Venue for Mariah Carey’s Taipei Concert in October Yet to be Confirmed
#84380966 / gettyimages.com The venue for Mariah Carey’s much touted October Taipei concert remains in doubt following reports that the Taipei Arena has yet to confirm its availability. At issue is a request by the concert organizer for Canadian singer Celine Dion, who is vying for the same dates between October 27th and 30th....Continue reading
Seoul is Third Favorite Destination for Taiwan Travelers
A survey published by Hotels.com says the South Korean capital of Seoul has earned a place as the third favorite travel destination for Taiwanese for the first time. The city, home to such landmarks as the Banpo Bridge (pictured above), came in at sixth last year and fifth in 2012. This year, from January to...Continue reading
South Korean Show “Running Man” May Film in Taiwan
The popular South Korean variety and game show “Running Man,” which pits celebrities against each other in a series of challenges, could shoot in Taiwan for the first time later this month. An official at Taiwan’s Tourism Bureau said Tuesday that there may be a last minute decision, but they are 90 percent certain that...Continue reading
Animal Rescue Team Taiwan Starts Online Platform to Rescue Animals Affected by Kaohsiung Gas Explosions
The Animal Rescue Team Taiwan, a non-profit group for the protection of animals, established an online platform Monday to help rescue animals affected by the deadly gas explosions in Kaohsiung. The series of blasts that began just before midnight on July 31 and killed or injured more than 300 people also affected stray dogs and...Continue reading
Indonesian Workers Celebrate End of Ramadan in Taipei
Several thousand Indonesian workers attended events in Taipei yesterday as they celebrated the end of Ramadan. Organized by the Taipei City Foreign and Disabled Labor Office, one event was held at Chiang Kaishek Memorial Hall and a similar celebration was held at the 228 Peace Memorial Park. Popular Indonesian singer Inul Daratista (pictured above) performed...Continue reading
New Taipei Plans 300 YouBike Rental Kiosks by 2016
The New Taipei government says it plans to have 300 YouBike stations and 8,000 public bikes available around the city by 2016. According to New Taipei Mayor Eric Chu, 60 YouBike rental stations with 1,600 bikes will be in operation by the end of this year. Speaking to reporters yesterday, Chu said by introducing a...Continue reading
Multiple Gas Explosions in Kaohsiung Leave 28 Dead, More Than 300 Injured
As of 10:33 am August 4, 2014, the number of people confirmed dead following the series of overnight gas blasts in Kaohsiung stands at 28. According to the Central Disaster Response Center, the number of injured stands at 302, with 2 still missing. Four firefighters are among the dead, and officials say at least 21...Continue reading
Tofu Made of Green Soybeans to Hit Shelves
The Kaohsiung District Agricultural Research and Extension Station says its researchers have developed a new kind of tofu made from green soybeans, which could boost green soybean exports. According to the center, the new tofu has a slight green hue, but maintains the unique flavor of green soybeans not found in traditional tofu, which is...Continue reading
2014 Taipei Dadaocheng Fireworks Festival to Set Chinese Valentine’s Day Aflame
Update — Aug. 1, 10:33 a.m.: The Dadaocheng Fireworks Festival has been canceled in the wake of a series of gas explosions in Kaohsiung. What better way to celebrate love in all its electric forms than a pyrotechnic show? Those looking for a romantic or fun-filled way to spend Chinese Valentine’s Day on August...Continue reading
Survey Finds Lack of Honesty With Partners on Previous Sex Lives
A survey says thirty percent of adults in Taiwan do not reveal anything about their previous sex lives to their partners, or they tend to lie about the facts. The Formosa Cancer Foundation’s survey of over 600 men and women aged 20 to 35, showed that 30 percent of respondents have not told their partners...Continue reading
Taipei Ranks Best in Taiwan for Quality of Education Survey
Taipei has the best quality of education of any of Taiwan’s 22 cities and counties, according to the results of a biennial survey conducted by a local magazine. Taipei ranked first for the third consecutive time in the survey, first conducted in 2010, and was followed by Hsinchu City and the major metropolitan areas of...Continue reading
TransAsia Airways Plane Crashes in Penghu Off Taiwan
Family members of victims of yesterday evening’s crash of a TransAsia Airways twin-engine turboprop airplane in Penghu arrived on the outlying island earlier this morning – landing at Magong Airport just after 7 o’clock from Kaohsiung. Their arrival coincided with TransAsia confirming that 48 people died and ten others were injured in yesterday’s crash. The...Continue reading
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