December 3, 2025

Taipei 101 to Launch Early New Year Countdown with Disney-Themed Shows

Taipei: Taipei 101 on Wednesday unveiled a preview of its New Year’s Eve fireworks, announcing that celebrations will begin five days early with nightly Disney-themed projection shows. Chairperson Janet Chia shared details about the event and its unique features. According to Focus Taiwan, the biggest change this year is an

NT$100 Million Gene Therapy for AADC Deficiency Sparks Debate in Taiwan

Taipei: Taiwan’s National Health Insurance Administration (NHIA) has decided to cover an expensive but effective gene therapy for aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, sparking debate over fairness and treatment access for patients with other rare conditions. According to Focus Taiwan, the one-time therapy, which costs about NT$100 million (US$3.28

Mercury to Drop to 15°C Early Thursday, Before Rebounding Over the Weekend

Taipei: Temperatures in Taiwan are expected to drop into the mid-teens early Thursday, with a gradual warming trend anticipated on Friday and over the weekend. According to Focus Taiwan, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) has forecasted this shift in weather patterns. CWA forecaster Tsai I-chi informed that Taiwan will continue

Supreme Court Upholds Sentences for Former Taiwan Military Officers in China Spy Case

Taipei: Taiwan’s Supreme Court has confirmed prison sentences ranging from 10 to 18 months for three former officials of the Military Intelligence Bureau who were found guilty of operating a spy ring for China post-retirement. The convicted officers include retired Colonel Chang Chao-jan, retired Colonel Chou Tien-tzu, and former Major