June 18, 2025

Taiwan NGO Collaborates with Microsoft to Enhance Disaster Response System

Taipei: A Taiwanese non-governmental organization focusing on national security announced its partnership with Microsoft Taiwan to develop an advanced disaster response and reporting management system. This initiative aims to enable disaster relief units from both the government and private sector to efficiently integrate disaster response, reporting, and volunteer recruitment plans.

Canadian Indicted Over 35-Kg Ketamine Bust at Taoyuan Airport

Taoyuan: A Canadian woman found with 35.11 kilograms of ketamine in her luggage at Taoyuan Airport has been indicted on drug smuggling charges. The drugs were discovered hidden in the 33-year-old suspect’s checked luggage during a routine X-ray screening on April 9, according to Chang Tsung-lung of the Aviation Police

DPP Launches Recall Push as KMT Lawmakers Face Possible Votes

Taipei: The ruling and opposition parties are heading for a political showdown as the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Wednesday officially launched a new campaign to support recall efforts aimed at ousting dozens of Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers. At a news conference in Taipei, DPP Secretary-General Lin Yu-chang said the ruling

17 Individuals, 7 Companies Indicted for Illegal Waste Disposal

New Taipei: The New Taipei District Prosecutors Office on Wednesday indicted 17 individuals and seven companies on charges including illegal waste disposal, false declaration, and special breach of trust, the latter under the Securities and Exchange Act. According to Focus Taiwan, the case involved a publicly listed company, Fulltech Fiber

Court Rules Marriage Invalid in Teenage Millionaire Inheritance Case

Taipei: The union between Lai, a senior high school student who died just hours after getting married, and a man surnamed Hsia was ruled legally invalid on Wednesday, potentially affecting Hsia’s claim to NT$500 million in real estate assets owned by Lai. According to Focus Taiwan, the decision came in

Meta Facing 2nd Fine in Taiwan for Anti-Fraud Ad Disclosure Failures

Taipei: Meta Platforms, Inc. could be fined as early as this week for failing to disclose information on individuals who funded advertisements on its social media platforms, marking the second such penalty in Taiwan for violating the anti-fraud act. According to Focus Taiwan, Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) Deputy Minister