Taipei: Taipei will designate the Dihua Street shopping district and surrounding areas as smoke-free zones starting Aug. 1, with fines of up to NT$10,000 (US$313.05) for smoking outside designated areas.

Taipei: More than 21,000 people have signed up for Taiwan’s new “AI application planner” certification since its launch in 2025, highlighting growing demand for practical artificial intelligence skills, a senior

New york: Several award-winning artists from Taiwan’s Mandopop scene will take the stage in the Big Apple on Aug. 16 for the 10th anniversary of Taiwanese Waves.

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Taipei: Typhoon Bavi is forecast to move closer to Taiwan starting Thursday and its outer bands could bring rain and cooler temperatures around the country, the Central Weather Administration (CWA)

Avignon: Four Taiwanese performing arts groups commenced a three-week performance streak at the 2026 Festival Off Avignon on Friday, captivating audiences during the festival’s opening street parade. This year marks

Taipei: The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) announced on Saturday that it will respond by September 4 to a public petition advocating for emergency contraceptive pills to be made

Kaohsiung: Three organizations from Taiwan and Japan signed a memorandum of understanding on Saturday to enhance cooperation on technologies and practical measures aimed at protecting people from extreme heat. This

Taipei: EasyCard users can now automatically top up their cards when taking buses in Taipei and New Taipei, EasyCard Corp. said Friday. The service applies to EasyCards linked to credit

Yilan: Ten students from Yue-Ming Elementary and Junior High School in Yilan County set sail from Suao Port on Friday for Japan’s Okinawa island chain, on a voyage exploring historical