Taiwan Achieves Best-Ever Ranking in 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index
Taipei, Taiwan — February 11, 2026 Transparency International has released the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), ranking Taiwan 24th out of 182 countries and territories worldwide, marking the country’s best…
Cold Front and Northeast Monsoon Bring Cooler Weather Across Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan — February 11, 2026 Taiwan experienced a noticeable shift in weather conditions early Tuesday morning as a fast-moving frontal system passed through the island, followed by a strengthening…
Malaysian Man Sentenced to 2 Years 4 Months for Jewelry Store Robbery in Hsinchu
Hsinchu, Taiwan — February 8 — A Malaysian man, who had been overstaying in Taiwan for seven years, was sentenced to two years and four months in prison for robbing…
Vietnamese Worker Sentenced to 5½ Years for Robbing Landlady in Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung, Taiwan — A Vietnamese migrant worker was sentenced to five years and six months in prison for violently attacking his landlady with a brick and stealing NT$3,000, Kaohsiung District…
Selling or Renting Bank-Linked Online Accounts Can Trigger Severe Penalties Under Taiwan’s Anti-Money Laundering Law
Taipei, February 8 — Authorities are warning online sellers and the public that selling or renting e-commerce accounts linked to bank accounts can result in serious legal consequences under Taiwan’s…
High-Tech Executive Killed in Pedestrian Accident in Zhubei; Family Blames Road Design Flaws
Zhubei, Hsinchu County, Taiwan (Feb. 8, 2026)— A tragic pedestrian accident claimed the life of a male executive from a Hsinchu high-tech company early this month, reigniting public concern over…
Man Penalized After Carrying Fruit Knife on Taipei MRT Sparks Late-Night Police Response
Taipei, Taiwan (February 8)— A heavy police presence at Taipei MRT’s Zhongshan Station late last night drew public attention after a social media user reported seeing officers rushing into the…
Three Injured in Tainan Rental House Fire Caused by Electric Heater, Fire Bureau Releases Safety Guidelines
Tainan, Taiwan — As temperatures drop sharply in recent days, many residents have turned to electric heaters to stay warm. However, the Tainan City Fire Department is urging the public…
Suspected Arsonist Arrested After Two Restroom Fires at Taipei MRT Stations
Taipei, February 8 — A 73-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after two separate fires broke out at men’s restrooms in Taipei MRT stations within a two-hour…
Cold Wave Tightens Grip on Taiwan, Temperatures Expected to Drop Below 6°C
Taipei, February 8 — A strong cold wave is sweeping across Taiwan, bringing chilly temperatures and scattered rainfall to northern and eastern regions early Saturday, according to weather experts. Low-lying…