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/2026605W04EA 2026-06-09 1 daily Girl put in full-body anesthesia after sticker earring gets lodged in ear 2026-06-09 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/918ba9b4-fe1b-493d-8847-f7a1e3faafe8.jpg Girl put in full-body anesthesia after sticker earring gets lodged in ear Girl put in full-body anesthesia after sticker earring gets lodged in ear https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/918ba9b4-fe1b-493d-8847-f7a1e3faafe8.jpg Girl put in full-body anesthesia after sticker earring gets lodged in ear Stick-on earrings seem like a safe enough alternative to getting your kid’s ears pierced at a young age， but that doesn’t mean they are without risk. A 6-year-old girl found this the hard way recently https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026605W04EA 2026-06-09 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026608W0AEA 2026-06-08 1 daily Taiwan shares freefall dragged by sharp sell-offs in US， Japan 2026-06-08 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/ddda34fe-41c6-4145-b75e-4dcc9e24506e.jpg Taiwan shares freefall dragged by sharp sell-offs in US， Japan Taiwan shares freefall dragged by sharp sell-offs in US， Japan https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/ddda34fe-41c6-4145-b75e-4dcc9e24506e.jpg Taiwan shares freefall dragged by sharp sell-offs in US， Japan Taiwan’s stock market opened drastically low and plummeted even lower on Monday， dragged down by sharp sell-offs in US， Japanese and South Korean Markets. The Taiex plunged by nearly 2，700 points in e https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026608W0AEA 2026-06-08 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026608W0BEA 2026-06-09 1 daily Kaohsiung high schoolers gently capture iguana on campus 2026-06-09 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/8184d604-ed95-47f0-9001-f62f2f6e98f0.jpg Kaohsiung high schoolers gently capture iguana on campus Kaohsiung high schoolers gently capture iguana on campus https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/8184d604-ed95-47f0-9001-f62f2f6e98f0.jpg Kaohsiung high schoolers gently capture iguana on campus Students and staff responded quickly when a green iguana wandered onto their high-school campus in Kaohsiung. Led by the dean of student affairs， six students used plastic fruit crates to herd and cor https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026608W0BEA 2026-06-09 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026608W0CEA 2026-06-10 1 daily Traveler’s mishap at airport highlights loophole involving delayed flights 2026-06-10 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/03702dd0-200f-4edf-b36b-88671c6f8007.jpg Traveler’s mishap at airport highlights loophole involving delayed flights Traveler’s mishap at airport highlights loophole involving delayed flights https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/03702dd0-200f-4edf-b36b-88671c6f8007.jpg Traveler’s mishap at airport highlights loophole involving delayed flights A near-mishap at Taoyuan International Airport has highlighted a little-known hazard of air travel. If you receive a notification that your departing flight will be delayed， you should still go to the https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026608W0CEA 2026-06-10 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026609W01EA 2026-06-09 1 daily Two dead， two injured in suspected bento shop gas explosion 2026-06-09 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/bd828038-1b90-438f-a607-b1b173f2374b.jpg Two dead， two injured in suspected bento shop gas explosion Two dead， two injured in suspected bento shop gas explosion https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/bd828038-1b90-438f-a607-b1b173f2374b.jpg Two dead， two injured in suspected bento shop gas explosion A suspected gas explosion at a bento shop in Hsinchu City claimed two lives in the early hours of Tuesday. The tragedy took place on Gaocui Road， where 11 explosions were counted in just 4 seconds. Th https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026609W01EA 2026-06-09 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026609W02EA 2026-06-09 1 daily Site manager of Matai’an Creek project rescued after 15 hours 2026-06-09 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/715ef084-3689-496e-8f95-79fa9297f132.jpg Site manager of Matai’an Creek project rescued after 15 hours Site manager of Matai’an Creek project rescued after 15 hours https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/715ef084-3689-496e-8f95-79fa9297f132.jpg Site manager of Matai’an Creek project rescued after 15 hours On Monday noon， the manager for a sediment control dam project along Matai’an Creek in Hualien got washed away in the rain， just as he was driving to the site to evacuate a number of operators. He had https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026609W02EA 2026-06-09 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026609W03EA 2026-06-09 1 daily Gecko staying in incense burner becomes star of temple ritual 2026-06-09 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/0ac98cad-088f-4335-9fed-370d91d80eba.jpg Gecko staying in incense burner becomes star of temple ritual Gecko staying in incense burner becomes star of temple ritual https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/0ac98cad-088f-4335-9fed-370d91d80eba.jpg Gecko staying in incense burner becomes star of temple ritual If you live in Taiwan， you’ve probably encountered a gecko at home at some point， but have you ever seen one chilling inside an incense burner? Worshippers at a temple in Donggang were surprised to se https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026609W03EA 2026-06-09 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026609W04EA 2026-06-09 1 daily Vendor scales down banquet menu for sustainable small gatherings 2026-06-09 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/ccc2944b-6825-4a85-8f7f-91d9fe2bf951.jpg Vendor scales down banquet menu for sustainable small gatherings Vendor scales down banquet menu for sustainable small gatherings https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/ccc2944b-6825-4a85-8f7f-91d9fe2bf951.jpg Vendor scales down banquet menu for sustainable small gatherings Traditional “ban-doh” banquets don’t have to be shared by 10 people anymore! Hoping to serve demand for smaller group meals， one caterer has scaled back the portions into just enough for four. While p https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026609W04EA 2026-06-09 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026609W05EA 2026-06-09 1 daily Taiwan to host international firefighter conference in 2030 2026-06-09 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/4c218896-cc7e-4526-a31f-331176051706.jpg Taiwan to host international firefighter conference in 2030 Taiwan to host international firefighter conference in 2030 https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/4c218896-cc7e-4526-a31f-331176051706.jpg Taiwan to host international firefighter conference in 2030 At the end of May， National Fire Agency Director-General Hsiao Huan-chang led a delegation to Japan for the International Fire Chiefs’ Association of Asia General Conference. In a major diplomatic bre https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026609W05EA 2026-06-09 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026609W06EA 2026-06-09 1 daily 2，000 evacuated in mountains of Kaohsiung amid heavy rains 2026-06-09 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/2f065350-5c66-461f-960c-3d72d6c56950.jpg 2，000 evacuated in mountains of Kaohsiung amid heavy rains 2，000 evacuated in mountains of Kaohsiung amid heavy rains https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/2f065350-5c66-461f-960c-3d72d6c56950.jpg 2，000 evacuated in mountains of Kaohsiung amid heavy rains Heavy downpours continue to pound Taiwan. Over in Kaohsiung， authorities have issued 68 yellow alerts for landslides across mountainous areas. Police officers went door to door in vulnerable areas to https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026609W06EA 2026-06-09 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026609W08EA 2026-06-09 1 daily Grab holds presser ahead of planned Taiwan expansion 2026-06-09 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/e3ae23ad-9d3b-4cbe-9f0b-8a29c6c3f902.jpg Grab holds presser ahead of planned Taiwan expansion Grab holds presser ahead of planned Taiwan expansion https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/e3ae23ad-9d3b-4cbe-9f0b-8a29c6c3f902.jpg Grab holds presser ahead of planned Taiwan expansion Earlier this year， the leading food delivery company in Southeast Asia， Grab， announced plans to buy Delivery Hero’s foodpanda delivery business in Taiwan for NT$600 million. The deal has sparked conc https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026609W08EA 2026-06-09 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026609W09EA 2026-06-09 1 daily Heaviest rainfall expected this Friday， to persist until following week 2026-06-09 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/3fadae16-66a8-423a-83c0-cc0422093c07.jpg Heaviest rainfall expected this Friday， to persist until following week Heaviest rainfall expected this Friday， to persist until following week https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/3fadae16-66a8-423a-83c0-cc0422093c07.jpg Heaviest rainfall expected this Friday， to persist until following week Heavy rainfall continued on Tuesday with floods reported in many areas in Northern Taiwan， including in Taoyuan and Keelung. Fallen branches were posing a hazard to road users， though fortunately no c https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026609W09EA 2026-06-09 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026610W01EA 2026-06-10 1 daily Plum rains replenish reservoirs in South 2026-06-10 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/4de1d41b-e1a7-4e88-bb1e-857be3230b8d.jpg Plum rains replenish reservoirs in South Plum rains replenish reservoirs in South https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/4de1d41b-e1a7-4e88-bb1e-857be3230b8d.jpg Plum rains replenish reservoirs in South The lingering plum rain front and southwesterly winds are bringing downpours across the island. And though gloomy， the showers are providing a much needed boost to the water supply in Southern Taiwan. https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026610W01EA 2026-06-10 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026610W02EA 2026-06-10 1 daily Changhua bus roof leaking during rainy spell 2026-06-10 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/b54ee483-5ef7-406e-b57d-dd03f3581a07.jpg Changhua bus roof leaking during rainy spell Changhua bus roof leaking during rainy spell https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/b54ee483-5ef7-406e-b57d-dd03f3581a07.jpg Changhua bus roof leaking during rainy spell Meanwhile heavy rains battered Central Taiwan， so much so that passengers on a bus in Changhua needed to use an umbrella. The waterproofing seal around the emergency hatch on the roof was apparently w https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026610W02EA 2026-06-10 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026610W03EA 2026-06-10 1 daily Sidewalk collapses outside Beimen Station in Taipei 2026-06-10 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/745d805f-b5d5-426d-a43b-12d8a9e1c513.jpg Sidewalk collapses outside Beimen Station in Taipei Sidewalk collapses outside Beimen Station in Taipei https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/745d805f-b5d5-426d-a43b-12d8a9e1c513.jpg Sidewalk collapses outside Beimen Station in Taipei And the constant rain over the past few days is enough to bring anybody down， but it’s also proven to be too much to stand for a pavement in Taipei. A sinkhole appeared near Beimen MRT Station on Wedn https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026610W03EA 2026-06-10 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026610W04EA 2026-06-10 1 daily 2 excavator operators trapped in sandbar by river surge 2026-06-10 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/b42abeba-e42b-4d36-babb-7598a7f609eb.jpg 2 excavator operators trapped in sandbar by river surge 2 excavator operators trapped in sandbar by river surge https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/b42abeba-e42b-4d36-babb-7598a7f609eb.jpg 2 excavator operators trapped in sandbar by river surge An intense rescue operation was carried out Wednesday afternoon when heavy rains occurred in the mountains of Kaohsiung. Two backhoe operators were working on a sandbar near Dajin Bridge， on the borde https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026610W04EA 2026-06-10 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026610W05EA 2026-06-10 1 daily International baking champion shares secret to success 2026-06-10 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/f16b4c40-b22f-4024-917a-f34a1d46a308.jpg International baking champion shares secret to success International baking champion shares secret to success https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/f16b4c40-b22f-4024-917a-f34a1d46a308.jpg International baking champion shares secret to success Bread comes in all shapes and sizes， with bakers constantly creating new flavors and innovative fillings. But the process of making any bread， from kneading the dough to taking it out of the oven， is https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026610W05EA 2026-06-10 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026610W06EA 2026-06-10 1 daily Taipei small business builds reputation for repairing outdoor clothes 2026-06-10 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/85389def-7e7c-4db8-a74b-221c8854c615.jpg Taipei small business builds reputation for repairing outdoor clothes Taipei small business builds reputation for repairing outdoor clothes https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/85389def-7e7c-4db8-a74b-221c8854c615.jpg Taipei small business builds reputation for repairing outdoor clothes A small clothing repair shop near Taipei Main Station has made a name for itself by repairing outdoor wear. Founded 10 years ago， it now handles over 1，000 orders per month and has collaborated with m https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026610W06EA 2026-06-10 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026610W07EA 2026-06-10 1 daily VP Hsiao wraps up state visit to Palau 2026-06-10 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/2880f2af-805d-40a0-9c20-9841889b36e8.jpg VP Hsiao wraps up state visit to Palau VP Hsiao wraps up state visit to Palau https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/2880f2af-805d-40a0-9c20-9841889b36e8.jpg VP Hsiao wraps up state visit to Palau Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim has concluded her state visit to Palau. In her final day in the country， she hosted a closing luncheon for Palauan leadership. A highlight on the menu was a Taiwan-shaped https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026610W07EA 2026-06-10 https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026610W08EA 2026-06-10 1 daily Taiwan pushes back as China claims jurisdiction in eastern waters 2026-06-10 EnglishNews zh-TW https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/5d9f511b-ae8d-415d-8bcd-2115d064b2b7.jpg Taiwan pushes back as China claims jurisdiction in eastern waters Taiwan pushes back as China claims jurisdiction in eastern waters https://cdn.ftvnews.com.tw/engnews/images/2026/5d9f511b-ae8d-415d-8bcd-2115d064b2b7.jpg Taiwan pushes back as China claims jurisdiction in eastern waters China has stepped up its activities in waters east of Taiwan， dispatching its coast guard and government vessels that claim to be conducting law enforcement operations. Taiwan’s Coast Guard has pushed https://embed.ftvnews.com.tw/2026610W08EA 2026-06-10