Captain Germany Marie Gülich: Embracing a basketball sojourn in Taiwan

By Chao Yen-hsiang, CNA staff writer When Taiyuan Textile has played a game in Taiwan's Women's Super Basketball League (WSBL) this season, one player has stood out: Marie Gülich. Standing 1.95 meters tall, she easily towers over everyone in the …

President Lai recognizes model workers underpinning Taiwan’s economy

President Lai Ching-te honors model workers for their dedication to Taiwan’s economic growth and highlights government initiatives to support their welfare. (Photo: CNA) President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) welcomed this year’s model workers and their families to …

Intel appoints new general manager to lead Taiwan business

Port guide: Keelung, Taiwan

Artwork-adorned Maritime Plaza near the cruise terminals is a favourite with strolling local families. From there Keelung dissolves into raucous streets lined by eclectic shops and rough-edged eateries. Stop by Dianji Temple for a goggle at its ornate …

Taiwan records 3rd coldest spring since 2011: CWA

Taipei, April 29 (CNA) Taiwan saw the third coldest spring this year since 2011, largely because of the continental cold air masses that moved in from the north, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said Tuesday. CWA Weather Forecast Center Director …

Taiwan clinches 25 gold medals in sport stacking world championships

Taipei, April 29 (CNA) Taiwan bagged a total of 25 gold medals in this year's World Sport Stacking Championships held in Switzerland, ranking third in the overall medal haul among the 23 participating nations. The tournament, which welcomed 411 …

Polls show Japan, Taiwan fast losing faith in Trump

A recent public opinion poll taken by Japan’s left-leaning Asahi Shimbun newspaper indicates that US President Donald Trump’s excessive tariffs, disruptive foreign policy and insulting inaccuracies are alienating the Japanese people. An earlier poll in …

Taiwan remains No. 1 semiconductor material buyer in 2024

Taipei, April 29 (CNA) Taiwan remained the largest buyer of semiconductor production materials for the 15th consecutive year in 2024, with a total procurement amount of US$20.1 billion, according to the Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Institute (SEMI …

Taiwan influencer slammed for wasting food after vacuuming fried egg in advert

An influencer in Taiwan has come under fire for posting a sponsored video in which she used a vacuum cleaner to suck up a fried egg heavily sprinkled with pepper, sparking online condemnation for “wasting food”. On April 16, the 29-year-old influencer …

LG Electronics showcases new infotainment solutions with Taiwan's MediaTek

Published: 29 Apr. 2025, 14:04 This image provided by LG Electronics Inc. shows an in-vehicle infotainment system in collaboration with MediaTek Inc. [YONHAP]   LG Electronics said Tuesday that it has showcased a next-generation in-vehicle infotainment …