The use of e-cigarettes has tripled in the country since 2018, especially among young people - as shown by a study by the Health Promotion Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare

A group of 200-300 dolphins made their way into Taichung Harbor on Lunar New Year's Eve, swimming in the protected waters for over an hour; the very rare episode did not disrupt port traffic, authorities underline

The Taiwan Army has announced it will soon allow reservists to voluntarily enrol in reservist training, also open to women; it will be the first time the Taiwan Army will include discharged female military personnel in its reservist training programme

Compulsory military service, mandatory for male citizens over 18, will be extended from four months to a year starting in 2024

Restaurant chain operator Wowprime Corp., which owns the Wang Steak, Tasty and Tokiya brands, announced that it will distribute year-end bonuses equivalent to 1,5 months' salary to its employees