Taipei: The number of outbound travelers from Taiwan reached unprecedented levels in 2025, with a year-on-year increase of more than 12 percent, as foreign arrivals also saw a 9 percent rise, according to the Tourism Administration.
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Taichung: Taichung Prison said it will “enforce supervision” of former President Chen Shui-bian, who is on medical parole, after he announced plans on Monday to give a public speech in early February. Taichung Prison, which is operated by the Agency o…
Kaohsiung: The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) rejected a proposal from the opposition Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) that could have secured the passage of the government’s annual budget and special defense spending in exchange for backing a b…
Kaohsiung: Taiwan’s first indigenous submarine, the Narwhal, also known as Hai Kun in Chinese, began its sixth sea trial on Monday, drawing many military enthusiasts to Kaohsiung Harbor. Fans were seen waving the Republic of China (Taiwan) flag and ho…
Taoyuan: Two men posing as customers at a jewelry store in Taoyuan on Sunday stole a gold necklace and pendant valued at around NT$420,000 (US$13,375), police said, adding that a search has been launched for the suspects. Police at the city’s Yangmei …
Taipei: American climber Alex Honnold left Taiwan on Monday morning, a day after completing a free-solo ascent of Taipei 101, a feat that drew cheers from onlookers in the city and gained widespread international attention. Honnold scaled the 101-stor…
