Kaohsiung Launches Driverless Electric Bus
Kaohsiung City Mayor Chen Chu is launching Taiwan’s first driverless electric bus. Imported from France with some components assembled here in Taiwan, the bus will ply city streets this October for the Eco-Mobility Festival, when all gas burning vehicles will be barred from Kaohsiung’s historic Hamaxing neighborhood. Kaohsiung Deputy mayor Hsu Li-ming says the mini...Continue reading
ICRT ECCT Roundtable on President’s First Year
Prominent experts are weighing in on President Tsai Ing-wen’s first year in office. ICRT News anchors Keith Menconi and Gavin Phipps hosted an hour-long discussion held at the Grand Hyatt Taipei featuring former Minister of the Interior Dr. Lee Hong-yuan (李鴻源), former head of the American Institute in Taiwan Dr. William Stanton, and former Legislator...Continue reading
Tom Cruise Works the Red Carpet in Taipei
Hollywood star Tom Cruise worked the red carpet and charmed screaming fans in Taipei last night, for the Taiwan premier of his latest film “The Mummy”. The 54-year-old actor brought his signature megawatt smile to Miramar Cinemas in Dazhi District, and spent over 2 hours signing autographs and posing for the press and public. Cruise...Continue reading
Tom Cruise Brings Star Wattage to Taiwan
Hollywood star Tom Cruise arrived in Taiwan early this morning to promote his latest film “The Mummy.” Local TV news footage shows him appearing at Taipei Songshan Airport with a broad smile on his face and waving to the waiting media and fans. The 54-year-old superstar will stay in Taiwan for only one night at...Continue reading
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Ed Sheeran’s Asia Tour to Start in Taipei
Fans of “Red-haired Ed” will get a chance to see the British pop star live in just a few months. According to Ed Sheeran’s official webpage, the singer added 9 more cities to his Asia tour this year, and first on the list, is Taipei for October 22nd. The 26-year-old Grammy-winner will now visit a...Continue reading
South Korean Actor Gong Yoo in Taiwan
South Korean actor Gong Yoo arrived in Taiwan Thursday on his first visit to the island. He was mobbed by fans on arriving at Taoyuan International Airport. Gong is expected to hold a news conference today and meet with fans at Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei on Saturday. The 5,500 tickets for Saturday’s event sold...Continue reading
“The Teenage Psychic” Takes Asia
An aspect of Taiwan culture is being seen like never before, as “The Teenage Psychic” debuts to acclaim in Asia. The six-episode original series directed by Taiwan’s Chen Hoyu (陳和榆), explores the life of a 16-year-old girl with psychic abilities, making her way through school life while also working in a Taiwan temple. The show,...Continue reading
Upcoming Coldplay Concert Sees Tight Security
British rock band Coldplay is set to hold its first ever concert here in Taiwan tomorrow night, and word is, security is tight. Concert organizers have banned bags and luggage larger than an A3 sheet of paper from the event grounds. They say no storage lockers will be provided. Glass and canned drink containers, as...Continue reading
Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in New Taipei City
Billed as one of the “2016 Best Winter Trips” by the National Geographic, the annual Ping-xi Sky Lantern Festival in New Taipei city is slated for this Saturday. Organizers are urging people to take mass transportation vehicles as there will be strict road traffic restrictions. The period of time for releasing the lanterns is from...Continue reading
Taipei Schools Subsidized for Adopting Dogs or Cats
Taipei’s Department of Education is set to start giving an annual subsidy of $30,000 NT to schools in the city that adopt stray dogs or cats this year. The money would go towards food, shelter, and veterinary care. Taipei city schools reportedly have the lowest animal adoption rate among Taiwan’s six special municipalities. The city’s...Continue reading
Andy Lau Seriously Injured On Set
Hong Kong actor-singer Andy Lau has reportedly been injured after falling off a horse at a commercial shoot in Thailand Tuesday. Lau’s management company confirms that the 55-year old star suffered some lacerations and a fracture to his pelvis. Media reports say the fracture occurred when a horse stamped on Lau’s mid-section. His representatives thanked...Continue reading
Shilin Official Residence Rose Garden in Full Bloom
The rose garden at the Shilin Official Residence in Taipei city is in full bloom. The Parks Office says they have installed a new drainage system in the park and replanted 1,600 roses, including 24 species of very large tea roses and 23 species of shrub roses. There are plum trees as well with plum...Continue reading
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