Mandatory auditory turning alarms are an annoying form of noise pollution and may be ineffective as a way to reduce accidents. Authorities should consider some good alternatives. By Bart Linssen
The Ministry of Economic Affairs says Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) will be raising electricity rates for industrial users from 16 October.
Société Générale is forecasting economic growth in 2024 of 2.5% for the US, 5% for China, 7.4% for India, 3.8% for Taiwan and 2.6% for South Korea.
History is of course not a reliable predictor for what may happen in the future, but the track records of US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump and their respective political parties offer some hints as to how the next US president would approach Taiwan. By Darryl Lupton
A way to protect reputations or a barrier to free speech? By Paul Shelton
Many foreigners would consider retiring in Taiwan but, compared to other Asian countries, barriers exist. By Paul Shelton