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This Is the No. 1 Tourist Destination Letdown in the U.S.—but Here's How to Visit It Properly
Travel + Leisure
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The day after I graduated from college, my sister and I flew to New York City, meticulously plotting out our visit hour-by-hour in a spiral notebook. But the moment we got to the city, we ditched the plan and beelined for Times Square. Hours...
Taiwan has 12 diplomatic partners left. Who’ll drop it next?
The Strategist
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June 12, 2025
Beneath Taiwan’s high-profile fight for global recognition lies a parallel contest in capitals scattered across the Caribbean and the Pacific. This is Beijing’s relentless campaign to isolate Taiwan diplomatically—country by country—until Taipei...
Semiconductors are vital for a seat at the G7 table Opinion | July 8, 2025 The design, fabrication and sale of semiconductor devices across a wide range of materials, with an ever-expanding range of properties,…
eeNews Europe
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July 8, 2025
The design, fabrication and sale of semiconductor devices across a wide range of materials, with an ever-expanding range of properties, supports a rapidly expanding range of applications. As such, semiconductors, and the semiconductor design and...
50 tourists trapped at forest recreation area in central Taiwan due to landslide
Focus Taiwan
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June 20, 2025
Taipei, June 20 (CNA) Fifty tourists visiting the Basianshan National Forest Recreation Area in Taichung, central Taiwan, were stranded on the mountain Friday after a landslide blocked the road down the mountain. No injuries were reported,...
Taiwanese-Swedish gymnast eyes Olympics
Taipei Times
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June 11, 2025
For Taiwanese-Swedish artistic gymnast Tonya Paulsson, who joined Sweden’s gymnastics national team in 2016, competing internationally is nothing new. Her accolades include helping Sweden reach the podium at the Nordic Artistic Gymnastics...
Crisis in Spanish city loved by Brits as tourists sprayed with water guns - told 'go home'
Daily Express
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June 20, 2025
Anti-tourism protesters in one of Spain's most popular holiday cities appear to have chosen their weapon of choice - cheap plastic water guns - to attack visitors. Earlier this week, a group of tourists enjoying some drinks at an outdoor table in...
Philippines waives visas for visitors from Taiwan in boost for ties
Nikkei Asia
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TAIPEI -- The Philippines has waived tourist visa requirements for Taiwan passport holders, in the latest sign of warming relations between Taipei and Manila as both face pressure from China. The Philippine government announced Thursday that...
Offshore patrol vessel HMS Spey transits the Taiwan Strait despite China's warnings
Forces Network
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HMS Spey travels through Taiwan Strait A Royal Navy offshore patrol vessel has sailed through the Taiwan Strait, a move that has been condemned by the Chinese authorities. HMS Spey navigated through the water as she is allowed under international...
10 Day Trips from Taipei You Shouldn’t Miss: Taiwan’s Overlooked Gems
TripZilla
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June 18, 2025
While Taipei is packed with exciting food, culture, and night markets, there’s a treasure trove of underrated destinations beyond the city that are perfect for day trips and adventurers looking for something new From misty mountain towns to quirky...
Taiwanese star Jiro Wang, 43, laments that Labubu scalpers have taken everything from him and left him with nothing
The Independent Singapore
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June 11, 2025
TAIWAN: With the craze surrounding Labubu, it is not surprising that Taiwanese star Jiro Wang, 43 is also a fan of the furry toy, as reported by 8Days. Photo: Instagram/Jiro Wang It turns out the Fahrenheit member is a big fan of toys, collecting...
Got a sweet tooth? These are the TikTok-viral Asian desserts you have to try
Time Out
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You best believe that Asia has strong dessert game. Some knockout sweets from the region include Thailand's mango sticky rice and Japanese mochi – always near the top of our must-eat list when we're in the respective countries. and guess what?...
China says UK warship passage threatens 'peace and stability' in Taiwan Strait
LBC
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20 June 2025, 10:40 HMS Spey is one of two British warships permanently on patrol in the Indo-Pacific. Picture: Alamy China's military has criticised the British warship's passage through the Taiwan Strait - calling it an "intentional provocation"...
Here Are The Countries With The Highest Rabies Risk As Doctors Warn UK Holidaymakers
HuffPost UK
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June 20, 2025
Plane window Speaking on This Morning, Dr Zoe Williams recently advised holiday makers to “check which countries you’re at risk for rabies.” Whether you’ll be going for a long period of time, expecting to work with animals, or hoping to try some...
Taiwan Tourism to open second tourist info centre in Seattle
Travel Press
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June 11, 2025
To strengthen its presence in the global tourism market and tap into the robust outbound travel demand from North America, the Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) will continue its North American expansion by opening a second Taiwan Tourism...
Haze casts shadow over Songkran tourism in Thailand | #...
Eleven Myanmar
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Meanwhile, the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) expects the strong baht to encourage Thais to travel abroad during the Songkran festival. TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said the haze problem in the northern region would have a direct impact...
India-China will remain in state of armed co-existence until mistrust goes: Vijay Gokhale
Frontline - The Hindu
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July 8, 2025
Five years after the Chinese military actions in eastern Ladakh in April 2020 upended a carefully nurtured relationship, both India and China are making attempts to normalise ties. Official bilateral engagements have picked up, and Indian pilgrims...
Trading Under $75, This Hidden AI Stock Is a Buy Right Now
24/7 Wall St.
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July 8, 2025
Investing 24/7 Wall St. Key Points in This Article: The AI Boom and Hidden Opportunities The artificial intelligence (AI) industry is booming, driven by soaring demand for advanced chips that power everything from generative AI models to data...
Travel site lists Hà Nội as among best city to discover on foot
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội has been named as one of top seven cities best for discovering on foot in Asia. In its article 'Step Into Adventure: Agoda’s Guide to Asia’s Top Cities to Explore on Foot', the digital travel platform invites travellers to lace...
Taiwan guest of honor at Seoul International Book Fair
Focus Taiwan
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June 10, 2025
Taipei, June 10 (CNA) Taiwan will showcase its literature and a variety of art forms as the guest of honor at this year's Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF). At a news conference to promote the event, Minister of Culture Li Yuan (李遠) said...
Philippines grants Taiwan visa-free entry starting July
Focus Taiwan
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June 19, 2025
Taipei, June 19 (CNA) The Philippine government on Thursday announced it is granting Taiwan passport holders visa-free entry starting in July, a decision Taipei welcomed saying that doing so could further boost two-way exchanges. The Manila...