Taipei: Only around 26,000 people have made use of an online passport renewal service since it was first introduced in September 2024, far short of the number originally projected by the government, a diplomat in charge of passport affairs said Tuesda…
Kaohsiung: Taiwan’s first indigenous defense submarine, the Narwhal, embarked on its sea trials as it sailed out of the Port of Kaohsiung. The vessel, also known as Hai Kun, began its journey at approximately 8 a.m. from CSBC Corp. Taiwan’s shipyard, …
Taipei: Taipei and New Taipei authorities have stepped up safety inspections after an electric bus exploded into flames on Dunhua North Road in downtown Taipei Monday. The fire broke out at 8:43 p.m. when a Metropolitan Transport Corp. Route 262 elect…
Kaohsiung: American pop-rock band OneRepublic is scheduled to perform its second concert in Kaohsiung on Dec. 19, the event’s organizer announced Tuesday.
According to Focus Taiwan, the concert will be held at the Kaohsiung Arena, with tickets going…
Taipei: A batch of coriander powder imported from India has been destroyed at the border for containing Sudan I, a banned toxic dye, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) said Tuesday. The 10-kilogram batch of spices also contained excessive …
Taipei: Shares in Taiwan rose Tuesday as contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) led the broader market higher in the wake of a rally among tech stocks in the United States overnight, dealers said. The Taiex, the Taiwan Stock …
