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other 3d ago Taipei

Discarding Documents To Make Owner Untraceable Is Theft

Authorities located a suspect, identified as Old Wang, after an incident where he reportedly took property, believing it was a gift. Police traced and found a suspect, identified as 'Old Wang,' after a report was filed regarding property that was cut and taken away.
BCC News Taiwan
economy 3d ago Taipei

Jiang Ge's Beltfish Product Receives Japanese Silver Mark

Food tycoon Jiang Ge's company received a "Japanese Silver-Friendly Mark" for its beltfish product. The beltfish product was developed and sold well, leading to exports to Japan.
BCC News Taiwan
politics 3d ago Taipei

Taiwan Legislative Yuan Debates Military Budget Figures

Taiwan's Legislative Yuan is debating military purchase amounts, with the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) proposing 1.25 trillion and 800 billion New Taiwan Dollars.
BCC News Taiwan
culture 3d ago Taipei

Taiwan Travelogue By Yang Shang-Zu Discussed

The book 'Taiwan Travelogue,' written by Yang Shangzu and translated by Lin King, has been shortlisted for a literary prize. The prize, worth almost $70,000, is shared equally between the writer and the translator.
BBC World Service
health 3d ago Taipei

Low-Dose Lung CT Scans Show 2% Incidence, High False Positives

Experts in Taiwan are discussing the efficacy and potential for over-medicalization regarding low-dose CT scans for lung cancer. The discussion in Taiwan includes whether promoting low-dose CT scans leads to over-medicalization, with many small nodules being quickly removed.
BCC News Taiwan
health 3d ago Taipei

Breast Calcification Guidance Emphasizes Doctor Consultation Over AI

Breast cancer incidence in Taiwan has been rising rapidly in recent years, affecting younger demographics. Breast cancer screening via mammograms is recommended every two years, with specific age and frequency limits applied through health insurance.
BCC News Taiwan
health 4d ago Taipei

Taiwan Offers Publicly Funded Hep B/C Blood Tests For High-Risk Groups

The source reports that age and standard requirements for screenings for six major diseases have been relaxed this year and last year.
BCC News Taiwan
other 4d ago Banqiao

Clinic Manager, Engineer Named Defendants In Patient Filming Case

The manager of the Banqiao branch and an equipment engineer from a medical aesthetic clinic were re-listed as defendants this morning.
BCC News Taiwan
politics 4d ago Taipei

Taiwan Legislative Yuan Passes 300 Billion, 480 Billion Ordinances For Third Time

The Kuomintang (KMT) caucus announced on Facebook that the United States has positively confirmed the passage of a special ordinance in Taiwan. The KMT caucus stated that the US expressed satisfaction and encouragement regarding the passage of the special ordinance, viewing it as a clear signal of political support. The KMT caucus stated on Facebook that the US positively confirmed the special ordinance passage, indicating a strict but timely budget review will follow to address Taiwanese society's concerns. The Legislative Yuan in Taiwan has passed special ordinances three times, including versions totaling 300 billion and 480 billion.
BCC News Taiwan
culture 4d ago Taipei

Mother's Day Film '365 More Times' Discussed

Film critic Floard and host Fei Fu introduced a new Mother's Day movie titled 'You Only Have 365 More Chances to Eat Your Mother's Cooking'. The film's narrative describes a character's attempts to prevent a 'mother's taste' number from decreasing, initially by giving away or discarding his mother's packed lunches.
BCC News Taiwan