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Discover how Taiwan Power Co. (Taipower) successfully prevented a power rationing crisis in Taipei and Keelung, maintaining a stable supply despite a generator malfunction at the Datan Power Plant and increased electricity demand.

Explore the latest weather update from Taipei as the Central Weather Administration reports a weak front over the northern sea, bringing brief showers to some areas and warm, muggy conditions across Taiwan. With a mix of sun and clouds, the public is advised to prepare for strong UV rays, potential travel impacts due to fog, and to stay cautious in mountainous regions due to aftershocks and rain-induced hazards. Air quality concerns also persist in the country’s western half.

Demolition of leaning Uranus Building in Hualien to finish early on April 15th. Roads and utilities to reopen by April 18-19. One cat found but escaped capture.

內政部長林右昌於4月15日表示,太魯閣國家公園在2024年4月3日的花蓮地震中遭受嚴重損壞,初步估計修復費用約為新台幣10億元。中央政府已立即撥款新台幣3億元給花蓮縣政府應急。國家公園隸屬內政部管轄,預計修復費用將超過新台幣10億元。但由於災區餘震不斷,詳細評估將在情況穩定後進行。林部長在口頭報告中還提到,太魯閣國家公園內的步道和設施嚴重受損,初步估計需要14天完成較易到達區域的勘查。嚴重受影響區域的設施損壞情況將通過航拍進行初步勘查。未來將優先考慮安全,根據餘震頻率和影響採取逐步、分階段、分區開放。

Temperatures soar above 36°C in southern Taiwan, with Neipu, Pingtung reaching 37.1°C. CWA issues yellow alerts for Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung as the island experiences high temperatures and heat throughout the day.

Legislative Yuan passes preliminary review of Electronic Signatures Act amendment to give electronic signatures and documents legal validity equal to physical ones, encourage widespread use, and close digital gap.

Here is a meta description for the story: Premier Ch’en Chien-jen respects cabinet appointments, believes future cabinet will make Taiwan better. President-elect Lai Ch’ing-te announces Cho Jung-t’ai as Premier, who reveals first wave of cabinet members. Ch’en to return to Academia Sinica after May 20.

Jacky Cheung, the ＂God of Songs＂ from Hong Kong, adds three more concerts to his highly anticipated ＂60+ World Tour Taipei Station＂ due to overwhelming demand, with tickets going on sale April 21. The nine total shows at Taipei Arena from May 31 to June 16 mark a new personal record for the legendary singer, who will deliver captivating performances featuring his vast repertoire of classic songs spanning different styles and eras.

Get ready for the 2024 Taipei Fashion Week Autumn/Winter! This year’s event, starting April 25, features a ’Ready to Launch’ theme inspired by the Paris Olympics. Highlights include fashion-sport fusion designs by Justin Chou and the Cultural Olympics Fashion Exhibition.

Meta description (160 characters): Polam Kopitiam food poisoning case update: No Burkholderia gladioli found in chefs’ homes; 34 cases reported, including 2 deaths and 4 in intensive care.

Lukang Old Street Business District chairperson Huang Shih-chieh expresses concern over rising electricity costs and their impact on food vendors, who may absorb cost increases to avoid raising prices due to declining consumer purchasing power, potentially leading to a vicious inflation cycle.

President Tsai Ing-wen inspected the newly renovated Chien Shih Camp, a key Military Police base in New Taipei, pledging continued support for the ＂Hsing An Project＂ and distributing bonus payments. The visit hinted at potential leadership transitions in the Taiwanese military.

Housing prices near 36 ＂star＂ schools in Taipei analyzed, with the highest average at NT$1.226 million per ping near Jin-Hua Elementary in Da’an District due to location and school prestige. Beitou District has lower prices, around NT$500,000 to NT$700,000.

Taiwan’s MOFA reports on international cooperation development, including overseas aid missions, agricultural assistance, medical teams, and plans to expand coordination across ministries and sectors to enhance aid capacity and address global issues such as food security, health, and environmental protection.

Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu says 20 naturalized Taiwanese in Iran and 200 family members and students in Israel are safe amid Iran’s attack on Israel. Taiwan condemns the attack and urges restraint to prevent escalation.

The Central Cross-Island Highway in Hualien, damaged by the recent earthquake, will reopen to heavy trucks under 17 tons at the 19.7-km mark on April 15 after initial repairs by the Highway Bureau’s Guguan section, with load inspections and reinforcement construction planned to ensure road safety.

Taiwan intends to follow the U.S. lead and outlaw the import and export of goods made using forced labor. With a preliminary resolution to alter the ＂Human Trafficking Prevention Act＂ by the Ministry of the Interior to establish a legal foundation, the Executive Yuan has called for many inter-ministerial discussions.  Following the amendment’s completion and implementation, the Ministry of Labor will be in charge of identifying goods made using forced labor. Border control will be managed by the Ministry of Finance’s Customs Administration. ＂Import and export are both prohibited. A representative of the administration stated, ＂The regulation is bidirectional.

President-elect Lai Ching-te’s cabinet announcement sparks interest in the Ministry of Health and Welfare selection. Current Minister Hsueh Jui-yuan has not received retention notice. Chen Jyh-hong, convener of the ＂Healthy Taiwan＂ forum, is a potential candidate. Hsueh may announce health insurance premium increase before stepping down. Ministry proposes plan to address insufficient pediatric resident doctors.

Taipei weather forecast: Mostly sunny with brief showers, low clouds and fog in Kingmen and Matzu. Weak front brings humidity, sporadic rainfall in Hualien, Taitung, and Greater Taipei. Highs of 30-34°C, up to 36°C in southern mountains. Travelers cautioned due to aftershocks and landslide risk.

The Ministry of Education confirmed all 21 Taiwanese students in Israel are safe amid the recent Iranian attack on the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) denounced Iran’s actions, claiming that they seriously jeopardize peace and stability in the region and around the world. MOFA asked everyone to remain calm, resolve their issues through dialogue, and stop the situation from worsening.

Taiwan stock market opens lower following U.S. decline, but semiconductor stocks remain strong. TSMC and domestic semiconductor ETFs outperform despite broader market downturn.

the year-over-year (YoY) rate in the rent index has been around 2% for the past two years, a relatively high level. The YoY growth rate in March was 2.24%, the highest increase in the past year. Over the past decade, the average annual increase in the rent index was 1.1%. However, since July 2022, the growth has exceeded 2% and has remained at this level. DGBAS officials pointed out three main factors that contributed to the rise in rent. First, the cost of maintaining houses has increased. In recent years, the increase in residential maintenance costs has been significant, with a sharp rise of 5.8% in 2022 and increases of over 3% in 2023 and 2024. 

Discover the historic basketball event as the New Taipei CTBC DEA and Taipei Taishin Mars gear up to play at the Taipei Dome, marking a first for professional teams in the T1 League on April 13 and 14. With over 16,000 tickets sold and expectations to break attendance records, the anticipation builds for a monumental showdown.

Digital Minister Audrey Tang announced on Friday (April 12) that the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) plans to launch an act that punishes frauds and scams in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior next week. Furthermore, to discuss AI-related concerns, MODA is organizing an online meeting next week with major players in the business, including Meta, Google, Microsoft, and Open AI.

Following a devastating earthquake in Hualien, the ongoing demolition of the Uranus Building draws attention as efforts are made to protect trapped animals, with the demolition expected to conclude within two weeks.