Taiwan Must Develop Off-shore Wind Power: Ørsted Chairman
Ørsted chairman for Taiwan Matthias Bausenwein said that Taiwan’s politicians must come together to develop off-shore wind energy.
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78-Year-Old Man Finally Earns His Ph.D. in Taiwan
A 78-year-old electrician in Tainan became the oldest graduate of Kun Shan University after earning his Ph.D. in Mechanical and Energy Engineering.
Google Translate Helps Police Recover Tourist’s Phone
Google Translate came to the rescue to assist police in recovering a Japanese tourist’s mobile phone that was lost earlier that evening.
Taipei’s Housing Market Squeezes New Grads
The Taipei housing market continues to get more expensive. With starting salaries have not increased much, the city has become unaffordable for some.
Taiwan Confirms First Case of Fall Armyworm Threatening Crops
Authorities have confirmed the first case of fall armyworm in Taiwan on a farm in Miaoli. The invasive insect could destroy crops in the region.
Taiwan Police Take Notice of Drug Suspect’s Unnatural Bulge
After arousing police suspicion, a young man in western Taiwan was caught with drugs stuffed in his pants.
Taoyuan Man Stole Electricity to Mine Bitcoin
A man in northern Taiwan was caught stealing electricity from Taipower to increase his profits from mining Bitcoin.
China Motor Launches New Electric Scooter to Compete with Gogoro
Taiwan’s China Motor Corp. is upgrading is emoving electric scooters and launching new versions of it as it looks to compete with Gogoro.
Taiwan’s Super-rich Own Second-Most Number of Properties Worldwide
Taiwan’s super-rich on average own a lot of properties — the second-most in the world — according to a Wealth Report from Knight Frank.
EVA Retires the Last of Its Boeing 747 Fleet
After 27 years of service, Taiwan’s EVA Air has retired the last of its Boeing 747 fleet on Tuesday after the cargo plane landed at Taoyuan Airport.
Amazon AWS Hopes to Promote Startups in Taiwan
In an effort to cultivate talent and innovation, Amazon’s AWS has launched a joint innovation center at Linkou Startup Terrace.
Taitung to Crack Down on Vehicles in Bike Lanes
Taitung police said that they will begin to crack down on vehicles in bike lanes in an effort to make the county safer for cyclists.
New Renters Protections to Take Effect June 1
New renters protections in Taiwan will take effect on June 1. The new guidelines will help clarify leases and protect renters’ and landlords’ rights.
Taichung Culture Bus Registration to Open Soon
The Taichung Culture Bus is returning for another summer to show tourists the highlights of the city, and registration to join the tours opens soon.
Penghu Releases More Sea Turtles into the Wild
As part of conservation efforts in Taiwan, Penghu released another 18 sea turtles into the wild on Wednesday.
Taiwan in Turf War Against Fire Ants
Fire ants have invaded the Yilan Science Park and authorities are working to exterminate the invasive insects in Taiwan.
Taiwan Sets Single-Day Repatriation Record for Illegal Migrant Workers
On Monday, Taiwan set a single-day record for the number of migrants repatriated for illegally working in the country, the National Immigration Agency said.
China Airlines Receives Bomb Threat
China Airlines received a bomb threat aimed at its afternoon flight to Shanghai. The matter was refered to the police and Civil Aeronautics Administration.
Gogoro Battery Exchange Catches Fire
A Gogoro battery exchange station in Taoyuan caught fire on Friday night. Gogoro and the fire department are investigating the cause of the incident.
DPP Lawmakers Blame Mayor for Worsening Air Pollution in Taichung
DPP lawmakers in Taichung are taking out their frustration over worsening air pollution in the city and blaming Mayor Lu Shiow-yen for not taking action.