May 29, 2025

COVID-19 Cases Surge in Taiwan, Peaking Expected in June or July

Taipei: The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced an increase in COVID-19 cases, with projections indicating the current wave will peak in late June or early July. According to Focus Taiwan, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) statistics reveal that 41,402 individuals sought treatment for COVID-19 between May 18 and 24,

Lin Yu-tang Secures Spot in Long Jump Final at Asian Championships

Gumi: Taiwanese defending gold medalist Lin Yu-tang advanced to the men’s long jump final at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, on Thursday. Lin achieved his best jump of 7.82 meters on the first attempt, placing him third overall among 12 qualified long jumpers after Anvar Anvarov

Taiwan Sets Sights on Launching Self-Made Space Rocket by 2034

Taipei: Taiwan aims to launch its first home-built space rocket capable of carrying a 200-kilogram satellite into orbit by 2034, National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) head Wu Cheng-wen said Thursday. Wu made these remarks while seeking support from lawmakers during a legislative committee session concerning the NSTC’s revised proposal

Constitutional Court to Review Control Yuan’s Challenge to 2025 Budget

Taipei: Taiwan’s Constitutional Court has agreed to review the Control Yuan’s petition to overturn the 2025 central government budget, which the Legislature passed in January after major cuts by opposition lawmakers. In a statement issued Thursday, the Judicial Yuan, which oversees the Constitutional Court, said the court had accepted the

Coast Guard Seizes Over 400 Kg of Cannabis in Major Drug Bust

Taipei: Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration (CGA) announced on Thursday that it seized more than 400 kilograms of cannabis on February 28 in its largest bust in recent years, with an estimated street value of NT$850 million (US$28.43 million). According to Focus Taiwan, during a news conference, the CGA revealed that