July 16, 2025

Lai to Visit Paraguay with US Stopovers in August

Taipei: Lai Ching-te, Taiwan’s Vice President, is set to visit Paraguay in August, making stopovers in New York and Dallas during his journey. This development has been a major highlight in various Taiwan dailies, signifying the importance of this trip for Taiwan’s diplomatic relations. According to Focus Taiwan, the visit

Tropical System May Bring Torrential Rain to Taiwan on Friday: CWA

Taipei: A tropical depression developing east of the Philippines is expected to bring torrential rain to eastern Taiwan and the Hengchun Peninsula in the south starting Friday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). According to Focus Taiwan, forecasters indicated on Wednesday that the system may strengthen into Tropical Storm

Suspended Hsinchu Mayor Denies Misconduct at Televised Recall Forum

Hsinchu: Suspended Hsinchu City Mayor Kao Hung-an on Wednesday rejected allegations of misconduct and defended her record during a televised public forum on a recall vote campaign against her. Hosted by the Hsinchu City Election Commission, the TV event featured two rounds of remarks from Kao and recall campaign leader

Apple Watch’s Sleep Apnea Detection Feature Available in Taiwan

Taipei: The sleep apnea detection feature on Apple Watch has become available in Taiwan after it received approval from the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) for use as a medical device, Apple said Wednesday. On its website, Apple said the sleep apnea function is now available in Taiwan on

Taiwan Plus Cultural Festival to Debut in Osaka with Record-Breaking Lineup

Osaka: Taiwan Plus, an annual festival dedicated to promoting Taiwanese culture, is set to make its debut in Osaka this August, as announced by the General Association of Chinese Culture (GACC) on Wednesday. The festival is scheduled to take place on August 8, 9, 16, and 17, in conjunction with

Control Yuan to Investigate High Speed Rail Extension to Yilan Amid Concerns

Control yuan: Control Yuan members announced they have initiated an investigation into the project aiming to extend the high speed rail to Yilan County. This action comes in response to public and media concerns regarding the project’s decision-making process and the extent of citizen involvement. According to Focus Taiwan, Control