March 1, 2025

Hsinchu Pileup Kills 1, Injures 6

Hsinchu City: An accident in Hsinchu City on Saturday that occurred when a driver lost control of his vehicle has left one person dead and six people injured. According to Focus Taiwan, the accident was triggered when the driver of an SUV, surnamed Lin, abruptly swerved to avoid colliding with

Award-Winning Musician Khalil Fong Passes Away at 41

Taipei: Hong Kong-based American singer-songwriter Khalil Fong has passed away at the age of 41, Fong’s record label confirmed on Saturday. “With unwavering optimism in the face of a relentless illness for five years, Khalil Fong gently and gracefully bid farewell to this world on the morning of February 21,

Labor Ministry’s 2025 Job Fairs to Start in March

Taipei: The Ministry of Labor (MOL) will hold five job fairs at different venues in Taiwan this year, starting this month, in collaboration with companies that are offering thousands of opportunities, a ministry official said Saturday. According to Focus Taiwan, the first job fair is scheduled for March 15 and

U.S. Think Tank Warns of Chinese Transnational Crime Syndicates in Palau

Palau: An American think tank has warned that China is using transnational criminal organizations to advance its political agenda in Palau, which it said could undermine Taiwan’s diplomatic ties with the Western Pacific nation. According to Focus Taiwan, Pacific Economics reported that transnational criminal organizations have been making investments in

President Lai Blames Chiang Kai-shek for 228 Incident in Taiwan

Taipei: The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Saturday highlight comments by President Lai Ching-te concerning the 228 incident. President Lai has openly criticized Chiang Kai-shek, attributing the incident to his actions, which he characterized…