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Veteran Mandopop Singer-Songwriter David Wong Dies at 61

Taipei: Taiwan-based singer-songwriter David Wong, best known for his Mandarin pop classics including “You Make Me Drunk” and “Love Breaks Everyone’s Heart”, has died at the age of 61, his family announced Sunday. In a statement released through a law…

Labor Groups Call for Agency Hiring to Protect Migrant Caregivers

Taipei: Labor groups on Sunday urged the government to allow household migrant caregivers to be hired and managed by long-term care agencies, saying the move would prevent overwork and better protect the interests of care recipients and those providin…

Mercury to Shine Bright in Rare Celestial Events This Week

Taipei: Two unique celestial events featuring Mercury will be visible to the naked eye on the evenings of June 17 and 18, provided weather conditions are favorable, the Taipei Astronomical Museum announced Sunday. Mercury, the planet closest to the su…

Taiwanese Mangoes Target High-End Market in France

Paris: Taiwanese mangoes have entered the French market for the first time after reaching the main wholesale food market for Paris, hoping to gain a foothold in high-end hospitality and retail channels. Shipped to France by air as part of a six-metric…