Taipei: Taiwan’s National Development Council (NDC) on Thursday approved a plan to expand Taoyuan’s Longtan Science Park by 104 hectares, a project expected to create about 4,500 jobs.
According to Focus Taiwan, the NDC, the policy planning arm of t…
Taipei: Two more precursors used to produce the anesthetic etomidate, commonly found in electronic cigarettes known as “zombie vapes,” have been designated Category 4 controlled substances amid growing public safety concerns, an official said Wednesda…
Changhua: Changhua County Council Speaker Hsieh Dien-lin and four others, including his parents, were taken into custody Thursday in connection with a June banquet that authorities allege constituted vote-buying. Prosecutors have asked the court to ap…
Taipei: Taiwan will extend paid marriage leave for workers from eight to 14 days starting October 1, with foreign workers covered by the Labor Standards Act also eligible, the Ministry of Labor (MOL) announced. The change was proposed through amendmen…
Taipei: Two chimpanzees that escaped from their enclosure Thursday afternoon at Taipei Zoo were captured and safely returned by veterinary staff within the hour, the zoo said.
According to Focus Taiwan, the zoo reported that a 44-year-old male named…
Taipei: Several Taiwanese beverage chains, including PeakTea and Hachiyo Tea, were among businesses fined for food safety violations in recent government inspections, authorities said Thursday. The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) said the i…
