April 21, 2025

Guardians Triumph Over Brothers to End 13-Game Road Losing Streak

Taipei: The Fubon Guardians finally snapped their nearly seven-month road win drought by shutting out the CTBC Brothers 1-0 at Taipei Dome on Sunday. The 1-0 nail-biter ended the Guardians’ embarrassing slump outside Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium that had stretched over 200 days. According to Focus Taiwan, their 10 straight losses

Labor Groups in Taipei Announce Seven Demands for Upcoming Labor Day March

Taipei: Labor rights groups are mobilizing to present seven key demands, including the implementation of a four-day work week and the addition of public holidays, during a Labor Day march in Taipei on May 1. The Labor Day 51 Alliance, comprising numerous Taiwanese labor unions and NGOs, has organized the

University Celebrates Asteroid Naming Honoring Late Artist Chen Cheng-po

Taoyuan: National Central University (NCU) on Monday presented a plaque to the Chen Cheng-po Cultural Foundation certifying that an asteroid it discovered has been named after the late artist. According to Focus Taiwan, in January, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) approved an application by NCU’s Lulin Observatory for the asteroid,

Mercury Forecast to Top 36°C Tuesday as Warm Southwesterly Winds Strengthen

Taipei: Southwesterly winds are expected to get warmer on Tuesday, pushing up daytime temperatures around Taiwan by about 2 degrees Celsius from a day earlier, with the mercury expected to top 36 degrees in the greater Taipei area and the south, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). According to

Thai Festival Promises Culinary Delights and Cultural Performances in Taiwan

Taipei: This year’s Thai Festival is scheduled to take place from April 25 to 28 in Taipei and Kaohsiung, offering a blend of food, shopping, and musical performances. Visitors will have the opportunity to win round-trip airline tickets between Taiwan and Thailand, as announced by the Thailand Trade and Economic

New Taipei Advances Sanying Line Opening with Key Testing Phase

New Taipei: Tests of trains on New Taipei’s Sanying Line have reached a crucial phase with the initiation of driverless operation simulations, Mayor Hou Yu-ih announced on Monday. The new metro line is set for completion before the end of the year, with services expected to commence in 2026. According