February 11, 2025

Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival Kicks Off in Tainan

Tainan: The annual two-day Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival, a tradition with over 100 years of history, began Tuesday in Tainan’s Yanshui District, featuring more than 2 million “beehive firecrackers.”

According to Focus Taiwan, the festival, tra…

Major Taiwanese Airlines Report Record Sales in January

Taipei: Taiwan’s major international carriers capitalized on robust tourism demand in January, with China Airlines (CAL) hitting a sales milestone and rival EVA Airways (EVA Air) breaking records in passenger flight revenue.

According to Focus Taiw…

Taiwan Ranks 25th on Corruption Perceptions Index 2024

Taipei: Taiwan has achieved a notable position on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, securing the 25th spot, which aligns with its highest ranking in the past 25 years, as reported by the Agency Against Corruption (ACC) on Tuesday.

Accor…

MAC Warns of Legal Consequences Over Possessing Chinese IDs

Taipei: Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) reiterated Tuesday that active military personnel and civil servants who apply for Chinese identity documents will face the full force of the law, including potentially being stripped of citizenship, aft…

Rain Expected Across Taiwan from Wednesday Evening

Taipei: Rain will increase across Taiwan from the Lantern Festival on Wednesday as moisture moves in from the south, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) forecast Tuesday.

According to Focus Taiwan, skies will remain mostly dry during the day on…