Taipei: “Taiwan Travelogue,” a novel by Taiwanese writer Yang Shuang-zi, is among the six shortlisted titles for the 2026 International Booker Prize, marking the first time a Taiwanese author has reached the final stage of the prestigious award. The B…
Taipei: Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) on Wednesday launched a new onboard digital customer service system, allowing passengers to report issues in real time by scanning a QR code.
According to Focus Taiwan, passengers can scan the QR code printed on…
Taipei: The Taipei City government’s monthly subsidy for government-contracted daycare will rise by NT$3,000 (US$93) starting in July, a move expected to benefit 8,000 children under the age of 3, city officials said Tuesday. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-a…
Taipei: Taiwan plans to buy a record 7.05 million influenza jabs for its annual publicly-funded vaccination campaign, including 200,000 enhanced vaccines for seniors in residential care facilities, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday. S…
New taipei city: Award-winning actor Hsueh Shih-ling was indicted Tuesday for allegedly paying a syndicate to help him evade compulsory military service. Prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence of at least two years and six months, citing what they …
Taipei: Two of Taiwan’s major carriers began enforcing new restrictions on portable power banks Tuesday, limiting passengers to two devices in carry-on luggage and banning their use for in-flight charging, with two other airlines set to follow on Wedn…
