Two Hikers Airlifted from Yushan After Developing Altitude Sickness
Yushan, Taiwan (December 10, 2025)— Two hikers, a man and a woman, were evacuated by helicopter from Paiyun Lodge in Yushan today after showing symptoms of altitude sickness. The female…
Fishing Vessel Catches Fire Off Tainan Coast; Crew Rescued Safely
Tainan, Taiwan — A Taiwanese fishing boat from Kaohsiung’s Hsingda Port caught fire off the coast of Anping, Tainan, on the morning of December 10, 2025. The incident occurred approximately…
The man was found guilty, while the woman was acquitted in the public sex act at a Changhua supermarket parking lot.
Changhua, Taiwan (December 10, 2025)— A local court has handed down a sentence in a high-profile case involving a public indecency incident at a Changhua chain store earlier this year.…
Kaohsiung Woman Fatally Stabbed in Debt Dispute at Betel Nut Stand
Kaohsiung, Taiwan (December 10, 2025)— A 68-year-old woman was fatally stabbed Thursday morning at a betel nut stand in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, following a dispute over an unpaid debt. Police…
Taiwan Labor Retirement Explained: Differences Between New and Old Systems, Eligibility, and Pension Calculation
Taipei, Taiwan — Labor retirement pensions remain a crucial source of financial security for many Taiwanese workers after leaving the workforce. To help the public better understand the system, here…
Powerful 7.5-Magnitude Quake Hits Northern Japan, Triggers Tsunami Alert and Injures Dozens
Tokyo, Japan — December 9, 2025 A strong magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan late Monday, causing injuries, power outages, transport disruptions, and tsunami alerts across…
Philippines Suspends Taiwan Pork Imports as Taiwan Seeks ASF-Free Status by 2026
Taipei, Taiwan — December 9, 2025 The Philippines has suspended imports of Taiwanese pork following an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak confirmed on October 22 at a pig farm in…
Shocking Discovery: One Architect Designed Both Buildings That Fell in Hualien Quakes
Hualien, Taiwan — December 9, 2025 Prosecutors have concluded their investigation into the collapse of the Uranus Building during the April 3 (0403) Hualien earthquake, which resulted in the death…
Mistaken Fraud Alert Over NT$100 Transfers Nearly Shuts Down Biotech Company
Taichung, Taiwan — December 8, 2025 A Taichung City Council session today highlighted a controversial case involving the freezing of multiple bank accounts, raising concerns over the city’s current procedures…
Taiwan Lottery Results: 3 Jackpot Winners in Daily 539!
Taipei, Taiwan — December 8, 2025 The winning numbers for several Taiwan Lottery games were announced today, with the Daily 539 (Issue 114000296) producing three jackpot winners, while the Power…