July 28, 2026

Taiwan Records First Japanese Encephalitis Death of the Year

Taipei: Taiwan has recorded its first death from Japanese encephalitis this year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday. The fatality was a woman in her 70s from Taoyuan who had a history of hypertension. She developed weakness, drowsines…

Legislature Removes Guaranteed Inheritance Share for Siblings

Taipei: The Legislature on Tuesday passed an amendment to the Civil Code that eliminates the guaranteed minimum inheritance share for siblings, granting individuals more freedom to distribute their estates through a will.

According to Focus Taiwan, …

COVID-19 Wave in Taiwan to Peak in Early August, Says CDC

Taipei: Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced on Tuesday that the ongoing COVID-19 wave in the nation is expected to reach its peak in early August, marking an earlier-than-anticipated culmination of cases.

According to Focus Taiwan, …