September 2, 2025

Taiwan Rejects Philippine Banana Sauce Due to Presence of Illegal Dye

Taipei: Three batches of banana sauce imported from the Philippines were intercepted at the border after they were found to contain the banned industrial dye Orange G, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) said Tuesday. From Wednesday through September 2, 2026, all seasoning sauces from the Philippines will be

Hon Hai Surpasses Green Energy Goals with 67% Usage Ratio in 2024

Taipei: The renewable energy usage ratio of Taiwan-based manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. rose to 67.38 percent in 2024, well ahead of the company’s goal of achieving a usage ratio of more than 50 percent by 2030, according to its latest annual sustainability report. According to Focus Taiwan,

Western Taiwan to See Localized Heavy Rain Wednesday Afternoon: CWA

Taipei: Unstable weather conditions are expected to prevail Wednesday with localized heavy rain possible in western Taiwan, particularly in the afternoon, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). According to Focus Taiwan, CWA forecaster Chang Chun-yao indicated that the impact of an ongoing “cold core low pressure system” is expected

Chunghwa Telecom Reassures Cable Services Unaffected After Failure Reports

Taipei: Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. on Tuesday reassured the public that all submarine cables in which it has invested or manages remain fully operational and that the services it provides are unaffected, following online reports of multiple undersea cable failures around Taiwan. According to Focus Taiwan, Taiwan’s largest integrated telecommunications

Wagner’s Lohengrin Set to Debut in Taiwan at Weiwuying

Kaohsiung: The National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying) will present Wagner’s Lohengrin in full on Thursday, marking its premiere in Taiwan and the first time a Wagnerian opera has been performed in southern Taiwan. With many years of experience, the Weiwuying team is confident in taking on the challenging

Animal Rights Groups Urge Total Ban on Meerkats as Pets in Taiwan

Taipei: Two animal rights organizations have launched an appeal for a comprehensive prohibition on keeping meerkats as pets in Taiwan, following the Department of Animal Welfare’s proposal to conditionally allow their ownership. According to Focus Taiwan, the Taiwan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Environment and