2020/04/30 |
How a Taiwanese Baseball League Opened Its 2020 Season Despite Covid-19
Taiwan's baseball league is the only one still running in the world during the Covid-19 pandemic.
2020/04/29 |
Meat Processing Plants Face Heightened Criminal Liability Amid Covid-19
While there’s no evidence Covid-19 can be spread through food, companies must weigh the risks all the same.
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.
2020/04/24 |
Taiwan's Response to Covid-19 Is a Lesson in Managing Risk
The Risk Governance Framework is a useful tool for evaluating Taiwan's management of the Covid-19 pandemic.
2020/04/24 |
Why Dalgona Coffee Is the Quarantine Drink of Choice
Dalgona coffee, reportedly named after a South Korean candy, has taken social media by storm. It has everything to do with our current Covid-19 induced isolation.
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.
2020/04/23 |
OPINION: The Coronavirus Wisdom of Stephen Colbert and Rousseau
A lesson from Colbert and Rousseau about improvisation and prioritizing others.
2020/04/22 |
‘Good Eye City Guide’ Is the Ultimate Travel Guide to Taiwan
Good Eye City Guide is a gorgeous, comprehensive guide to Taiwan. First time visitors and seasoned locals will take much away from reading.
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.
2020/04/21 |
2020 Press Freedom Index: A Decade of Uncertainty for Asia-Pacific
RSF has released its 2020 World Press Freedom Index, highlighting the restrictions that remain in the Asia-Pacific. The News Lens reporters and editors offer their insights and context for the report.
2020/04/20 |
Could Virus See Rohingya 'Floating Coffins' Crisis Return to ASEAN?
Human rights groups are urging Malaysia and Thailand to accept the Rohingya refugees who are floating between the shores.
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...
2020/04/20 |
How Is the Philippines Plotting Its Tourism Recovery?
The Philippine government, resort chains, and travel influencers are each trying to keep the country's tourism industry afloat while planning its post-pandemic recovery.
2020/04/17 |
Domestic Violence Rises in Isolation. Taiwan Has Yet to Act.
Statistics from New Taipei City show recent growth in domestic violence cases, but Taiwan has not enacted any additional policies or adjusted services.
2020/04/16 |
Taiwanese Vaccine Manufacturer in Coronavirus Testing Phase
Taiwan's Adimmune Corporation is beginning animal tests for a Covid-19 vaccine.
2020/04/15 |
The Story Behind the ‘Taiwan Can Help’ Ad on New York Times
On Tuesday, the New York Times ran an ad funded by a grassroots campaign to highlight Taiwan's success in the Covid-19 pandemic despite exclusion from the WHO. Here's the background on how this came about.
2020/04/15 |
Africans in China Complain of Coronavirus-Linked Discrimination
Reports of evictions in Guangzhou and quarantines targeting Africans has caused diplomatic tensions.
2020/04/14 |
Covid-19 Cases Near Zero in Taiwan, But Restrictions Remain
Although Taiwan's Covid-19 case count grows by only a few cases per day, emergency government policies will remain in place until the crisis overseas abates.
2020/04/13 |
OPINION: Recent Death Penalty Execution Undermines Taiwan's International Reputation
A recent execution threatens Taiwan's international goodwill efforts during Covid-19.
2020/04/10 |
Animal Crossing Disappeared From Stores in China
China quietly removed Animal Crossing from the shelves overnight, prompting netizen outrage.
2020/04/10 |
Empty Gestures, Full Hospitals: India Under Covid-19 Lockdown
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invoked religious symbolism to distract from the health and economic catastrophe that awaits in India.
2020/04/09 |
Mass Arrests in the Philippines as Lockdown Tightens
The mass arrest of 21 protestors on April 1 in Quezon City is the latest flashpoint in the government's draconian lockdown.