Taiwanese no longer need translation to drive in Estonia

Taiwanese can now drive in Estonia for up to one year using an international driving permit (IDP), without needing an official Estonian translation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said today. The ministry in February announced that the Estonian...

OPINION Nault: Guam's future depends on healthy hospital, healthy tourism

A safe, memorable vacation on Guam often begins with the beauty of our beaches, the warmth of our people, and the convenience of our airport. But behind every great destination is something visitors rarely think about until a sudden medical need...

Taiwan volunteers swap holiday mooncakes for muddy typhoon cleanup

Natural disasters Severe weather disrupts autumn festival family reunions across region From kids to soldiers, Taiwan has come together to help clean up Guangfu after a super typhoon left mud and destruction. (Photo by Peggy Ye) PEGGY YE October...

Taiwanese no longer need license translation to drive in Estonia: MOFA

Taipei, Oct. 7 (CNA) Taiwanese nationals can now drive in Estonia for up to one year using an International Driving Permit (IDP), without needing an official Estonian translation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday. MOFA...

Taiwanese travelers urged to be prepared for new EU entry-exit system

Taipei, Oct. 7 (CNA) Taiwanese travelers planning trips to Europe are advised to prepare for the European Union's new Entry/Exit System (EES), which will take effect next week and may require biometric data collection at border checkpoints, a...

30 airlines and airports nominated for FTE APAC Pioneer Awards 2025 – winners to be announced at APEX FTE Asia Expo

Share on LinkedInLinkedIn Share on TwitterTwitter Share on FacebookFacebook Share on RedditReddit Share on FlipboardFlipboard Share on TumblrTumblr Share via EmailGmail Share on WhatsAppWhatsApp The shortlists for the FTE APAC Pioneer Awards 2025...

Ministry issues EU travel advisory

People planning to travel to EU countries should reserve sufficient time for immigration clearance on arrival, as it is launching its automated Entry/Exit System (EES) on Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday. Department of...

Tourism Malaysia scales up promotions

PUTRAJAYA, 7 October 2025: Tourism Malaysia hosted the Global Tourism Meet 2025, an international tourism business event set to become a pivotal annual gathering. The event brought together 600 international buyers and 100 media representatives...

‘Free Solo’ Star Alex Honnold to Host Travel Adventure Show Set in Nevada (EXCLUSIVE)

Alex Honnold has found his next adventure. The death-defying climber and star of the Oscar-winning documentary “Free Solo” will host a travel series set in his home state of Nevada. Premiering in 2026 across the Outside network, the five-episode...

Three airlines expand Japan routes as strong baht fuels Thai outbound travel

However, over the past weekend, Thai Vietjet announced that its flight launch plans had been affected by the United States government shutdown, which has caused the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to suspend the issuance of new aircraft...

From Paraguay To Taiwan: Fátima Molas’ Life-Changing Exchange

At the age of 22, Fátima Molas, a Paraguayan Industrial Engineering student, made one of the most challenging and courageous decisions of her life: to leave her family and country for more than a year to do an academic exchange in Taiwan. Today,...

Exploring the identity of a city: The world premiere of Last Night in Taipei at VIFF

Still from Last Night in Taipei | Courtesy of VIFF Filmmaking is a freeing process, says screenwriter and director Cheng-Chui Kuo. The Vancouver International Film Festival will screen his full-length feature, Last Night in Taipei, on Oct. 8 at...

China Focus: Taiwan residents flock to mainland during holiday season

TAIPEI, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- A travel boom among Taiwan residents heading to the Chinese mainland is in full swing during the October holidays, despite the island's authorities refusing to lift restrictions on group tours. This month, Taiwan...

UAE travel deals from Dh2,995: Etihad offers discounts

Explore Etihad’s newest routes The sale covers Etihad’s expanding network, including destinations such as Addis Ababa, Algiers, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Kazan, Krabi, Sumatra, Peshawar, Phnom Penh, Tunis, and Taipei. Strategic expansion in...

Asian markets mostly higher in quiet holiday trading

A person stand in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei index at a securities firm on Oct 6, in Tokyo. (AP) TOKYO, Oct 7, (AP): Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday in quiet holiday trading, while Japan’s benchmark rose to...

Asian markets mostly higher in quiet holiday trading after AI deals push Wall St to more records

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690,000 tourists visited Mongolia since January

Baku, October 6, AZERTAC As of October 1, 2025, a total of 690,000 tourists have visited Mongolia since the beginning of the year, including 83,538 in September, MONTSAME reported citing the the National Statistics Office. More than 150,000...

EVA Air Launches Dallas–Taipei Route, Expands North America Network

EVA Air inaugurated its new Dallas–Fort Worth to Taipei route on October 4, 2025, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The launch marks the airline’s ninth passenger gateway in North America, expanding...

Vietnam’s foreign tourist arrivals rise 21.5% in nine months

Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam recorded a 21.5% year-on-year increase in international visitor arrivals to 15.4 million in the first nine months of the year, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance. The tourism and...

Cycle Care introduces Taiwanese electric scooters

Created: Oct 06, 2025 07:59 AM Shop floor: to ensure the Kymco Ionex scooters’ suitability for Bermuda, Paul DeCouto, Cycle Care’s technical director, travelled to Taiwan last year to tour the factory and drive cross-country on one of the scooters...