation, dining out has become more expensive for many Taiwanese.　Additionally, even frozen foods sold at convenience stores are experiencing price hikes.

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.