February 20, 2026

Old Tofu Brand, New Life for Soy Pulp in Sustainable Transition

Taoyuan: A century-old dried tofu brand in Taoyuan has turned what was once a major operational burden into a new commercial opportunity, transforming soy pulp byproducts into value through a sustainable production shift.

According to Focus Taiwan, T…

Banana Threat: Taiwan Decodes Secret to Tackling Banana Killer TR4

Taipei: When the banana-killing Panama disease was detected in September 2025 in Ecuador, the world’s largest banana exporter, it sent chills through the global industry. The “Panama disease,” a destructive wilt caused by a fungus whose most aggressiv…

Taiwan Welcomes Japanese FM’s Remarks on Taiwan Strait Peace

Taipei: Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Friday welcomed Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi’s remarks emphasizing the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. The remarks were made Thursday at Motegi’s first press…

Blood Reserves Running Low Nationwide, Foundation Urges Donations

Taipei: The Taiwan Blood Services Foundation (TBSF) on Friday urged the public to donate blood, saying nationwide supply currently averages just 3.8 days, below the safe level of seven to 10 days. Supplies of O-type blood are particularly low. At the …

Soft Hail Causes Closures on Hehuan Mountain Roads

Nantou county: Soft hail fell on Hehuan Mountain in Nantou County early Friday, prompting the Highway Bureau to close a section of Provincial Highway 14 leading to Dayuling from 5 p.m.

According to Focus Taiwan, the soft hail blanketed Songxue Lodge…

Vietnamese Workers Abroad Mark T?t Through Video Calls

Taipei: As Taiwanese households gather for Lunar New Year celebrations, many Vietnamese workers abroad unable to return home for T?t, resort to video calls to spend the holiday with loved ones thousands of kilometers from home. T?t, Vietnam’s Lunar Ne…