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Taiwan sets a record NT$10.8 million compensation for the families of six victims who died from food poisoning at Polam Kopitiam. Learn about the deadly toxin, legal consequences, and Taiwan's food safety measures.

Taiwan’s Control Yuan censured the Taipei Rapid Transit Department for construction failures on the Circular Line after the April 3 earthquake. Taipei and New Taipei City plan to sue BES Engineering Corporation for NT$1.927 billion (US$58.42 million) in damages.

Taiwan indicts 18 individuals for illegally dumping waste oil, earning NT$300M in profits. The decade-long scheme involved major businesses. Read the full report.

Chunghwa Post’s banking system crash on March 7 caused major disruptions in ATM and branch services. Learn about the cause, impact, and Chunghwa Post’s response to compensate affected customers.

Taiwan is set to revise EV charger regulations in apartment buildings, addressing fire safety risks and approval hurdles. Learn about the upcoming policy changes, fire safety upgrades, and their impact on Taiwan’s EV market.

Taiwan’s Aviation Police Bureau prevented a Taiwanese woman from falling victim to a human trafficking scam at Taoyuan International Airport. Authorities are investigating online recruitment tactics linked to job scams in Cambodia.

Taiwan’s Legislature has upheld the 2025 central government budget plan, rejecting the Cabinet’s attempt to overturn it. With opposition parties KMT and TPP holding a majority, the vote 61-51 blocked Premier Cho Jung-tai’s request for a revote. Will the DPP challenge the decision in the Constitutional Court? Read the full analysis here.

Taiwan closed a freeway lane early this year to protect migrating Purple Crow Butterflies, marking the earliest closure in nearly a decade. Learn why this migration is happening early and what conservation efforts are in place.

Taiwan revokes the residence permit of Chinese influencer Liu (劉) after she allegedly advocated for military unification with China on social media. The decision reinforces Taiwan’s national security policies.

Taiwan’s animal rights groups demand government action on 10 key welfare issues, including banning wild boar snares and pigeon racing. Activists urge authorities to implement humane alternatives and enforce stronger protections for animals.