Week in Focus: A Glance at Inequality
The growing wealth gap is changing the world from Siberia to South Africa.
As Hualien Recovers, Focus Shifts to Reviving Tourism
Hualien's county magistrate wants to use vouchers to lure in tourists.
How did Qing Emperors Celebrate the New Year? By Working Overtime
Other festivities included unseasoned meat and wrestling.
Week in Focus: Taiwan is Shaken
Hualien begins to recover as the South Korea's big moment arrives.
Week in Focus: Loyalty and Technology
The UK government loses loyalty points in Hong Kong as technology extends its reach into daily life.
BOOK EXCERPT: How Taiwan Changed a Xinjiang Mother
My mom’s trip to Taiwan was a major turning point in her life, opening up a new travel-obsessed chapter. In her old pictures she’d be looking askance, lips shut, not a trace of a smile. Now she looks right at the camera, mouth wide in a smile. She even throws up a peace sign every now and then.
Stickers Unveiled to 'Fix' Taiwan Passport Debacle
Washington DC's airport can still be seen around the edges and the sticker is easily removed, yet Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials are confident the amended passports will not hinder holders' freedom to travel.
Social Workers to Feel the Brunt of Labor Act Amendments
One survey indicates that most social workers in Taiwan already make less than US$1,000 per month.
Week in Focus: Down and Dirty in Davos
Global elites meet in Switzerland as Taiwan wanders off in its own direction.
Week in Focus: Joshua Wong Heads Back to Jail
Freedom around the region defined the week as Joshua Wong again provided a focus for the decline of liberty in Hong Kong.
Week in Focus: Top Stories You Might Have Missed
Kick back with some of the stories and podcasts that tickled our fancy this week.
Taiwan's High Court: Rescuers Not Responsible for Hikers' Safety
A decision holding rescue teams responsible for the death of a hiker has been overturned.
TNL's Top Stories of 2017
As 2017 draws to a close, take a look back at some of TNL's best stories from Taiwan and around the region.
EXPERIENCE: Holiday with the Guerrillas in the Philippines
A contributor spends some quality time with the Marxist guerrillas in the Philippines celebrating the most important time of the year: Mao's birthday.
Closure of Hsinchu Homebox Branch Results in Strikes, Arrests
A breakdown in negotiations led disgruntled employees to block the entrance to a Hsinchu store and scuffle with police.
INFOGRAPHIC: Why Many Workers are Angry at Changes to the Labor Laws
Changes to the Labor Standards Act could leave workers sleepless — and working for as many as 12 days at a time.
Voices from Taiwan Speak Up on #MeToo
Four Taipei residents: A Taiwanese woman, two of her Taiwanese-American counterparts, and a UK national, offer their takes on how the #MeToo phenomenon of women speaking up on social media about their experiences with sexual harassment at the hands of men has been received in Taiwan.
Six Signature Bakeries in Taipei
Everything from traditional Taiwanese desserts to authentic European pastries.