Category: Taiwan
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
Read MoreTaiwan 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
Read MoreOperators 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
Read MoreTPass 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
Read MoreTaiwan 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
Read MoreTaiwan 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
Read MoreCompal 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
Read MoreTigerair 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
Read MoreNew 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
Read MoreTaichung 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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