The 2023 Taipei International Book Exhibition, taking place Jan. 31-Feb. 5 at Taipei World Trade Center, is spotlighting Taiwan’s growing role in the global industry.Organized by the Taipei Book Fair Foundation under the auspices of the Ministry of Cul…
U.S. dollar falls to lowest in over 5 months, dips below NT$30
Amid eased concerns over an aggressive U.S. Federal Reserve, the U.S. dollar fell below the NT$30 mark to its lowest in more than five months against the Taiwan dollar Wednesday, dealers said.After moving between NT$29.940 and NT$30.090, the greenback …
Human Freedom Index ranks Taiwan 1st in Asia, 14th globally
Taiwan was rated 14th out of 165 countries and territories assessed in the latest Human Freedom Index report jointly released Jan. 26 by Washington-based Cato Institute and Vancouver-based Fraser Institute. On a scale of 0 to 10, where 10 represents th…
Man with malaria lands in Taiwan
Taiwan on Wednesday reported the country’s first confirmed malaria case of the year, involving a Swiss man in his 50s who contracted the disease overseas, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).The man, who worked in the Ivory Coast in West…
Taiwan FM welcomes March visit of Czech parliamentary leader
Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (???) Wednesday welcomed a visit to Taiwan scheduled for March by the speaker of the Czech parliament’s lower house, during a teleconference held earlier in the day, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA…
MOFA thanks France, Australia for joint statement supporting Taiwan
A joint statement released by French and Australian foreign and defense ministers voicing support for Taiwan is deeply appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jan. 31. The document was released a day earli…
COST OF LIVING/Taiwan offers NT$3,000 subsidies for replacement fridges, air conditioners
Taiwanese citizens and residents will be eligible for NT$3,000 (US$99.85) subsidies when replacing old refrigerators and air conditioning units with energy-efficient ones, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced Tuesday.According to the MOEA’…
Thai police chief apologizes over alleged extortion of Taiwan celeb
The national police chief of Thailand apologized Tuesday over the alleged extortion of a Taiwanese celebrity who recently visited the country with friends.Police General Damrongsak Kittiprapas apologized to the people affected by the actions of police …
Taipei book fair opens, features Poland as guest of honor
The 2023 edition of the Taipei International Book Exhibition (TIBE) opened Tuesday morning, with this year’s guest of honor, Poland, set to host multiple events to give exposure to the country’s culture and literature.”We want Taiwanese readers and pub…
Rainy weather forecast later this week: CWB
Chances of rain could increase in the latter half of this week due to strengthening seasonal winds, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said Tuesday.Northern and eastern Taiwan may see sporadic showers between Feb. 2 and Feb. 5 during the Lantern Festival…