2026/01/21

Taoyuan taxi fares to rise NT$50-100 during Lunar New Year

Taipei, Jan. 19 (CNA) Taxi fares in Taoyuan will increase by NT$50 (US$1.58) per trip during the Lunar New Year holiday from Feb. 13 to Feb. 22, the Taoyuan City government's Department of Transportation said Monday. Taxi services originating at Tao...

2026/01/21

Strong cold front triggers low-temperature alerts in northern Taiwan

Taipei, Jan. 20 (CNA) Cold air from China is moving south across Taiwan, prompting the Central Weather Administration (CWA) to issue a low-temperature alert for northern and outlying areas from Tuesday through Friday. The CWA said temperatures of around...

2026/01/21

Taiwan to allow travelers to bring in heated tobacco products duty-free

Taipei, Jan. 19 (CNA) People entering Taiwan will be allowed to bring up to 200 heated tobacco product sticks into the country duty free starting Feb. 1, but they will have to be bought in duty-free areas in Taiwan airports due to existing health approval ...