Prologue Journal

Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Arab minority leaders in Israel protest crime plague

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2023/06/01/2003800821

S Korea proposes same-sex marriage bill

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2023/06/01/2003800817

NATO upbeat on Sweden bid as US presses Turkey

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2023/06/01/2003800825

Young South Koreans drive shift in attitudes to Japan as ties thaw

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2023/06/01/2003800789

Embrace changes, go bilingual! 雙語改版、全新出擊！

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2023/06/01/2003795988

Ukraine’s national symphony orchestra to perform in Taiwan in September

Taipei, May 31 (CNA) The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine will perform in Taiwan for the first time from Sept. 11-13, highlighting musicians and composers from the country, the presenter of the concerts said in a statement released on Wednesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202305310020

Taiwan’s Cabinet inaugurates Anti-Fraud Office

Taipei, May 31 (CNA) The government on Wednesday opened the Anti-Fraud Office, which is tasked with coordinating efforts to combat a variety of scams in Taiwan. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305310019

Typhoon Mawar causes flight disruption in Taiwan

Taipei, May 31 (CNA) Typhoon Mawar has caused significant domestic flight disruption in Taiwan on Wednesday, with delays and cancellations of flights to and from Japan expected in the days to come. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305310018

Hon Hai expects triple-digit growth in AI server sales in H2

Taipei, May 31 (CNA) Taiwan-based manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. said Wednesday that it expects triple-digit growth in its artificial intelligence (AI) server sales in the second half of this year. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305310017

Lawmakers approve landmark legislation to improve fire safety

Taipei, May 31 (CNA) The Legislative Yuan on Tuesday passed a slew of amendments to the Fire Services Act, with the aim of improving fire safety at business premises, marking the most comprehensive legal revision in decades. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305310016