His father bought the house for 10 million and gave it to his son. The son sold it for 12 million, but “the cost basis isn’t 10 million”! Many people get the calculation for the integrated housing and land tax wrong
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's 財政部 explains that when a child sells real estate received as a gift from a parent, the acquisition cost used to calculate the “house-and-land tax” is based on the property's appraised value at the time of the gift, not the parent's purchase price. It warns that misunderstandings could lead to underreporting and hefty back taxes.
Why does Liu Yifei keep stirring the tea until it foams in A Dream of Splendor? She isn’t frothing milk—how was Song dynasty “dian cha” actually drunk?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article explains dian cha, a Song dynasty tea-making method depicted in the Chinese drama A Dream of Splendor. It describes the meaning of jifu, the action of whisking tea to create a froth, and the detailed steps based on Emperor Huizong of Song's Treatise on Tea, as well as the cultural background of tea games. It also explains how the method differs from modern matcha.
Did Taipei suddenly get 44.2 billion yuan to spend? Where did the money come from, and can it be used freely? Here’s what you need to know
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Under a revised Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures, Taipei City’s share of tax revenue distributed under the general allocation system for fiscal year 115 is about 114.9 billion yuan, an increase of about 44.2 billion yuan from fiscal year 114. However, the funds must be spent through the budget process, while other sources of revenue, including central government subsidies, are also falling by about 21 billion yuan. The actual change in available funding requires a comprehensive assessment.
What kinds of companies attract venture capital? Finance expert highlights the key: business integrity matters most
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Finance writer Hung Chang-li shared venture capital investment strategies on a program, stressing the importance of choosing high-growth industry sectors and companies with integrity. He said venture capital investors need to observe companies over 3-5 years and used the concept of a “chasm” to explain the market uncertainty facing emerging industries.
TikTok settles with Alabama: pays one hundred million dollars, limits children’s screen time and bans beauty filters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
TikTok reached a settlement with Alabama, agreeing to pay one hundred million dollars and impose restrictions on children’s use of the app, resolving a lawsuit alleging it was deliberately designed to be addictive to children.
Facts
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance will pay one hundred million dollars to the U.S. state of Alabama
The settlement includes a daily two-hour limit on children’s use
The platform will completely ban children from using all beauty filters
The settlement was reached on Monday, just before jury proceedings were set to begin
The chief legal counsel for the Alabama Attorney General’s Office is Katherine Robertson
If the terms of the new settlement are not met, TikTok has agreed to pay up to three hundred million dollars
Blue camp questions her academic credentials, including her SJD; Su Chiao-hui hits back: “I never said I was a doctor”—my résumé makes it clear
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui have both faced questions over allegedly inaccurate academic credentials on their filings. Su clarified that she never claimed to be a doctor; her résumé stated “Doctor of Juridical Science candidate.” She later gave up her studies due to a busy schedule and removed the relevant experience.
Blasted by pro-Taiwan voices over planned The Cat Replaces the Crown Prince play, Akio Yaita apologizes: performances to be suspended or postponed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A play titled “The Civet Cat Replaces the Crown Prince,” which was scheduled to satirize Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, has drawn strong backlash from the pro-Taiwan camp. Akio Yaita apologized and announced plans to temporarily suspend and postpone the performance.
Ko Chih-en visits 寬宏藝術 to push “Concert Economy 2.0,” calling for crowds and spending to stay
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Ko Chih-en visited 寬宏藝術 and proposed a “Concert Economy 2.0” plan, emphasizing the integration of venues, transportation, lodging and city marketing to turn visitor numbers into long-term business opportunities.
Chang Yi-li and Chen Po-wei hit the markets together; “Pork Prince” appearance draws 7000 likes: “They look just like a K-pop group!”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Zhang Yili, a former director of the Youth Bureau and a candidate for the Kaohsiung City Council in the Zuoying-Nanzi district, visited the Nanzi Demin Evening Market with former legislator Chen Po-wei. A young butcher shop owner known as the “Prince of Pork” drew attention and received more than 7,000 likes on social media. The visit highlighted the warmth of traditional markets and the energy of young people.
Kaohsiung hosts 8 countries and 221 organizations over 5 days! Taiwan International Children and Youth Carnival closes, Tainan to take over in 2027
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2026 Taiwan International Children and Youth Carnival closed in Kaohsiung after 5 days, bringing together 8 countries and 221 organizations and attracting more than 3 thousand students and teachers. It was also announced that Tainan will take over in 2027.
Qishan bananas delivered! Lai Jui-lung calls them “the best” as Qishan support group launches and he unveils eastern Kaohsiung development vision
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung established a Qishan support group on the 27th and put forward a “Grand Vision for Eastern Kaohsiung,” covering transportation, industry, cultural tourism, health care and community infrastructure. He received support from local figures.
Joint campaign headquarters opens in Sanchong! Su Chiao-hui backs Peng Chia-yun’s reelection bid, unveils six major benefits and an upgrade blueprint for major projects
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Su Chiao-hui and Peng Chia-yun opened a joint campaign headquarters in Sanchong, announcing six major welfare proposals and a Sanchong 2.0 upgrade blueprint as they seek reelection.
New Taipei launches traffic-safety challenge stations for Traffic Safety Month to improve public road-use awareness
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The New Taipei City Government's Department of Information, working with the Transportation Department, Police Department and Taipei Motor Vehicles Office, held a traffic safety awareness event titled “I'm Great at Traffic Safety” at Taoci Old Street Station on the MRT Sanying Line. The event aims to promote safe traffic practices, including motorcycle safety, yielding at intersections and older-driver safety, through 5 hands-on booths.
Transforming recruitment on social media for nightlife businesses—株式会社キングプロテア announces the launch of a Threads account management service and major price cuts｜All plans cut by 90,000 yen to fundamentally reduce recruitment costs
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
90,000-yen price cut on all plans
LINE subscribers increased by 52, from 3 to 55
35 applicants
12 interviews conducted
3 hires
More than 1,500 videos produced to date
Currently managing 26 accounts
Cast account management plan: 88,000 yen per month
Business social media management plan: 177,000 yen per month
Corporate social media management plan: 198,000 yen per month
“Replacing paper posters at stations with electronic paper”: 59.1% of rail users support partial replacement; seeking companies to participate in a PoC in January 2027
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Original主要都市圏で月1回以上鉄道を利用する10代～60代の男女1,259人を対象
PoC to begin in station environments in January 2027
Layer beads over your usual fabric softener for a fragrance with depth! New TV commercial for “ハミングフレア アロマビーズ,” featuring Satomi Ishihara, to air nationwide starting Monday, September 28
“大学パワーランキング” announces “Ranking of Famous Private Universities with Low Tuition [2026 Latest Edition]”! Comparing tuition costs over 4 years at 29 universities, including Waseda-Keio-Jochi-Rika, GMARCH, Nitto-Komasen and Kankandoritsu
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
1st place, 日本大学: total 4-year tuition for the Faculty of Law is 4,260,000 yen
Trump sharply cuts U.S. vehicle fuel-economy standards! Target lowered to 34.5 miles per gallon by 2031, saving $930 per new vehicle
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a final rule that significantly loosens fuel economy standards through 2031. The new standards set average fuel economy at 34.5 miles per gallon, down from 50.4 miles per gallon under the Biden administration, and are expected to cut new vehicle prices by an average of $930 while increasing CO2 emissions by about 5%.