July 20, 2025

Screenings Reveal Widespread Fatty Liver Disease in Taiwan

Taipei: A majority of people who took part in free ultrasound screenings across Taiwan on Sunday were found to have fatty liver disease, according to the Taipei-based Liver Disease Prevention and Treatment Research Foundation. The screenings tested 5,661 individuals over a three-hour period and revealed abnormal results in 81.5 percent

Government Takes Steps to Stabilize Cabbage Prices Following Typhoon

Taipei: The Ministry of Agriculture has collaborated with retail chains to establish affordable cabbage sections in stores to stabilize prices and meet consumer demand after Typhoon Danas caused serious damage to farms in central and southern Taiwan last week. According to Focus Taiwan, the Agriculture and Food Agency (AFA) under

Hualien Township Sees ‘Worst Rain Damage in 50 Years’

Hualien: The head of Yuli Township in Hualien County stated Sunday that the rain damage from Tropical Storm Wipha was the worst he had witnessed in 50 years. The township, located in eastern Taiwan, experienced accumulated rainfall of 485.5 millimeters from Friday midnight to Sunday 3 p.m., as reported by

Taiwan’s New Representative Arrives in Thailand to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Bangkok: Taiwan’s new representative to Thailand, Peter Sha-li Lan, arrived in Bangkok on Sunday, marking the start of his tenure aimed at enhancing Taiwan-Thailand relations. According to Focus Taiwan, Lan and his wife were welcomed by his deputy and staff at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand, along

Canadian Lawyer-Turned-Fisherman Shares His Taiwan Story

Vancouver: Leo Seewald, a Canadian-born lawyer who transitioned into a licensed fisherman in Taiwan, captivated audiences with his unique life journey during a public lecture held at the Vancouver Public Library. According to Focus Taiwan, Seewald, who is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, as well as German and French, humorously

Military Source Admits Equipment Displays Create OPSEC Predicament

Taipei: The recent publicity surrounding the deployment of Patriot PAC-2 and PAC-3 mobile missile launchers at a riverside park in Taipei raised the profile of Taiwan’s armed forces but may create a predicament in securing operational security (OPSEC), an anonymous military source told CNA. According to Focus Taiwan, during the