April 30, 2025

Labor Day March Calls for Improved Working Conditions in Taipei

Taipei: Labor groups took to the streets in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei on Thursday, calling on President Lai Ching-te and his administration to improve working conditions for Taiwanese workers. The demonstration was marked by participants’ demands for protection against workplace bullying-an issue that drew national attention after

Cabinet Approves Draft of Youth Basic Law to Boost Youth Participation

Taipei: The Executive Yuan has given its approval to a draft bill aimed at creating a foundation in Taiwan that will enhance youth development and promote greater involvement of young people in public affairs. The proposed “Youth Basic Law” now awaits legislative approval and intends to provide a general legal

Taiwanese Woman Remains Unconscious After Vancouver Car Ramming Incident

Vancouver: A Taiwanese woman remains unconscious following a severe vehicle ramming incident in Vancouver, Canada, which resulted in 11 fatalities on Saturday, as reported by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vancouver. According to Focus Taiwan, the woman, known only as Sora, was among more than 30 individuals injured

Lai Meets Japan Delegation, Calls for Closer Security, Semiconductor Ties

Taipei: President Lai Ching-te on Thursday met with a visiting delegation from the Youth Division of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) at the Presidential Office, with both sides calling for increased collaborations on security and semiconductors. Peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait are critical to global security and prosperity,

French Film ‘Not All Men, But…’ Injects Humor into Delicate Social Issues

Paris: Michel Leclerc has never shied away from delicate social topics, and the French director has now managed to inject humor into the issue of sexual assault in his latest film, “Not All Men, But…”. According to EMM, critic Perrine Quennesson explains why Leclerc’s gamble has paid off, highlighting the