2026/02/17

U.S., Japanese envoys showcase New Year dishes as Year of Horse approaches

Taipei, Feb. 16 (CNA) Representatives to Taiwan from the United States and Japan recently showcased signature New Year dishes from their countries, including Japanese mochi (rice cakes) and Kentucky bourbon, as Taiwan prepares to welcome the Year of the Ho...

2026/02/17

Taiwan to prioritize special defense budget in legal review: Legislative Speaker

Taipei, Feb. 16 (CNA) Taiwan's Legislature will place the NT$1.25 trillion special defense budget as its first item for review when the new session begins after the Lunar New Year holiday, Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) said Monday. In a joint...

2026/02/17

CPC to freeze fuel prices over Lunar New Year holiday

Taipei, Feb. 15 (CNA) State-run oil refiner CPC Corp., Taiwan announced Sunday that gasoline and diesel prices at its stations across Taiwan will remain unchanged over the Lunar New Year holiday, effective midnight Sunday. The prices will be capped at N...