The Yunlin County government has issued an administrative warning to the Taiwan Railway Administration, citing noise pollution caused by TRA’s trains.
Chen Shih-ching, director of the Environmental Protection Bureau of …
Bone genetic research by Chen Yau-hung of Tamkang University’s Department of Chemistry biochemistry program was featured on the cover of the prestigious international journal “Bone.”
Chen’s paper argues that zebrafish NF-YB …
Two new varieties of anthurium, known as “Green Elf” and “Pink Panther,” are scheduled for sale in 2011, according to the Council of Agriculture’s Floriculture Research Center.
Taiwan’s flower growers produce …
The government will map out incentive programs to encourage private investments in key infrastructure projects, according to the Council for Economic Planning and Development March 10.
The Legislative Finance Committee passed …
National Kaohsiung Marine University’s Advanced Aqua-Bio System Lab is set to display its recently developed “drawer breeding” technology for producing groupers March 13 as part of Kaohsiung County’s “marine season” …
The Central Bank of the Republic of China and the Council for Economic Planning and Development are studying the feasibility of credit limits and/or higher taxes to curtail real estate …
The government will map out incentive programs to encourage private investments in key infrastructure projects, according to the Council for Economic Planning and Development March 10.
The Legislative Finance Committee passed …
Justice Minister Wang Chin-feng has come under fire from a broad cross-section of Taiwan society, including government officials and legal professionals, for her call to halt the executions of death …
Taiwanese Go prodigy Hsieh Yi-min defeated her Japanese opponent Chiaki Mukai in the final round March 10 to win the 22nd Women’s Meijin Tournament held in Tokyo, Japan.
The 2-0 …
Taiwanese baker Wu Pao-chun won the title of Master Baker in the bread category at the Bakery World Cup held in Paris, France, March 6 to 10.
Twenty-four contestants from …
The Cabinet approved a rule on salary ranges for high-level executives of state-funded corporations March 10.
Under the new rule, beginning in April, the upper limit for such monthly salaries will …
U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama praised Taiwan-born designer Jason Wu at a ceremony marking the donation of her inaugural gown to the Smithonian’s National Museum of American History March 9.
“Jason’s …
The central government is considering a plan to help pay Haiti’s interest on debts owed to Taiwan creditors, to aid in the earthquake-devastated nation’s recovery.
In response to an international …
Taiwan’s job prospects are second best in the Asia-Pacific region and third best in the world, according to an employment outlook survey conducted by Manpower Inc.
After seasonal adjustment, staffing …
Premier Wu Den-yih said during an interpellation session at the Legislative Yuan March 9 that bringing soaring house prices under control is a top priority for the current administration.
The …
Outstanding negotiable certificates of deposit issued by the Central Bank of the Republic of China reached a record high of NT$6 trillion (US$188.4 billion) March 9, reflecting the great amount …
Premier Wu Den-yih is scheduled to tour the Hsinchu Science Park March 10, to meet with business leaders in an attempt to understand their concerns and persuade them to hire …
In the wake of three large earthquakes in western Taiwan recently, the Central Weather Bureau and seismological experts have warned that “a period of frequent temblors has returned.”
The 6.4-magnitude earthquake …
President Ma Ying-jeou approves of the general direction of Minister of Health Yaung Chih-liang’s drive to reform the national health insurance system, the Presidential Office spokesman said March 9.
Speaking just …
Taipei City has entered a new era of fourth-generation WiMax technology, wireless telecom service provider VMAX Telecom Co. Ltd. announced March 9.
VMAX, licensed by the Cabinet-level National Communications Commission to …
Premier Wu Den-yih is scheduled to tour the Hsinchu Science Park March 10, to meet with business leaders in an attempt to understand their concerns and persuade them to hire …
In the wake of three large earthquakes in western Taiwan recently, the Central Weather Bureau and seismological experts have warned that “a period of frequent temblors has returned.”
The 6.4-magnitude earthquake …
President Ma Ying-jeou approves of the general direction of Minister of Health Yaung Chih-liang’s drive to reform the national health insurance system, the Presidential Office spokesman said March 9.
Speaking just …
Taipei City has entered a new era of fourth-generation WiMax technology, wireless telecom service provider VMAX Telecom Co. Ltd. announced March 9.
VMAX, licensed by the Cabinet-level National Communications Commission to …
Three students from National Chung Cheng University’s Institute of Information Engineering in Taiwan’s southern Chiayi County have developed a solar-powered automatic seeding system.
With their “green thumb” vehicle, seeds can be …
Le ministère de l’Intérieur a récemment proposé la tenue simultanée de 7 scrutins électoraux à partir de l’année 2014. Dans la proposition gouvernementale, les élections des maires des municipalités spéciales, …
Taiwan a signé hier avec l’Inde un accord visant à renforcer la coopération entre les deux pays dans le domaine de l’éducation, et qui ouvre la voie à une reconnaissance …
La ministre de la Justice Wang Ching-feng a de nouveau clairement pris position hier pour un moratoire sur les exécutions et pour l’abolition de la peine capitale, allant en cela …
Wu Pao-chun, un chef pâtissier taiwanais, a remporté hier, dans la catégorie « pains », la « Master Baker Competition », un nouveau concours international de boulangerie qui se déroulait …
Michelle Obama, la Première dame américaine, a fait don mardi dernier, au musée national de l’Histoire américaine de la robe de bal qu’elle portait lors de la cérémonie d’investiture de …

Washington, March 9 (CNA) U.S. first lady Michelle Obama praised Taiwan-born fashion designer Jason Wu …
Taipei, March 10 (CNA) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama’s first autobiography has finally been published in Chinese, 48 years after it was first released in English, …

In response to global climate change, the government of Taiwan has designated 2010 as Energy-Conservation and Carbon-Reduction Year. On March 4 …

With the global economic situation continuing to improve, Taiwan’s government has released its latest economic growth estimates. These predictions put the …
Taiwan experienced a 6.4 magnitude earthquake at 8:18 a.m. local time on March 4. With an epicenter in Jiaxian Township, Kaohsiung County, the tremblor was the strongest to hit the …
Taipei, March 2 (CNA) A new air terminal is to be built between the first and second terminals at Taiwan Taoyuan …
Taipei, March 2 (CNA) Taiwanese have to wait a little longer to enjoy visa-free privileges entering the Schengen Area because the European Union …
With continued improvement of the global economic situation, Taiwan’s Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) forecast on February 22 that economic growth this year in Taiwan could reach 4.72 …
At the February 25 Cabinet meeting, Premier Wu Den-yih agreed that the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), which had been in operation for 302 days, could be disbanded, while stating …
While attending the Spring Festival party hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the diplomatic corps on Feb. 24, 2009, President Ma Ying-jeou said that in response to the …
Taiwan’s Civil Aeronautics Administration under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications stated on February 26 that Taiwan has proposed to South Korea that the Taiwan-South Korea air accord be revised …

Amelie Jiang, Secrétaire, Karin De Backer, et le President du Salon Belasia, M. Gilbert Roels …
Taipei, Feb. 18 (CNA) President Ma Ying-jeou would not refer to Taiwan and China as “the two countries, ” a Presidential Office …
At a February 9 press conference held at the Presidential Office, President Ma Ying-jeou explained to the public the reasoning underlying his administration’s policies concerning negotiation of an economic cooperation …

The Executive Yuan on February 8, 2010 held a press conference on “Rebuilding Homes in New Hope,” exactly six months after …


