Taipei: Civic groups on Wednesday welcomed the government’s planned expansion of parental leave policies aimed at addressing Taiwan’s low birth rate, but cautioned that monthly child-rearing subsidies alone are unlikely to significantly boost fertilit…

Chiang mai: Chiang Mai University (CMU) wins the ‘Better Stands Gold Award’ at Fi Vietnam 2026, showcasing the power of Thai herbal innovation to the international stage.

According to Thai News Agency, Chiang Mai University (CMU) has made a name for…

Taichung: Inspections of retail spaces will extend to 17 big-box and department stores starting Friday, Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen said Wednesday, after a camera invading customers’ privacy was found in a fitting room at a local store.

According to…

London: The UK has unveiled a commemorative 50-pence coin to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.” The Royal Mint, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, launched the coi…

Taipei: The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has raised the level of its Ebola travel advisory for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, urging medical providers to inquire about patients’ travel and exposure history. The advi…

Seoul: Starbucks South Korea has dismissed its CEO following public backlash over a controversial promotional campaign.

According to Thai News Agency, Shinsegae Group, which manages Starbucks in South Korea, announced the decision to remove Son Jun…

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 154.74 points, or 0.39 percent, at 40,020.82 Wednesday on turnover of NT$978.92 billion (US$30.62 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the stock market experienced a decline as trading concluded for the day. The ove…

Bangkok: The Thai economy in the first quarter of 2026 showed promising signs of recovery amidst volatility and challenges. Economic growth rates and fundamental factors remain key issues that investors and businesses need to closely monitor, accordin…