UPDATE: Taiwan East Coast Rail Crash in Yilan Kills 18, Injures 148
The crash is the worst on Taiwan's railways since 2003.
SINGAPORE: Millionaire Ministers and Systemic Inequality
Singapore has excellent healthcare and education, but only a fraction of the population can afford it due to a systemically repressive regime that saps economic vitality at every turn.
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.
OPINION: Taiwan Welcomes Islam with Open Arms
Taiwan's religious tolerance, especially towards Islam is, sadly, exceptional.
INFOGRAPHIC: Get to Know Taiwan's 680,000 Migrant Workers
About one out of every 33 people in Taiwan is a Southeast Asian migrant worker. They have become indispensable to life in Taiwan.
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.
INTERVIEW: Ellery & Yolanda on Dragging Taiwan Towards LGBT Acceptance
As Taiwan gears up for referendum questions covering marriage equality and gender equity education in schools, Taipei’s only out drag couple to talk about their experiences growing up in New Taipei and Wisconsin.
INTERVIEW: Down and Dirty with Taipei Drag Star Magnolia La Manga
We talk to a Taiwan drag icon about 15 years at the heart of a vibrant scene, LGBT rights, performing with Jolin Tsai, and spreading the word to the next generation.
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.
Taiwan Takes Centerstage in Global Fight Against 'Fake News'
Taiwan is a genuine global leader when it comes to promoting media literacy and civic tech solutions to the problem of disinformation.
OPINION: Taipei Should Have a Car Free Day
Taipei and Taiwan's other cities would benefit enormously from a few days break from the tyranny of the gas-guzzling automobile.
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!
OPINION: Taiwan's 'Buhaoyisi Culture' Falls Victim to a Dickensian Curse
Empty words, false contrition: Is Taiwan, the island of ‘buhaoyisi,’ the embodiment of Uriah Heep?
OPINION: Kaohsiung's Skyline Is Dotted with Expensive White Elephants
Longtime Kaohsiung mayor Chen Chu leaves a legacy of expensive vanity projects alongside failing public services and infrastructure.
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...
Taiwan News: Taiwanese-Americans Win US Seats, AIT Pledges US Support
Your daily bulletin of Taiwan news, courtesy of ICRT.
Prostitution, Sugaring and the Evolution of Sex for Money in Taiwan
What’s the difference between prostitution and sugaring? After all, both involve sex for money.
A Look into the Changhua Undiscovered
Did you know that Changhua is actually one of the first cities to have been developed in Taiwan?
OPINION: Tsai Has Only Herself to Blame If Marriage Equality Referendums Fail
Taiwan may be speeding towards an avoidable conflict between a judicial ruling and the popular vote.
Indonesia's Rich History of Gender Diversity and Non-Binary Sexuality
They are considered binary in modern mainstream culture, but gender and sexual diversity in Indonesia have a history that predates Western influence.