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Hsinchu, Taichung, Changhua under water rationing amid drought

Taipei, April 13 (CNA) Water rationing has been introduced in Hsinchu, Taichung and the northern part of Changhua, where the water pressure will be reduced during off-peak hours, as a drought continues, the Central Emergency Operations Center said Thursday night. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304130023

Researchers find microplastics pollution linked to population density

Taipei, April 13 (CNA) A local research team has discovered that microplastics pollution in urban rivers in Taiwan is highly related to population density, urbanization and land use. https://focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202304130022

Crime ring leader gets 18 years for trafficking 88 victims to Cambodia

Taipei, April 13 (CNA) The leader of a Taiwanese criminal gang that trafficked 88 victims into forced labor in Cambodia has been sentenced to 18 years in prison, according to the Taipei District Court. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304130021

Cabinet approves draft law amendments to combat fraud

Taipei, April 13 (CNA) Taiwan’s Cabinet on Thursday approved a slew of draft amendments to three key laws, with the aim of combating a rampant fraud problem in the country by introducing, among other measures, stiffer fines for negligent breaches of data security. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304130020

Taichung high school principal fired over student’s suicide

Taipei, April 13 (CNA) The principal of a public senior high school in Taichung has been relived of his post and given a major demerit, following the suicide death in February of a student who allegedly had been constantly bullied at the school, the city’s Education Bureau said Thursday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304130019

Ma to speak at economic forum in Greece on cross-strait relations

Taipei, April 13 (CNA) Former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) will participate in a “fireside chat” at the Delphi Economic Forum in late April, giving his views on the future of cross-Taiwan Strait relations, based on his recent visit to China, his office said Thursday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304130018

Hon Hai-led consortium to unveil small EV prototype in October

Taipei, April 13 (CNA) The MIH Consortium, an electric vehicle alliance led by Taiwan-based manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., said Wednesday that it plans to roll out its first electric vehicle prototype in October. https://focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202304130017

Marshallese minister reinforces support for Taiwan, condemns ‘intimidation’

Taipei, April 13 (CNA) Marshall Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Kitlang Kabua said Thursday that her country will continue to support Taiwan’s bid to join the United Nations and other international organizations, and it “strongly condemns” any external intimidation of Taiwan that compromises regional and global peace and security. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304130016

Airlines to cover costs of China’s no-fly zone

Taipei, April 13 (CNA) An airline association said Wednesday its individual member airlines would cover the costs incurred from China’s imposition of a 27-minute no-fly zone north of Taiwan on April 16 if they are forced to reroute. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202304130015

U.S. dollar closes lower on Taipei forex market

Taipei, April 13 (CNA) The U.S. dollar fell against the Taiwan dollar Thursday, shedding NT$0.009 to close at NT$30.496. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304130014