/ Staff writer, with CNASaint Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves is known as a strong supporter of Taiwan on the international
FOOD POISONING After bongkrek acid caused the death of two people, tests found that Burkholderia gladioli bacteria, which produces bongkrek acid, is n
The first over-the-counter birth control pill will be available in U.S. stores later this month, allowing American women and teens to purchase contrac
By Lee I-chia / Staff reporter, with CNADozens of new government measures are to take effect this year, many starting today, such as an increase in th
By Yang Cheng-yu, Lin Hsin-han and Jonathan Chin / Staff reporters, with staff writerThe Legislative Yuan yesterday passed the Nutrition and Healthy D
Ecologists from Mexico’s National Autonomous university on Friday relaunched a fundraising campaign to bolster conservation efforts for axolotls, an i
BANDING TOGETHER: People have donated food and beverages to disaster relief workers at the scene yesterday, while donation accounts have been set up
By Chen Yen-ting / Staff reporter, with CNATaiwan yesterday exported its first batch of fresh pork since the nation was declared free of foot-and-mout
Even though under current laws women cannot use their frozen eggs unless they are in a heterosexual marriage, demand for egg freezing has surged
MEASURES NECESSARY: The Ministry of Labor would gather more information on the issue and consider legislating heat-related work leave, Tzou Tzu-lien s
By Lee I-chia / Staff reporterA man was fined NT$50,000 (US$1,609) for attempting to bring heated tobacco products (HTPs) purchased abroad into Taiwan
STORES AND ONLINE: The HPA said it had found 6,100 suspected illegal items listed on online platforms and at brick-and-mortar stores, even as store nu
COVID-19 TO BE RECLASSIFIED: Vaccinations would continue to be provided, but starting from next week healthcare facilities could charge a registration
INCREASED RISK: The Omicron BA.2.75 subvariant has higher immune evasive capacity, but the CECC is more concerned about newer subvariants such as XBB
SWINE FEVER FEAR: Ahead of Lunar New Year, an official reminded people not to bring pork into Taiwan, including Cantonese ‘chicken cakes,’ which actua
ADJUSTMENTS: The labor insurance premium rate is to be raised to 11% and the minimum wage is increasing, while the age of majority is to be lowered fr
By Shelley Shan / Staff reporterPharmacies might soon have to ask customers to limit their purchase of fever medication, as the Ministry of Health and
SHORTAGES: People should only buy acetaminophen when needed, and are encouraged to avoid buying the medicine in bulk, the minister of health and welfa
LUCKY DATE: A grandmother said it was worth waiting two-and-a-half hours and missing breakfast just to purchase a ticket for her grandson who had to w
The end of the Covid-19 pandemic is “in sight”, the World Health Organization has declared, after revealing that weekly deaths from the virus around t