Taiwan committed to protecting sovereignty, maintaining peace in Strait, MAC minister says

Taiwan is committed to maintaining the “status quo” in the Taiwan Strait and safeguarding the country’s sovereignty, and free and democratic way of life, Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Minister Chiu Chui-cheng (邱垂正) said today in response to...

Trade, innovation, partnerships gain spotlight at Taiwan Expo

MANILA, Philippines — The role of trade fairs in providing tangible opportunities for growth for entrepreneurs took center stage in the recent Taiwan Expo 2025 at the SMX Convention Center. Organized by the Taiwan International Trade...

Pacific Islands focus: health and gender inequities, climate updates, and some hope for marine biodiversity

Introduction by Croakey: In breaking news on Thursday, Papua New Guinea’s cabinet has approved a landmark defence agreement with Australia. PNG’s Prime Minister James Marape said the agreement, known as the PukPuk treaty, “will elevate the two...

Medtecs Showcases Global Capabilities at MEDICA and A+A in Germany - Advancing Global Partnerships through Competitive Pricing, Assured Quality, and Reliable Delivery

TAIPEI, Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, digitalization, and smart healthcare is creating unprecedented opportunities for global health services, while posing significant challenges and transformative...

Gunshots Across Democracies: Taiwan, the U.S., and the Russo-Ukrainian War

Written by Jacob Parker. Image credit: Public domain. Since 2022, the Russo-Ukrainian War has continued to leave indelible marks on global conflict and diplomacy. As it has developed, America’s position and decisions have also changed. With a new...

World News | China Builds 'mock Taipei' War Zone: Aggressive Expansion Highlights Invasion Threat

Taipei [Taiwan] October 2 (ANI):China has intensified its military preparations by expanding a large-scale replica of Taipei government buildings at the Zhurihe Training Base in Inner Mongolia, according to a report published by the Sankei Shimbun...

Taiwan to update driver's license tests starting 2026

Taipei, Oct. 2 (CNA) Taiwan will update its driver licensing system starting 2026, introducing "tougher" written and road tests and stricter rules for elderly drivers, the Highway Bureau said Wednesday. The bureau under the Ministry of...

When healthcare leads, the market follows

European markets were shaken out of their torpor yesterday by the bullish surge in the healthcare sector, on the grounds that the Trump administration's treatment of the sector will be less punitive than expected. Meanwhile, one record after...

Taiwan Detects 17th Local Dengue Case

(Vax-Before-Travel News)The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (TCDC) recently announced new cases of mosquito-transmitted Dengue fever this year. As of the end of September 2025, there have been 17 confirmed local cases of Dengue, with residents...

Taiwan inks agreement with US to export pineapples

Taiwan has agreed to buy US$10 billion of US agricultural products over the next four years in exchange for exporting the nation’s pineapples, the Presidential Office said amid tariff negotiations with Washington. President William Lai (賴清德)...

Kipum Lee, PhD, Named President of University Hospitals Ventures

Newswise — Innovation has always been at the heart of how University Hospitals grows, adapts and delivers exceptional patient care. To remain competitive in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape, UH Ventures continues to build on this...

World News | Taiwan Detects 11 PLA Aircraft, 8 PLAN Vessels Near Its Territory

Taipei [Taiwan], October 2 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Thursday said it has detected the presence of 11 PLA aircraft, eight PLAN vessels and two official ships operating around its territory. Sharing the details in a post...

Taiwan Partners with St. Kitts and Nevis to Combat Anxiety Through Advanced Training

Taiwan Partners with St. Kitts and Nevis to Combat Anxiety Through Advanced Training On September 25th, 2025, (16) healthcare professionals gathered at the Solid Waste Conference Room in St. Kitts, for a transformative training workshop on Anxiety...

Taiwan gets chippy about US request it shifts manufacturing

Taiwan has rejected US demands to shift semiconductor manufacturing so that half of America's chip needs are produced domestically, as tariff negotiations with the Trump administration intensify. The US has been pressing Taiwan to reduce American...

Taiwan gets chippy about US request it shifts manufacturing

Taiwan has rejected US demands to shift semiconductor manufacturing so that half of America's chip needs are produced domestically, as tariff negotiations with the Trump administration intensify. The US has been pressing Taiwan to reduce American...

Over 10,000 To Benefit From Kalu’s Free Medical Outreach

Over 10,000 people are to benefit from a free medical outreach programme in Bende Federal Constituency, Abia state, courtesy of the Benjamin Kalu Foundation in collaboration with a Taiwanese medical team from the Taiwan Root Medical Peace Corps....

Taiwan's free flu, COVID-19 vaccination program begins

Taipei, Oct. 1 (CNA) Taiwan began administering free influenza and COVID-19 vaccines at hospitals and other medical facilities nationwide on Wednesday, but unlike last year, the free COVID-19 shot is no longer available to all individuals,...

Over 10,000 Nigerians Benefit From Deputy Speaker Kalu’s Free Medical Outreach In Abia

1 Torkwase Nyiekaa Thousands of residents in Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State, have begun receiving free healthcare services through a medical outreach programme organised by the Benjamin Kalu Foundation in partnership with a Taiwanese...

Taiwan, Malaysia lead Asian stock recovery; FX muted around U.S. shutdown

Emerging Asian equities kicked off the month on a firm note on Wednesday, clawing back some losses from the prior session, with Malaysian shares hitting a nine-month high and Taipei stocks surging just shy of a peak as Wall Street notched modest...

Police arrest woman after Taipei Metro altercation

Taipei police yesterday arrested an elderly woman causing an disturbance at a convenience store, as she is wanted on shoplifting offenses, and identified her as in the “Taipei Metro flying kick incident” video, which has gone viral online in...