African Swine Fever Outbreak Pushes Pork Prices Up, Chicken Demand Surges Across Taiwan
November 2, 2025 | Taichung, Taiwan The ongoing African swine fever (ASF) outbreak has forced many snack shops across Taiwan to temporarily shut down or switch ingredients, leading to soaring…
Marcos Congratulates Xi Jinping During Brief Meeting at APEC Summit in South Korea
November 2, 2025 | Gyeongju, South Korea President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. shared details of his brief yet cordial exchange with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the 2025 APEC Summit…
Taikuang Dyeing & Finishing Co. in Taoyuan to Close After 51 Years Amid Rising Costs and Industry Struggles
Taoyuan City, Taiwan (November 2, 2025)— After more than half a century in operation, Taikuang Dyeing & Finishing Co., Ltd., a long-established textile processing company in Luzhu District, has announced…
Marcos: Philippines Must Embrace AI ‘As Soon As Possible’ or Risk Being Left Behind
Gyeongju, South Korea (Nov. 2, 2025)— President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the Philippine government’s commitment to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into public operations, stressing that delaying adoption could cause…
Changhua Woman Ordered to Pay NT$300,000 for Affair With Married Colleague
Changhua County, Taiwan (November 2, 2025)— A court has ordered a woman surnamed Huang to pay NT$300,000 in damages after being found guilty of violating another woman’s spousal rights through…
PAGASA Issues Weather Advisory No. 3 for Tropical Cyclone “KALMAEGI” (Pre-TINO) and Shear Line
Issued: November 2, 2025 | 5:00 a.m. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has released Weather Advisory No. 3 for Tropical Cyclone KALMAEGI (pre-TINO) and the prevailing…
Massive Fire Erupts at Plastic Canvas Factory in Changhua County
Changhua County, Taiwan (Nov. 1, 2025)— A large fire broke out early Friday morning at a plastic canvas factory in Yongjing Township, sending thick black smoke high into the sky…
Chiayi County Boy Severely Injured After Dog Attack at Temple Event
November 1, 2025 | Chiayi County, Taiwan A one-year-old boy in Yizhu Township, Chiayi County, suffered serious facial injuries after being attacked by a dog during a temple celebration earlier…
October 31 Taiwan Lottery Draw Produces Three First-Prize Winners, Super Lotto Jackpot Soars to NT$520 Million
Taipei, Taiwan — The October 31st lottery draw brought excitement to players across Taiwan, as three lucky bettors took home the top prize in the 539 lottery’s 114000264th draw. The…
Marcos Invites South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to Visit the Philippines
November 1, 2025 Seoul, South Korea — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. extended an invitation to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to visit the Philippines during their bilateral meeting…