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According to the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, up to 60 per cent of hotels across the island are struggling to find workers. → Read More
The opposition Kuomintang could win 15 out of the 22 mayoral and county magistrate seats available at Saturday’s local elections, one political opinion tracker has found. → Read More
About 400,000 women from China have migrated to Taiwan through marriage, accounting for more than 68 per cent of all foreign brides on the island. → Read More
Travel agencies have seen an uptick in bookings, and airlines are adding flights to accommodate the soaring demand to and from Taiwan → Read More
TAIWAN: As Taiwan pushes hard to make its buildings more eco-friendly, homegrown companies are developing new technologies to help realise that ... → Read More
TAIWAN: iStaging was named one of Taiwan's top 10 coolest and most promising technology start-ups by the government in March. Founded eight years ... → Read More
TAIPEI: Yan Chun-Fang never thought he would ever become homeless. The 61-year-old used to make up to US$2,000 a month painting houses and offices. → Read More
The first-ever Michelin Guide Taipei was released on Wednesday (Mar 14), in which 20 restaurants in Taipei have been awarded Michelin stars. → Read More
TAIPEI: Next to water, wine is my favorite drink of all time. Some studies show that just like apple, having a glass of wine a day can help keep the doctor away. So it gives me the perfect excuse to take my daily dose just to stay healthy. Aside from the “health” aspect, it’s also a nice way to unwind after a long day of work. That is why it is gaining growing popularity in Taiwan. According to… → Read More
TAIPEI: Having experienced employees and discipline in maintenance operation procedures are some of the reasons for Taipei Metro's success, according to officials who work on the subway system. Hailed as one of the most reliable subway systems in the world, the metro has won praise from Singapore's Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan, who said last Tuesday (Nov 7) that Singapore transport operator… → Read More
Tung Chung-hua, 87, fought in the three great battles of Kinmen between China's Communist Party and Taiwan's Kuomintang and lives to tell the tale. → Read More
KINMEN, Taiwan: Once a war zone, Taiwan’s outlying island of Kinmen is now a tourist hotspot, especially for visitors from the other side of the strait. Over the past 60 years, the hostility between the old foes has gradually transformed into harmony following close exchanges of trade and investment. One of the most popular attractions is the northwest shore of Kinmen. Row upon row of iron… → Read More
TAIWAN: Taiwan’s offshore island Kinmen will vote later this month to decide whether to have a casino there, which would pave the way for such establishments to be built for the first time in Taiwan. For decades, Kinmen was a battleground for China's communists and Taiwan's Kuomintang soldiers. Now, it is thriving as a tourist attraction, especially for mainland visitors. In 2001, links were… → Read More
Channel NewsAsia’s correspondent Victoria Jen shows us three of her favourite watering holes in the capital of Taiwan. → Read More
Even non-vegetarians are drawn to meat-free menus that use fresh ingredients and seasonal offerings. Channel NewsAsia’s Victoria Jen takes us to three of her favourite places in Taiwan’s capital. → Read More
Chuang Mei Theatre is one of Tainan’s oldest second-run movie theatres with 67 years of history. Up on the walls are hand-painted billboards that are as vivid as movie posters in the modern days. Walking into the theatre is like walking down the memory lane for many Taiwanese. → Read More
TAINAN CITY, Taiwan: With a history of 300 years, streets of Taiwan’s Tainan City are rich in heritage. One in particular has become a hub of bustling activity thanks to a man who helped incorporate the old with the new. From a place that people saw little reason to visit, Zhengxing Street has now become a magnet for crowds. A tempura shop, which has been on Zhengxing Street for more than 10… → Read More
The pro-independence DPP government is looking to repurpose the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, the most visible symbol of the nationalist leader's authoritarian rule. → Read More
Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou has been charged by Taipei prosecutors office for leaking secret information. → Read More