Taiwan Weather Update: Three Cold Fronts to Hit the Country This Week
Three Cold Air Masses to Hit Taiwan in the Coming Week TAIPEI, Taiwan — January 10, 2026 Taiwan is preparing for a sequence of cold fronts expected to sweep across…
Canada to Welcome Filipino Travelers Visa-Free Starting 2026
MANILA, Philippines – Beginning in 2026, Filipinos will be able to travel to Canada without the need for a traditional visitor visa, as the country adds the Philippines to its…
Cross-Border Drug Ring Busted After Cannabis Hidden in Mail from Canada
Nantou / Taichung, Taiwan — January 6, 2026 Taiwanese authorities have dismantled a transnational drug trafficking operation after uncovering cannabis concealed in international parcels sent from Canada, leading to the…
Strong Cold Air Mass Lowers Temperatures Across Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan — January 6, 2026 A strong continental cold air mass moved southward over Taiwan on Tuesday, January 6, causing temperatures nationwide to drop steadily. Meteorologists warned that due…
Teen Apprehended for Allegedly Starting Fire at MRT Station in New Taipei
New Taipei City, Taiwan — January 3, 2026 A 15-year-old boy has been taken into custody after allegedly starting a small fire inside Dingxi MRT Station in New Taipei City…
Man Sentenced for Attempted Gold Jewelry Scam in Hsinchu
Hsinchu County, Taiwan — January 3, 2026 A man surnamed Cheng has been sentenced by the Hsinchu District Court after attempting to defraud a jewelry shop by selling counterfeit gold…
Woman Critically Injured, Dog Killed in Shocking Traffic Accident in Changhua
Changhua County, Taiwan — January 3, 2026 A horrifying traffic accident occurred on the afternoon of January 2 in Puyan Township, Changhua County, leaving a woman seriously injured and her…
Taichung’s 300 Tons of Daily Food Waste Spark Cost Concerns as New Disposal System Takes Effect
Taichung City, Taiwan — December 29, 2025 Taichung City is grappling with the growing challenge of managing nearly 300 metric tons of kitchen waste generated each day, as changes in…
TSMC Stock Hits All-Time High at NT$1,530, Market Cap Reaches NT$39.67 Trillion
Hsinchu, Taiwan — December 29, 2025 Shares of TSMC (2330), the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, continued their upward momentum following mid-month market corrections. The stock closed today at NT$1,530, up…
Powerful Cold Air Mass to Hit Taiwan After New Year, Temperatures May Drop to 9°C
Taipei, Taiwan — December 29, 2025 Cold air arriving shortly after New Year’s Day (January 1) is expected to strengthen further, with forecasters warning it could become the most powerful…