2018/06/29 |
South Korea Rules to End Conscription for Conscientious Objectors
Those who refuse to serve will now face community service rather than three years in jail.
2018/06/29 |
OPINION: On the Distorted Logic of Ministerial Salaries in Singapore
Singapore's prime minister arguably has less to deal with than his fellow national and municipal leaders, so why is he paid such astounding sums?
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.
2018/06/27 |
Taiwan Hosts Forum on the Fight for Democracy in East Asia
Democracy in the region is facing an unprecedented set of challenges.
2018/06/27 |
CHINA: Communist Party Battles to Have Last Laugh on Web Censorship
Communist Party moves to shut down a satirical app are squeezing Chinese people's right to laugh.
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.
2018/06/26 |
Taiwan News: China Cyber Attacks Intensify, Tsai Calls for Democratic Unity
Your daily bulletin of Taiwan news, courtesy of ICRT.
2018/06/25 |
President Tsai Calls for Democratic Nations to Unite in Face of China Pressure
Awareness if growing among democratic states of the need to work together to counter authoritarian influence operations.
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.
2018/06/25 |
Taiwan News: Nauru Refugee Medical Treatments, Lee Teng-hui in Japan
Your daily bulletin of Taiwan news, courtesy of ICRT.
2018/06/22 |
OPINION: US South China Sea Saber-rattling Stokes China Conflict Danger
Objectivity, fairness and balance are increasingly hard to find in analysis of China’s actions in the South China Sea.
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...
2018/06/22 |
Taiwan News: US Congressman Urges Taiwan Recognition, Tsai Placates on Pensions
Your daily bulletin of Taiwan news, courtesy of ICRT.
2018/06/22 |
Philippine Women Protest President Duterte's Toxic Masculinity
The Philippine president's chauvinism has crossed a line with critics.
2018/06/21 |
TAIWAN: Despite Spate of Grisly Murders, Crime Data Makes for Reassuring Reading
Sensational stories of murder in Taiwan have sparked fears of crumbling social order, but police data tell a different story.
2018/06/21 |
OPINION: Misogyny, Murder and Misplaced Blame in Taiwan
Taiwanese society's reaction to the murder and dismemberment of a female archery student by her instructor are misdirected.
2018/06/21 |
VIDEO: Taiwan Indigenous Women Making Cultural Handicrafts: Connecting with Roots
Beadwork handicrafts are more than just indigenous jewelry.
2018/06/21 |
Taiwan News: Military Pension Bill Passes, Earthquake Rocks Taichung
Your daily bulletin of Taiwan news, courtesy of ICRT.
2018/06/20 |
Taiwan News: MoFA Threatens Airlines with Legal Action, Pension Vote Looms
Your daily bulletin of Taiwan news, courtesy of ICRT.
2018/06/19 |
Taiwan News: Government to Urge Airline Boycott, Quake Strikes Japan
Your daily bulletin of Taiwan news, courtesy of ICRT.
2018/06/14 |
A Gospel for the Barrios: The Philippines' Unshakable Sister Patricia Fox
The Australian nun's story of state-led persecution at the hands of the president himself throws into sharp relief what it means to be a missionary and a Filipino.
2018/06/13 |
From Rouzao to Potstickers, Taiwanese Show No Signs of Giving Up Meat
Dip into a mouthwatering smorgasbord of Taiwanese meat dishes and their histories.