Taiwan national fined heavily for bringing in pork products

Sep 13, 2019 admin Legal Comments Off on Taiwan national fined heavily for bringing in pork products

Taipei-A Taiwanese passenger arriving at Taiwan's main airport late Thursday was fined NT$200,000 (US$6,311) for attempting to bring food items containing pork into the country, Taipei Customs...

Solomon Islands hopes decision on ties with Taiwan by Sept. 21

Sep 13, 2019 admin Legal Comments Off on Solomon Islands hopes decision on ties with Taiwan by Sept. 21

Honiara, Solomon-The Solomon Islands said Friday it hopes to make a decision by Sept. 21 on whether to switch recognition to China and cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan.Solomon Islands Prime Minister...

Government to extend high-speed rail to Pingtung: Premier

Sep 10, 2019 admin Legal Comments Off on Government to extend high-speed rail to Pingtung: Premier

Taipei- Premier Su Tseng-chang (???) on Tuesday announced that the government has decided to extend the high-speed rail line to Pingtung County in response to long standing calls from local lawmakers...

Enterovirus cases continue to increase in Taiwan

Sep 10, 2019 admin Legal Comments Off on Enterovirus cases continue to increase in Taiwan

Taipei-Taiwan's enterovirus cases continued to increase last week, bringing the total number to nearly 20,000 between Sept. 1 and Sept. 7, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday.A total...

Customers rush to buy first imported mangosteens in 16 years

Sep 08, 2019 admin Legal Comments Off on Customers rush to buy first imported mangosteens in 16 years

Taipei-Nearly 100 customers formed a long line at a retail outlet in Taipei early Sunday to buy the first mangosteens imported into Taiwan in 16 years, after the government lifted a ban on the...

CIB issues warning on residency scam targeting Hong Kongers

Sep 07, 2019 admin Legal Comments Off on CIB issues warning on residency scam targeting Hong Kongers

Taipei-The Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) on Saturday warned people to remain vigilant over an online fraud scheme concerning residency for Hong Kongers in Taiwan.Investigators recently found...

Taiwan’s first Halal-certified vending machine debuts in Taipei

Sep 06, 2019 admin Legal Comments Off on Taiwan’s first Halal-certified vending machine debuts in Taipei

Taipei, The first Halal-certified vending machine in Taiwan made its debut at the Taipei International Convention Center (TICC) Friday, paving the way for building an even more friendly environment...

Three passengers fined for bringing in mooncakes containing pork

Sep 03, 2019 admin Legal Comments Off on Three passengers fined for bringing in mooncakes containing pork

Taipei-Three Taiwanese passengers were each fined NT$200,000 (US$6,311) Sunday for attempting to bring mooncakes containing pork from China into the country, as part of the government's ongoing...

Taiwan relaxes visa-free treatment evaluation to every 3 years

Aug 31, 2019 admin Legal Comments Off on Taiwan relaxes visa-free treatment evaluation to every 3 years

Taipei-Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced Saturday that a review of visa-free treatment for tourists from Thailand, Brunei, the Philippines and Russia will be extended from the...