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Taipei team members attend Hero! Hito! screening
The documentary ’Hero! Hito!’ showcases the Chinese Taipei team’s 2024 WBSC Premier12 victory. Key players, including Chang Yi, attended the media screening.
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AI demand drives 18% revenue growth for Taiwan companies
Taiwan Stock Exchange reports an 18.07% revenue surge in November, driven by AI demand and strategic investments. Key industries like tech and construction lead growth.
5小時前
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Concert ticket scams target K-pop fans in Taiwan surge
Online shopping scams in Taiwan are the top source of victimization, with 452 cases daily in November. Financial losses hit NT$199.7 million. Learn more about scam tactics and prevention.
18小時前
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PX Mart and 13 others charged in deadly warehouse fire
Authorities charged PX Mart and 13 others over a deadly warehouse fire in Taichung City. The Dec. 19, 2024, blaze killed nine and injured eight. Negligence is cited.
18小時前
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Taiwan High Court hears appeal in NONO sexual assault case
Taiwan High Court hears appeal in NONO’s sexual offense case. NONO denies charges, including attempted assault. Verdict expected after witness testimonies in Jan. 2026.
19小時前
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Taiwan opens reproductive tech to unmarried women, couples
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan passed a draft amendment to the Assisted Reproduction Act, expanding access to reproductive technologies for unmarried women and same-sex female couples.
20小時前
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Ko Wen-je faces final arguments in Core Pacific City case
The Taipei District Court hears final arguments in the Core Pacific City scandal involving Ko Wen-je and the Taiwan People’s Party. Ko stresses judicial integrity.
20小時前
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Environmental groups urge caution on nuclear restart plan
Environmental groups in Taiwan urge caution over nuclear plant reactivation plans, emphasizing safety and waste disposal. Officials aim for a 2028 restart, facing opposition.
21小時前
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Czech envoy stars in Taichung shopping festival promo video
Czech Representative David Steinke stars in a Taichung Shopping Festival promotional video, highlighting cultural ties with Taiwan. The festival runs until Dec. 25.
22小時前
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Recall wave drives Taiwan’s word of year selection in 2025
Taiwan has selected "罷" (ba), meaning "stop" or "dismiss," as its word of the year for 2025, with over 15,000 public votes. The character reflects Taiwan’s political climate marked by a wave of recall elections. United Daily News organized the 18th annual poll, with Olympic gold medalist Lin Yu-ting participating in the announcement event. The selection surpassed "詐" (frauds) and "淹" (flood), highlighting major societal concerns in Taiwan.
23小時前
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Pre-sale housing values rise but demand remains sluggish
Taiwan’s My Housing magazine reports a persistent decline in northern Taiwan’s housing market for November 2025. Despite a rise in pre-sale values, demand remains low.
23小時前
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Cooler weather persists in north Taiwan through Friday
Northeast monsoon brings rain to northern Taiwan, with cooler weather persisting. Expect significant temperature drops from Dec. 14, says the Central Weather Administration.
1天前
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U.S. House passes bill with US$1 billion for Taiwan defense
The U.S. House passed the NDAA, allocating $1 billion for Taiwan’s defense. The bill, aligning with Trump’s agenda, now heads to the Senate for approval.
1天前
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Shin Kong Life debuts digital identity verification system
Shin Kong Life Insurance launches Financial Fast-ID, enhancing digital financial service safety and convenience. It offers cross-institutional identity verification.
1天前
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Taiwanese pitcher Teng pursues World Baseball Classic berth
Teng Kai-wei, a San Francisco Giants pitcher, aims to represent Taiwan in the World Baseball Classic. He debuted in MLB in 2024 and ranks fifth in strikeouts among Taiwanese pitchers.
1天前
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Cold front to hit Taiwan Saturday with temperatures dropping
Taiwan prepares for its first major winter cold front, arriving Saturday evening. Expect rain in the north and east, with temperatures dropping significantly by Sunday night.
1天前
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Han Kuo-yu highlights need to safeguard democracy values
The Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award celebrated its 20th year in Taipei, honoring the Indonesian Legal Aid and Human Rights Association for its dedication to democracy and human rights. Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu emphasized the importance of safeguarding these universal values and pledged continued collaboration with global partners.
1天前
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Taiwan nuclear plants face three-stage approval process
Taiwan’s environment minister announced plans to submit a reoperation proposal for nuclear plants No. 2 and No. 3 to the Nuclear Safety Commission in March. The Ministry of Environment emphasizes environmental considerations in the review process.
1天前
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Taiwan Futures Exchange joins Abu Dhabi Finance Week
Taiwan Futures Exchange aims to enhance its global presence by attending Abu Dhabi Finance Week in Dec. 2025. The exchange seeks to boost Taiwan’s appeal in international asset allocation and strengthen ties with Middle Eastern financial markets.
1天前
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Debate erupts over civilian roles in potential conflict
Taipei City Councilor Miao Po-ya sparked debate by discussing modern warfare’s impact during a livestream. Critics accused her of glorifying war, but she refuted this, stressing the need for resilience.
1天前
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Taiwan’s economic growth surges to 7.3%, ADB reports
The Asian Development Bank revises its Asia-Pacific growth forecast, highlighting Taiwan’s GDP surge due to AI and eased U.S.-China trade tensions.
1天前
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Taiwan hosts first global Indigenous sports event
The World Indigenous Traditional Sports Meet began in Pingtung County, Taiwan, uniting Indigenous communities globally. Despite customs issues, the Philippine team performed successfully, aided by local support.
1天前
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KMT chair denies rumors of meeting with China’s Xi
Cheng Li-wen, KMT chairperson, denies meeting rumors with China’s Xi Jinping, stressing cross-strait peace. KMT criticizes Liberty Times for false reporting.
1天前
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Taiwan-Japan ETF collaboration sees significant growth
Sherman Lin led a delegation to Japan to boost Taiwan-Japan ETF collaboration. The initiative, launched in September, has seen significant growth, enhancing financial ties, especially in semiconductors.
1天前
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Taiwan to update disability rights law after 18-year gap
The Ministry of Health and Welfare in Taiwan is finalizing amendments to the People with Disabilities Rights Protection Act. Changes aim to boost representation and policy participation for people with disabilities, promote universal design, and enhance autonomy. The draft is expected in the Legislative Yuan by January.
1天前