Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Megi strikes
Taiwan went into shutdown on Tuesday as the island faces its third typhoon in two weeks, with thousands evacuated, schools and offices closed across the island and hundreds of flights disrupted....
Strongest typhoon of the year Meranti hits Taiwan
Parts of Taiwan were brought to a standstill today (Sep 14) as the strongest typhoon of the year skirted past the island’s southern tip, knocking out power for more than 180,000 households....
Giraffe dies ‘of anxiety’ in latest Taiwan animal scandal
A seven-year-old male giraffe has died of anxiety after being caged and loaded onto a truck at a Taiwan zoo, the latest animal death to spark angry calls for tougher protection laws. The giraffe...
Over 200,000 people affected by toxic pollution by Taiwanese firm, says Vietnam
The Vietnamese government said the toxic pollution a Taiwanese-owned company has acknowledged discharging from its steel complex has harmed the livelihoods of more than 200,000 people, including...
Taiwanese Bank Has No Idea How $2 Million Vanished From ATMs
Two thieves stole $2 million from the ATMs of Taiwan’s First Commercial Bank — and authorities have no idea how they did it. Stealing money from ATMs usually involves card skimming. Thieves will...
Over 15,000 evacuated as super typhoon hits Taiwan
Super Typhoon Nepartak brought chaos to Taiwan on Friday, forcing more than 15,000 people to flee their homes as the strongest winds in over a century lashed part of the island. The season’s...
