Nearly 4,000 kg of tainted intestines sold; 1/4 unaccounted for in Taipei: FDA

Taipei, Oct. 5 (CNA) Nearly 4,000 kilograms of tainted pork intestines were sold to intermediary buyers in four cities and counties in Taiwan, of which more than half has been removed from the market and over 1,000 kg sold in Taipei is still being...

Crazy: Taipei Airport Police Opens Fire On Unlicensed Taxi, Female Passenger Injured

Late September, a bizarre situation occurred at Taipei Taoyuan Airport as a passenger got into an unlicensed taxi at the terminal, and just as the car was about to drive off, a policeman tried to stop it and discharged his firearm multiple times....

Tropical Storm Halong unlikely to head toward Taiwan: Expert

Taipei, Oct. 5 (CNA) Tropical Storm Halong formed early Sunday, and current projections indicate it is unlikely to move directly toward Taiwan, independent meteorologist Wu Der-rong (吳德榮) said. As of 8 a.m. Sunday, Halong was located 2,110...

Taiwanese spend holiday helping typhoon victims

Volunteers returned in droves to Hualien County’s Guangfu Township (光復) yesterday, the first day of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, trading shovels for brooms, squeegees and power tools as they helped residents clean homes and restore utilities....

Taiwan says Lai has no overseas visit plan amid U.S. stopover attempt report

Taipei, Oct. 4 (CNA) Taiwan's Presidential Office on Saturday said President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) currently has no plans for an overseas trip, after a Japanese media outlet reported he had sent a top aide to the United States to prepare for a...

China seeks Japan's commitments on history, Taiwan after LDP Takaichi's win

BEIJING - China on Saturday expressed hope that Japan will honor its political commitments on major issues such as history and Taiwan after former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi, known for her hawkish and nationalistic stance, won the...

Noctourism: The New Travel Trend For Your Next Trip

Typically when you plan a trip, you're packing your day with activities. But what if instead of focusing on the a.m. hours, you centered your vacation around the p.m.? That's exactly what people who are interested in the new travel trend of...

Taiwan on alert for signs of Chinese military drills

Taiwan is maintaining a watch on Chinese military activity for any early warning signs, but cannot answer hypothetical questions about whether there would be a repeat of last year’s war games following Taiwan’s national day, Minister of National...

Taiwan Universities to showcase educational opportunities for Indian students in New Delhi

A delegation of Taiwanese universities will visit New Delhi this Thursday to present a range of academic and scholarship opportunities available to Indian students in Taiwan. Organised by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre (TECC) in India,...

Taiwan, Japan to step up joint maritime training: report

Taiwan and Japan are moving to normalize joint coast guard training and considering the inclusion of other allies, Japanese newspaper the Yomiuri Shimbun reported today. Both nations’ coast guards in June sent vessels to the seas south of the...

Taiwan adds European air links

Negotiation breakthroughs for new flight routes to Italy and Finland would greatly enhance logistics, tourism and travel convenience between Taiwan and those countries, Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) Director-General Ho Shu-ping (何淑萍) said...

Volunteers flock to Hualien as holiday recovery efforts begin

Taipei, Oct. 4 (CNA) Volunteers returned in droves to Hualien County's Guangfu Township on Saturday, the first day of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, trading shovels for brooms, squeegees, and electrical tools as they helped residents clean homes...

Dubai–Taiwan Vision as work in progress: The Soludo leadership example

When Mr Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, offered Anambra State the inspiring vision of building a “Taiwan of Africa” and a “Dubai in Nigeria,” some embraced the promise with joy. In contrast, others dismissed it as an impossible dream....

Taiwan sends travel agents to Eswatini to boost local tourism, promote exchanges

Taipei, Oct. 2 (CNA)A group of Taiwanese travel agents has concluded an eight-day government-organized mission to the Kingdom of Eswatini aimed at exploring the ally's tourism resources and potential for bilateral cooperation, Taiwan's Ministry of...

People travel hundreds of miles to visit this Stockport pub - which isn't quite what it seems

The Rising Sun pub on Stockport Road East(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News) Walk inside The Rising Sun on Stockport Road East and it looks like any old pub. Full of nooks and crannies, and even little alcoves, huge tv screens show the...

COVID-19 and Breast Cancer Prognosis: A Comparative Analysis of Disease-Free Survival Rates in Taiwan

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare systems worldwide, echoing patterns from historical epidemics such as the Plague of Athens, the Antonine Plague, and the Black Death, with similar themes of reduced access to preventive...

Travel agents explore Eswatini tourism opportunities

A group of Taiwanese travel agents has concluded an eight-day government-organized mission to Eswatini aimed at exploring the ally's tourism resources and potential for bilateral cooperation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday. The...

Taiwan tracking Chinese activity ahead of National Day

Taiwan is tracking Chinese activities for any early warning signs, but cannot answer hypothetical questions about whether Beijing would again conduct war games after Taiwan's National Day, Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said...

Thailand power up campaign aims to boost premium MICE travel and luxury events

TAT and TCEB launch a joint initiative supporting international meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions, targeting 65,000 travelers and $132 million in revenue while showcasing Thailand as a luxury MICE destination. BANGKOK, Thailand –...

Taipei boosts its exposure in Europe through a roadshow of events

Taipei recently strengthened its promotional efforts in Europe through a roadshow of events under the theme Travel Taipei – A City of Layers. The roadshow which ran from 20th to 25th September enabled the Taiwanese capital to present itself as a...