New Taipei City Public Library to open for 24 hours starting next year
The New Taipei City Public Library, located in the city’s Banqiao District, will soon turn a new leaf and ditch its traditional hours of 9 am to 5 pm for 24 hour operations. The city’s cultural affairs bureau says starting next year, various sections of the library will open at different times throughout the day,...Continue reading
Qing dynasty academy opened to the public
A repaired historic site, featuring re-creations of classrooms during the Qing Dynasty, attracted more than 10-thousand visitors during its opening in Kaohsiung this weekend. The Greater Kaohsiung Fongyi Academy was built in 1814, during the 19th year of Qing emporer Jiaqing, and contains a small temple dedicated to the Taoist god of culture and literature,...Continue reading
Ben Sollee: The Hollow Sessions
There’s a lot of music out there that we just don’t play on the air here at ICRT. In fact, most of my favorite bands of all-time are quite unknown to the masses, and I wish they’d get more exposure. I’m always hunting for new music and new sounds, and when I find something good...Continue reading
ICRT-ECCT November 2014 local elections roundtable airs on ICRT Tuesday Nov. 4 at 9pm
International Community Radio Taipei in conjunction with the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan last week hosted a panel of high profile experts from across the political spectrum for a preview of the upcoming local elections, to be held on Saturday November 29, 2014. The roundtable discussion aired on ICRT FM100 this Tuesday November 4, 2014...Continue reading
Innovating Taiwan: Appworks Ventures founder Jamie Lin on the startup environment in Taiwan
For this episode, I chat with Jamie Lin, the founder of Appworks Ventures, a Taipei-based super angel fund specializing in startups in the consumer internet space. Having seen more than 1,200 startups go through Appworks’ programs, Lin and I discuss some of the trends in terms of smartphone apps, blogs, websites and social media, as...Continue reading
Sophia Loren Visits Taiwan to promote Damiani jewelry
#492459397 / gettyimages.com World-famous Italian movie star Sophia Loren arrived in Taiwan yesterday for the first time for a promotional event. Upon her arrival at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport from Dubai, Loren waved and blew kisses to reporters. The legendary actress is in Taiwan to promote a line of jewelry created in her honor by...Continue reading
Taiwan Talk: Nine in One Elections Highlight – Taipei
Listen Episode Description This week we’re bringing you interviews from both Taipei mayoral Candidates, the KMT’s Sean Lien and independent candidate Ko Wen-je. We gave both candidates the chance to respond to the same set of questions on their plans to improve life for residents of Taiwan’s capital city. This episode is guest hosted by...Continue reading
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