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Taipei police arrest foreign scam operatives over holiday
Taipei police arrested foreign scam operatives posing as tourists during the Double Ten holiday on Oct. 10-12. They uncovered a network involved in illegal fund transfers.
2025/10/13 16:33
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Taiwan’s National Day draws global crowd to Taipei
Taiwan celebrates national day with people from all over the world and all across Taiwan. As Taiwan celebrates another national day, people are wishing the best for the country.
2025/10/10 17:28
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Double Ten weather varies across Taiwan with 36C heat
Taiwan’s weather forecast predicts scattered showers in the north and east, with sunny skies elsewhere. High temperatures and two typhoons are expected. Air quality varies.
2025/10/10 07:00
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Taiwan National Day celebrations feature cutting-edge shows
Taiwan celebrates its 114th National Day with vibrant events, including a light show, fireworks, and free admission to museums. Enjoy cultural displays and technological marvels.
2025/10/09 08:36
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Taiwan hosts 194 foreign guests for National Day events
Taiwan’s Double Ten National Day will see 194 international guests, including delegations from Belize, Saint Lucia, and Paraguay. Events start Oct. 9 in Taichung and end with a fireworks display in Nantou on Oct. 10.
2025/10/09 08:21
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Taipei gears up for Double Ten National Day celebration
Taipei will host the 114th Double Ten National Day on Oct. 10, featuring performances and a light show. Traffic controls will be in place. Watch live online.
2025/10/08 13:51
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Taiwan unveils National Day visual, draws mixed reactions
Taiwan’s National Day Preparatory Committee revealed the main visual for the upcoming celebration, sparking debate. The design promotes unity and progress.
2025/09/02 19:00
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Taiwan premier challenges China’s stance on National Day
Premier Cho Jung-tai challenges China’s stance on Taiwan’s National Day, urging recognition of the Republic of China. President Lai’s "motherland" concept sparks debate. Observers watch for China’s response.
2024/10/08 10:31
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Double Ten Day to see highest expat turnout in 8 years
Taiwan expects nearly 5,000 overseas Taiwanese for Double Ten National Day, the highest in eight years. Despite China’s low-cost travel offers, Taiwan’s cultural appeal prevails.
2024/10/04 11:53
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Taiwan unveils 2024 National Day visual theme
Discover the newly unveiled 2024 National Day main visual by Taiwan’s National Day Preparation Committee, featuring a unique design that celebrates the Republic of China with traditional and modern elements. Learn about the changes in the committee’s leadership and the political context behind the visual’s reception.
2024/09/03 14:17
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Taiwan stores debut smart carts with high-tech checkout
Stores in Taiwan are introducing intelligent shopping carts equipped with either a Barcode Reader (BCR) or Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) system for a modern shopping experience. The BCR option requires shoppers to scan items individually for a self-checkout experience, while carts with RFID systems display item information and total amount due on a chip embedded in the item tags, allowing for faster checkouts. However, the RFID system is ten times more expensive than BCR technology. Retailers rely on an Internet of Things (IoT) system to resolve discrepancies if customers forget to scan or intentionally conceal items. Some patrons find the self-checkout process cumbersome, especially when item scans are inaccurate. Shoppers are advised to double-check their post-checkout details to avoid overpaying due to machine errors.
2023/12/07 21:22
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Taiwan’s real wages to rise by 2.5% in 2024: report
Asian-Pacific workers, including those in Taiwan, are expected to experience the highest global growth in real wage increases in 2024, according to recent data. India leads the way with a projected rise of 5.1%, while Taiwan contributes with a 2.5% increase. The ECA International’s Salary Trends Report indicates that real wages for Asian-Pacific workers will increase by 2.2% in 2024, more than double the global average of 1%. Taiwan ranks sixth in the real salary forecast growth rate in the Asia-Pacific region, surpassing Macau, Malaysia, the Philippines, Cambodia, and South Korea. Vietnam and Thailand are expected to see real wage surges of 3.6% and 3.4% respectively, while Singapore is projected to have modest growth of 0.5%. The region’s advantage of lower inflation rates compared to the rest of the world contributes to these increases. Greater China locations, excluding Hong Kong, are expected to be among the top ten globally in terms of real wage increases in 2024.
2023/11/09 15:09
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THSR to provide additional services for Double Ten holiday
From Oct. 6 to Oct. 11, Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) will provide additional transport services to cater to the four-day Double Ten holiday need. Ticket sales commenced at midnight on Sept 8.
2023/09/08 13:00