• 02/12/2025

Taiwan to see cold temperatures and rain on Wednesday: CWA

Taipei, Jan. 14 (CNA) With a southbound cold air mass accompanied by a cloud system moving northward, Taiwan is forecast to experience cold temperatures and rainy weather on Wednesday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202501140028

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Taiwan reports highest number of influenza-like illnesses in 10 years

Taipei, Jan. 14 (CNA) The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Tuesday said there were around 139,000 visits to emergency departments and outpatient clinics for influenza-like illnesses (ILI) last week, the highest number for the same period in the past 10 flu seasons. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202501140027

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Operators to provide 1,429 ferry journeys during Lunar New Year holiday

Taipei, Jan. 14 (CNA) Ferry operators are planning to provide a total of 1,429 journeys between Taiwan proper and its offshore islands to meet increased travel demand during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, the Maritime and Port Bureau (MPB) said Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202501140026

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TPass 2.0 to begin in February for nationwide travel

Taipei, Jan. 14 (CNA) TPass 2.0, a reward scheme for frequent users of public transport, will be launched in February for journeys made across Taiwan, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) announced Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202501140025

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Taiwan updates World Baseball Classic qualifiers roster

Taipei, Jan. 14 (CNA) Taiwan national baseball team manager Tseng Hao-jiu (曾豪駒) on Tuesday announced the team’s updated roster for the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic qualifiers in Taipei. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202501140024

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Taiwan hopes to hold 2nd meeting with India over migrant workers in February

Taipei, Jan. 14 (CNA) Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor (MOL) said Tuesday it hopes to hold a second working group-level meeting with India by the end of February to discuss specifics of a plan to recruit Indian migrant workers. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202501140023

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Compal mulls possibility of investing in Texas

Taipei, Jan. 14 (CNA) Compal Electronics, Inc., one of the largest contract notebook computer makers in Taiwan, said Tuesday that the U.S. state of Texas is one of its top options as it mulls investing in the United States. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202501140022

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Tigerair announces 12.8-month year-end bonus, 4% pay raise

Taipei, Jan. 14 (CNA) Budget airline Tigerair Taiwan said Tuesday that it will give year-end bonuses to employees equivalent to an average of 12.5 months salary for the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, marking the highest year-end bonuses ever offered by an airline. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202501140021

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New exhibition links ancient Austronesian activities with modern sport

New Taipei, Jan. 14 (CNA) The Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology in New Taipei will present a new exhibition on the theme of ancient Austronesian physical activities from Friday. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202501140020

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Taichung police incinerate confiscated drugs worth over NT$100 million

Taichung, Jan. 14 (CNA) The Taichung Police Department recently incinerated narcotics and drug paraphernalia with a street value in excess of NT$100 million (US$3 million), officers said Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202501140019

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