August 9, 2025

U.S. Imposes Over 20% Tariff on Taiwanese Goods

Taipei: Taiwanese goods are now facing U.S. tariffs exceeding 20%, significantly impacting the trade dynamics between the two regions. This development was highlighted in the lead stories of major Taiwan newspapers on Saturday, reflecting the growing concern within the Taiwanese economic sector. According to Focus Taiwan, the United Daily News

Heat Alert Issued as Taiwan Braces for Soaring Temperatures

Taipei: A heat advisory is in effect for several cities and counties in Taiwan on Saturday, with daytime temperatures expected to top 36 degrees Celsius, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). The CWA issued an “orange” heat warning for Taipei and New Taipei in the north, and Tainan and

Survey Ranks Taipei Top International City for ‘Staying Power’

Taipei: Taipei has been named the city with the “highest staying power” in the world, according to U.S.-based design and architecture firm Gensler. According to Focus Taiwan, the Taiwanese capital earned the title with 64 percent of respondents saying they wanted to stay, ranking first among 65 cities across six

Fig Wasps Play Huge Role in Production of Aiyu Jelly: MOA

Taipei: Fig wasps play a crucial and unique role in Ficus awkeotsang, a type of creeping fig that produces the fruit used to make aiyu jelly, a popular Taiwanese dessert, according to the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA). According to Focus Taiwan, this plant is native to Taiwan’s mountainous areas, but

Lai Pledges Swift Typhoon Relief, Details Aid Measures for Southern Taiwan

Tainan: President Lai Ching-te on Saturday pledged full government support for residents in southern Taiwan hit hardest by Typhoon Danas last month, promising rapid restoration of daily life and stronger resilience against future disasters. Speaking at a post-disaster command center in Tainan, Lai outlined immediate relief measures, including direct cash

Iconic Taipei Rainbow Crossing Returns with Reoriented Letters

Taipei: “Rainbow Six,” a popular rainbow crossing in Taipei’s Ximending shopping district, has reopened after a month-long renovation, featuring reoriented “TAIPEI” letters that have sparked varied responses from locals and visitors. According to Focus Taiwan, the crossing, located near Exit 6 of Ximen MRT Station, has been a key photo