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Mazda CX-5 Redesign Arrives in Taiwan with Standard AWD and More Space
- Mazda has launched the third-generation CX-5 in Taiwan, with prices starting at NT$949,000 and intelligent all-wheel drive standard across the range. - The redesign increases cabin and cargo space a…
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Former Foreign Correspondent Describes Severe Vote-Buying in Hualien as Prosecutors Open Probe
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- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' debt to Taiwan reportedly rose from about $37 million in September 2022 to roughly $345 million, pushing public debt to 113% of GDP. - Prime Minister Godwin Friday …
Nepal floods kill 682, foreign minister warns of escalating climate change threats
- Fatal floods in Nepal and on the Chinese Tibetan border have killed 682 people, with nearly 3,000 still missing. - Nepal's Foreign Minister warned that climate change poses an increasing threat to t…
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Tainan upgrades school lunches, offers more milk than Taipei
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Kaohsiung Police Stations Upgrade: Nanzhi Station to Finish by Year-End, Fengshan Station by October Next Year
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Japanese Man Withdraws 10,000 Yen Notes Featuring 'Pudding Dog' Character
- A Japanese social media user shared a video of 10,000 yen banknotes withdrawn from an ATM, each featuring a small stamp of the character 'Pudding Dog.' - The post went viral, attracting over 24 mill…
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- Pingtung's Millennium Park is hosting a 'Cute Jurassic: Dinosaur Baby Birth Festival' to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. - The event features three themed light zones with Q-style dinosaurs, a wa…
BMW towed after blocking motorcycle waiting area in Taichung
- A BMW car was filmed illegally occupying a motorcycle waiting area at an intersection in Taichung, Taiwan. - The vehicle was eventually towed away by authorities, prompting widespread amusement and …
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TSMC's $1.1 Billion Employee Bonus Stuns Foreign Media, Outpacing Revenue Growth
- TSMC distributed approximately $1.1 billion in employee bonuses in the second quarter, a 50.6% increase year-over-year. - This bonus growth rate exceeded the company's 36% revenue increase for the s…
Taiwan's Jin Cai 539 Lottery Jackpot Rolls Over After August 29 Drawing
- The top prize for Taiwan's Jin Cai 539 lottery on August 29 was not won. - The winning numbers for the 115000210th drawing were 03, 06, 17, 23, and 33. - While the jackpot rolled over, there were nu…
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Huang Tzu-peng's strong pitching leads Tsin Tai Eagles to third consecutive win
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Taiwan Blue coach praises Japanese counterpart ahead of Jones Cup final
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Taiwanese baseball team cancels guest appearance by Hong Kong singer Chen Xiaodong
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Veteran singer Vivian Hsu jokes about Sun Shu-mei's 'ugly' bare face
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- A popular urologist suggests that frequent ejaculation is linked to a 50% lower overall mortality rate in men. - The act of ejaculation releases four key chemicals in the brain, acting as a natural …
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Music organizer cancels farewell concert for late singer Chen Ying-chieh to avoid conflict
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Former CPBL pitcher dominates Chinese league with perfect ERA
- Former CTBC Brothers pitcher Angel Macuare is dominating the Chinese Baseball Premier League (CPBL) Summer League. - Macuare has pitched 16.2 scoreless innings across three starts, striking out 20 b…
Taiwan's Hai Kun Submarine Enters Dry Dock for Deep Calibration After Weather Delays
- Taiwan's indigenous submarine, the Hai Kun, has entered dry dock for calibration after a month of inactivity due to heavy rains in Kaohsiung. - Experts believe the dry-docking is for in-depth adjust…
CPBL: Rakuten Monkeys win 8-4; manager jokes about 'pick-and-roll' incident with ball boy
- The Rakuten Monkeys secured an 8-4 victory over the Uni-President Lions, thanks to timely hits from Dylan Dodd and Liang Chia-jung. - A peculiar incident occurred in the fifth inning when a ball boy…
Hsinchu Baseball Field Case: Lin Chih-chien Acquitted; Tseng Han-yang Cites Political Operation and Lies
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Taiwanese Singer Chen Ying-chieh Dies at 72; Yu Mei-jen Confirms News
- Taiwanese singer Chen Ying-chieh died on August 12 at the age of 72. - Host Yu Mei-jen confirmed the news, having taken over as Chen's spokesperson from Hsu Chang-te three months prior. - Hsu Chang-…
Japanese star Kento Nakajima charms Taipei fans, dreams of performing at Little Arena
- Japanese star Kento Nakajima held two concerts in Taipei as part of his first Asian tour, attracting 4,400 fans. - Nakajima expressed his strong desire to perform at Taipei's Little Arena, asking fa…
Rakuten Monkeys Achieve 1400th Team Victory in T-Ball History
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Yua Mikami Holds First Overseas Birthday Fan Meeting in Taiwan
- Yua Mikami, a cheerleader for the Formosa Dreamers, held her first overseas birthday fan meeting in Taiwan. - The event included dance performances, interactive games, and a Q&A session with fans. -…
Small homes flood market, raising concerns? This county has the highest vacancy rate for homes under 20 ping in six major cities
- Tainan City leads Taiwan's six major cities with the highest vacancy rate for homes under 20 ping, exceeding 24%. - Data indicates a trend where smaller-sized residences exhibit higher rates of low …
Dodgers' Kim Hye-seong Stuck in Minors, Raising Questions About Signing
- South Korean player Kim Hye-seong remains in Triple-A after being demoted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in late May. - American media outlet 'Dodgers Way' speculates that his chances of returning to th…
Taiwan's Election Commission Rejects Two Referendum Proposals, Sparking Political Debate
- Taiwan's Central Election Commission (CEC) rejected two referendum proposals, one concerning 'traffic fine usage' and another on 'corporal punishment,' while approving one on 'abolishing nuclear pow…
Dawson, Liang Connect to End Scoring Drought as Rakuten Monkeys Defeat Uni-Lions
- The Rakuten Monkeys defeated the Uni-Lions 8-4, ending a two-game losing streak. - They broke a 22-inning scoring drought with a four-run outburst in the bottom of the fourth inning. - Key plays inc…
Taiwan's local elections: Parties coordinate registration in Taichung
- Candidates for Taichung mayor and city council in Taiwan's 'nine-in-one' elections will register from August 31 to September 4. - On the first day, August 31, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP),…
Taiwan Blue finishes second in Jones Cup after losing to Japan in final
- Taiwan Blue lost to Japan 66-75 in the final of the 45th William Jones Cup women's basketball tournament. - Japan secured their fifth consecutive Jones Cup title with the victory. - Taiwan Blue show…
K-Pop Group TWICE's Nayeon Draws Record Crowd to Baseball Game
- K-Pop singer Nayeon from the group TWICE performed at a Rakuten Monkeys baseball game in Taipei. - The event, held at the Taipei Dome, attracted 36,625 attendees, making it the fourth-largest crowd …
Taiwan Stocks Tumble as Fed Signals Higher Rates
- Taiwanese stock futures experienced a significant overnight decline, falling below the 46,000-point mark. - The drop was triggered by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks at the Jackson Hol…
Dengue fever cluster reported in Taiwan; authorities urge cleanup after rainy season
- Taiwan has reported a cluster of imported dengue fever cases linked to a student study tour in the Philippines. - Four students who returned to Taiwan have been confirmed with dengue fever, with oth…
Costco shopping guide: Experts reveal 4 items to avoid, 6 to stock up on
- A shopping expert advises consumers on smart purchasing at Costco, highlighting items that can lead to savings and those that may result in waste. - Recommended items for bulk purchase include over-…
CPBL: Brothers' 22-year-old prospect earns third win with strong five-inning, three-strikeout performance
- Lu Meng-Yang, a 22-year-old prospect for the Chung-Hsin Brothers, earned his third win of the season in a minor league game. - He pitched five innings, allowing one run and striking out three batter…
Taiwan's 'Blue-White Alliance' faces challenges as key figures meet in Taichung
- The 'Blue-White Alliance' for the Zhubei mayoral election has collapsed ahead of the year-end polls. - Ko Wen-je and Huang Kuo-chang will attend a forum in Taichung with KMT's Chiang Chi-chen, spark…
Taipei Bus Stop Art Installation Rusted Before Use, Sparks Outrage
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Sunwell-KY expects Q3 to outperform traditional off-season, core products to ship next year
- Sunwell-KY expects its third-quarter operations to exceed traditional off-season performance. - The company has begun shipping core products for a major sports client's 2027 product line starting in…
Taiwanese official buys 325 boxes of mooncakes to save charity's order after budget cuts
- An official purchased 325 boxes of mooncakes from a charity after legislative budget cuts canceled a presidential office order. - The charity, Xilele Care Home, faced losing the order, which was cru…
Lin Shu-yi hits timely double-RBI hit against former team
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Taiwan People's Party hosts large family water park event in Bade
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Eating Red Meat Incorrectly Harms Kidneys, Doctor Warns of 5 Pitfalls
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Taiwanese Candidate He Hsin-chun Rallies Support in Taichung, Promises New Era
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Nepal flood survivors targeted by looters; 29 arrested
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Fubon Guardians Manager Protests for Second Day
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Taoyuan Environmental Bureau Urged to Strengthen Data Checks Amidst Over 210,000 Abnormal Water Monitoring Records
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New Taipei City baseball stadium case dropped; DPP candidate calls it a political farce
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Fed Chair Signals Hawkish Turn on Inflation, Boosting September Rate Hike Odds
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Former anchor finds life's best lessons in historic hotels
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Man's Hilarious 'Recruitment' of Company's Household God Goes Viral
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CPBL Game Between Wei Chuan Dragons and Tainan Heroes Suspended Due to Rain
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Taiwanese celebrity's prank call to Jacky Wu for NT$2 million takes a humorous turn
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Taiwanese Tzu Chi volunteers provide aid in Nepal after devastating landslide
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Taiwan braces for a week of heavy rain, potential new typhoon
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Local Candidate Challenges KMT Chairwoman Over Party Official's Role in Chiayi
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Taiwanese player Lin An-ko on bench as Seibu Lions pitcher Tomoyuki Sumida throws season's third shutout
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Rental Market Heats Up as Students Return, Minor Renovations Become Trend
- Taiwan's rental market is seeing increased demand with the start of the academic year and new graduates entering the workforce. - Renters are prioritizing comfortable living spaces and adequate stor…
Taiwan's Railway Engineering Society Charts National Development Path
- The Taiwan Railway Engineering Society held its annual conference with 450 attendees from government, industry, and academia, focusing on "Safety, Co-prosperity, Sustainability, Resilience, Intellig…
Taichung Pop Music Center, Six Years In The Making, Nears Opening With New Cinema Plans
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Baseball Hall of Fame Exhibition Opens, Honoring Legends
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Airline Ground Staff Share Tips for Free Business Class Upgrades
- Airline ground staff shared tips on how passengers can increase their chances of receiving a free business class upgrade. - The most likely candidates are passengers who are well-dressed and interac…
Taiwanese Lawmaker Promises to Buy Mooncakes After Budget Cuts Cancel Presidential Order
- A budget cut by a Taiwanese legislator canceled a presidential order for 15,000 mooncake boxes from sheltered workshops, causing public outcry. - Ruling party chair Kuan-Ting Chen announced she woul…
Taiwan's Future Naval Assets Absent from Dockside Reunion Amid Submarine Adjustments
- Taiwan's Hai Kun submarine has not been at sea for a month due to continuous heavy rain in Kaohsiung following its sea trials. - A Kang Ting-class frigate was seen docked alone, with the Hai Kun sub…
Rakuten Girls dazzle at Dome with ballet and pop performances
- The Rakuten Girls held their 'SINGDOME Music Radio' theme day at the Taipei Dome from August 28-30. - Performances included popular K-pop hits and classical ballet, featuring members like Aby and Ja…
Heavy Rain Drenches Hsinchu International Kite Festival, Grounding Kites
- The Hsinchu International Kite Festival experienced heavy rain and thunder shortly after the opening ceremony. - Kites were grounded due to the downpour, and attendees sought shelter. - Organizers s…
Brothers Coach Praises Players' Growth in Professionalism
- Two Chinese Professional Baseball Organization (CPBL) players, Wang Cheng-hsun and Chang Shih-lun, were included in the starting lineup despite sustaining injuries. - Head coach Ping-yeh Hui highlig…
Ouyang Nana Reveals Years of Inner Turmoil Over Feeling Rootless
- Ouyang Nana spoke about her deep-seated insecurity and confusion about her home, which began when she left home at age 12. - She described her life as constantly moving, comparing hotels to temporar…
Veteran Taiwan Councilor Hands Over Seat to Son
- Six-term Chiayi County Councilor Lee Kuo-sheng is stepping down and passing his seat to his second son, Lee Chia-hao. - Lee Chia-hao has officially received the nomination from the Kuomintang (KMT) …
Teenager Gao Chengrui Secures First T.League Win in Japan
- Teenager Gao Chengrui achieved his first victory in the Japan Professional Table Tennis T.League, defeating Japanese veteran Masaharu Yoshimura. - Gao's win contributed to Kanazawa Port's 3-1 team v…
MLB Slugger Choi Ji-man, 35, to Enter KBO Draft, Projected First-Round Pick
- Former MLB player Choi Ji-man, 35, will enter the 2027 Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) draft after a career that included 67 home runs. - Choi expressed excitement and a long-held desire to play i…
YouTuber Joeman's Channel Temporarily Managed by Team Amid Personal Scandal
- Popular YouTuber Joeman's official channel is temporarily managed by his team following a personal scandal. - The latest video, 'Bus Timetable Vol. 4,' features team members Yuni, Jianwen, and Bryce…
Taiwanese Lawmaker Vows Budget Cuts After Controversy Over Presidential Fund Proposal
- Taiwanese legislator Hung Chiu-ling, facing backlash for proposing cuts to the Presidential Office's discretionary fund, has resurfaced with strong remarks. - Hung claims she was showing 'motherly k…