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Every weekday, RTI broadcasts ten minutes of news from our studios in downtown Taipei. Stay abreast of the most important stories of the day affecting the government, economy and people of Taiwan.  

  1. 1H AGO

    Citizens urged not to travel in Middle East as US-Iran conflict escalates

    On Monday, the Foreign Ministry (MOFA) raised travel warnings for six Middle East countries to orange as tensions in the region increased. MOFA strongly urges citizens to avoid travel to the area, closely monitor regional developments, and take personal safety precautions.

  2. 3D AGO

    “Health Coins” program set for April launch amid calls to bridge digital divide

    The Health Ministry plans to roll out “Health Coins” as early as April to reward citizens with healthy behaviors such as vaccinations and regular checkups, redeemable for health-related perks. Health Minister Shih Chung-liang (石崇良) previewed the initiative, stating that internal discussions confirm feasibility and external partnerships are advancing, with plans to report to the Presidential Office’s Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee before a unified announcement.

  3. 4D AGO

    Taipei mayor, US envoy light up lantern festival to celebrate Taiwan-US friendship

    Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) and American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Raymond Greene jointly lit the main lantern and AIT’s themed installation at the Taipei Lantern Festival on Wednesday, marking the start of this year’s celebration at the Taipei Expo Park. Mayor Chiang said the lanterns not only illuminate the night sky, but also symbolize the enduring friendship between Taiwan and the United States.

  4. 5D AGO

    Taiwan to participate in Pacific Islands Forum hosted by Palau

    Palau’s government will host the 55th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders summit this year, with Taiwan pledging its full support, the Foreign Ministry stated on Tuesday. Per officials, Palau has begun consultations with close partners, including Taiwan, the United States, Japan, and Australia, on how to make the gathering a success.

  5. 6D AGO

    Osaka event adds ‘Taiwan’ to name after Chinese manipulation

    An event in Osaka will be officially renamed the “Osaka Taiwan Lunar New Year Festival” after Chinese organizers allegedly manipulated their event name to match the Taiwanese one and stole their promotional event photos.

  6. FEB 23

    Australian frigate transits Taiwan Strait

    An Australian naval vessel transited the Taiwan Strait over the weekend, drawing the attention of Chinese and international media. The Defense Ministry issued a statement Monday, February 23, that Taiwan’s armed forces were aware of the transit and that, as the Taiwan Strait is international waters, all countries may freely navigate through it.

  7. FEB 20

    Lin Chia-lung welcomes Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi’s Taiwan Strait peace emphasis

    Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi held his first press conference after reappointment on Thursday, publicly emphasizing that peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait are extremely important. In response, Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Friday in which Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) expressed welcome and affirmation, while urging all countries to pay attention to the Taiwan Strait situation and take concrete actions to safeguard its security.

  8. FEB 19

    Emergency room visits down 20%, flu cases drop under new policy

    During the Lunar New Year’s nine-day holiday, hospital emergency rooms faced peak patient loads as clinics largely closed amid increased travel and family visits. To ease ER pressure, the Health Ministry (MOHW) set up 13 nationwide Urgent Care Centers (UCC) and encouraged hospitals and clinics to extend hours, bolstering medical resilience.

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