April 27, 2025

Taiwan Foreign Minister Concludes Eswatini Trip with Rhino Conservation Donation

Mbabane: Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung concluded his trip to Eswatini, the nation’s only diplomatic ally in Africa, with a pledged donation to support local rhinoceros conservation efforts. Lin returned to Taiwan after completing a five-day visit to the African kingdom, which began on Tuesday, as stated by the Ministry

Changhua Illegal Cigarette Factory Busted, 5 Tonnes of Tobacco Seized

Taipei:Police in Taiwan raided an illegal cigarette manufacturing site in Changhua County Friday, detaining one suspect and seizing 5 metric tons of tobacco, the Taoyuan City Police Department said Sunday. According to Focus Taiwan, a total of 315 bundles of unfinished tobacco were seized, each weighing about 17 kilograms which

Labor Ministry to Investigate Allegations of Migrant Workers at KMT Rally

Taipei: The Ministry of Labor (MOL) has announced a collaborative investigation with the National Immigration Agency (NIA) to scrutinize claims that migrant workers were mobilized to participate in a rally against Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Saturday. According to Focus Taiwan, the main opposition party, Kuomintang (KMT), held

New Taipei Introduces Sightseeing Bus for 2025 World Masters Games Preparation

New Taipei: New Taipei has introduced a new sightseeing bus service in the Ruifang area, aimed at boosting tourism ahead of the 2025 World Masters Games scheduled to be held in Greater Taipei. The service, which was launched on Sunday, offers unlimited daily rides for NT$49 (US$1.5), providing an economical

Government to Sustain Funding for New Cancer Drugs: President Lai

Taipei: President Lai Ching-te announced on Sunday that his administration has allocated NT$5 billion (US$153.54 million) this year for new cancer drugs, marking half of the dedicated funding he promised as part of a comprehensive plan to combat the leading cause of death in Taiwan since 1985. This announcement was

Bus Collision on Taipei’s Zhongxiao East Road Injures Nine, Operator Apologizes

Taipei: A bus collision in Taipei on Sunday left nine people injured, prompting an apology from the operator, Metropolitan Transport Corp. (MTC), which oversees both buses. The company has vowed to take corrective measures to prevent future incidents. According to Focus Taiwan, the collision took place on Zhongxiao East Road