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Pence in Taiwan, will meet with Lai: report

Jan 16, 2025 | taipeitimes.com | Kayleigh Madjar

By Kayleigh Madjar / Staff writer US media reported that former US vice president Mike Pence arrived in Taiwan yesterday, where he is to meet with President William Lai (賴清德) and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴). Pence met with tech leaders this morning, and is to attend other events later in the day in Taipei, including a dinner reception at Taipei Guest House, The Hill reported today. He was previously in Hong Kong to attend a business forum.
Quarter of city buses electrified ahead of 2030 target: MOTC

Jan 7, 2025 | taipeitimes.com | Kayleigh Madjar

By Kayleigh Madjar / Staff writer, with CNA About one-quarter of municipal buses in Taiwan had swapped to electric by the end of last year, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) said today, as it seeks to completely electrify city bus services by 2030. The Executive Yuan on May 26, 2023, approved a plan to electrify municipal bus services by 2030, to be implemented starting from last year.
Huang Jie among BBC’s inspiring women of 2024

Dec 2, 2024 | taipeitimes.com | Kayleigh Madjar

By Kayleigh Madjar / Staff writer The BBC today named Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Huang Jie (黃捷) on its list of 100 inspiring women of the year. The BBC 100 Women 2024 list honors “inspiring and influential women from around the world” this year in no particular order. The British broadcaster said that Huang made history in January when she became the first openly LGBTQ+ member of the Legislative Yuan.
Abrams tanks to arrive this month: source

Dec 1, 2024 | taipeitimes.com | Aaron Tu |Kayleigh Madjar

By Aaron Tu and Kayleigh Madjar / Staff reporter, with staff writer The first batch of M1A2T Abrams tanks from the US are to arrive by the middle of this month, a source said today, although the specific arrival time would depend on shipping schedules. Taiwan purchased 108 of the tanks from the US for NT$40.5 billion (US$1.24 billion). The first batch of 38 was expected to arrive this year, 42 next year and the final 28 in 2026.
Abrams tanks to arrive this month: source

Dec 1, 2024 | taipeitimes.com | Aaron Tu |Kayleigh Madjar

By Aaron Tu and Kayleigh Madjar / Staff reporter, with staff writer The first batch of M1A2T Abrams tanks from the US are to arrive by the middle of this month, a source said today, although the specific arrival time would depend on shipping schedules. Taiwan purchased 108 of the tanks from the US for NT$40.5 billion (US$1.24 billion). The first batch of 38 was expected to arrive this year, 42 next year and the final 28 in 2026.
Case closed on Ko vice president buy-off claim

Nov 19, 2024 | taipeitimes.com | Kayleigh Madjar

By Kayleigh Madjar / Staff writer, with CNA An investigation into allegations by Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) that someone offered him US$200 million to run for vice president instead of president has been disbanded for lack of evidence, the Taipei District Prosecutors' Office said today.
Tenders annulled for rifle components after license complaint

Nov 19, 2024 | taipeitimes.com | Wu Che-yu |Kayleigh Madjar

By Wu Che-yu and Kayleigh Madjar / Staff reporter, with staff writer Contracts to produce certain components of the military’s new generation of automatic rifle have been terminated, after an Israeli company accused the contractors of using unauthorized technology, the Ministry of National Defense said yesterday. The military’s 205th Armory was entrusted with awarding contracts for components of the updated T112 rifle, the ministry said in an evening news release.
Bus firms fined max amount after deadly collision

Nov 17, 2024 | taipeitimes.com | Kayleigh Madjar

By Kayleigh Madjar / Staff writer, with CNA The two bus companies involved in a fatal crash yesterday in Taipei would each be fined NT$90,000, the Taipei Public Transportation Office said today, as the drivers were released on bail after questioning by prosecutors. The drivers, a 23-year-old woman surnamed Hsieh (謝) and a 54-year-old surnamed Chen (陳), were questioned by prosecutors yesterday on suspicion of negligent homicide, the Taipei Police Department said.
Storm to approach over weekend, but path unclear

Nov 10, 2024 | taipeitimes.com | Kayleigh Madjar

By Kayleigh Madjar / Staff writer, with CNA A prospective typhoon currently near Guam is expected to affect Taiwan over the weekend, although models are undecided on its path due to variable autumn weather patterns. The tropical depression is expected to strengthen into the named typhoon Usagi and approach Luzon in the Philippines on Thursday and Friday, Central Weather Administration (CWA) forecaster Lin Ping-yu (林秉煜) said this morning.
Schools ban curry amid red dye scare

Nov 4, 2024 | taipeitimes.com | Kayleigh Madjar

By Kayleigh Madjar / Staff writer, with CNA Schools in northern Taiwan have stopped serving curry and other foods with chili powder, after toxic Sudan red dye was found in curry powder supplied to a small number of schools. The New Taipei City Department of Health on Wednesday last week announced it had detected Sudan I in an inspection of curry powder produced at Chiseng Hong Ltd’s (濟生) factory in Yunlin County's Douliou City (斗六).