October 22, 2025

NGOs Accuse Tobacco Company of Breaking Nicotine-Label Rule on Heated Products

Taipei: More than a dozen NGOs in Taiwan have accused a tobacco company of deliberately violating the law by failing to label nicotine content on heated tobacco products. The organizations are urging authorities to enhance enforcement after the items were ordered removed from shelves last week. According to Focus Taiwan,

Lawmakers Press Interior Minister on Military Service Evasion Scandal Involving Entertainers

Taipei: Lawmakers pressed Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang on Wednesday over a widening military service evasion case involving up to 120 people including actors and vocalists. Liu told a meeting of the Legislative Yuan’s Internal Administration Committee that prosecutors had identified “unscrupulous doctors” suspected of issuing fraudulent medical certificates. According to

Tokyo International Film Festival to Showcase Six Taiwanese Productions

Tokyo: Six Taiwanese productions are set to be featured at the 2025 Tokyo International Film Festival, highlighting the collaboration between the festival and the Taiwan Cultural Center in Japan. The program, “Taiwan Cinema Renaissance 2025 — Diversity in Taiwanese Society,” will run from October 27 to November 5. According to

Tigerair Taiwan Expands Japanese Network with Three New Routes

Taipei: Taiwanese carrier Tigerair Taiwan announced plans to launch three new routes to Japan, including Kaohsiung-Kumamoto and Tainan-Kumamoto starting December 23, and Tainan-Okinawa starting December 25. The airline aims to enhance its service offerings and connect more destinations within its expanding network. According to Focus Taiwan, Tigerair Taiwan will initially

U.S. Assures Taiwan Interests Will Be Protected in China Talks: FM Lin

Taipei: Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung announced that the United States has assured Taiwan that its interests will remain protected during the upcoming talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Lin conveyed this assurance during a legislative session, emphasizing the U.S.’s steadfast support for Taiwan. According to