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Classes continue despite heavy rainfall in Taipei
Taipei has seen heavy rainfalls over the past few days, but despite the strong wind and rain on Monday, students still had to go to class as usual.
2022/11/18 12:00
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Taiwanese classrooms to receive 600,000 tablets
Taiwan’s Ministry of Education plans to invest NT20 billion between 2022 and 2025 to promote digital learning in Taiwan.
2022/11/14 19:00
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Taiwan sees an increase in demand for wind power talents
As the green energy market continues to expand in Taiwan, more demand for related professionals will continue to increase.
2022/11/13 07:59
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Taiwanese men open to military service extension
The extension of mandatory military service has been under discussion for some time in Taiwan. However, the government has yet to announce plans for the possible extension of the conscription system.
2022/11/12 07:59
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International rankings of top Taiwanese universities plummet
National Taiwan University, National Tsinghua University, and National Chiao Tung University are students’ first choices when it comes to higher education.
2022/11/08 23:59
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Why Taiwanese parents choose private school education
Increasingly more parents in Taiwan prefer private schools instead of public ones when it comes to their children’s education.
2022/11/07 19:12
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Prospective homeowners worried at soaring mortgage rates
Rising interest rates for housing mortgages make owning a home an even more elusive dream for many Taiwanese, including Ms. Chang, an office worker and a mom of three. After being married for over ten years, her family is still unable to buy a house.
2022/11/06 11:00
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Borders to reopen for Hong Kong & Macau citizens on Nov. 7
The Mainland Affairs Council announced on Thursday (Nov. 3) that tourists from Hong Kong and Macao will be able to visit Taiwan via tour groups starting on November 7.
2022/11/05 09:59
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Californian band LANY performs sold out concerts in Taipei
LANY is the first western band to hold a concert in the country since the start of the pandemic. And it has been five years since the American artists last performed in Taiwan. In an exclusive interview with TVBS, artist Eve Ai made pineapple cakes with LANY, sharing a unique Taiwanese experience with the Californian band.
2022/11/02 19:49
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Taiwan’s 9-in-1 elections scheduled on Nov. 26
The nine-in-one elections are just a month away in Taiwan. On November 26, eligible voters will cast their ballots at their local polling stations.
2022/11/02 16:07
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Taipei Zoo Panda Tuan Tuan waiting for Chinese medical help
Mainland China sent two giant pandas, Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan, to Taiwan in 2008 during Jason Yeh’s tenure as the director of the Taipei Zoo. The former city official expressed concerns on Monday that Tuan Tuan was recently diagnosed with a brain lesion, meaning that the endangered animal’s health is under threat.
2022/11/02 10:43
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Taiwan schools incorporate AI tools in language teaching
In this Taiwanese Hokkien class, students learn to read from their textbooks and some new tablets that use AI pronunciation tools to help students learn. After detecting the student’s voices, the AI system can translate and help them improve their Taiwanese Hokkien pronunciation.
2022/10/28 19:22
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Industries in Taiwan have taken a hit due to the pandemic
Taiwan(TVBS News) - Kaka is a restaurant manager who took over a hot pot restaurant around the time when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
2022/10/28 16:57
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Xiaoliuqiu residents pick up waste along the coast
Gathered on the coast of Xiaoliuqiu, these are not tourists. Rather, they are volunteers, reaching into the deep crevices between rocks, picking up garbage. These coastal cleanup volunteers are local inhabitants. Bed and breakfast owners, watersport coaches, and restaurant employees, all joined together here, to help clean up around the coast.
2022/10/27 17:49
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Taiwan companies create hi-tech drones for Defense Ministry
From military reconnaissance to agricultural exploration, the technicians from the national-level UAV production and assembly line do their best to customize the drones and UAVs according to specifications from the Ministry of National Defense.
2022/10/25 20:11
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Taiwan allocates NT$200 million for Arts Fun vouchers
Taiwanese youth above 18 years old will likely receive NT$1,200 worth of Arts Fun vouchers as early as next year to encourage them to spend on arts and culture, according to the Ministry of Culture.
2022/10/25 19:54
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Public puzzled at Zhongshan MRT station’s new designs
Taipei Metro recently renovated the Zhongshan MRT Station, offering a new sleeker design with a more simplistic look. However, the changes in the ticketing area have received a backlash, with many calling the new designs "confusing" and "not user-friendly."
2022/10/22 00:10
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Kevin Rudd warns of dangers of U.S.-China conflict
At the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, Xi Jinping said that the PRC will continue to strive for peaceful reunification, but the country won’t promise to renounce the use of force. Speaking with TVBS Commentator Wenchi Yu, Kevin Rudd shared his take on Taiwan and China’s relationship and its effects on the world.
2022/10/20 22:12
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Taiwan public wary of Cesium-137 residues in seafood
A university research report recently pointed out that the explosion testing of American and Russian nuclear bombs around 60 years ago, released high levels of Cesium-137 into seawater.
2022/10/18 21:33
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All eyes on Chinese Communist Party for 20th Congress
All eyes were on the opening of the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party on Sunday, as this meeting will set the tone and the direction of mainland China’s development for the next 5 years.
2022/10/17 22:14
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Taiwan hosts National Day gala at Twin Oaks Estate in D.C.
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States hosted a National Day banquet at the Twin Oaks estate in Washington, D.C. to celebrate Taiwan’s upcoming National Day.
2022/10/07 19:00
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Working hours in Taiwan becoming blurred due to pandemic
Due to the pandemic, many employees have had the experience of working remotely, clocking in and out of work every day, likely away from the office.
2022/10/07 06:22
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Against regulations? Foreigners spotted on campaign trail
At a recent event in Taichung, you could spot two foreigners on the campaign trail.
2022/10/05 13:25
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Cleverly says U.K.’s tilt toward Indo-Pacific here to stay
The U.K. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly spoke about the direction of the U.K.-China relations moving forward at the Asia summit held in Singapore.
2022/10/04 08:17
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U.S. ambassador to China: One China policy has not changed
The U.S. Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns, reiterated at the Asia Summit that the One China policy has not changed, and America will continue to adhere to it.
2022/10/04 08:12