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Chinese Bowls Blocked at Border for Excessive Heavy Metal Levels: TFDA

April 15, 2025 by tnadmin

Taipei: A shipment of ceramic bowls under the brand name Zara Home imported from China has been intercepted at Taiwan’s customs after being found to contain excessive amounts of heavy metals, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) announced Tu…

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10-Year Sentence for Thai National in Miaoli Killing Upheld by Supreme Court

April 15, 2025 by tnadmin

Miaoli: The Supreme Court has upheld the jail sentence of 10 years and six months given to a Thai national found guilty of killing his compatriot nearly two years ago in Miaoli County.

According to Focus Taiwan, a recent court document stated that t…

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Child Abuse Cases in Taiwan Surge by 17% Over Five Years: MOHW

April 15, 2025 by tnadmin

Taipei: Taiwan recorded 2,425 child abuse cases last year, with the rate of abuse rising by 17 percent over the past five years, the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) said at a press conference on Tuesday.

According to Focus Taiwan, the ministry…

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Taiwan Shares Surge Over 300 Points Following U.S. Tariff Exemptions

April 15, 2025 by tnadmin

Taipei: Shares in Taiwan saw a significant increase on Tuesday, climbing by more than 300 points as buying activity was sparked by an overnight rally in the United States. The rally was driven by the White House’s announcement of exemptions on tariffs…

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Chunghwa Telecom Partners with Astranis for Taiwan’s First Dedicated Satellite

April 15, 2025 by tnadmin

Taipei: Taiwan-based telecom service provider Chunghwa Telecom Co. recently signed a strategic agreement with Astranis Space Technologies Corp., an American satellite start-up, to develop the first dedicated compact geostationary orbit (MicroGEO) sate…

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AMD’s Lisa Su Highlights Taiwan’s Critical Role in AI Manufacturing Ecosystem

April 15, 2025 by tnadmin

Taipei: Taiwan’s role in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) is “very special” and its manufacturing ecosystem is heavily relied on by the United States, AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su said Tuesday at National Taiwan University (NTU).

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Taiwan’s Defense Minister Highlights U.S. Interest in Indo-Pacific Peace Amid Rising Chinese Aggression

April 15, 2025 by tnadmin

Taipei: Taiwan’s defense minister emphasized the critical importance of maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific region, highlighting it as a “core interest” for the United States in light of escalating Chinese military actions toward Taiwan.

According…

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Woman Hospitalized After Illegal Botox Injection from Online Seller

April 15, 2025 by tnadmin

Taipei: The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Tuesday reported Taiwan’s first case of iatrogenic botulism for 2025, involving a woman who was hospitalized after receiving a cosmetic botox injection from an illegal online seller.

According to Foc…

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