Stories from Taipei · Taiwan

Online shopping fraud is currently the most prevalent type of scam, with new methods emerging such as stealing QR code payment details or cardless ATM passwords.

A football field at Bujinshan Park has been completed and is frequently used for various activities.

Taiwan's Ministry of Labor announced a medical fee reform that will transition over 390,000 people from paying for services to receiving them for free. The reform is described as having both increases and decreases in fees.

The Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index (TAIEX) declined by 348 points to 41,584 points, representing a 0.83% drop. The Taiwan Stock Exchange Index declined by 0.83% to 41,584 points, with a transaction value reaching 111.47 billion NTD.

Taiwan's Ministry of Interior reported that the total number of births in April was 8,144. Taiwan's Ministry of Interior released the latest household registration statistics, indicating only 8,144 births occurred in April this year.

A company previously involved in explosives raw materials, Tiannan Fu Mai, is now under scrutiny for allegedly winning a military explosives bid despite lacking military background or experience.

In a study highlighting ten key food items, natto was identified as a processed food, distinct from unprocessed ingredients. This classification was part of a broader discussion on dietary recommendations.

Simple, lightly processed soy products such as tofu, soy milk, and white bean curd are recommended. Fried soy products like fried bean curd skin or fried bean curd rolls are considered less ideal but still acceptable. The broadcast said the health benefits of these products.

Experts are warning against home fermentation of natto due to potential risks associated with hygiene and temperature control. Commercially produced natto from reputable food factories is generally considered safe.

The proposal includes a prior review and dual physician assessment mechanism to protect patients' autonomy under strict conditions. Chen said the need to reduce patient suffering through this legal framework.