Weather Update: Northeast Monsoon Keeps Northern Taiwan Chilly; Stronger Cold Front Expected Mid-Month
Taipei, Taiwan — December 5, 2025 Taiwan remains under the influence of the northeast monsoon today, bringing noticeably cold and damp weather to northern and northeastern regions. Meteorologists report that…
Two Students Fall at Miaoli Middle School in Half a Month; 16-Year-Old Girl Found Dead on Campus
Miaoli County, Taiwan — December 4, 2025 A 16-year-old junior high school student in Miaoli County was found dead on campus shortly after midnight on Thursday, marking the second fatal…
Keelung Police Raid Massage Parlor, Arrest Over 10 Foreign Nationals for Illegal Activities
Keelung, Taiwan (December 2, 2025)– Authorities from the Keelung City Police Department conducted a raid on a massage parlor in Xinyi District after receiving reports that the establishment was operating…
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…