March 16, 2026

Taipei’s ‘Smoke-Free City’ Initiative Gains Legal Backing

Taipei: An initiative announced in January by Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an to limit smoking in public places in the city this year is legally feasible, Health Minister Shih Chung-liang said Monday. Under Chiang’s “smoke-free city” plan, smoking would be…

Fire at Hsinchu Power Substation Injures 2, Leaves 1 in OHCA

Hsinchu: A fire broke out Monday afternoon at the Zhuyuan Extra High Voltage Substation in Hsinchu City, leaving two people injured and another in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), according to the Hsinchu City Fire Bureau.

According to Focus T…

Fire at Hsinchu Power Substation Results in Casualties

Hsinchu: A fire broke out Monday afternoon at the Zhuyuan Extra High Voltage Substation in Hsinchu City, killing one person and leaving two injured, according to local authorities.

According to Focus Taiwan, the Hsinchu City Fire Bureau reported tha…

Taiwan-Vietnam Literary Exchanges Foster People’s Diplomacy

Tainan: A key figure behind Taiwan-Vietnam literary exchanges said Saturday he hopes mutual understanding can be strengthened through “people-to-people diplomacy,” as Taiwan marked the March 14 Taiwanese Poetry Day with an event promoting literary dia…

Taiwanese Comic Artists to Showcase at Manga-Comic-Con in Germany

Leipzig: Taiwanese comic artists Wu Shi-shan and Rice Dumpling are set to showcase the diversity of Taiwan’s comic scene during Manga-Comic-Con 2026 later this week in Germany, the Ministry of Culture said Monday. The event, one of Europe’s major cosp…