2+ hour, 57+ min ago   (545+ words) NT$3.2 billion second hall will feature larger exhibition spaces, restoration facilities and restaurant Aug. 16, 2026 16:21 TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Construction of the second exhibition hall at the National Palace Museum Southern Branch in Chiayi County has been delayed by about a year,…...

3+ hour, 9+ min ago   (339+ words) More than 800 exhibitors gather as Taiwan robotics firms target smart manufacturing Aug. 16, 2026 16:09 TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Humanoid and AI-enabled robots will take center stage at a major Taipei trade show this week, where Taiwan manufacturers will present technologies ranging from machine…...

4+ hour, 51+ min ago   (341+ words) NT$1.28 million in fines imposed as system detects hundreds of cases Aug. 16, 2026 14:25 TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taichung’s Environmental Protection Bureau said Saturday that its artificial intelligence camera system and aerial drones have detected hundreds of cases of illegal open burning, resulting…...

7+ hour, 13+ min ago   (138+ words) Media OutReach Aug. 16, 2026 12:05 GARVEE is a lifestyle brand dedicated to enhancing everyday life through a diverse catalog of home, garden, and outdoor products. We are committed to providing durable, affordable, and family-friendly solutions that turn every corner of your home…...

7+ hour, 19+ min ago   (392+ words) Average household disposable income rose 3.9% in 2025, while savings climbed 4.9% Aug. 16, 2026 11:59 TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan's average household disposable income reached a record NT$1.21 million (US$38,500) in 2025, up 3.9% from a year earlier, according to a report issued Friday by the Directorate-General of…...

7+ hour, 26+ min ago   (317+ words) Taiwan sends aircraft and naval vessels, deploys missile systems Aug. 16, 2026 11:48 TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Ministry of National Defense tracked 11 Chinese military aircraft, eight naval vessels, and two official ships between 6 a.m. on Saturday and the same time Sunday. In response,…...

9+ hour, 18+ min ago   (304+ words) PR Newswire Aug. 16, 2026 10:00 CEBU, Philippines, Aug. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global electric mobility brand YADEA on Saturday announced the opening of three new flagship stores in Cebu, Philippines. The milestone marks another important step in the company's expansion across the Philippine market and…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (461+ words) PR Newswire Aug. 15, 2026 13:56 Targeting more than two million installations by 2030, the program is now tracking at around 25% of the goal midway through 2026, illustrating how targeted upfront support can rapidly reshape an energy market and strengthen consumer confidence. Building on earlier…...

23+ hour, 16+ min ago   (739+ words) Tsunami warning lifted about three hours after quake REUTERS Aug. 15, 2026 20:02 A monitor stands among debris at a building collapse following an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 in Golo Lewe village, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, August 15, 2026. REUTERS/Paula Venia JAKARTA, Aug…...

23+ hour, 33+ min ago   (269+ words) Intensity reached level 3 in Yilan, New Taipei Aug. 15, 2026 19:45 The quake struck east of Yilan under the Pacific Ocean. (Central Weather Administration image) TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck under the ocean Saturday at 7:30 p.m., the Central Weather Administration said....