Taiwan Tortoise Video Goes International
A couple of tortoises at Taipei Zoo have made international headlines – after footage of one of them helping the other back on its feet went viral. A video of the stranded tortoise on its back, being tipped over by another one, attracted 1.51 million hits on YouTube and drew the attention of ABC News...Continue reading
Golden Horse Winner “Blind Massage” to Show in Taiwan
Moviegoers in Taiwan will finally get a chance to see “Blind Massage,” the biggest winner at this year’s Golden Horse Awards, when it is released in Taiwan in January, thanks to a new regulation. The Chinese-French drama, by Chinese director Lou Ye, will be released in 11 theaters around Taiwan on Jan. 23. “Blind Massage”...Continue reading
Yuan Zai Up for Another Award in Online Campaign
Taipei Zoo panda Yuan Zai has been shortlisted for the “Panda Personality of 2014” award in an online campaign. This is Yuan Zai’s second turn on the list of nominees; the giant panda was nominated last year for both “Panda Cub of the Year” and “Panda Personality of 2013”, and won the latter. The online...Continue reading
Taipei Children’s Amusement Park to open tomorrow in Shilin
The Taipei Children’s Amusement Park is due to officially open tomorrow to replace the old Yuanshan Park that has been in use for 80 years. Taipei officials say admission is NT$30 per person, and there’s a fee of either NT$20 or NT$30 for each of the 13 rides and attractions, and EasyCards can be used...Continue reading
Taiwan Selected as Destination for MasterChef Travel Tours
Taiwan has been selected as one of the world’s top culinary destinations, to be featured in upcoming MasterChef Travel luxury tour packages. The packages are a collaboration between the popular cooking show MasterChef and Cox and Kings, a travel company with headquarters in India. The luxury tours are marketed as a getaway for clients who...Continue reading
Taiwan Talk: Talking invention with “Taiwan’s Thomas Edison”
Listen Episode Description Gordon Teng (Teng Hung-chi / 鄧鴻吉) is often referred to by Taiwan’s media as Taiwan’s Thomas Edison, with good reason too. In the last thirty years he has developed more than 300 patented inventions, winning numerous awards for his work along the way. In fact, just last month he picked up a...Continue reading
Taiwan Talk: Chatime brings Taiwan tastes global
Listen Episode Description We’re all used to seeing foreign food and beverage chains pop up in Taiwan — from KFC to Mos Burger to Starbucks — but can a Taiwanese brand gain mass appeal abroad? Today on the show we’re going to speak to a company that is trying to do just that, and has...Continue reading
H&M flagship store to open in Taipei in February 2015
International clothing brand H&M has finally confirmed its flagship store in Taipei will open in February next year. The 2,900 square feet three-storied building will be located at Breeze Song Gao near Taipei City Hall MRT Station. Besides offering men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, the flagship store will also feature H&M Home, a home decor...Continue reading
Taiwan makes Best Trips of 2015 list by National Geographic Traveler
National Geographic Traveler has included Taiwan in its list of 20 Best Trips of 2015. Handpicked by the National Geographic Traveler editors every year, the list is what the magazine calls the must-see places for the New Year from India’s literary hub to Switzerland’s mountain majesty. The magazine opens by juxtaposing Taiwan to China, calling...Continue reading
KMT suffers major defeat in nine-in-one local elections
The ruling KMT has suffered a major defeat in the nine-in-one local elections today, losing all but one of the country’s special municipalities to opposition or independent candidates. The DPP has claimed 13 of the mayor and magistrate races that were up for grabs today, with the KMT winning 6 seats, and independents and smaller...Continue reading
HereSay Episode 4: “Friend or Foe”
Listen Tonight’s episode will features four stories told at Taipei Story Slam events throughout the year, all on the theme “Friend or Foe.” It was broadcast Thursday November 27th at 9pm, but you can still catch it online: There’s the embed on this page right up top. You can also stream the show through the Taiwan Talk...Continue reading
Director Martin Scorsese in Taichung scouting for new film Silence
#469913993 / gettyimages.com Taichung Mayor Jason Hu says Oscar-winning movie director Martin Scorsese could shoot his new drama “Silence” in the city next year. Speaking to reporters yesterday, Hu said Scorsese visited Taichung Gateway Park — where scenes in Ang Lee’s “Life of Pi” were filmed — to inspect a wave pool for use in...Continue reading
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