Asia Taiwan The government has pledged to reduce mortality rates for chronic diseases related to hypertension, blood sugar and high cholesterol by one third by 2030
Asia Taiwan A minor planet has been named after Taiwanese artist Chen Cheng-po after approval by the International Astronomical Union that recognised him as one of the 'most iconic figures in Taiwanese art history'
Asia Taiwan The Taipei government has responded to US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs of up to 100% on Taiwanese chips by pointing out that cooperation with Washington on semiconductors is mutually beneficial
Asia Taiwan Temples in Penghu County made traditional 'rice bag turtles' in preparation for the 'Ciguei' ceremony held on the islands for the Lantern Festival, which this year falls on 12 February
Asia Taiwan A mechanism had been set up to facilitate interdepartmental efforts to enable the detention of vessels suspected of sabotage acts in coastal waters, authorities stated, following incident at sea earlier this month