2021/04/15 |
Two More Taiwan’s Indigenous Languages Available On Wikipedia
Atayal and Seediq joined the Sakizaya language in the growing ranks of Indigenous languages that have become available in the online encyclopedia.
2021/04/12 |
Taiwan Expands Vaccine Eligibility
Taiwan expanded the access of Covid-19 vaccines to government officials and workers involved in disease prevention, as well as non-medical workers who are highly likely to be exposed to the coronavirus.
2021/04/12 |
How Bad Is Taiwan’s Drought?
As of today, most reservoirs in central Taiwan are less than 20% full. The Techi Reservoir in Taichung, the largest among all, is less than 5% full.
2021/04/04 |
Can Godzilla and Kong Fight on the Ever Given?
Can a fight between Godzilla and King Kong take place on the Ever Given?
2021/04/02 |
Most Fatal Train Accident in 40 Years in Taiwan
The train, a Taroko Express Train No. 408 departing from Shulin in New Taipei City bound for Taitung on Taiwan’s east coast, derailed in the Daqingshui tunnel at around 9:35 a.m. 50 passengers have been reported dead, and 146 have been hospitalized.
2021/03/30 |
How Big Is the Container Ship That Blocked the Suez Canal for Nearly a Week?
The Ever Given is is one of the largest container ships in operation. But how big it exactly is?
2021/03/26 |
Taichung MRT’s Green Line Is Back. Here’s Where To Stop Along the Route.
Here is a list of tourist attractions along Taichung's new MRT line.
2021/03/19 |
Taiwan To Start Inoculations With AstraZeneca’s Vaccine as Early as Next Week
Chen said medical workers are the first group to be vaccinated, and around 60,000 are in line to receive the jab.
2021/03/16 |
IOC Turns Down Calls for Boycott of Beijing Olympics
The IOC chief opposes a boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, saying it only hurts athletes.
2021/03/12 |
Is Taiwan’s Water Too Cheap?
Currently, Taiwanese people enjoy the cheapest water in Asia, with NT$9.2 charged per unit on average.
2021/03/11 |
Fukushima 10 Years On
Few earthquakes leave scars in the environment and society that are felt 10 years on. Not, however, for the disaster that struck Fukushima on March 11, 2011.
2021/03/09 |
Indigenous Hunting Rights on Trial in Taiwan
An Indigenous hunter’s legal case has taken on larger meaning as a verdict on Indigenous hunting rights writ large.
2021/03/08 |
Reports: Taiwan, Palau To Set up Covid-19 ‘Travel Bubble’
Local media has reported that a Taiwan-Palau travel bubble could be open as early as next week.
2021/03/06 |
Taiwan’s Health Minister Lowers Expectations on Vaccine Passports
Taiwan’s health minister suggests that the government is not easing restrictions by rolling out vaccine passports any time soon.
2021/02/05 |
Guyana Reneges on Taiwan Office Plan
Guyana terminated agreement with Taiwan to open representative office less than a day after Taiwan announced the plan.
2021/01/27 |
Siri Is Learning Taiwanese
Apple is hiring an engineer to program Siri to “speak” Taiwanese.
2021/01/22 |
Plan for Digital ID Card Suspended Amid Controversy
A plan to issue digital identification cards in July was suspended until a special law has been established to govern the matter.