Taiwan keeps WBC hopes alive with 9-1 win over South Africa

Taipei, Feb. 22 (CNA) Taiwan kept its hopes of advancing to the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) alive with a 9-1 victory over South Africa in a qualifier at the Taipei Dome on Saturday, backed by solid pitching. Bouncing back from Friday's struggles …

US exempts security funds for Taiwan

US President Donald Trump’s administration released US$5.3 billion in previously frozen foreign aid, including US$870 million in security exemptions for programs in Taiwan, a list of exemptions reviewed by Reuters showed. Trump ordered a 90-day pause on …

Taiwan Aims to Attract 500,000 Indonesian Tourists by 2025

Jakarta. Taiwan is intensifying efforts to attract more Indonesian tourists, aiming to reach 500,000 visitors by 2025. The government is promoting halal travel, easing visa procedures, and enhancing facilities to accommodate Muslim travelers. According to …

Taiwan called 'traffic hell' by road safety group

Taipei, Feb. 22 (CNA) A "walking festival" was held by a road safety advocacy group in Taipei on Saturday to urge the government to pay greater attention to pedestrian rights, with its chairperson calling Taiwan a "living hell for …

Taiwan in Time: The hand-puppet hero who dominated the TV screen

Debuting on March 2, 1970 and featuring the iconic Shih Yen-wen, ‘The Scholar Swordsman’ took the nation by storm until the authorities banned it in 1974 Feb 24 to March 2 It’s said that the entire nation came to a standstill every time The Scholar …

Taiwan to team up with Czechia, Poland on drones

Drone companies in Taiwan signed agreements with the Czech-Taiwanese Business Chamber (CTBC) and Polish company Farada Group Ltd this week, Aerospace Industrial Development Corp (AIDC) wrote on Facebook yesterday. The social media post, made on behalf of …

Taiwan's direct overseas investments hit new high in 2024

Taipei, Feb. 22 (CNA) Taiwan's direct overseas investments hit a new high in 2024 due to investments made by contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and other major manufacturers to boost global expansion, according to the …

Benedix Ramos shoots his first international film in Taiwan: 'It was a great experience!'

Taiwan says committed to defending itself amid rising threats from Chi...

Taipei, February 22 (IANS) While speaking at the closing ceremony of Halifax International Security Forum 2025 in Taiwan's capital, Taipei, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim emphasised the nation's commitment to defend itself and urged its allies and …

Taiwan to team up with Czechia, Poland in drone production

Taipei, Feb. 22 (CNA) Drone companies in Taiwan signed agreements with the Czech-Taiwanese Business Chamber (CTBC) and Polish company Farada Group Ltd. this week, the Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC) said in a Facebook post on Saturday. The …