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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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Lai pledges to tackle private universities’ tuition issue
Vice President Lai Ching-te vowed to address the disparity in tuition fees between private and public universities on Tuesday (June 20).
2023/06/20 17:42
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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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自信女人最美! 81歲瑪莎史都華當最高齡「泳裝模特兒」
高齡81歲的全球知名作家、「美國生活大師」瑪莎‧史都華(Martha Stewart)登上了美國體育雜誌《運動畫刊泳裝特輯(Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Illustrated Swimsuit)》2023年5月18日將發行的雜誌封面,成為該雜誌史上最高齡的泳裝模特兒,雜誌也發推稱這次封面為「史詩級」,強調「我們是認真的」,獲得許多讀者支持。
2023/05/16 13:11
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Exclusive: Hydrogen-filled balloons sold at Taichung Park
A TVBS reporter has uncovered a concerning issue at Taichung Civic Square, where numerous balloon vendors are illegally selling hydrogen-filled balloons. This dangerous practice is putting thousands of visitors to the park at risk of explosions.
2023/03/21 18:00
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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
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威廉王子微服出巡?街頭賣雜誌做公益 路人驚呆搶合照
野生的劍橋公爵威廉王子(Prince William)近日被目擊到在倫敦街頭賣雜誌!9日他穿著穿著紅色背心和帽子,於倫敦西敏寺附近街道上叫賣《大誌雜誌》(Big Issue),引起路過的人議論紛紛,不過威廉王子也非常親民,大方與群眾合照,他們形容威廉王子非常有吸引力,也很有禮貌。
2022/06/10 16:53
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傳將接外長? 高碩泰強調「不是議題且毫無所悉」
中華民國駐美代表高碩泰今天表示,對於傳聞他將返台接任外交部長的消息,他「毫無所悉」,也強調這完全「不是個議題」(non-issue)。
2018/01/02 10:06
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【FOCUS新聞】捆裝鈔票交易還在 信用卡問世60年
隨著信用卡、電子錢包普及,甚至是虛擬貨幣興起,全球的金融市場已經逐漸走向無現金時代,據統計,目前全球非現金交易一年達3000億美元規模,在美國95%的交易活動,已經無關傳統紙鈔或硬幣了,令人驚訝的是,就連專門給街友販賣的雜誌《Big Issue》,在倫敦已經可以用行動刷卡機付款,科技該取代傳統現金到什麼程度,仍存在爭議,而且有研究指出,細菌能在紙鈔上存活3天,所以單就衛生面來看,無現金交易似乎較能避免病菌傳播。
2014/06/04 20:14
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蔡「經驗不足」 維基解密爆蘇謝曾存疑
維基解密,在國民黨投下震撼彈,在綠營方面也生波瀾,因為一份08年的電文,爆出前行政院院長蘇貞昌曾認為蔡英文政治經驗不足,質疑她的領導能力。危機解密還爆料喧騰一時的入聯公投,謝長廷的子弟兵,立委管碧玲曾說一旦謝長廷勝選,民進黨就會「DROP」 THE ISSUE,不過管碧玲今天澄清,DROP指的是放下,不是拋開,都是翻譯上造成的誤解。
2011/09/07 14:56