San Jos©: Costa Rica recently sent a group of intelligence officials to Taiwan for a short-term training program, marking the first time the Central American country has done so since both countries ended official diplomatic relations in 2007, a Costa Rican media outlet reported last week. According to Focus Taiwan,

Taipei: Taiwan will phase out paper arrival cards from October 1, requiring all foreign travelers to submit their information online, the National Immigration Agency (NIA) announced Tuesday. Travelers will need to access the Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) website and complete the form in either English or traditional Chinese, explained NIA

Taipei: The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recorded 38 COVID-19-related deaths and 144 severe domestic cases over the past week, as the ongoing outbreak remains intense. According to Focus Taiwan, the deaths reported between June 10 and 16 mark the highest weekly toll so far in 2025. Additionally, the

Taipei: Frequent TikTok users in Taiwan are more likely to hold certain political views aligned with Beijing’s narratives, according to a recent survey by Taiwan-based NGO DoubleThink Lab. Conducted in March and released on June 5, the survey compared “active” TikTok users-defined as those who use the app several times

Kaohsiung: Taiwan Railway Corp. has issued a public apology following an incident where a passenger discovered a cockroach in a bento box, stating that it will cooperate with a subsequent investigation and improve hygiene standards. According to Focus Taiwan, the incident was brought to public attention by a Threads user

Prague: Taiwan will make its debut at the 2025 Czech Music Crossroads festival as a “focus country,” presenting genre-defying performances that blend rock, electronica, and traditional Indigenous ballads by three musical acts. Launched in 2014, the festival has grown into one of the Czech Republic’s largest showcase events, featuring performances