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Taiwan Worker Dies After Diving Accident at CPC’s Guantang LNG Terminal: Investigation Underway

A 34-year-old diver died during operations at Taiwan’s Guantang LNG Terminal, sparking an investigation into CPC Corp.’s safety protocols. Experts cite concerns about workplace risks in high-pressure underwater environments.

Taiwan Survey Shows 60% Oppose Allowing Heavy Motorcycles on National Freeways: Safety, Trust, and Policy Debates Continue

Taiwan's 2025 freeway survey finds 60% oppose allowing heavy motorcycles on national highways, citing safety concerns and rider behavior. Learn more about the debate, legal background, and potential pilot routes.

Taiwan Reports First Case of Plasmodium knowlesi Malaria in 20 Years, Reigniting Travel and Public Health Vigilance

Taiwan confirms its first Plasmodium knowlesi malaria case in 20 years. Learn how zoonotic malaria spreads, how Taiwan responded, and what travelers should know about staying safe.

Taiwan’s First-Ever Shopper Evacuation Drill Marks Turning Point in Civilian Defense Preparedness 🛡️

"Taiwan will conduct its first air‑raid-style shopping-center evacuations in July, requiring staff at select supermarkets and convenience stores to lead customers to shelters during the Urban Resilience Exercises—part of a new ‘whole‑of‑society’ defense approach."

Taipei Ambulance Collision Sparks Safety Concerns After Unlicensed Driver Kills Scooter Rider

A fatal collision in Taipei involving an unlicensed ambulance driver raises major concerns over the regulation of private emergency transport services. Authorities investigate the incident as calls grow for reform.

Taiwan Sees Decade-High Surge in Whooping Cough Cases in 2025: CDC Investigates School and Household Clusters

Taiwan reports its highest number of whooping cough cases in a decade, with a surge in school and household clusters. CDC urges public vigilance and booster vaccinations amid rising infections.

Former Ambulance Driver Arrested for Hacking Taiwan’s 119 Emergency System, Selling Real-Time Data to Funeral Companies

Taiwan detains ex-ambulance driver for hacking 119 emergency system and selling data to funeral firms. Major breach prompts calls for tighter cybersecurity and data protection.

Nearly 1 in 4 Employers in Taiwan Violate Labor Laws for Students and Part-Timers: MOL Report Uncovers Widespread Abuses

Taiwan's Ministry of Labor finds 1 in 4 employers violating student and part-time worker labor laws in 2024, issuing NT$12.82 million in fines. Restaurants top the list of violators.

🛫 Bad Weather Disrupts Airport Operations in Southern Taiwan

“Severe thunderstorms prompted temporary ground-operation halts at Kaohsiung and Tainan airports on Sunday, delaying 14 flights. Learn more about the meteorological causes, airport resilience, and how travelers can be prepared.”

🔴 Taiwan FDA Reprimanded Over Sudan Dye Lapses in Chili Powder Imports

“Taiwan’s Control Yuan has formally reprimanded the FDA over failures that allowed Sudan-dye–tainted chili products to enter the country. This report explores the scandal’s timeline, import gaps, legal fallout, and new border-control policies.”

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