Partial Solar Eclipse on March 9th
Head to Southern Taiwan to See Partial Solar Eclipse on March 9th. Chances of seeing a partial solar eclipse tomorrow morning will be slim for people in northern Taiwan. The Central Weather Bureau says a frontal system coupled with a cold air mass will arrive in the north tomorrow morning, bringing not only heavy clouds...Continue reading
2016 Oscar-winning Films Showing in Taiwan
So you’ve watched the 2016 Academy Awards, but have you seen the major Oscar-winning films? Here’s your checklist of the Oscar-winners showing NOW in Taiwan: 1.”Spotlight” Best Picture Best Original Screenplay A team of journalists (Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Mark Ruffalo) from The Boston Globe investigate allegations against an unfrocked priest accused of molesting more than...Continue reading
Tune in to HBO, TTV or TWM Broadband for 2016 Oscar Awards Ceremony
HBO, TTV and TWM Broadband to broadcast 2016 the Academy Awards ceremony live at 8 AM on Feb. 29th The 88th Oscar Awards ceremony is slated for Monday morning Taipei time and the TWM Broadband (台灣大寬頻) announces today that viewers will be able to watch it live on its website. The ceremony will kick off...Continue reading
Chou Tzuyu and TWICE to Star in Reality Series
Those who just can’t get enough of Taiwanese kpop singer Chou Tzuyu, can now get a behind-the-scenes look at her life with fellow band members in a new reality TV series. Reports say South Korean girl group TWICE will star in the series “TWICE’s Private Life”, to be aired on music and entertainment channel Mnet....Continue reading
Taiwanese Fans Can Watch Super Bowl 50 Live
Often billed as one of the biggest sporting events in the world, the Super Bowl is scheduled to kick off at 7 AM on the first day of the Chinese New Year, that’s February 8th, Taipei time. It will see the Carolina Panthers take on the Denver Broncos in a bid to lift the champion’s...Continue reading
CNN Lists Taiwan As One Of 2016’s Up-And-Coming Destinations
CNN has just listed Taiwan as one of the top destinations for 2016. Thanks to its soaring mountains, gorgeous coasts and mouth-watering cuisine, Taiwan is one of the hot destinations of the year. CNN mentions Sun Moon Lake and the 100-acre Fo Guang Shan Monastery as must-see places. Taiwan’s cherry blossom festival, Lantern Festival and...Continue reading
Director Ang Lee to Announce Oscar Nominations
Oscar-winning Taiwan-born director Ang Lee will be among those to announce the nominees for the 2016 Oscar awards on Jan. 14. Lee will join the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Mexican director Guillermo del Toro and American actor John Krasinski in making the announcement. Lee and del Toro will unveil...Continue reading
Taiwan’s Chou Tzuyu Named World’s 13th Most Beautiful Face of 2015
Taiwan’s Chou Tzuyu is making international headlines again – by being listed 13th in the world’s most beautiful faces of 2015. The ranking, compiled by an American movie website TC Candler, displays Chou and the ROC flag side by side in their photo slideshow. Chou’s photo can be seen in the 8:15 mark in...Continue reading
Running Man Celeb Song Jihyo Charms Taiwan Fans
South Korean actress, television presenter and model Song Jihyo made what local media called a “flash visit” to Taiwan yesterday, arriving at noon and flying out in the evening. After arriving at Taoyuan International Airport, the Running Man star headed straight to an opening ceremony for the Taiwan flagship store of South Korean cosmetics brand...Continue reading
Electropop Diva Jeannie Hsieh Tops Year-end Party Earnings List
Electropop dance queen Jeannie Hsieh is set to be the highest-earning performer for the year-end party season, racking up a whopping $40 million NT in earnings so far. With major companies rolling out the cash for star-studded shows to entertain employees at their end-of-the-year banquets, celebs are pulling in millions per show. According to Apple...Continue reading
Stars to Light Up New Year’s Eve Countdown Parties
In the North Singer A-mei will be among the celebrities ushering in 2016 with revelers in Taiwan at the various New Year’s Eve countdown parties around the country. The biggest party is expected to take place at the Taipei Civic Square, where A-mei will heat up the night with a one-hour show. Singers Elva Hsiao,...Continue reading
Taiwan listed on Business Insider’s 2016 Top Emerging Travel Destinations
An American news website has listed Taiwan as one of its 12 emerging travel destinations for 2016. Business Insider points to Taiwan’s lush mountain scenery, spring cherry blossoms, and famed nightmarkets as a part of its charm. The website also lauded Taiwan as a progressive nation, where “beliefs and cultures co-exist in harmony”. Business Insider...Continue reading
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