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Creator of Giant Rubber Duck Florentijn Hofman Commissioned to Make Giant White Rabbit

Creator of Giant Rubber Duck Florentijn Hofman Commissioned to Make Giant White Rabbit

Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman is set to return to Taiwan next month – only this time he’ll be bringing a giant white rabbit. Hofman, whose giant floating Rubber Duck made a splash across Taiwan last year, has been commissioned by Taoyuan County to produce the giant rabbit. According to county officials, the rabbit will be...Continue reading
Taipei Temperature Hits Year's High at 37.8 Degrees

Taipei Temperature Hits Year’s High at 37.8 Degrees

The temperature in Taipei set a new high for this year when the mercury hit 37.8 degrees at 12:15 PM Sunday due to a strong high pressure system over the Pacific. The previous record of 37.6 degrees was set on July 9th. In neighboring New Taipei’s Banqiao District and Keelung City, temperature also soared to...Continue reading
Temperatures Hit Year's High in Taitung

Temperatures Hit Year’s High in Taitung

Temperatures in Taitung County’s Da-Wu Township soared to 38.3 degrees yesterday — the highest recorded anywhere islandwide so far this year. The Central Weather Bureau says the high was recorded at 11:41 AM and was due to a Foehn wind – that being warm and dry gusts that descend the sheltered side of mountains into...Continue reading
Taxi Fares in Taipei, New Taipei and Keelung May Increase

Taxi Fares in Taipei, New Taipei and Keelung May Increase

The Taipei City government’s Public Transportation Office says it is reviewing a proposal to hike taxi fares in Taipei, New Taipei and Keelung. The statement follows calls by the Business Association of Taipei Taxi Transportation to increase fares due to rising fuel costs. Under the plan, the basic rate will remain at 70 NT –...Continue reading