Dwight Howard vows to help Taiwan earthquake victims

Former NBA champion Dwight Howard sent a heartfelt message to his Taiwanese fans and those affected by the devastating earthquake, expressin...

Jeremy Lin suspended 5 games over blood treatment

Former NBA guard Jeremy Lin received a five-game suspension from the P. League+ (PLG) after he underwent a blood treatment prohibited by the...

Watch: Taiwanese rapper Shou struggles to perform as fans throw their bras at him

Taiwanese rapper Shou was visibly caught off guard after multiple fans threw their bras at him at a recent concert. What happened: Shou, who...

Taiwan’s iconic Elephant Trunk Rock collapses

The Elephant Trunk Rock, a renowned natural attraction in northern Taiwan, has collapsed into the sea due to natural weathering. The announc...

Jeremy Lin to join brother Joseph on Taiwan’s New Taipei Kings

Jeremy Lin has declared that he will be playing for the New Taipei Kings of Taiwan’s P. League+. Announcing the move: Lin, 35, announc...

‘Loveboat, Taipei’ author Abigail Hing Wen reveals inspiration for film adaptation of her YA romance hit

“Mom, this is the moment,” Abigail Hing Wen recalls her son saying as they were driving to the screening of Paramount Plus’ latest film “Lov...

Paramount+ drops trailer for ‘Love in Taipei’ starring Ashley Liao, Ross Butler and Nico Hiraga

Paramount+ recently dropped the official trailer for the highly anticipated film “Love in Taipei.” About the movie: Based on Abigail Hing We...

Woman filmed screaming at Chinese flight attendants for not speaking Japanese

A Japanese woman has received online criticism after a video of her screaming at China Airlines flight attendants went viral.  About the inc...

Taipei restaurant introduces ramen dish topped with giant isopod

A restaurant in Taiwan is serving a ramen dish topped with a giant isopod.  The owner of The Ramen Boy restaurant located at the Liaoning St...

Taiwan’s last ‘comfort woman’ survivor dies at 92

On Tuesday, Taiwan’s foreign ministry announced that the island’s last known survivor of Japan’s wartime sexual slavery has died at th...

China says it’s ‘ready to fight’ after 3 days of military drills around Taiwan

China declared its preparedness to “fight” on Monday after wrapping up a series of military drills around Taiwan that simulated precision st...

‘Copycat Killer’ trailer: Wu Kang-ren stars as a detective tracking Taipei’s first serial killer

Netflix has released the first trailer and a premiere date their upcoming crime thriller “Copycat Killer.”  Adapted from a popular crime mys...

Here are the places in Asia you need to visit in 2023, according to The New York Times 

Several Asian locations have been included in The New York Times’ list of “52 Places to Go” for 2023. On Jan. 12, the Times released its ann...

Taiwan’s military to allow women in reservist training for first time amid China threat

Before you read: China threatens Taiwan with ‘demise’ after Taipei lawmaker warns of missiles that can reach Beijing War game simulations fi...

$2 billion Taipei Twin Towers aims to boost tourism

Construction of the Taipei Twin Towers is now underway with an aim to revitalize the local tourist industry in Taiwan. Plans to build two ...

Jay Park nicknamed ‘bra collector’ after fans throw their bras at him in Taipei concert 

Jay Park was showered with undergarments from several die-hard fans during a recent concert in Taipei. Fans started throwing their bras at t...

Congress introduces bipartisan bills to give ‘Taipei’ de facto embassy ‘Taiwan’ name

Congress has introduced bipartisan bills to rename the embassy currently known in Washington as the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representa...

Netflix releases trailer for docuseries ‘Midnight Asia: Eat. Dance. Dream.’

Netflix Philippines released a trailer for the streaming platform’s upcoming “Midnight Asia” docuseries, which explores the vibrant undergr...

Taiwan Police Use ‘Animal Crossing’ to Find Owner of Lost Nintendo Switch

Authorities in Taiwan recently used the popular video game to get a lost Nintendo Switch console safely back to its owner. The console was f...

EDM Duo Mocks Passersby in Taipei and Shanghai With Fake Chinese Accent

An Italian EDM duo has been slammed as racists after trolling passersby in Taipei and Shanghai with mock Chinese accent while on tour. Vinai...

Taipei’s Mayor Made a Trap Music Video and It’s Weirdly Lit

Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je is going viral for all the right reasons with his new viral rap video that reminds people to “Do Things Right.”  ...

CCTV Captures Moment Train Derails in Taiwan’s D‌e‌a‌d‌lie‌‌st Ac‌ci‌de‌n‌t in 27 Years

At least 18 people have been ki‌ll‌‌ed and over 180 people ‌inj‌u‌r‌ed after a passenger train in northeast Taiwan was derailed in the de‌a‌...

Taiwanese Superstar Gives an Epic Tour of His Home ‘MTV Cribs’ Style

Taiwanese superstar Jam Hsiao’s awe-inspiring resort-style home became many netizens’ object of envy after it was featured in his recent vid...

Stunning 237-Square Foot Apartment in Taiwan Looks Unbelievably Huge in Pictures

Today’s rapid urbanization sees an increasing number of residents in cities, prompting the need for more living spaces. But as areas get mor...

Taiwanese Politician Caught Using Heavily Photoshopped Campaign Pictures

Wang Zhiya, a candidate in a local election in Taipei, Taiwan, faced ridicule after netizens believed that her campaign pictures were heavil...

The Power Went Out During His Performance, So Fans Lit Up the Ice With Their Phones

When an unfortunate power failure almost ruined the performance of a talented figure skater during an international event in Taipei last wee...

American Man Arrested for Sexually Assaulting 4 Women in Taipei During Drunken Rampage

An intoxicated American man was arrested in Taipei on Thursday afternoon after allegedly harassing another man, and groping the buttocks and...

Idiot Travels to Taiwan, Pays $329 For the World’s Most Expensive Beef Noodle Soup

Beef Noodle Soup is probably the most iconic dish in Taiwanese Cuisine. While it was first created by the Hui people, a Chinese Muslim ethni...

Nanny in Taiwan Fired After Getting Caught Drinking Breast Milk Meant For the Baby

A mother in Taipei thoroughly screened a 58-year-old nanny to help her take care of her baby daughter, but it turns out the hired help reall...

Taipei Turns Subway Cars Into ‘Realistic’ Sport Venues for the Universiade Games

In honor of the 29th Summer Universiade Games, Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, transformed the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) subway cars into real...

Man Waits in Line For 68 HOURS For Apple Store’s Grand Opening in Taiwan

Apple finally opened the doors of its first official store in Taiwan to a swarm of customers on Saturday. The first visitor, a 28-year-old U...

Ichiran Ramen Breaks Own Record for Longest Continuous Line of Customers for 250 Hours

The first Ichiran Ramen noodle restaurant in Taiwan opened its doors on June 15 and beat its own record for the longest continuous line of c...

Asian American Teen Wins Gold Medal in World Junior Figure Skating Championships

Vincent Zhou skated his way to the top after winning the the 2017 ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships gold medal on Friday in Taip...

Meet the Taiwanese Woman Being Called the ‘World’s Sexiest Nurse’

A nurse from Taiwan is fast becoming an internet sensation for her cardiac arrest-inducing selfies. Dubbed  the “world’s sexiest nurse...

‘Wolverine’ Flies to Taipei, Tries the Iconic Stinky Tofu

Hugh Jackman braved the foul stench of Taiwan’s infamous “stinky tofu” while he and co-star Patrick Stewart toured Taipei to promote his fin...

Cathay Pacific Worker Gets into Trouble After Helping Rich Passenger Get Crabs Through Customs

An overeager Cathay Pacific ground personnel got herself into trouble after assisting a passenger with a seafood dilemma on Friday. The arri...