Taipei: Taiwan’s three diplomatic allies from Central and South America are showcasing their signature agricultural and food products, including coffee beans, hot sauces, and beef, at the annual Food Taipei Mega Shows, which opened on Wednesday. According to Focus Taiwan, the three allies-Guatemala, Belize, and Paraguay-are exhibiting their products at

Taipei: Taiwan’s Ministry of Education has revised the school calendar to avoid a short interruption between the start of the new semester and the Lunar New Year holiday in 2026, ensuring a continuous winter break for students. Originally, the second semester of the school year was scheduled to begin on

Tainan: The 2025 U-12 Baseball World Cup tournament is scheduled to commence in Tainan on July 25, featuring a game between Taiwan and Cuba in the opening round, as announced by the Tainan City government on Wednesday. Taiwan and Cuba are set to compete in the third Group A game

Taipei: Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) is set to implement a range of upgrades to enhance passenger experience, including the introduction of additional train services and the modernization of its ticketing system, Chairman Shih Che announced on Wednesday. According to Focus Taiwan, Shih highlighted during his address at the Legislature

Taipei: The Ministry of Culture on Wednesday announced the establishment of a new national-level illustration award, the “Golden Picture Book Awards”, which includes six major categories and a total prize pool of NT$3.27 million (US$111,580). According to Focus Taiwan, applications for the award will run from July 1 to Sept.

Taipei: As Taiwan begins administering two newly approved drugs for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, medical experts on Wednesday said more accurate diagnostic tools are needed to identify suitable patients and guide treatment decisions. Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is not easy, and precise biomarkers are needed to assist physicians in making accurate assessments, Chang