October 19, 2025

TPP Chair Congratulates New KMT Leader, Proposes Alliance for Unity Government

Taipei: Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Huang Kuo-chang on Sunday congratulated former Legislator Cheng Li-wun on her election as Kuomintang (KMT) chairperson, indicating discussions for potential cooperation between the opposition parties. According to Focus Taiwan, Huang expressed his intentions at an event in New Taipei, where he mentioned reaching out

Taipei Rated Most Livable City for Foreigners in Taiwan: Survey

Taipei: Taipei has been ranked the most livable city for foreigners in Taiwan, with transportation convenience and job opportunities cited as key factors, according to a survey released Sunday by the Tourism Innovation Association of Taiwan. According to Focus Taiwan, the survey found that 96 percent of foreign nationals in

Taroko Barrier Lake Stable, Unlikely to Trigger Major Debris Flow: FANCA

Hualien: Water levels at the Swallow Grotto (Yanzikou) barrier lake in Hualien County’s Taroko National Park have stabilized, with inflow and outflow now in balance, the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency (FANCA) said Sunday. Huang Chun-tse, head of FANCA’s Hualien Office, stated that the overflow from the lake remains steady

Taiwan Triumphs at 2025 Panettone World Championship in Italy

Verona: Taiwan has won the 2025 Panettone World Championship in northern Italy, with cheers erupting and Republic of China (Taiwan) flags waving at the venue when the announcement was made Saturday. According to Focus Taiwan, the Panettone, a traditional Italian Christmas sweet bread and fruitcake known for its intricate preparation,

Dog Escapes Crate, Runs Wild at Taoyuan Airport for 2 Hours

Taoyuan: A border collie escaped from its crate and ran off, after arriving at Taoyuan International Airport on Saturday, evading airport staff for nearly two hours until it was eventually caught and brought back to its owner, airport authorities said. According to Focus Taiwan, the dog arrived Saturday evening on

NSB Enhances Anti-Drone and Monitoring Measures to Safeguard Leaders

Taipei: Taiwan’s National Security Bureau (NSB) is intensifying its protective measures for national political leaders by upgrading counter-drone capabilities and enhancing monitoring of political extremists, a report recently submitted to lawmakers reveals. Security threats facing Taiwan’s president, vice president, and other top officials are increasing amid a complex and hazardous