June 29, 2025

Siri Lee’s Hokkien Release Named Golden Melody Album of the Year

Taipei: Singer-songwriter Siri Lee achieved a significant milestone by winning the album of the year award with her Hokkien album “Sui,” an accomplishment not seen since 1999. Lee described the album as a journey of self-exploration, focusing on the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of women’s lives. Despite its central

Recall War Escalates Into Showdown Between Political Parties

Taipei: The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Sunday highlight the intensifying political conflict as a recall war escalates into a showdown between political parties. The situation has become a significant focus, with various parties involved in the mass recall effort. According to Focus Taiwan, the United Daily News

In His 90s, Taitung Farmer Continues to Cultivate ‘Ugly Beauty’ Rice

Taitung: At 91, Lo Mao-hsiang is still out in his fields in Taitung County every day, faithfully tending the rice he has grown for decades-especially his favorite variety, “Ugly Beauty.” Lo is the oldest member of the Taitung Chishang Farmers’ Association and still heads out to the fields, rain or

Control Yuan Reprimands Taiwan FDA Over Sudan Dyes Inspection Failings

Taipei: Taiwan’s top government watchdog issued a formal reprimand to the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Sunday for lapses in border inspection procedures that allowed chili powder contaminated with toxic “Sudan dyes” into the country in recent years. According to Focus Taiwan, six food companies imported 28 batches

Bad Weather Forces Flight Delays at Kaohsiung and Tainan Airports

Kaohsiung: Bad weather on Sunday forced temporary suspensions of ground operations at Kaohsiung International Airport and Tainan Airport, disrupting multiple flights, according to Taiwan’s Civil Aviation Administration (CAA). According to Focus Taiwan, Kaohsiung International Airport halted ground operations at 3:15 p.m. and resumed service at 4:00 p.m., affecting 12 flights,