Foreign National Found Dead by Taiwanese Fishing Vessel off Pengjia Islet
Keelung, Taiwan – December 2, 2025 – This morning, the crew of the Taiwanese fishing vessel Sheng Kai 7 discovered the body of a foreign national among their catch while…
Taipei Sanitation Worker Sentenced for Taking NT$32 Rice Cooker From Recycling Station
TAIPEI, Taiwan — December 2, 2025 — A sanitation worker in Taipei City has been given a suspended prison sentence after taking a low-value rice cooker from a recycling facility…
Taiwan Weather Update: Cooler Temperatures and Increasing Rainfall as Northeast Monsoon Strengthens
TAIPEI — The Central Weather Administration reports that Taiwan remains under the influence of northeasterly winds today (Dec. 2), bringing intermittent showers and cooler temperatures to several regions. Areas north…
Taipei Launches Citywide “Shop and Win” Campaign With Over NT$30 Million in Prizes
TAIPEI — Taipei City has officially kicked off its large-scale “Shop and Win in Taipei” campaign on December 1, 2025, inviting residents and visitors to shop, dine, and explore the…
Taiwan Labor Ministry Reports 9,153 Employees Affected by Reduced Work Hours
Taipei, (December 1, 2025) – The Ministry of Labor announced on July 1 that the latest round of reduced work hours affects 456 companies and 9,153 employees, marking an increase…
DSWD and PAO to Jail Fathers Who Fail to Support Their Children
MANILA — December 1, 2025 — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) have joined forces to address the growing number of complaints…
Ministry of Finance Cracks Down on Fake Universal Cash Payment Websites
TAIPEI —December 1, 2025 — More than three weeks after the launch of the Universal Cash Payment program, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced today that it has blocked access…
Three Arrested in Taipei for Drug Possession and Suspected Drugged Driving
TAIPEI — December 1, 2025 — Taipei City police arrested three individuals early this morning in Zhongshan District after discovering amphetamines, etomidate cartridges, ketamine, and drug paraphernalia inside a vehicle.…
Teen Seriously Injured in Hsinchu City Knife Attack; Two Suspects Detained
HSINCHU CITY — November 29, 2025 — A violent knife attack in the Chenghuang Temple commercial district left a 17-year-old part-time student seriously injured, authorities reported. The victim, identified by…
Pedestrian Fined Despite Green Light in Taiwan Sparks Online Debate
TAIWAN — December 1, 2025 — A female pedestrian in Taiwan shared her surprising experience of being fined NT$500 for crossing a crosswalk, even though she stepped onto the street…