66-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Zhongli Bus Accident; Family Seeks Justice
TAOYUAN CITY, Taiwan (October 16, 2025)— A tragic accident in Zhongli District claimed the life of a 66-year-old man surnamed Chen, who was fatally struck by a Tonglian bus while…
Remittances from Overseas Filipinos Dip in August After July Peak
MANILA, Philippines — Cash remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) fell in August following a seven-month high in July, according to data released on Wednesday by the Bangko Sentral ng…
Canada Pledges C$650,000 in Humanitarian Aid for the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Canada is providing C$650,000 (approximately PHP26 million) in humanitarian assistance to support emergency relief efforts in the Philippines, the Canadian Embassy in Manila announced on Thursday. The…
Pingtung County Records Highest Road Fatality Rate in Taiwan, With Elderly Most Affected
PINGTUNG, Taiwan — Pingtung County once again topped the nation in traffic-related deaths, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ (MOTC) Road Safety Network. Data…
Taiwan Stocks Rally Ahead of TSMC Earnings; TAIEX Closes Above 27,000
TAIPEI, Taiwan (October 16, 2025)— Taiwan’s stock market surged on Wednesday as investors positioned themselves ahead of TSMC’s highly anticipated earnings conference scheduled for Thursday, driving the benchmark TAIEX to…
NT$10,000 Cash Aid Bill Heads for Final Approval in Legislative Yuan
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The Legislative Yuan is expected to give its final approval on Friday to a measure granting NT$10,000 (US$325) in cash assistance to citizens, marking the last step…
Taiwan’s Digital Ministry to Limit TikTok Access on School WiFi Amid Child Safety Concerns
TAIPEI, Taiwan (October 16, 2025)— The Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) announced plans to restrict TikTok access on school WiFi networks, as lawmakers push for a broader campus ban over…
Taiwan’s Passport Ranked 37th Strongest in the World, Philippines at 72nd in 2025 Henley Index
TAIPEI / MANILA (October 16, 2025)— The British consultancy firm Henley & Partners has ranked Taiwan’s passport as the 37th strongest in the world in the latest 2025 Henley Passport…
Marcos: Government Continues Dialogue With Sectors to Sustain Public Trust
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized that he remains cautious when it comes to public trust and support, saying complacency has no place in leadership. He assured…
Vietnamese Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase and Crash in Taoyuan
October 15, 2025 | Taoyuan City, Taiwan A 27-year-old Vietnamese man surnamed Li was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase through Guishan District and Taoyuan District on Wednesday…