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NT$30 taxi surcharge takes effect during Lunar New Year in Taipei area

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A NT$30 (USD$0.96) taxi surcharge will be applied during the Lunar New Year holiday (Feb. 5–14), according to the New Taipei City Government’s Transportation D...

Whale carcass beached and butchered on Taiwan's Green Island

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The carcass of a rare ginkgo-toothed beaked whale was discovered on the shore of Taiwan’s Green Island off the coast of Taitung County on Monday (Jan. 8). The wha...

Opposition slams Taiwan government for satellite launch alert mishap

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Kuomintang (KMT) has accused Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of using the country’s air raid warning system to intimidate people, after ...

Coloring the cityscape: Taipei's riverside parks embrace legal graffiti

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The public is encouraged to showcase their graffiti art on the walls of Taipei's riverbank parks. The seven designated locations, including the largest wall in Chen...

YouTrip Boosts Digital Wallet Stock and Flow Limits, Paving Way For A Smoother and More Seamless Payment Experience

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 January 2024 - YouTrip, Singapore’s favourite multi-currency e-wallet, today announced the increased stock and flow cap limits on its digital wallet and new s...

Study looks at links between Chinese drills and Taiwan suicides, searches for emigration

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A new study looked at the association between suicides and internet searches in Taiwan for depression, suicide, and emigration after large Chinese military activities arou...

Formosan black bear rescued from trap in Taichung

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A Formosan black bear was found to be caught in a leg trap in Taichung’s Heping District around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday (Dec. 26). The bear was spotted at an elevati...

US says it does not see any tonal change from China on Taiwan

WASHINGTON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Washington does not see any change in China's tone on Taiwan, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told CNBC on Thursday when asked about media reports that Chinese...

Bamboo forest catches fire in Taiwan’s Alishan area

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A fire in a bamboo forest broke out in Chiayi’s Alishan Township around 1 p.m. on Monday (Dec. 18). The Chiayi County Fire Department received a report of the f...

Taiwan’s Keelung launches mystery passenger program to monitor bus drivers

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The city of Keelung has implemented a “mystery passenger” program to monitor the service and the conduct of drivers on the city’s public bus system. T...

Tap & Go among first to participate in Hong Kong-Thailand cross-border retail payment service

With multiple offers including limited-time spending rebates, foreign currency exchange handling fee waiver, and complimentary Thailand data roaming passHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 1 December 20...

Taiwanese travelers may face interrogation when visiting China

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwanese planning to visit China should be cautious due to the potential risk of interrogation or unexpectedly having their travel documents revoked, warned the Straits E...

Livespo Navax – World’s first spore probiotics in nasal spray form triumphs in ongoing clinical trials tackling influenza-related respiratory inflammation

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 30 November 2023 - A recent publication in the Scientific Reports - Nature journal has once again highlighted the clinical trials of LiveSpo Navax spore probiotic s...

Taipei bans music after 10 pm in residential areas

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taipei City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has banned music played in businesses located in residential areas from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. beginning on Tuesday (No...

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Help growing your wealth and building a prosperous futureHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 23 November 2023 - With continuous effort over the years, you have created considerable wealth that you wish ...