TaiwanPlus on ICRT
TaiwanPlus on ICRT
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TaiwanPlus is the nation's first English-language video news and programming plarform for an international audience. With "TaiwanPlus on ICRT", you can enjoy this daily nes update on the major stories in Taiwan. But best of all, we give it to you in an audio format, so you can listen as you're commuting to the office, working out at the gym, or just relaxing at home. TaiwanPlus also features informative looks at culture, the arts, and everyday life in Taiwan.
COVID-19 update; Heavy rain alert
The first case of severe inflammatory syndrome in children has appeared, and the teenage boy who displayed the syndrome one month after tested positive for COVID-19 is now recovering. Weather forecasters say western cities in Taiwan can expect a wet week ahead with torrential rain mainly from today until Thursday.
Jun 7, 2022
10 min
A dip in Taiwan¡¦s COVID-19 case number; Daja Mazu¡¦s many challenges
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Taiwan has continued to drop and now the government is focused on child death of COVID and hospital capacity. The faith of Daja Mazu Temple is encountering a lot of challenge and creativity, with the help of technology like GPS, is giving a new face to an old tradition.
Jun 7, 2022
11 min
Taiwan Celebrates Dragon Boat Festival; several trade breakthroughs announced
Taiwan celebrated Dragon Boat Festival today, and Taiwan Plus was there to witness the action on the water and off it. Also in the news today¡Xadvances in talks between Taiwan and its top trade allies, the United States and European Union.
Jun 3, 2022
12 min
US and Taiwan hold Trade Talks; Taiwan revives tourism
Taiwan and US ties have grown deeper over the years, but a trade deal remains a sticking point in the relationship. A stimulus program for the tourism industry will revive travel to the island.
Jun 2, 2022
13 min
COVID-19 rules relaxed; Military attributes AT-3 crash to pilot inexperience
Health authorities have eased rules for new arrivals at international airports and discharge rules for hospitalized coronavirus patients. The military has attributed the cause of the fatal AT-3 crash to pilot¡¦s inexperience and the plane¡¦s old age.
Jun 1, 2022
11 min
AT-3 trainer jet crash killed pilot; one out of 5 adults suffer long COVID
A military AT-3 trainer jet crashed today in Kaohsiung, killing the 23-year-old pilot, and investigations are ongoing to look for the cause. One in 5 adult patients of COVID-19 experienced lingering effects of the disease for weeks.
May 31, 2022
11 min
COVID-19 update; Legislative Yuan passes controversial bill
The increase in child COVID deaths with complications of encephalitis has caused grave concern. The Legislative Yuan has passed a controversial bill that would acquit former President Chen Shui-bian of misuse of the state affairs funds.
May 30, 2022
10 min
Computex showcases Metaverse; COVID-19 saw record death toll
The 2022 Computex Taipei trade show highlights what Metaverse can do and post-pandemic technology. The rising death toll of COVID-19 is a worrying sign as the number of deaths stood at a record high of 126 today.
May 27, 2022
10 min
Nurses overwhelmed amid COVID-19 outbreak; Significance of Taiwan¡¦s exclusion from IPEF
Nurses are overwhelmed amid the recent COVID-19 outbreak, and they\'re skeptical about the MOHW putting a cap on patient numbers. Yun Hai Pantry, an online food seller, is introducing Taiwanese cuisine and food products to the United States.
May 26, 2022
12 min
Jiang Wan-an nominated to run for Taipei Mayor; Saving giant clams
The opposition KMT has officially nominated Jiang Wan-an for the Taipei Mayoral election on November 26th. The government has banned the trade in the giant clam as part of the conservation efforts to revive this species.
May 25, 2022
10 min
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