Pingtung: The hiking trail on Beidawu Mountain in Pingtung County will remain closed until the end of 2025 due to the collapse of several sections of the trail following heavy rainfall, according to the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency’s Pingtung branch. Visitors who have already paid for mountain cabin reservations
Taipei: Migrant workers in Taiwan are encountering a range of fraudulent schemes, but many cases remain unreported due to language barriers and other challenges, according to a non-governmental organization. According to Focus Taiwan, the TransAsia Sisters Association, Taiwan, highlighted several issues at a news conference, based on interviews conducted over
Taipei: Taiwanese conglomerate Walsin Lihwa Corp. has been accused of severe pollution and human rights violations at its factories in Indonesia. Local environmental groups and workers have raised concerns regarding the company’s operations, urging the government to take action against these transnational violations and enhance oversight of overseas investments. According
Los angeles: A North American screening tour featuring some of director Tsai Ming-liang’s most acclaimed films is set to open in the United States Wednesday. According to Focus Taiwan, from August 6-31, Tsai and longtime collaborator, actor Lee Kang-sheng, will visit Los Angeles, Austin, San Francisco, and Mexico City, presenting
Taipei: Taiwan’s consumer price index in July rose 1.54 percent year-on-year, according to a Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) report released Wednesday. The figure remained below the 2 percent alert level for a third consecutive month, though it edged up slightly from 1.36 percent in June, mainly
Jeddah: Taiwan opened its FIBA Asia Cup campaign in Saudi Arabia with a 95-87 win over the Philippines on Wednesday, powered by a 34-point performance from star guard Chen Ying-chun. According to Focus Taiwan, the result was critical for Taiwan’s chances of advancing to the tournament’s quarterfinals from its challenging
