Heavy Rains and Cold Weather to Hit Northern and Eastern Taiwan Over National Day Holiday
TAIPEI (October 23, 2025)– The upcoming three-day National Day holiday may be far from ideal for those planning outdoor activities in northern and eastern Taiwan. The Central Weather Administration (CWA)…
African Swine Fever Detected at Taichung Pig Farm; Over 100 Pigs Dead
Taichung City, Taiwan – October 23, 2025 The African swine fever (ASF) virus has been confirmed at a pig farm in Wuqi District, Taichung City, after more than a hundred…
Authorities Warn of iPASS and EasyCard Phishing Scams in Taiwan, NT$10 Million Lost
Taipei, Taiwan – October 23, 2025 Authorities have issued a warning after a surge in phishing scams targeting users of Taiwan’s iPASS and EasyCard systems, resulting in financial losses exceeding…
Bus Driver in Taoyuan Suspected of Assaulting High School Student, Sparks Public Outcry
Taoyuan City, Taiwan – October 22, 2025 A high school student was allegedly assaulted by a Taoyuan bus driver yesterday evening, leaving the student bleeding from the mouth and nose…
Massive Fire Engulfs Taoyuan Warehouse, Two Workers Feared Trapped
Taoyuan City, Taiwan – October 23, 2025 A massive fire broke out early this morning in a multi-building iron warehouse on Shuren 3rd Street in Taoyuan District, rapidly spreading due…
LINE Launches “LINE Premium” Subscription in Taiwan — Users Criticize Paywall for Basic Features
TAIPEI, Taiwan (October 23, 2025)— Popular messaging app LINE has officially introduced its “LINE Premium” subscription plan in Taiwan, priced at NT$165 per month, offering five new features: advanced backup,…
Taiwan Lottery Winning Numbers for October 22, 2025
TAIPEI — The Taiwan Lottery has released the official winning numbers for today, October 22, 2025. For the Daily 539 Lottery, the winning numbers are 03, 04, 20, 25, and…
African Swine Fever Confirmed at Taichung Pig Farm; Over 270 Hogs Culled as Authorities Ban Kitchen Waste Feeding
October 22, 2025 | Taichung City, Taiwan – The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) has confirmed an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) at a pig farm in Wuqi District, Taichung…
Gold Prices Suffer Sharpest One-Day Drop in Nearly Five Years as Investors Take Profits
October 22, 2025 | New York – Gold prices plunged on Tuesday (October 21), marking their largest single-day decline in nearly five years, as investors took profits following the previous…
DTI to Destroy PHP4.6 Million Worth of Non-Compliant Products in Marikina Ceremony
October 22, 2025 | Marikina City – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will conduct a ceremonial destruction of non-compliant and uncertified products valued at PHP4.6 million on Wednesday…