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Typhoon Gaemi barrels through Taiwan, killing two, heads to Chinese coast
Published on 25/07/2024
» TAIPEI/BEIJING: Typhoon Gaemi swept through northern Taiwan on Thursday, killing two people, bringing floods and snarling traffic, before heading across the sea and into China where it is expected to dump more torrential rain.
Typhoon Gaemi brings Philippines, Taiwan to a halt
Dina Kyriakidou, Published on 24/07/2024
» MANILA/YILAN: Typhoon Gaemi and a southwest monsoon brought heavy rain on Wednesday to the Philippine capital region and northern provinces, prompting authorities to halt work and classes, while stock and foreign exchange trading were suspended.
Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Haikui heads for Taiwan
AFP, Published on 03/09/2023
» YILAN, Taiwan: Thousands of people were evacuated in Taiwan ahead of Typhoon Haikui, with hundreds of flights cancelled and businesses closed as authorities prepared Sunday for the first tropical storm to directly hit the island in four years.
The hunt for tiny, wriggling 'gold'
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 16/04/2023
» The hunters waded into the water after dark, their headlamps beaming as they tossed nets into the crashing waves over and over again.
Politicians flaunt 'lucky veggies' on Taiwan's campaign trail
Published on 24/11/2022
» TAIPEI: Many politicians might hope for a picture-perfect moment with a voter's baby to boost their poll numbers, but in Taiwan vegetables are the kings of the campaign trail.
Taiwan's top military chief killed in chopper crash
AFP, Published on 02/01/2020
» TAIPEI: Taiwan's top military chief was killed in a helicopter crash on Thursday, the defence ministry said, just days before the island goes to polls to elect a new president.
Bridge wrecks in waiting
News, Editorial, Published on 07/10/2019
» The collapse of a bridge into a harbour in northeastern Taiwan, which killed six people last Tuesday, should serve as a lesson for many countries, including Thailand, about the need to adopt precautionary and effective maintenance measures to prevent such tragic incidents.
Taiwan closes markets, schools as strong typhoon approaches
Reuters, Published on 30/09/2019
» YILAN, Taiwan: Taiwan shut down its financial markets and ordered schools closed on Monday as a typhoon approached its northeastern coast, while airlines cancelled more than 150 flights amid warnings of floods and high winds.
Taiwan fair takes over EmQuartier
Life, Published on 19/06/2019
» There is a lot to dine and shop for during the EmQuartier Taiwan One More Time fair, which will return to the EmQuartier shopping complex from Friday until SundayJune 21-2.
Taiwan probes worst rail disaster in 27 years
AFP, Published on 22/10/2018
» YILAN, Taiwan: Taiwan's president pushed for a swift investigation Monday after an express train derailed on a coastal tourist route, killing 18 people as it sent sleeping passengers flying from their seats.