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Taipei

Food 5 years ago

Taiwan pleads with citizens not to change name to 'Salmon'

In a phenomenon that has been dubbed "Salmon Chaos" by local media, around 150 mostly young people flocked to government offices in recent days to officially register a change in their name.

World 5 years ago

Taiwan reports two new domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases

Until last month's domestic transmission the island had not reported any local cases since April 12, with the vast majority of infections in people coming to Taiwan from overseas.

World 5 years ago

Pilot blamed for first Taiwan virus transmission since April

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung said the pilot had failed to "truthfully declare" his contacts and activities to authorities once he had been confirmed as a carrier.

News 5 years ago

Bali tops Agoda’s list of most-searched destinations

Bali has been named among the top searched-for destinations by travelers in Indonesia for the June 1-Dec. 31 period by Agoda.

World 5 years ago

Taiwan lays to rest 'Mr Democracy' Lee Teng-hui

President Tsai Ing-wen attended Lee's state funeral held at a military cemetery in the mountains outside of capital Taipei. Lee, who died in July aged 97, was president from 1988 to 2000.

Environment 5 years ago

Baby boom at Taipei Zoo lightens pandemic blues

Taiwan's largest zoo has celebrated a flurry of births in recent months -- including pandas and pangolins -- in a welcome boost during a visitor slump due to the coronavirus.

World 5 years ago

Indonesian caretaker in Taiwan named ‘model worker’ for saving employer

New Taipei City held a model worker award ceremony on Thursday during which 249 outstanding workers, members of labor unions, and drivers were presented awards by Mayor Hou You-Yi.

World 5 years ago

Giant rainbow flag unfurled in front of Taiwan autocrat's memorial hall

Hundreds of people thronged a central square in Taiwan's capital Taipei for a Pride event on Sunday, unfurling a giant rainbow flag in front of the main memorial hall for late autocratic leader Chiang Kai-shek before being ushered away by police.

Health 5 years ago

Coronavirus: Taipei unveils vending machines for surgical masks

Unveiled by the Taipei City Government and the Central Epidemic Command Center on Saturday for a week-long trial run, the three machines installed near Taipei 101 were modified by manufacturers from those that dispense candy and SIM cards.