2016/10/29 |
[PHOTO STORY] Taiwan Pride Parade
Taiwan's LGBT community is celebrating tonight. The annual Taiwan LGBT Pride Parade is one of the biggest in Asia and was expected to draw some 80,000 people to the streets of Taipei today. This year's event arrives with Taiwan on the cusp of becoming the first country in the region to legalize same-sex marriage.
2020/11/13 | Sponsored
Taiwan Sets First Creative Content Fest Dedicated to All Modes of Creativity
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic might have paralyzed global travel but that has not stopped Taiwan from flexing its muscles and putting its film and entertainment content on the world stage.
2016/10/29 |
A New Dawn: Thailand After King Bhumibol
Thailand's grieving population must now chart their own path.
2016/10/27 |
Aboriginal Group Calls on Government to Pardon Convicted Hunter
It has been three years since Tama Talum was arrested for illegal hunting. His fight continues.
2020/11/13 | Sponsored
TAICCA Initiatives Help Taiwanese Content Ride Cultural Wave to Global Distribution
In July, TAICCA initiated the First Mile program, linking publishers, scriptwriters, and investors for the Print-to-Screen Adaptation Content Development Plan to boost TV and film production in Taiwan. The program extends to the 2020 Taiwan Creative Content Fest.
2016/10/27 |
President Tsai: Proceed With Marriage Equality. Now
The electoral costs to the government of proceeding with legalizing same-sex unions in Taiwan are so low it makes no sense to delay the matter any further. And from a moral standpoint, it's the right thing to do.
2016/10/27 |
'It Could Be You Or Me': Interview With UNHCR Communications Officer Caroline Gluck
'These are people like you and me, who had homes, jobs and pride. Their kids went to school. They were proud of their country.'
2018/10/05 | Sponsored
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.
2016/10/27 |
'Dutertard' and Online Politics in the Philippines
Are online spaces opening up politics in the Philippines? Noahlyn Maranan takes a look.
2016/10/26 |
FEATURE: An Early Nuclear-Free Homeland
With both nuclear power plants in northern Taiwan soon to shut down, a significant gap in power supply is looming.
2016/05/06 | Sponsored
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...
2016/10/26 |
Boom and Bust of Shenzhen’s International Schools
Some institutions shut within a year of opening in the thriving but chaotic industry.
2016/10/24 |
Hong Kongers OK with Better Rights for LGBT Couples: Study
The LGBT community in Hong Kong could gain momentum from the positive results of a new study.
2016/10/24 |
Chinese Fans Turn Out Pockets to Nurture Aspiring Stars
Millennials’ devotion to teen idols means big business in China.
2016/10/24 |
Protecting People Against Quakes
Japan's government should focus on improving defenses against quakes rather than spending resources on the extremely difficult task of predicting when they will strike.
2016/10/23 |
After the King’s Death, Thailand’s Skin Is Getting Thinner
After the king’s death, the crackdown on Thailand’s civil society has intensified. In a video that captured the gut-wrenching spectacle, a woman is forced to kneel in public before a picture of the king after supposedly posting critical remarks of the late king online.
2016/10/22 |
Singapore Blogger Amos Yee Prison Abuse Claims to be Investigated
Singapore authorities will look into alleged abuse of jailed blogger Amos Yee.
2016/10/21 |
CARTOON: Hong Kong LegCo Oath-Taking Fiasco
A different take on oath-taking in Hong Kong's parliament.
2016/10/21 |
Risky Business for China’s Window Cleaners
Inadequate training, lack of oversight, and outdated regulations are putting an entire industry at risk.
2016/10/20 |
Positive Signs for Same-Sex Marriage in Taiwan with Support from Top Judges
This could be good news for LGBT rights in Taiwan.