Ahead of Taiwan's entry into a super-aged society, the Health Promotion Administration is promoting “texture-modified diets” to prevent malnutrition among older people caused by declining chewing and swallowing abilities.
April 23: Impact of the U.S.-Iran war on the global economy, financial markets and livelihoods
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The impact of the U.S.-Iran war on the global economy. Reports have raised concerns that clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz will take 6 months, prolonging high crude oil prices, while tolls for transiting the Panama Canal are surging and China's economy is being hit.
High-speed rail employee allegedly installs pinhole camera in men’s restroom at Taiwan Railway’s Xinzuoying Station; prosecutors and police investigate number of victims
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A THSR cleaner found a hidden camera in the men's restroom at TRA Xinzuoying Station, and a THSR employee was arrested. Voyeurism dating back to March last year was uncovered, and authorities are investigating the number of victims.
Control Yuan: Military’s drone countermeasure system lacks adequate capability; Ministry of National Defense should review
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An investigation by 監察院 found performance shortcomings and procurement irregularities in the military's drone jamming systems, prompting calls for improvements by 国防部.
Legislators concerned about possible tax-filing extension amid Middle East uncertainties; Ministry of Finance says none is planned for now
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Amid calls to extend the tax filing period due to uncertainty in the Middle East, Taiwan's 財政部 announced there are no plans to extend it for now, as economic conditions this year are stable.
Taroko Express crash killed 49; Lee Yi-hsiang’s 10-month sentence for bid-rigging upheld
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the Taiwan Railways Taroko Express derailment that killed 49 people, the Supreme Court finalized a 10-month prison sentence for construction site supervisor Lee Yi-hsiang for bid-rigging, while remanding charges including negligent homicide to the High Court.
China’s anti-corruption campaign: 56 provincial- and ministerial-level officials disciplined in first quarter
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In China's anti-corruption campaign during the first quarter of this year, a total of 183,000 people, including 56 provincial- and ministerial-level officials, were disciplined. The figures signal a continued intensification of the crackdown on corruption.