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Airlines Face Major Disruptions as Typhoon Bavi Nears Taiwan

Taipei: Airlines in Taiwan canceled dozens of domestic and international flights scheduled for Friday and Saturday as Typhoon Bavi approached the island, with further disruptions possible as the storm moved closer. As of 5 p.m. Thursday, Bavi was cent…

Typhoon Bavi Disrupts Air and Sea Transport in Taiwan

Taipei: Airlines and ferry operators announced widespread service changes Thursday as Typhoon Bavi approached Taiwan, with authorities urging travelers to monitor updates and avoid nonessential trips to outlying islands. The Central Weather Administra…

Taiwan Tainted Oil Recall Expands to 401 Products

Taipei: Taiwan’s precautionary recall of products linked to tainted cooking oil widened from 232 to 401 items, as health authorities added 169 more, including packaged chicken breast, instant noodles, convenience store meals, and restaurant dishes. Th…

Keelung Preschool License Revoked Over Child Abuse Case

Keelung: The Keelung City government has officially revoked the license of a local preschool following a child abuse case, with the school’s person in charge facing substantial fines totaling NT$840,000 (US$26,220).

According to Focus Taiwan, the re…

Sinkhole and Gas Leak Lead to Evacuation Near Taipei’s FPG Site

Taipei: A road collapse and subsequent gas leak on Wednesday morning at the redevelopment site of Formosa Plastics Group’s (FPG) former headquarters in Taipei’s Songshan District necessitated the evacuation of nearby residents and the imposition of tr…