BLACKPINK Electrifies Kaohsiung with 63,000 Fans at World Games Stadium
Kaohsiung, Taiwan (October 19, 2025)— The world-renowned K-pop sensation BLACKPINK set Kaohsiung ablaze on October 18 with their highly anticipated concert at the World Games Main Stadium, drawing a massive…
Cyclist and Tour Bus Drivers Clash in Taichung Over Road Dispute
October 18, 2025 – Taichung, Taiwan A heated altercation broke out in Taichung’s Dongshi District after a male cyclist reportedly passed between two tour buses, sparking anger from both drivers…
Taiwan Lottery Winning Numbers for October 18, 2025 Announced
October 18, 2025 – Taipei, Taiwan The Taiwan Lottery has officially released today’s winning numbers for various draws, including the popular Daily 539, 39 Lehecai, and the 3-Star and 4-Star…
Taiwan Reminds Travelers: Bringing Airplane Meals into the Country Can Lead to Fines Up to NT$1 Million
October 18, 2025 – Taipei, Taiwan As Taiwan wraps up the Double Tenth National Day celebrations and prepares for the upcoming Retrocession Day holiday, authorities are reminding travelers returning from…
Two Killed in Ultralight Aircraft Crash in Concepcion, Tarlac
TARLAC, PHILIPPINES — Two people died after an ultralight aircraft crashed into a farm in Brgy. Panalicsian, Concepcion, Tarlac on Saturday, October 18. Residents reported seeing the small plane, which…
Philippines Ranks Third Lowest in Global Pension Index 2025
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (October 18, 2025)— The Philippines’ pension system remains among the world’s weakest, ranking third lowest globally in the 2025 Global Pension Index by the Mercer CFA Institute. The…
Former Executive Secretary and AFP General Eduardo Ermita Passes Away at 88
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Former Executive Secretary and retired General Eduardo Ermita passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, surrounded by his family, according to a statement from his loved…
Long Lines at Max’s Quezon City for Php5 Fried Chicken Promo
QUEZON CITY (October 18, 2025)— Hundreds of customers lined up at Max’s Restaurant in Scout Tuazon as part of the restaurant’s 80th anniversary celebration, taking advantage of a special Php5…
Newborn Found Abandoned in Liujiao, Chiayi; Migrant Worker Missing After Giving Birth
CHIAYI COUNTY, TAIWAN (October 18, 2025)— Authorities discovered the body of a newborn in Liujiao Township early this morning, believed to have been abandoned by an Indonesian caregiver shortly after…
Gold Prices Pull Back After Hitting $4,300 Amid Easing Trade Tensions
Gold prices retreated on Friday, October 17, after briefly surging past $4,300 per ounce, as easing trade tensions and a stronger US dollar reduced safe-haven demand. The spot price of…