March 4, 2026

Brit Investigated for Alleged Vape Use on China Airlines Flight

Taoyuan: A 58-year-old British man is under investigation for allegedly using an electronic cigarette during a China Airlines flight from the U.K. to Taiwan. The incident, reported by Taiwan’s Aviation Police Bureau (APB) on Wednesday, has raised conc…

Taipei Azalea Festival to Open with 200,000 Blooms in Daan Park

Taipei: The 2026 Taipei Azalea Festival is set to commence on Friday in Daan Park, featuring an impressive array of over 200,000 azaleas. The city government made this announcement on Wednesday, highlighting the vibrant display of blooms anticipated f…

MOL Expands Childcare Subsidy Scheme to Boost Employer Support

Taipei: Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor (MOL) announced on Wednesday an expanded subsidy scheme aimed at encouraging businesses to provide more childcare support to employees, including higher subsidies for employer-provided childcare allowances, with fore…

15-Meter Whale Carcass Discovered in Hualien’s Chongde Bay

Hualien: A partially decomposed 15-meter whale carcass was found in a set-net fishery in Hualien’s Chongde Bay on Wednesday, according to local officials.

According to Focus Taiwan, the Coast Guard was alerted to the presence of the dead whale by t…