Is China Using Language Textbooks to Influence Taiwanese Education?
A crucial post-Sunflower debate over China-centric language learning has been rekindled in Taiwan.
By the Numbers: Is Taiwan Ready for English as a National Language?
Taiwan's drive to make English a national language enjoys public support but does not come without challenges.
Taiwanese Companies Banish Food Additives in Quest for Natural Flavor
Food additives are not bad for you in most cases, but they do mask the natural flavors of foods.
How Taiwan's Experimental Schools Help Students Think for Themselves
A bevy of alternative schools in Taiwan take novel approaches to learning.
Back to School: Can Taiwan's Universities Meet the Needs of Adult Learners?
A 'knowledge-based' society like Taiwan must accommodate its continuing education learners.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Board of Science and Technology Promote Innovation Sandbox Together to Demonstrate Government Support for Innovation and Entrepreneurship; MOEA Hosts “2018 Innovat
Directed by the Office of Science & Technology, Executive Yuan and hosted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the 2018 Innovation Sandbox Exchange Forum was hosted at NEO Studio, Taipei on October 3rd. Audrey Tang, Minister without Portfolio of the Executive Yuan, Zse-hong Tsai, Executive Secretary of the Office of Science & Technology, and Wellington L. Koo, Chairman of the Financial Supervisory Commission were all invited to attend. The Forum hopes to make innovation sandbox an important mechanism amid a comprehensive innovation entrepreneurship environment, as well as a driving force for innovation development in Taiwan.
TAIWAN: Towards a Higher Education Inclusive of Indigenous Cultural Principles
A professor says Taiwan's universities must switch from a 'with-them' to a 'for-us' educational model.
Taiwan's Higher Education Threatened by Low Birthrate, 'China Factor'
An Oxford Economics report estimates that Taiwan will have the world's largest talent deficit by 2021.
Taiwan's Government Encourages Innovation through Creative Events, Regulatory Sandbox.
Taiwan’s government encourages enterprises to think out of the box and break through the restrictions on innovation. At the same time, the Small and Medium Enterprise Administration promoted their innovative regulatory sandbox through creative ways at the natural gourmet banquet.
OPINION: In Kaohsiung, There Are Limits to the Multilingual Love
The axes are out for a politician advocating for languages other than English and Chinese to be kept out of the classroom.
Scholars Release Manifesto Calling for Govt Action to Save Taiwan Studies
The manifesto aims to end decades of short-term funding for the teaching of Taiwan Studies overseas.
Carrefour Brings Back the Good Old Days
Changing an industry is a step-by-step process. First we identify our customers’ problems and then improve on them. We keep improving our service because we really care about our customers’ needs. What we want is to bring back that ‘good old day’ feeling when you shop with your family in our stores.
OPINION: Taiwan’s International Schools Are a Deregulated Nightmare
Taiwan's failure to regulate its international schools has ill effects that impact its entire education system.
CARTOON: English as a Second Language – Hao or Nga'ay?
Premier William Lai wants Taiwan to make English its second official language. Will it actually help Taiwan's language learners?
Think You Know Chiayi? Check Out These Fun Facts!
How much do you know about Chiayi? Let's get to know Chiayi with the city's historical and geographic background along with some fun facts!
INFOGRAPHIC: Charting Controversy over Taiwan's University Housing Supply
The new academic year starts in less than two months, yet the shortage of student accommodation remains a sore subject. Government data shows a large disparity between student housing supply and demand.
TAIWAN: Does NTU's Academic Autonomy Rally Reflect Democracy’s Failure?
Academic autonomy is viewed as a bulwark of Taiwan's democracy.
Tired of all the Secret Spots in Taiwan? Come Broaden Your Horizons!
Since the trial operation of the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum began, the daily free admission of 1,000 visitors has increased to 1,750 visitors. The number was even bumped up to 5,000 visitors during spring break...
Nurturing ‘Seedlings’, the Story of Alternative Education in Taiwan
A 24-year-old experimental school in Taipei exemplifies Taiwan’s role as a leading advocate of alternative education.
Chinese Students in Australia Often Feel Isolated, Disappointed
Chinese students pay big money to study Down Under, but many come away without the cosmopolitan experience they were expecting.