Man Disguised as Woman Arrested in New Taipei After Failing to Pay NT$700 Taxi Fare
October 17, 2025 — New Taipei City, Taiwan A 33-year-old man disguised as a woman was arrested in Tamsui District, New Taipei City after a taxi fare dispute led to…
Taiwan Legislature Approves NT$10,000 Cash Payouts Under Special Budget to Boost Economic and Social Resilience
October 17, 2025 — Taipei, Taiwan The Legislative Yuan has passed the “Central Government’s Special Budget Bill to Strengthen Economic, Social, People’s Livelihood, and National Security Resilience in Response to…
Giant Manufacturing Expands Zero Recruitment Fee Policy to Cover Current Migrant Workers
Miaoli County, Taiwan — October 17, 2025 Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd. announced on Wednesday the expansion of its “Zero Recruitment Fee Policy” to include current migrant workers, reimbursing them for…
Two Elderly Residents Injured in Taichung Knife Attack Over Noise Dispute
TAICHUNG CITY (October 16, 2025)— A violent altercation broke out in Wufeng District on Thursday afternoon, when a 23-year-old man allegedly stabbed two elderly neighbors following a dispute over noise.…
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…
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…