https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/ https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/anchor https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/healthcheck https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/privacy https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A12W01EA 2026-10-19 1 daily Hotel sources ingredients from local farmers for new fine dining options 2026-10-19 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/d41bb0b4-f8fb-4ce5-b1b5-5a903862a01b.jpg Hotel sources ingredients from local farmers for new fine dining options Hotel sources ingredients from local farmers for new fine dining options https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/d41bb0b4-f8fb-4ce5-b1b5-5a903862a01b.jpg Hotel sources ingredients from local farmers for new fine dining options The Kaohsiung Agriculture Bureau has partnered with a five-star hotel in the city to procure local produce for its restaurants. By the numbers: six chefs from its five main restaurants personally visi https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A12W01EA 2026-10-19 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A14W09EA 2026-10-16 1 daily Next gen Covid vaccine has less side effects: NTU Hospital doctor 2026-10-16 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/e1f6ec9a-e43d-477a-baef-fa4a6acfbad2.jpg Next gen Covid vaccine has less side effects: NTU Hospital doctor Next gen Covid vaccine has less side effects: NTU Hospital doctor https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/e1f6ec9a-e43d-477a-baef-fa4a6acfbad2.jpg Next gen Covid vaccine has less side effects: NTU Hospital doctor Autumn and winter are the peak seasons for flu， Covid and other respiratory illnesses in Taiwan. The government has launched free flu and Covid shots for high risk groups but many people are hesitant https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A14W09EA 2026-10-16 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A15W04EA 2026-10-19 1 daily Man calls police in terror after being chased by 19 thirsty goats 2026-10-19 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/0024549f-034f-4429-b3d1-96524f7b9f3f.jpg Man calls police in terror after being chased by 19 thirsty goats Man calls police in terror after being chased by 19 thirsty goats https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/0024549f-034f-4429-b3d1-96524f7b9f3f.jpg Man calls police in terror after being chased by 19 thirsty goats In Mituo District， Kaohsiung， a man called 110 for help， saying he was being stalked by a herd of goats. Police searched for 40 minutes before finally discovering 19 goats enjoying the shade in the co https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A15W04EA 2026-10-19 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A15W09EA 2026-10-15 1 daily TSMC confirms talks with Musk over Texas fab 2026-10-15 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/19015d9e-678f-443c-941c-5bdd432a844d.jpg TSMC confirms talks with Musk over Texas fab TSMC confirms talks with Musk over Texas fab https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/19015d9e-678f-443c-941c-5bdd432a844d.jpg TSMC confirms talks with Musk over Texas fab TSMC delivered another stellar performance in the third quarter， with revenue up 50% year-on-year and earnings per share hitting a record NT$29.43. CEO C.C. Wei emphasized that surging AI demand has t https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A15W09EA 2026-10-15 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A16W01EA 2026-10-16 1 daily Surfing competition to draw top athletes to Taitung in November 2026-10-16 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/8c321b32-9fbf-4649-9340-c5dd904e2d81.jpg Surfing competition to draw top athletes to Taitung in November Surfing competition to draw top athletes to Taitung in November https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/8c321b32-9fbf-4649-9340-c5dd904e2d81.jpg Surfing competition to draw top athletes to Taitung in November The 2026 Taiwan Open of Surfing will make an action-packed return to Taitung next month. This year’s upgraded competition in Jinzun has a prize purse of NT$5 million， the highest ever for a surfing op https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A16W01EA 2026-10-16 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A16W02EA 2026-10-16 1 daily Lala Mountain designated Taiwan’s first ‘Urban Night Sky Place’ 2026-10-16 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/dedf630f-7292-488a-b3e3-a61efa856d4c.jpg Lala Mountain designated Taiwan’s first ‘Urban Night Sky Place’ Lala Mountain designated Taiwan’s first ‘Urban Night Sky Place’ https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/dedf630f-7292-488a-b3e3-a61efa856d4c.jpg Lala Mountain designated Taiwan’s first ‘Urban Night Sky Place’ Want to see a night sky full of stars? Head over to Lala Mountain in Taoyuan， which was recently designated an official Urban Night Sky Place. The hard-won honor involved retrofitting over 400 streetl https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A16W02EA 2026-10-16 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A16W03EA 2026-10-16 1 daily A new chapter begins for Tainan Railway Station 2026-10-16 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/f2279992-1bbd-4200-b68f-7f372314c254.jpg A new chapter begins for Tainan Railway Station A new chapter begins for Tainan Railway Station https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/f2279992-1bbd-4200-b68f-7f372314c254.jpg A new chapter begins for Tainan Railway Station Locals in Tainan are witnessing a historic moment! At 10:29 on Friday evening， the century-old Tainan Railway Station will bid farewell to its final train and become a historical landmark. The closing https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A16W03EA 2026-10-16 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A16W04EA 2026-10-16 1 daily Security guard takes advantage of new hire to steal NT$14.5 million 2026-10-16 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/00a4831c-a2e1-4d1e-bc35-5c10956d23c8.jpg Security guard takes advantage of new hire to steal NT$14.5 million Security guard takes advantage of new hire to steal NT$14.5 million https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/00a4831c-a2e1-4d1e-bc35-5c10956d23c8.jpg Security guard takes advantage of new hire to steal NT$14.5 million A security guard in a cash pickup run took advantage of a newly hired colleague to make off with millions in cash. The heist happened on Oct. 8 in Tainan. The security guard distracted his colleague a https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A16W04EA 2026-10-16 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A16W05EA 2026-10-16 1 daily Spanish drag couturier creates dazzling Taiwan-inspired designs 2026-10-16 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/99317b23-65fa-4a25-9c43-d06a0a8cdd04.jpg Spanish drag couturier creates dazzling Taiwan-inspired designs Spanish drag couturier creates dazzling Taiwan-inspired designs https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/99317b23-65fa-4a25-9c43-d06a0a8cdd04.jpg Spanish drag couturier creates dazzling Taiwan-inspired designs A self-taught drag costume designer from Spain is turning heads with his over-the-top creations， blending traditional Asian motifs and European flair into dazzling stage outfits. From flamenco dresses https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A16W05EA 2026-10-16 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A16W06EA 2026-10-16 1 daily Supporters flock to Shen’s final soapbox event at Linsen Park 2026-10-16 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/ac3811be-cb6a-4a9d-a1e9-f11bd6103b11.jpg Supporters flock to Shen’s final soapbox event at Linsen Park Supporters flock to Shen’s final soapbox event at Linsen Park https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/ac3811be-cb6a-4a9d-a1e9-f11bd6103b11.jpg Supporters flock to Shen’s final soapbox event at Linsen Park One key part of Puma Shen’s campaigning for Taipei mayor has been his soapbox events， where he addresses questions and complaints from citizens. The final event took place took place on Thursday eveni https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A16W06EA 2026-10-16 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A16W07EA 2026-10-16 1 daily Chiang and Shen buckle down in preparation for first debate 2026-10-16 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/4804a4c7-c8b3-4f5d-af80-3f35fb67084a.jpg Chiang and Shen buckle down in preparation for first debate Chiang and Shen buckle down in preparation for first debate https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/4804a4c7-c8b3-4f5d-af80-3f35fb67084a.jpg Chiang and Shen buckle down in preparation for first debate The much-awaited mayoral debate between Chiang Wan-an and Puma Shen will be held on the 31 of this month at noon. Eight media outlets including FTV News issued a joint statement inviting Puma Shen and https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A16W07EA 2026-10-16 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A16W08EA 2026-10-16 1 daily TPP and KMT pass bill to exempt more seniors from NHI premiums 2026-10-16 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/25370e2d-2974-4c4b-b8f2-8035d8be57a5.jpg TPP and KMT pass bill to exempt more seniors from NHI premiums TPP and KMT pass bill to exempt more seniors from NHI premiums https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/25370e2d-2974-4c4b-b8f2-8035d8be57a5.jpg TPP and KMT pass bill to exempt more seniors from NHI premiums With just weeks to the local elections， the KMT and TPP have passed a bill to exempt senior citizens from paying health insurance premiums. When it enters effect， people aged 65 and older whose income https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A16W08EA 2026-10-16 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A19W01EA 2026-10-19 1 daily Lee Yang pulls out from Asian Para Games event after badge downgrade 2026-10-19 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/aab1514f-6d9e-404a-b3b9-9d759d41b8c7.jpg Lee Yang pulls out from Asian Para Games event after badge downgrade Lee Yang pulls out from Asian Para Games event after badge downgrade https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/aab1514f-6d9e-404a-b3b9-9d759d41b8c7.jpg Lee Yang pulls out from Asian Para Games event after badge downgrade A credential downgrade has prompted Sports Minister Lee Yang to pull out of all official events at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games in Japan. Lee had initially been issued a badge that referred to hi https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A19W01EA 2026-10-19 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A19W02EA 2026-10-19 1 daily Demolition optical illusion scares drivers on highway 2026-10-19 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/98e16887-c628-4c5c-b444-ec96bea07b27.jpg Demolition optical illusion scares drivers on highway Demolition optical illusion scares drivers on highway https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/98e16887-c628-4c5c-b444-ec96bea07b27.jpg Demolition optical illusion scares drivers on highway Locals driving along National Highway 1 noticed a building being demolished near Yongkang section in Tainan. What stood out was the structure was tilting dangerously towards the highway as if it were https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A19W02EA 2026-10-19 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A19W03EA 2026-10-19 1 daily ITRI teams up with 7 solar power companies in new industry alliance 2026-10-19 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/72eda4a1-712b-448d-84a9-cac58d1fe3f5.jpg ITRI teams up with 7 solar power companies in new industry alliance ITRI teams up with 7 solar power companies in new industry alliance https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/72eda4a1-712b-448d-84a9-cac58d1fe3f5.jpg ITRI teams up with 7 solar power companies in new industry alliance As the world races toward net-zero emissions， demand for green energy is surging. The Industrial Technology Research Institute announced a new partnership with seven major domestic solar companies to https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A19W03EA 2026-10-19 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A19W04EA 2026-10-19 1 daily Man turns public restroom into a temporary lodging 2026-10-19 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/f2c157e3-890c-4fdd-a4d8-b73986b11a1f.jpg Man turns public restroom into a temporary lodging Man turns public restroom into a temporary lodging https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/f2c157e3-890c-4fdd-a4d8-b73986b11a1f.jpg Man turns public restroom into a temporary lodging A man has turned a public restroom into a free hotel， with all the amenities. Locals in Taichung noticed that the a man had moved into the accessible restroom at Wenxin Forest Park. He brought a mosqu https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A19W04EA 2026-10-19 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A19W05EA 2026-10-19 1 daily Imposter teachers for 6 years at public schools with fully forged documents 2026-10-19 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/0b4d7ffd-498a-4023-b442-f033a3f60e80.jpg Imposter teachers for 6 years at public schools with fully forged documents Imposter teachers for 6 years at public schools with fully forged documents https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/0b4d7ffd-498a-4023-b442-f033a3f60e80.jpg Imposter teachers for 6 years at public schools with fully forged documents “Fake it until you make it，” must have been the motto of Mr. Chiang， a fake teacher in Pingtung. For six years， the imposter taught at schools in Pingtung， Tainan and Kaohsiung， and even cleared admis https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A19W05EA 2026-10-19 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A19W06EA 2026-10-19 1 daily Puma Shen proposes post-election events to hear out civil servants 2026-10-19 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/fa656487-05c8-47ca-b278-77adc7ac4b0d.jpg Puma Shen proposes post-election events to hear out civil servants Puma Shen proposes post-election events to hear out civil servants https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/fa656487-05c8-47ca-b278-77adc7ac4b0d.jpg Puma Shen proposes post-election events to hear out civil servants Do you often complain about your job? Well， Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen wants to hear all about it. Over the past few weeks， the DPP politician has garnered large crowds at his soapbox pop-ups https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A19W06EA 2026-10-19 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A19W07EA 2026-10-19 1 daily Pizza makers experiment with sweet-savory Halloween concoctions 2026-10-19 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/beb3c890-9ce1-4cba-a4e6-8bab0cbbb1e0.jpg Pizza makers experiment with sweet-savory Halloween concoctions Pizza makers experiment with sweet-savory Halloween concoctions https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/beb3c890-9ce1-4cba-a4e6-8bab0cbbb1e0.jpg Pizza makers experiment with sweet-savory Halloween concoctions Halloween isn’t here yet， but pizza chains are already jumping on the chance to let their imaginations run wild. This year， they’re pushing the boundaries even further with creative designs as well as https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A19W07EA 2026-10-19 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A19W08EA 2026-10-19 1 daily Police officer carries trapped woman down six floors 2026-10-19 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/a92244da-a9d4-46d5-b710-1d5c14d23ed6.jpg Police officer carries trapped woman down six floors Police officer carries trapped woman down six floors https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/a92244da-a9d4-46d5-b710-1d5c14d23ed6.jpg Police officer carries trapped woman down six floors A fire broke out recently at a hotel in Taichung’s North District after a fuse box let out sparks， setting off alarms throughout the building. When an 82-year-old woman had trouble taking the stairs， https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026A19W08EA 2026-10-19