March 29, 2026

Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Shakes Southern Taiwan

Pingtung: A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Pingtung County in southern Taiwan at 11:12 a.m. Sunday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

According to Focus Taiwan, the epicent…

Cancer Treatment Cost NHI Record NT$156 Billion in 2025

Taipei: Taiwan’s National Health Insurance (NHI) spending on cancer treatment rose to a record NT$156.7 billion (US$4.89 billion) in 2025, up NT$26.5 billion from 2020, with an average annual growth rate of about 5 percent, NHI data showed. The number…

Cancer Treatment Cost NHI Record NT$156 Billion in 2025

Taipei: Taiwan’s National Health Insurance (NHI) spending on cancer treatment rose to a record NT$156.7 billion (US$4.89 billion) in 2025, up NT$26.5 billion from 2020, with an average annual growth rate of about 5 percent, NHI data showed. The number…

Unstable Weather Expected in Taiwan for Tomb Sweeping Holiday

Taipei: The weather in Taiwan is expected to become unstable, as a frontal system approaches ahead of the April 3-6 Tomb Sweeping Festival holiday, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said Sunday. The current warm and mostly stable conditions, wi…

Unstable Weather Expected in Taiwan for Tomb Sweeping Holiday

Taipei: The weather in Taiwan is expected to become unstable, as a frontal system approaches ahead of the April 3-6 Tomb Sweeping Festival holiday, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said Sunday. The current warm and mostly stable conditions, wi…