2019/03/26 |
How Rich Is Taiwan Anyway? Analyzing the Economy Under Tsai Ing-wen
A peek inside Taiwan's economic performance during the Tsai Ing-wen administration.
2019/03/25 |
Daguan Residents Remain Threatened Despite Temporary Halt to Demolition
A temporary halt to the demolition of Daguan Community, a military dependents village in New Taipei, has not answered the question of what comes next for its residents.
2019/03/22 |
Taiwan Has Implemented Stricter Visa Rules for Vietnamese Tourists
Taiwan re-opened its Kuan Hung visa program for Vietnamese nationals this week, but the rules have been tightened following a high-profile case of missing Vietnamese tourists.
2019/03/19 |
OPINION: Kenting Must Embrace Sustainability to Save Its Reputation
Taiwan's most maligned tourist destination must abandon its old bag of tricks if it plans to survive.
2019/03/18 |
OPINION: Taiwan Must Discuss Migrant Worker Safety After Fatal Factory Fires
Taiwan must seriously address unsafe work conditions for migrant workers after its third fatal factory fire in 14 months.
2019/03/15 |
INTERVIEW: Daguan Residents Prepare for Forced Demolition of Their Homes
A Daguan Community resident speaks ahead of the March 18 forced demolition of the village by the New Taipei city government.
2019/03/13 |
US Official in Taipei: 'The Chinese Government Is at War With Faith'
US diplomat Sam Brownback has spoken out against religious persecution of Muslims and Christians in China.
2019/03/12 |
Graying Asia: How Pension Systems Fail to Respond to Dramatic Aging
The Asia-Pacific region is ill-equipped to meet the challenge of dramatic aging due to a lack of sound, efficient pension systems.
2019/03/08 |
CARTOON: Foreign Students in Taiwan Sold for 'Filthy, Dangerous Shift Work'
This is not just a Han Kuo-yu problem. This is a Taiwan problem.
2019/03/08 |
In Taiwan, Southeast Asian Migrant Detainees Must Pay for Their Own Food
Taiwan's immigration agency confirmed that migrant workers in temporary detention centers are expected to use their own money to pay for meals. Rights groups are outraged.
2019/03/07 |
CHINA: Food Delivery Drivers in 5 Cities Strike Over Post-New Year Pay Cuts
Workers for Meituan and Ele.me staged strikes in at least 5 Chinese cities shortly after the Lunar New Year holiday.
2019/02/13 |
Taiwan's Progressive Identity Shines Through Its Mainstream Rock
A dive into what it means to be Taiwanese with the rock band Fire EX.
2019/01/14 |
INTERVIEW: Two 'Otokonoko' Cosplayers on Taiwan's Vibrant Cosplay Scene
Take a dive inside Taiwan's vibrant cosplay scene with two 'otokonoko' cosplayers.
2019/01/11 |
Vietnam Newlyweds Become 'Inmates for Life' in This Viral Photo Shoot
The Saigon couple took a marriage metaphor literally in a photo shoot that went viral in Vietnam.
2019/01/01 |
INFOGRAPHIC: Taiwan's Exhausted Elderly Caregivers Don't Get Enough Help
For caregivers over 65 caring for another elderly person, help is out there. They're just not taking it.
2018/12/28 |
Why You Should Make Self-Compassion Your New Year's Resolution in 2019
Resolutions are hard to keep, but being kind to yourself when facing failure helps you build resilience.
2018/12/10 |
Get to Know Vietnam's First Blind Television Broadcaster
Born with visual impairments, 23-year-old Le Huong Giang can be seen regularly on Vietnamese TV.
2018/12/07 |
How Are South Koreans Reacting to the Country's 'Molka' Spycam Epidemic?
A study shows differing attitudes among South Koreans towards the country's spate of secret filming.