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Long struggle ahead for LGBTQ+ rights
Bangkok Post
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June 30, 2025
Three more draft laws in the pipeline PUBLISHED : 1 Jul 2025 at 05:01 Thailand enacted the Marriage Equality Bill on Jan 23 this year, making it the third country in Asia after Taiwan and Nepal to recognise same-sex marriage. But the work to...
Touch down in Taiwan
Business Traveller
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From the arrivals lounge to the exhibition and convention centre, Taiwan has all the makings of a top bleisure destination. Seamless airport arrivals, countless specialised venues and a roster of pre- or post-event themed itineraries are just some...
What the Go-Bag Craze Reveals About Taiwan’s War Readiness
The Diplomat
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June 30, 2025
Earlier this month, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) – the de facto U.S. embassy in Taiwan – posted disaster preparedness tips on its official Facebook page, highlighting how to assemble a basic “go-bag.” The post generated significant...
Chinese National Once Deported from Taiwan for Pro-CCP Views Now Harassed in China for Protesting CCP Officials
The Epoch Times
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June 30, 2025
A Chinese influencer who previously made headlines for advocating for a Chinese military takeover of Taiwan and was subsequently deported from the island has now once again become the center of controversy, this time in her hometown in China....
After 46 days on the water, Ron Acfalle flies to Taiwan to share CHamoru seafaring knowledge
Pacific Daily News
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The wind, the stars, and the motion of the sea brought traditional canoe builder and seafarer Ron Acfalle from Palau to Taiwan and back in a journey that totaled 46 days out on the water. Now, Acfalle is bringing the knowledge of traditional...
Tradeshows: Beauty Expo rebrands as Beautyworld Taipei
Premium Beauty News
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Taiwan’s longest-running beauty trade show has been rebranded as Beautyworld Taipei, with the goal of further leveraging Messe Frankfurt’s B2B ties within its established global Beautyworld network and enhancing its presence in Taiwan’s beauty and...
EVA Air reaches 10 Years of Houston-Taipei route as cities mark 64-year union
AeroTime News
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June 30, 2025
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air is celebrating 10 years of flying between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). As the only Taiwanese airline to fly the route, EVA Air commemorated the...
Taipei: Vice-President Hsiao followed in Prague. 'No to intimidation'
Asia News
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June 30, 2025
The Czech intelligence service's complaint against agents of the People's Republic of China, which denies the charges and speaks of “interference in internal affairs”. Meanwhile, today is the deadline for Chinese immigrants in Taiwan to prove that...
Team Taiwan showcase LGBTQ+ rights in the US
Taipei Times
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June 30, 2025
About 200 people with a Taiwanese background on Sunday took part with Team Taiwan in San Francisco Pride, showcasing LGBTQ+ imagery in ways that contained elements unique to the island nation. In addition to traditional LGBTQ+ elements, those...
Vote ‘no’ in poll on reactivating nuclear plant, activists say
Taipei Times
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June 30, 2025
Environmental activists and members of small political parties yesterday urged people to vote “no” in the national referendum on Aug. 23 about restarting the Ma-anshan Nuclear Power Plant. Taiwan should invest more in geothermal power generation...
Taiwan faces security risk as over 2,000 Chinese nationals fail to cut ties with China
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 30, 2025
Taipei [Taiwan], June 30 (ANI): More than 2,000 Chinese spouses living in Taiwan have yet to submit documentation proving they have renounced their Chinese household registration, National Immigration Agency (NIA) Director Lin Hung-en said during...
Bringing culture to the table
Insight on Business - Wisconsin
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Cory Bouck started his career in the U.S. Navy — first as a flight officer serving on missions throughout Europe and South America, and later as a Naval Academy leadership instructor. These foundational experiences prepared him in ways he couldn’t...
Singapore actress Gina Lim feels lonely after moving to new city in Taiwan
The Straits Times
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June 30, 2025
Singapore actress Gina Lim and her husband, Taiwanese actor Chang Han, moved to Taitung in 2023 for their daughter's education.PHOTO: GINA LIM/FACEBOOK Singaporean actress Gina Lim, who is based in Taiwan, has posted about feeling lonely after...
Taiwan’s Jam Hsiao to perform in Singapore in October, will sing for three hours
The Straits Times
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June 30, 2025
Jam Hsiao last held a concert here in 2018 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.PHOTO: ST FILE Taiwanese singer Jam Hsiao will be staging a concert in Singapore in October. The show’s confirmation came from the 38-year-old’s lips, when he attended the...
World News | Taiwan Faces Security Risk as over 2,000 Chinese Nationals Fail to Cut Ties with China
Latestly
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June 30, 2025
Taipei [Taiwan], June 30 (ANI): More than 2,000 Chinese spouses living in Taiwan have yet to submit documentation proving they have renounced their Chinese household registration, National Immigration Agency (NIA) Director Lin Hung-en said during...
TAIWAN EXPO 2025 in Malaysia Generated Business Opportunities Worth USD 88 Million
Daily Express Malaysia
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June 30, 2025
TAIWAN EXPO 2025 in Malaysia Generated Business Opportunities Worth USD 88 Million Published on: Monday, June 30, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 30, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off At the 2025 Taiwan Expo in Malaysia, the advertising service robot...
National Railway Museum to partially open July 31: Culture ministry
Focus Taiwan
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June 30, 2025
Taipei, June 30 (CNA) The National Railway Museum is to partially open to the public on July 31 after nine years of restoration work at the historical site formerly known as the Taipei Railway Workshop, allowing visitors to revisit an important...
Team Taiwan celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride at San Francisco parade
Focus Taiwan
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June 30, 2025
San Francisco, June 29 (CNA) Around 200 people with a Taiwanese background took part with Team Taiwan in San Francisco Pride Sunday, showcasing LGBTQ+ imagery in ways that contained elements unique to the island nation. In addition to traditional...
Taiwan night market finds new home in Chinese mainland
People's Daily Online
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Tourists buy oyster omelet at the Taipei Street in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 6, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Yongwei) KUNMING, June 29 (Xinhua) -- In downtown Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, a vibrant night...
Heavy rain forecast for parts of Taiwan; Taipei hits 38.2°C
Focus Taiwan
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June 29, 2025
Taipei, June 29 (CNA) Heavy rain was forecast for 11 counties and cities in Taiwan on Sunday afternoon, while the temperature hit 38.2 degrees Celsius in Taipei's Shilin District at 2 p.m., according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA)....