November 30, 2025

Airbus Issues Recall Notice for All A320 Airliners

Taipei: The lead story in major Taiwan dailies on Sunday highlighted a significant recall notice issued by Airbus for all A320 airliners. According to Focus Taiwan, this development has captured widespread attention, as airlines and aviation authorities begin to assess the implications for their fleets and operations. The recall could

Carrefour Taiwan Leads Transition to Cage-Free Eggs Amid Food Safety Concerns

Taipei: On December 1, Carrefour Taiwan will become the first major retailer in the country to exclusively sell cage-free eggs in all of its Taipei outlets. This significant move comes on the heels of renewed food safety concerns, following the discovery of eggs contaminated with the pesticide fipronil in Taiwan,

Fire at Recycling Facility Blackens Air in Parts of Taoyuan

Taoyuan: A fire broke out at a recycling facility in Taoyuan’s Luzhu District early Sunday, sending black smoke billowing into parts of the city’s Luzhu, Zhongli, and Dayuan districts, authorities said. The Taoyuan City Fire Department reported receiving a call at 7:10 a.m. Sunday about a fire in an industrial

Sporadic Showers Expected in Taiwan with Cooling Weather from Tuesday

Taipei: The Central Weather Administration (CWA) has predicted sporadic showers across parts of Taiwan on Sunday and Monday. The areas expected to be affected include the north coast, eastern Taiwan, and the Hengchun Peninsula in the south. According to Focus Taiwan, the CWA has indicated that warm weather will persist

Taiwan Marine Found Dead in Apparent Suicide in Kaohsiung

Taipei: A Taiwanese marine was discovered shot dead in a military sentry box on a base in Kaohsiung on Saturday night in what appears to be a suicide. The incident involved a first lieutenant, identified only by his surname Hsu, who managed to obtain a firearm and an unspecified amount

Taiwanese Carriers Complete Airbus A320 Software Fix: CAA

Taipei: All Taiwanese airlines completed the required software restoration on Airbus A320-series aircraft before 7 a.m. Sunday, following an emergency directive issued after a technical failure in the United States, Taiwan’s Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) said. According to Focus Taiwan, Airbus announced on Friday that around 6,000 A320-family jets worldwide