Industry

Taiwan Power Co. Seeks Approval for 6% Electricity Rate Increase

Taipei: An internal report from state-owned Taiwan Power Co. (Taipower) has revealed that the company is seeking the government’s approval to raise electricity rates by almost 6 percent on average. This move aims to mitigate significant financial loss…

Taiwan’s Highest Mountains Experience Snowfall from Cold Front

Taipei: Taiwan’s highest mountain Yushan (Mt. Jade) and other mountainous areas to its north were hit by snow early Tuesday morning due to the influence of a strong cold air mass affecting the region.

According to Focus Taiwan, the Forestry and Nat…

EVA Air Partners with Air Macau to Launch Codeshare Services

Taipei: EVA Airways (EVA Air) has announced a new partnership with Air Macau to introduce codeshare services on flights linking Taiwan and the Chinese special administrative region, Macau. The collaboration aims to enhance flight options and connectiv…

Vietnamese Chili Powder Blocked at Border Over Toxic Dye: TFDA

Taipei: A shipment of chili powder imported from Vietnam has been blocked at Taiwan’s border after testing positive for Sudan IV, an illegal dye, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) reported Tuesday. The 7,500-kilogram batch, imported by Fu…