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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 -
Tropical depression intensifies into mild typhoon Guchol
A tropical depression off the eastern coast of the Philippines has rapidly intensified into a mild typhoon named Guchol, marking the third typhoon of the year, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) reported Tuesday evening (June 6).2023/06/07 18:07 -
Approaching Typhoon Mawar threatens Taiwan’s eastern coast
Coast guards erected barricades along the eastern coast beaches on Tuesday (May 30) to impede individuals from venturing into perilous areas. Coastal residents are urged to maintain vigilance against high waves and to refrain from approaching the water.2023/05/30 15:51 -
Contrasts between China and Taiwan resurface in standoff
A navy frigate and a coast guard vessel called out a PLA navy vessel sailing in Taiwan’s eastern waters on Monday (April 10).2023/04/11 18:30 -
Taiwan Lantern Festival brings in crowds to Eastern District
The Taiwan Lantern Festival has brought a surge of customers to local stores in Taipei’s Eastern District, with some stores reporting double or triple the usual foot traffic, according to a store manager.2023/02/18 22:00 -
Taipei visitors dazzled by Taiwan Lantern Festival
The Taiwan Lantern Festival returns to Taipei after 23 years and will run until Feb. 19.2023/02/13 14:00 -
Weather to turn cold, rainy on New Year’s Eve in N. Taiwan
The Weather Bureau has forecasted rainy and cold for this New Year’s Eve weekend in northern and eastern Taiwan.2022/12/29 18:21 -
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes eastern Taiwan
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit eastern Taiwan on Thursday (Dec. 12) at noon, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB).2022/12/15 12:48 -
Taiwan Air Force kicks off annual military Tianlong Exercise
Taiwan Air Force’s annual Tianlong Exercise kicked off on Monday (Nov. 7) at Hualien Air Force Base in eastern Taiwan. The exercise was delayed for a week due to a typhoon and heavy rainfall.2022/11/08 18:24 -
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits Taiwan again on Monday
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake jolted eastern Taiwan again, one day after a series of earthquakes struck the Hualien and Taitung areas.2022/09/23 14:04