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Taiwan considers revising quarantine rules for elections
With the nine-in-one elections slated in November in Taiwan, the Central Election Commission has come under fire for hinting that people under quarantine on election day won’t be able to cast their ballots.
2022/10/24 18:05
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3-day festival held in Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Taipei
The long-awaited “Touch The Japan Festival” has returned to Taiwan as our borders finally reopened.
2022/10/21 18:31
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TSMC founder Morris Chang to represent Taiwan at APEC
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen named Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company founder Morris Chang as Taiwan’s representative to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on Thursday (Oct. 20).
2022/10/21 18:17
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Taiwan chipmakers hit hard by U.S. export controls to China
At the annual Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association (TSIA) convention held in Hsinchu on Wednesday (Oct. 19), TSMC Chairman Mark Liu said little on recent reports of waning demand due to the weakening global economy and trade conflicts between the U.S. and China.
2022/10/20 17:32
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Taiwan strictly enforces DUI rules for bicycle riders
Penalties for drunk driving have been raised over the past few years in Taiwan, and the scope of vehicles encompassed have also included bicycles and electric-powered scooters.
2022/10/19 21:13
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Mahathir Mohamad calls for China to “leave Taiwan alone”
A few days before the sudden dissolution of Malaysia’s parliament, TVBS conducted an exclusive interview with former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on his views toward cross-strait relations and the U.S. tense relationship with China.
2022/10/18 17:56
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Former top Chinese leaders attend 20th Party Congress too
As China’s 20th National Party Congress kicked off on Sunday (Oct. 16) the world caught a rare glimpse of many senior Chinese political leaders in attendance.
2022/10/17 17:23
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U.S. official reaffirms importance of Taiwan Strait transits
U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Karl Thomas called on China to recognize Russia’s mistakes in invading Ukraine on Friday (Oct. 14), just two days before China’s 20th National Congress.
2022/10/17 17:17
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Public opinion split over need of conscription extension
These high school students are ribbing each other because they might do different service times despite being in the same grade.
2022/10/14 16:42
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President Tsai heads to Taoyuan Airport for border reopening
President Tsai Ing-wen and Premier Su Tseng-chang arrived at Taoyuan International Airport on Thursday (Oct. 13) to cheer airport staff on Taiwan’s borders reopening after a 2-year hiatus in arrivals.
2022/10/14 15:58
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Randall Schriver discusses changing U.S.-China dynamics
Ahead of the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, TVBS commentator Wenchi Yu invited the former U.S. assistant secretary for Indo-Pacific security affairs, Randall Schriver, to discuss the changing global dynamics between the U.S., China and Taiwan.
2022/10/13 18:40
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Travelers at Taoyuan Airport cheer as Taiwan reopens borders
Tourists from Thailand excitedly left their hotels on Thursday to begin their trip in Taiwan, as the country’s borders officially reopened.
2022/10/13 18:00
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Airfares to Japan drop ahead of Taiwan’s border reopening
Some travelers headed to Taoyuan International Airport on Wednesday (Oct. 12), one day before Taiwan reopens its borders. Many at the airport were going directly into Japan due to its recent opening and cheaper ticket prices that make it an ideal destination for this time of year.
2022/10/13 09:50
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Taiwan looks to boost senior employment rate across sectors
As Taiwan is poised to become a super-aged society by 2025, many seniors on the brink of retirement are looking for ways to stay in the workforce.
2022/10/11 16:47
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Marching band from Japan performs at Taiwan’s National Day
Kyoto’s Tachibana Senior High School marching band became the first overseas musical group to perform at Taiwan’s National Day celebration on Monday.
2022/10/10 19:00
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National Day celebrations begin with Taiwan military flyover
Taiwan’s 111th National Day celebrations kicked off in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei on Monday (Oct. 10), with the Thunder Tiger Aerobatics Team releasing red, white, and blue streams across the skies.
2022/10/10 18:23
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本土劇男神才迎子!兒「出生2天送加護」妻躲起痛哭難發奶
40歲「本土劇男神」潘逸安和老婆Vivian升格二寶爸媽,怎料孩子「小糯米」6日才生產,就被送進嬰兒加護病房,並坦言因為擔心大女兒,「我也是回病房偷偷哭」。
2022/10/08 10:55
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Taiwan plans to resume 1-year mandatory military service
With Double Tenth National Day around the corner, troops in Taiwan have been preparing for the annual military parade in front of the Presidential Office.
2022/10/06 20:00
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恭喜!潘逸安升格二寶爸 辣妻宮縮指數「飆破130」痛到發抖
40歲男星潘逸安和老婆Vivian今(6)日凌晨迎來家中第二個孩子,Vivian進產房僅費時4分鐘就自然產下2997公克頭好壯壯的男寶寶,夫妻倆開心將兒子小名喚作「小糯米」,和女兒米估湊成一對,Vivian這次臨產前宮縮指數破130,Vivian說:「可能我昨天跟糯米說,要他快點出來,他就聽話趕進度,這次比上次生米估還要痛,痛到我全身發抖。」
2022/10/06 11:06
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本土劇男星辣妻生了! 「送產檯到出生僅4分鐘」寶寶萌照曝
曾出演《天之嬌女》、《金家好媳婦》等戲劇的本土劇男星潘逸安2019年與小10歲網紅女友Vivian結婚,育有女兒「小米估」,今(6)日凌晨二寶「小糯米」報到,特別發文透露,母子均安,讓粉絲湧入臉書祝福。
2022/10/06 10:49
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Taiwan to reopen borders despite rising Omicron BA.5 cases
Taiwan is gearing up to reopen borders on Oct. 13, even though the recent rise of Omicron subvariant BA.5 infection cases has many fearing it won’t go as planned.
2022/10/05 20:00
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Taiwan startup creates app for collecting garbage at home
Most people in Taiwan have had the experience of waiting for or running after garbage trucks after a long day of work.
2022/10/05 08:30
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Taiwan to open borders on Oct. 13, relax prevention measures
Taiwan is preparing to open its borders and relax its current epidemic-prevention measures after more than two years living in the pandemic.
2022/10/04 20:00
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Taiwan president oversees handover of navy’s new Yushan LDP
Taiwan military took delivery of the first domestically-built Yushan landing platform dock (LDP) on Friday (Sept. 30) in the presence of President Tsai Ing-wen.
2022/10/04 12:00
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No PCR test needed on arrival in Taiwan starting Sept. 29
As Taiwan gradually begins to relax its borders, many have expressed worries about the changes in the epidemic-prevention regulations, arguing that they won’t do much to stop the virus from spreading.
2022/09/28 19:43