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Taipei Mayor bans residents from retrieving belongings
Multiple housing units on Lane 94 of Dazhi St., in Taipei’s Zhongshan district are severely listing, cracked, with one fully collapsed. Kee Tai Properties Co. is being blamed for construction mismanagement, and outraged citizens have reported the issue to city officials.
2023/09/08 11:36
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Taiwan to issue sea warning for Typhoon Haikui
The Taipei City Government will announce work and school closures by 10 p.m. on Sept. 1, as Typhoon Haikui is steadily approaching Taiwan.
2023/09/01 13:05
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Lai Ching-te urges for peace in Taiwan Strait
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te reiterated on Thursday (Aug. 24) that Taiwan has no plans to declare independence, stating that the Taiwan Strait is an international issue, and urged the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region.
2023/08/25 13:24
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Northern Taiwan heads to jointly decide on typhoon day
Moderate Typhoon Khanun, the sixth this season, is on a steady path toward Taiwan, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) announced on Wednesday (Aug. 2). The bureau expects to issue a land alert at approximately 5:30 p.m on Wednesday (Aug. 2).
2023/08/02 14:24
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Doctors warn of permanent spinal condition from ’tech-neck’
For many office workers in Taiwan, a "tech neck" has become a prevalent issue due to prolonged computer use and excessive smartphone usage during their free time.
2023/07/25 17:01
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Terry Gou joins large-scale rally for housing justice
Foxconn founder Terry Gou joined on Sunday (July 16) a large-scale march in Taipei advocating for housing justice, highlighting widespread concerns over the housing issue in Taiwan and calls for meaningful reform.
2023/07/16 18:26
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Cheng Wen-tsan slams Ko Wen-je over CSSTA endorsement
Vice Premier Cheng Wen-tsan criticized Ko Wen-je for endorsing the Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement (CSSTA) during a press interview on Wednesday (June 21), emphasizing the lack of societal consensus on the issue.
2023/06/21 18:01
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SOGO to end indefinite contract for credit card with Cathay
Far Eastern Group (FEG), owner of the SOGO department store, has recently decided to terminate an indefinite contract to issue a co-branded credit card with Cathay United Bank by August 15, after fulfilling the terms of conditions for 20 years.
2023/06/16 16:43
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President Tsai, former UK PM Liz Truss discuss cooperation
President Tsai Ing-wen met with former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss on Friday (May 19), expressing gratitude to the UK for raising the Taiwan Strait issue to a global level.
2023/05/19 17:40
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Taipei residents lament about egg shortage
An egg shortage has emerged as a growing concern for the Taiwanese public in recent weeks. In response, Taiwan’s government has implemented various measures aimed at addressing the issue.
2023/02/21 15:03
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Taiwan sees shortage of Western and Chinese medicine
In Taiwan, the shortage of medicine has developed into a critical issue, with a significant deficiency of medication observed across local clinics and pharmacies.
2023/02/18 19:00
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Taiwan sees sharp decline in number of construction workers
New Taipei City is facing a serious problem with traffic congestion during peak commuting hours like in Tamsui. The issue has led to significant delays and emergency vehicles, including ambulances, getting stuck in traffic.
2023/02/18 18:17
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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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Taiwan to decide on military service extension next month
With the 9-in-1 elections around the corner, many have questioned the ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s reasoning for bringing up the issue of extending the military service.
2022/11/22 19:00
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Taiwanese woman almost choked on Korean-style candy
PINGTUNG (TVBS News) — Foreigners in Taiwan are not the only ones struggling with the cultural gap; Taiwanese people sometimes face the same issue with South Korean products.
2022/11/19 09:29
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Taiwan feels full effects of climate change with hotter days
Climate change is a pressing issue, and many in Taiwan are doing their best to recycle and cut down on waste.
2022/11/10 18:23