REVIEW: 'Default' Makes a Very Human Drama Out of a Korean Financial Crisis
This Manichaean Korean melodrama befits its high-stakes real-life story.
OPINION: Here's How Taiwan Should Tweak the New Southbound Policy
Taiwan's New Southbound Policy is bearing fruit, but could benefit from concrete proposals that map with partner countries' own development agendas.
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.
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.
Death by Drowning in Plastic on Taiwan's Beaches
About 91% of the debris washing up on Taiwan’s beaches is plastic, which is not only unsightly, but also kills marine creatures and seeps into our food and water supplies
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.
In South Korea, Corruption Knows No Gender
An online survey shows that the downfall of former South Korean President Park Geun-hye has prompted voters to more intensely scrutinize their politicians, apparently regardless of their gender.
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.
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.
'Red Flag River': How the Media Falsely Hypes Up Dubious PRC Threats
Remember that story about China diverting water from Himalayan glaciers to Xinjiang? About that...
Golden Pin 2018: Global Influencers Say Sustainable Design Is Key to Success
At Taiwan's annual Golden Pin Design Award forum, four renowned designers offered a checklist for using design to build sustainable societies.
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!
How Taiwan's Experimental Schools Help Students Think for Themselves
A bevy of alternative schools in Taiwan take novel approaches to learning.
'Marriage Cards' for Indonesia's Newlyweds: A Form of Moral Surveillance?
The Indonesian government's rollout of the proposed cards may be all about moral policing.
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’s Circular Economy: A Model for Global Sustainability?
The world’s largest economies may do well to follow Taiwan in making strides towards a circular economy.
Political Debate Goes Nuclear After Referendum Keeps Reactors Running
Taiwan voted to reverse a plan to phase out nuclear power by 2025, but nobody knows what comes next.
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: Missing Photographer Is China's Latest Victim of Arbitrary Detention
Lu Guang, missing since Nov. 3 after traveling to Xinjiang, is the latest in an increasingly long list of forced disappearances.
OPINION: Meng Hongwei's Disappearance Reveals an Ugly Internal Truth
It's a glimpse into the murky political waters where Beijing thrives at controlling outcomes – and in which Meng himself was not simply a victim.
Travel Taichung Differently! 10 Creative Attractions Linking Space and Humanity
Located in central Taiwan, Taichung is the perfect city for a mini-trip due to its convenient location and pleasant weather.
The DPP Should Not Blame LGBT Advocates for Their Election Loss
It's a dangerous, despicable strategy that also has no mooring in the reality of how their voters feel about marriage equality.
How the LGBT Referendums Split From Taiwanese Popular Opinion
Most Taiwanese support some form of legal protection for same-sex couples. The Nov. 24 referendums don't tell the whole story.
Tired of the Same Old Tourist Attractions? Take a Trip to Hsinchu and Experience the Authentic Hakka Life
Here are some fun facts about the Hsinchu Hakka culture for you to learn as you travel through the city!
Xi and Trump's G20 Tariff Truce: The Trade War Is Far From Over
The US and China paused a tariff hike, effectively kicking the can 90 days down the road.
Back to School: Can Taiwan's Universities Meet the Needs of Adult Learners?
A 'knowledge-based' society like Taiwan must accommodate its continuing education learners.