POLITICS
Follow Taiwan’s upcoming Local Election Sat. Nov. 29
Taipei election hopefuls all out on 'Super Saturday'
2014/11/23
The two major candidates in the Taipei mayoral poll drummed up support for their campaigns yesterday by arranging massive public events on the last Saturday in the lead-up to the Nov. 29 vote…
Marshall Islands president visits Taiwan
2014/11/25
Marshall Islands President Christopher Loeak began a five-day visit to Taiwan Tuesday, during which he is scheduled to receive a medal from the government and an honorary doctoral degree from Taipei Medical University, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that day…
Taiwan reiterates sovereignty over South China Sea region
2014/11/25
Taiwan on November 25 reiterated its sovereignty over the South China Sea region in response to reports that China is reclaiming land on Fiery Cross Reef in the disputed Spratly Islands…
Taiwan, Germany raise quota for working holiday program
2014/11/24
Taiwan and Germany have increased the annual quota for their reciprocal working holiday program to 300 people from each side, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Monday…
Taiwan welcomes U.S. congressional commission backing of arms sales
2014/11/21
Taiwan on November 21 said it was grateful that a U.S. congressional commission had recommended Congress push for arms deals that would supply Taiwan with weapons necessary for its self-defense, in the face of the shifting cross-Taiwan Strait military balance in China's favor…
Taiwan donates protective gear to help with Ebola fight
2014/11/25
Taiwan is donating medical protective gear to help combat the Ebola virus in West Africa as part of a cooperation program with the United States on the international response to the disease, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday…
ECONOMY
European chamber advises Taiwan to build on its core strengths
2014/11/25
The European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan (ECCT) in its annual publication called on the government November 25 to use Taiwan's core strengths effectively to build a better and brighter future for the country…
3 European firms to invest over NT$5 bil. in Taiwan: MOEA
2014/11/23
Three high-tech companies in Europe are planning to invest more than NT$5 billion (US$161 million) in Taiwan following efforts to court foreign investments, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA)…
FTA with New Zealand serves Taiwan well: minister
2014/11/23
Economics Minister Duh Tyzz-jiun said Saturday that trade between New Zealand and Taiwan had jumped by more than 15 percent since a free trade deal took effect between the two countries…
SOCIETY
Taipei ranks 13th in Networked Society City Index
2014/11/26
Taipei ranked 13th out of 40 cities in the world in the 2014 Networked Society City Index, which examines cities' information and communications technology maturity and sustainable urban development…
Taiwan bags 8 awards in World Robot Olympiad in Russia
2014/11/24
Taiwan won eight awards in the 11th World Robot Olympiad (WRO), held in Sochi, Russia Nov. 21-23, according to the Taipei-based Esun Robot Association, a non-government organization devoted to the promotion of robot education…
Taiwan raises fines for gender discrimination in the workplace
2014/11/22
The Legislative Yuan passed a law amendment November 21 to triple the fines for discrimination in the workplace on the basis of gender or sexual orientation…
Taipei named 25th best city for int'l students: poll
2014/11/25
Taipei has been ranked 25th in a survey of the best cities for international students, an improvement of three notches from last year's ranking, according to the poll results published by a British higher education institution Monday…
