Taipei, Dec. 30 (CNA) The Taiwan High Court on Friday ruled that Taiwan's Directorate General of Highways should pay state compensation of NT$4.68 million (US$152,541) to the family of a Japanese man who was killed by falling rocks while preparing for a bicycle race in Hualien in 2017.
Holidaymakers, rejoice. On the heels of Japan, Taiwan has done away with travel restrictions and opened its borders to international tourists. Since Sept 29 2022, Singaporeans could enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 30 days. Pre-departure PCR tests are not required, and there are no vaccination requirements to enter Taiwan. But as of Oct 13, quarantine is no longer required,.
Taipei, Oct. 19 (CNA) Police and firefighters evacuated 187 guests down from a mountain holiday villa in eastern Yilan County on Wednesday, where they had been trapped since Sunday due to road damage and landslides from recent heavy rain.