YouBike Returns Getting More Convenient
Taipei’s Youbike system is trying out some new equipment to make returning rented bicycles more convenient. New bike-return grooves have been added to the rental stations at the Taipei Medical University and Gongguan MRT YouBike stations in the first phase of the trial. They’ll be in use for a month, after which Youbike officials will...Continue reading
Students Complete 1000km Run Around Taiwan
Four students from Far East University took on an ambitious 1000 km run around Taiwan. The students, who are all members of a track and field team, started off their journey on July 1st from their university in southern Taiwan’s Tainan and ran counter-clockwise around the country before returning to their starting point in...Continue reading
Restaurant Week Taipei to Kick Off in September
Restaurant Week Taipei is scheduled to kick off on September 1st for an eight-day run in Taipei, with many restaurants offering special discounts to customers. Eztable, a restaurant reservation service which organized the event, says Restaurant Week Taipei is its version of a similar culinary festival in New York City. The service says the event...Continue reading
Coloring Books a Major Hit with Taiwan Adults
Coloring books for adults have been flying off the shelves in Taiwan, accounting for half of the top 10 titles on the bestselling list of the country’s largest online bookstore last week. The Chinese version of Scottish illustrator Johanna Basford’s coloring book “Secret Garden” has been No. 1 on the bestselling list of Chinese books...Continue reading
Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing At Alishan National Scenic Area
The Chiayi Astronomical Society says star-gazers are welcome to attend an event to observe the “Perseid meteor shower” from August 12th to 14th at the Alishan National Scenic Area in Chiayi. The Perseid meteor shower, one of three meteor showers of this year, will take place over those three days, with the peak time coming...Continue reading
Fighter Pilots Documentary to Air on National Geographic Channel
A documentary produced by the National Geographic Channel featuring Taiwan’s fighter pilots will soon make its debut in Taiwan and reveal the stories behind Taiwan’s military pilots. The Ministry of National Defense said Tuesday, that the first episode of the series “Taiwan’s Elite Warriors: Fighter Pilots” will be aired on August 13th The seven-episode series,...Continue reading
Taipei Mass Wedding to Open for Same-sex Couples
The Taipei Mass Wedding, which is held twice a year in Taipei, has now opened to same-sex couples. The mass wedding will take place on October 24th and registration will be open from August 24th to 28th. In June, the Taipei City government began to allow same-sex couples to register their marriages. So far, eleven...Continue reading
University in Pingtung to Set Up Animal Rehabilitation Center
The National Pingtung University of Science and Technology has imported an animal physiotherapy system from the United States to establish an animal rehabilitation center. The director of the university’s animal hospital, Chung Chengshu, says the system includes ultrasonic wave, electrotherapy and laser therapy equipment. The hospital will also install motion treadmills and other equipment...Continue reading
Taiwan Takes 1st at the International Future Energy Challenge
A team of nine students from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology won first prize and a cash award of US$10,000 at the IEEE 2015 International Future Energy Challenge. The Taiwanese team says contestants were required to present a constant current charger with a charging efficiency of over 90 percent. A team representative says...Continue reading
Taoyuan Airport MRT Set for Delay
The opening date for the rapid transit line between Taipei city and Taiwan’s main airport is expected to be delayed again till February 2016. Originally due to start operations by the end of the year, the network is now going through various tests of its mechanical and electrical systems. The Bureau of High Speed Rail...Continue reading
Drinking Fountains Installed at Night Markets
The Taipei Water Department says selected night markets and commercial quarters will provide the public with drinking water directly from taps on weekends. The drinking water fountains will begin quenching thirsts from tomorrow. The water department said drinking water fountains have been installed at the Ximending pedestrian zone, Raohe Night Market, Ningxia Night Market, Shilin...Continue reading
Taiwan Ranks 17th Richest Country Worldwide
Taiwan has ranked the world’s the 17th richest country from 2009 to 2013 according to an analysis by Global Finance Magazine. The survey was based on per capita income adjusted for purchasing power. According to the rankings, Qatar was listed as the world’s richest country in the world, ahead of Luxembourg, Singapore, Norway and Brunei....Continue reading
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