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Taiwanese zookeepers caring for hazardous animals to get extra pay

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Starting Jan. 1, public zoo employees in Taiwan will receive an additional allowance to compensate for the risks associated with caring for animals. The Cabinet has app...

Taipei cracks down on luosifen rice noodle products from China

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) on Tuesday (Nov. 28) ordered a crackdown on luosifen (螺螄粉), a popular Chinese rice noodle soup product that has gained attention but is be...

Taiwan sees highest number of AIDS self-tests in 7 years as awareness rises

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan is experiencing a heightened awareness of HIV as the nation reflects on its strides in combating AIDS. As of October, Taiwan has reported 804 new AIDS cases this...

Taiwan on alert for surge of paratyphoid fever

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Health authorities in Taiwan are sounding the alarm about paratyphoid fever, a bacterial infection that has afflicted 23 individuals so far this year, marking the highest ...

Elegance preserved: Taipei photo exhibition captures historic architecture in unique light

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A new photography exhibition opened in Taipei to celebrate the timeless charm of the city's historic buildings. Now in its fourth year, the exhibition features 52 w...

Gongguan Christmas Season to open at Taipei Water Park

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The 2023 Gongguan Christmas Season will illuminate the Taipei Water Park starting Saturday (Nov. 25), marking the commencement of a month-long celebration. The annual e...

Taipei NPM exhibition explores 16th century East-West exchanges

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The National Palace Museum (NPM) has put up an exhibition delving into the cultural exchanges between the East and the West during the age of maritime adventures. This ...

Chrysanthemum show to open at former Taiwan leader’s residence

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The 2023 Shilin Residence Chrysanthemum Festival opens Friday (Nov. 24) at the former residence of leader Chiang Kai-shek (蔣介石) in Taipei. The event showcases a diverse...

Dress up for night of revelry at Taiwan’s National Palace Museum

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The National Palace Museum (NPM) is holding the "2023 Night of Revelry at the NPM" costume party on Dec. 23. Guests are invited to dress to impress by opting ...

Taiwanese tourists report falling ill after eating ‘cannabis gummies’ in Japan

Update: 2023-11-22 14:30 Taiwan's food and drug regulator said Wednesday (Nov. 22) that although HHCH has not been classified as a prohibited substance or medication, the import or sale of rela...

German students to take up TSMC internships in Taiwan in February

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The internship opportunity provided by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) for students from Germany has garnered significant interest, with over 100 applica...

Public urged to carry bear bells after black bear encounter in Taiwan

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — People are advised to carry bear bells and adhere to "Leave No Trace" principles following a recent encounter with a Formosan black bear by a Taiwanese resident....

Cold wave turns central Taiwan lake into crystal frozen wonderland

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A frigid air mass has transformed a central Taiwan forest park into a picturesque scene of frozen lakes and frosted leaves. A cold wave is predicted to persist in Taiwa...

Taiwan showcases elegance of traditional Chinese characters at US expo

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A delegation of government officials and education experts is advocating for Mandarin language learning and traditional Chinese characters in Taiwan at the annual conventi...

KMT, TPP fail to field Taiwan presidential candidate over poll results discrepancy

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) have been unable to agree on a presidential candidate due to disagreements over polling data. Originally,...