Taiwan Rolls Out November Policies: NT$10,000 Cash Payout, Free Vaccines, and IVF Subsidy Boost
Taipei, Taiwan — October 31, 2025 A series of new government measures designed to support citizens’ daily needs will take effect this November, covering a wide range of areas including…
Kaohsiung Residents to Experience 11-Hour Water Interruption on November 6, Affecting 38,000 Households
Kaohsiung, Taiwan — October 31, 2025 The Taiwan Water Corporation (TWC) has announced an 11-hour scheduled water interruption in parts of Kaohsiung City on November 6, affecting approximately 38,000 households.…
Powerchip Technology Heats Up! Foreign Investors Pour In 47,700 Shares Despite Market Sell-Off
TAIPEI (October 30, 2025)— The Taiwan stock market set a new record on Thursday (October 30), with the TAIEX briefly reaching 28,527 points and shares climbing to a record high…
Taiwan Cancels Airport Green Channels — All Carry-On Bags Now Subject to X-Ray Inspection
TAIPEI — Starting October 30, 2025, Taiwan’s airports will implement a stricter customs inspection policy as authorities move to strengthen border control against animal disease outbreaks such as African swine…
Taoyuan Court Dismisses Husband’s NT$1.5 Million Infidelity Lawsuit After Settlement
TAOYUAN (October 30, 2025)— A Taoyuan man surnamed Amin (pseudonym) filed a lawsuit seeking NT$1.5 million in damages from his wife, Xiaohua (pseudonym), and her lover, Xiaowang (pseudonym), after discovering…
Taiwan to Launch NT$150,000 IVF Subsidy Program in November
TAIPEI (October 30, 2025)— The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) has announced new measures that will take effect in November, including expanded financial assistance for couples undergoing in vitro…
Costco Employee Reveals Monthly Pay Near NT$60,000, Sparks Online Debate
TAIPEI (October 30, 2025)– Curious about how much Costco employees earn? A recent post on Taiwan’s popular PTT forum has gone viral after a user shared an insider’s revelation about…
Taiwan Increases Fines for Unlicensed Driving and Noisy Vehicle Exhausts
October 30, 2025 – Taipei, Taiwan The Legislative Yuan has approved amendments to the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, significantly increasing fines for unlicensed vehicle operation and tightening rules…
Two Successive Northeast Monsoons to Bring Cooler Weather Across Taiwan
October 30, 2025 – Taipei, Taiwan Taiwan is set to experience two rounds of northeast monsoons in the coming days, bringing cooler temperatures—particularly in the northern and northeastern regions—according to…
Woman in Ghost Costume Terrifies Motorcyclist in Keelung Tunnel
Keelung Motorcyclist Frightened by ‘Ghost’ in Tunnel Turns Out to Be Halloween Prank — October 26, 2025 A late-night encounter inside the Keelung Zhongshan Tunnel turned terrifying for a motorcyclist…