Taipei: The Legislature on Friday passed a law establishing two government-funded savings accounts that will receive annual deposits of NT$60,000 (US$1,854) for citizens under age 18, in an effort to address Taiwan’s declining birthrate. The Special A…
Taipei: Tropical Storm Noul will continue to intensify as it moves over waters south of Taiwan, bringing heavy to extremely heavy rain to eastern Taiwan and the Hengchun Peninsula starting Friday night, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) forecas…
Taipei: An orange tabby believed to have raided a display of fish treats at Hualien Bus Station has gone from stray kitten to local celebrity, “working” four half-day shifts a week greeting passengers and helping promote animal welfare.
According to…
Taipei: Fifteen ferry sailings linking Taiwan proper with its outlying islands and China were suspended Friday as Tropical Storm Noul approached, according to the Maritime and Port Bureau (MPB). The storm’s impending arrival has caused significant dis…
Taipei: The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued a sea warning for Tropical Storm Noul late Thursday night as the storm intensified east of the Philippines and moved toward waters south of Taiwan.
According to Focus Taiwan, by 5 a.m. Friday, …
