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Upcycling Waste Oil into Soap, Taiwanese Makes Mark in Finland

Helsinki: Guided by a passion for upcycling, a Taiwanese entrepreneur based in Finland has created soap made from used cooking oil that is now used by several renowned local establishments, including Michelin green star restaurant Nolla.

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Man Arrested After Attacking Filipino Child at Taipei Main Station

Taipei: A Taiwanese man was arrested after allegedly kicking a 2-year-old Filipino girl in the abdomen in the lobby of Taipei Main Station on Saturday afternoon, according to the Railway Police Bureau. The bureau’s Taipei Precinct reported receiving a…

Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Strikes Northeastern Taiwan

Taipei: A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck off the coast of northeastern Taiwan at 3:16 p.m. Saturday, shaking the region but causing no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The Central Weather Administration (CWA) reported the seismic activity, wh…

Man Arrested in Taipei Bank Heist with Fake Weapons

Taipei: A man in his 30s was arrested Friday after attempting to rob a bank in Taipei using a BB gun and a fake grenade, police said. The suspect, surnamed Lin, entered a CTBC Bank branch in the city’s Daan District and threatened staff, prompting emp…