Taichung to Celebrate Double Tenth with Grand National Day Gala and “Sea of Flags” Display
TAICHUNG, Taiwan (October 5, 2025)— In celebration of the upcoming Double Tenth National Day, the Taichung City Government announced that it will host a National Day Gala on October 9,…
19-Year-Old Arrested After Stabbing Man Over Loud Singing at Mid-Autumn Festival Party in New Taipei
NEW TAIPEI CITY (October 5, 2025)— What began as a festive Mid-Autumn barbecue in Xinzhuang District ended in violence last night after a noise dispute escalated into a stabbing incident.…
Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Jolts Hualien, Tremors Felt Across Five Counties
Published: October 5, 2025 HUALIEN, Taiwan — A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Hualien County at 12:13 p.m. on Sunday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA).…
Philippines Opens First Migrant Workers Office in Thailand to Support 40,000 OFWs
BANGKOK, Thailand — October 5, 2025. In an effort to bring government services closer to overseas Filipinos, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) officially inaugurated the Migrant Workers Office (MWO)…
Lacson Considers Stepping Down as Senate Blue Ribbon Chair Amid Growing Rift
MANILA (October 5, 2025)— Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson is reportedly considering stepping down as chair of the influential Senate Blue Ribbon Committee after several colleagues expressed dissatisfaction…
Japanese TV Highlights Taiwan’s 7 Stunning Cherry Blossom Spots
October 5, 2025 | Yunlin, Taiwan The Japan Cherry Blossom Association and the Taiwan Cherry Blossom Association jointly planted 10 Kawazu cherry trees today at Tsui Pavilion in Huwei Township,…
Traffic Control at Hsinchu International Kite Festival Draws Mixed Reactions from Locals
October 5, 2025 | Hsinchu, Taiwan The 2025 Hsinchu International Kite Festival officially kicked off today, coinciding with the start of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. While the city government’s new…
Tourism Administration Invites French Reality Show Stars to Promote Taiwan’s Tribal and Outdoor Adventures
October 5, 2025 | Taipei, Taiwan Three stars from the popular French reality survival show “Koh Lanta”—Laurent Maistret, Brice Petit, and Ilyesse Benyoub—recently wrapped up an exhilarating six-day journey across…
Authentic Tokushima Awa Odori Returns to Hsinchu SOGO for Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration
October 5, 2025 | Hsinchu, Taiwan Hsinchu SOGO is bringing the vibrant spirit of Japan’s Tokushima Awa Odori back to Taiwan this Mid-Autumn Festival, marking the return of the centuries-old…
Kaohsiung Comes Alive with Mid-Autumn Festival Events — Circus, Hot Air Balloons, and Markets Draw Visitors
October 4, 2025 | Kaohsiung, Taiwan Kaohsiung City is bursting with excitement this Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, offering a wide variety of attractions and performances that promise to delight visitors of…