Taipei: A new rule took effect Wednesday that cuts by half fines for overstaying foreign nationals or Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan) nationals without household registration who turn themselves in before being apprehended, the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) announced. The amendment to the Regulations Governing the Recognition and Reduction
Taipei: Taiwan’s Central News Agency (CNA) announced it has filed a criminal complaint against a former reporter, Hsieh Hsing-en, for breach of trust and other offenses. This action follows a Taiwanese media report linking her to a politically motivated paparazzi group allegedly organized by Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) leader Huang
Tainan: Taiwan Tigerair is set to introduce new flight routes connecting Tainan to Japan’s Kumamoto and Okinawa prefectures by the end of December, as announced by the Tainan City Government on Wednesday. The airline will operate two flights per week on each route, marking a significant step in Tainan’s international
Taipei: Taiwan’s Chunghwa Post has announced the resumption of small parcel shipments to the United States, specifically for noncommercial gifts or books valued under US$100. This service had been suspended since late August due to the expiration of a tariff exemption. According to Focus Taiwan, the state-owned postal company stated
Taipei: A Taiwan defense scholar has recently said that many of the latest weapon systems debuted by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) during the 2025 “China Victory Day Parade” last month were meant to counter Taiwan’s asymmetric warfare. According to Focus Taiwan, in the latest issue of Defense and Security
Taipei: Taiwanese scientists have successfully engineered plants that can capture approximately 50% more carbon dioxide (CO2) and produce more than twice the number of seeds compared to unmodified plants. This breakthrough is seen as a potential solution to mitigate global warming and enhance the growth of staple crops such as
