The '2026 TTXC INNOVATIONS Cultural Technology Innovation Market Exhibition,' hosted by the Cultural Content Advancement Agency (CCAA), concluded on the 16th. The four-day exhibition attracted over 4,000 visitors. It arranged sessions for 22 global resource providers and 16 domestic project teams, f

According to a report by Taiwan-Thailand Times on the 21st, the 2026 City Safety Index released by Numbeo, a global platform for cost of living and city quality data, ranks the northern Thai tourist city of Chiang Mai first in Southeast Asia with 77.9 points, slightly higher than Singapore's 77.5 po

The expansion of foreign investment and the shift in younger generations have led Vietnam to face a severe structural labor shortage. The increase in minimum wages has eroded the advantage of low costs, prompting businesses to accelerate the adoption of automated equipment and localized management s

Australia and Timor-Leste signed a defense agreement on the 22nd, aiming to promote cybersecurity and maritime security. Australia hopes to counter China's influence in the region by strengthening cooperation with Pacific island nations. Australian Minister for Defense Richard Marles said that as T

On the 21st, U.S. President Donald Trump's team asked the Supreme Court to allow the continuation of the construction of the wall on the U.S.-Mexico border, which includes Big Bend National Park in Texas. The U.S. Department of Justice filed an emergency application, requesting the Supreme Court to

Several left-wing groups that initiated student protests in Italy held a joint press conference with foreign media on the 21st, emphasizing that more people will be called to the streets on the 30th. Student representative Marcon told Radio Taiwan International (RTI) that they will not change their

French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking to the media in Qatar today (21st), stated that some politicians are using the unrest in France for political gain, making "foolish remarks," which is seen as a subtle criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump. According to AFP, with the U.S. midterm electi

The El Niño phenomenon has continued to strengthen over the past few months, significantly impacting global weather patterns. Extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and heatwaves have occurred in many countries, including Indonesia, India, and the United States, consistent with scientists'

At the Nagoya Asian Para Games, Taiwan's men's doubles badminton duo Fang Zhen-yu and Pu Gui-yu lost to a Thai pair 1-2 today (21st) in the SU5 standing class, securing a bronze medal. Fang Zhen-yu revealed after the match that Minister of Sport Lee Yang specifically offered words of encouragement,

The Taipei City Department of Budget, Accounting and Statistics announced that as of the end of August this year, the population of new residents in Taipei City was nearly 70,000, comparable to Kaohsiung City, with their original nationalities primarily from Mainland China and Hong Kong/Macau. The

The recovery pace of the real estate market in the Greater Bangkok area of Thailand is uneven. High-end residences continue to attract foreign buyers, while mid-to-low priced apartments face pressure from weak purchasing power and increasingly stringent loan approvals. New housing unit launches in B

The Chinese Embassy in Thailand recently issued a reminder warning Chinese citizens to be cautious of scams involving high-paying jobs, investment cooperation, and invitations when traveling to Thailand. Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow on the 21st urged the Chin

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu will meet with union representatives today (21st) to discuss security issues and has pledged to deploy a "massive" police force during protests. Riots broke out in France last weekend, with curfews imposed in some areas and many arrests made. According to Age

The U.S. federal government continues to advance large-scale crackdowns on immigration. The U.S. Department of State announced on the 20th that President Donald Trump's administration has revoked 300,000 U.S. visas since his second term began. Data shows that the pace of visa revocations has accele

The New Taipei District Prosecutors Office and the National Immigration Agency recently busted a case where the main suspect, Lin Wei-liang, was involved in illegally facilitating undocumented migrant workers for nursing jobs. Over seven years, he collected over NT$40.69 million from employers. The

Banners opposing Chinese merchants have recently appeared on the streets of the Honduran capital. Immigration officials, after inspecting Chinese businesses and construction sites of Chinese contractors, discovered residency violations. Forty-one Chinese citizens were summoned or placed under review

Reuters reported on the 20th that according to data from a deforestation monitoring agency, the area of land burned by fires in Indonesia in September doubled compared to the previous month. Indonesia is currently making all-out efforts to combat fierce wildfires, which have caused air pollution, re

According to Reuters, the Chinese military announced today (20th) that it has dispatched troops to monitor a US warship that has "illegally" entered waters near disputed islands in the South China Sea. Meanwhile, in waters further north in the South China Sea, Taiwan reported a standoff with a Chine

Domestic monkeypox (Mpox) cases have surged. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced today (20th) that Taiwan has added 18 confirmed cases this October, marking a new monthly high in nearly two years. It is estimated that the number of confirmed cases in October could be three times the mont

Indonesian authorities stated that a car-sized piece of Chinese rocket debris fell into a palm oil plantation near residential areas and an industrial zone. In response, Indonesian authorities launched an investigation on the 20th. The debris was discovered on the morning of the 19th by a palm plan