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Taipei

Asia & Pacific 3 months ago

Taiwan president vows full inquiry into deadly metro attack

A 27-year-old suspect set off smoke bombs in Taipei's main metro station during the Friday evening rush hour before launching into a stabbing rampage, according to authorities.

Economy 11 months ago

Taiwan says first tariff talks held with US

The two sides "exchanged views on Taiwan-US reciprocal tariffs, non-tariff trade barriers, and a number of other economic and trade issues including export controls".

Tech 1 year ago

No need for one country to control chip industry, Taiwan official says

"The semiconductor industry is highly complex and requires precise specialisation and division of labour. Given that each country has its own unique industrial strengths, there is no need for a single nation to fully control or monopolise all technologies globally."

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

Taiwan retains death penalty but limits use to 'exceptional' cases

Campaigners against the death penalty have long argued that the practice, carried out by shooting an inmate in the heart from behind as they lie face-down on the ground, is an inhumane method of punishment.

Society 1 year ago

BMKG says Taiwan earthquake will not affect Indonesia

The Foreign Ministry has confirmed that no Indonesian nationals in Taiwan were harmed during the earthquake.

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

Four dead, dozens injured in most powerful Taiwan quake in 25 years

Fabrication at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company -- the world's biggest chip maker -- was briefly interrupted at some plants, a company official told AFP, while work at construction sites for new plants was halted for the day.

Voters Voices 2 years ago

Bawaslu rules KPU breached regulations in Taipei overseas election

Voters reportedly received two ballot papers for the presidential election.

Election Updates 2 years ago

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KPU in hot water over overseas voting confusion

Early ballot distribution and sudden changes to voting rules for overseas voters might cast doubt among voters on the credibility of the election process, observers have said.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

PREMIUM
Taiwan bans sale of Indomie variant after discovery of carcinogen

The Taipei Health Department has detected carcinogenic, or cancer-causing, substances in at least one Indomie instant noodle variant from Indonesia, following a random inspection of various brands of instant noodles available in the city.

Community 3 years ago

PREMIUM
Life goes on for most Taiwanese after 'unwise' Pelosi visit

While global media, politicians and analysts have pitched in on the significance of United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, ordinary life continued for most Taiwanese people, albeit with a heightened sense of awareness.

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