Taipei: Labor groups in Taiwan have issued a call to the government to increase employers’ mandatory pension contributions from the current 6 percent to 15 percent, citing a disparity between workers’ contributions to economic growth and their compens…
Taipei: Taiwan is bracing for heavy rain in the south and rough seas around the outlying Matsu islands, as Typhoon Saudel passes north towards eastern China, with forecasters warning Thursday of localized flooding over the next two days. The Central W…
Taipei: The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued a sea warning for Typhoon Saudel at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, urging vessels operating or navigating in waters north of Taiwan to remain on high alert. As of 8 a.m., Saudel was located 560 kilometers e…
Taipei: A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck off the coast of southeastern Taiwan at 5:47 a.m. Thursday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
According to Focus Taiwan, the epicent…
Taipei: A rare urban colony of Formosan flying foxes has been found in Hualien City, where century-old trees and abundant food sources planted under colonial-era urban planning have inadvertently created a favorable habitat for the endangered species,…
Taipei: The Ministry of Culture (MOC) on Wednesday welcomed the restoration of the “Taiwan Pavilion” name at the Gwangju Biennale, thanking the Taiwanese curator and artists for their perseverance and the global community for its support. The Gwangju …
