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Taiwan

‘I can be a grandmother and super fit’, Hyrox Singapore participant, 57, hopes to redefine ageing

Carolyn Soemarjono (centre), a cancer survivor in her 60s, doing sandbag lunges during the Hyrox Singapore race held at the National Stadium on April 5, 2026.
Carolyn Soemarjono (centre), a cancer survivor in her 60s, doing sandbag lunges during the Hyrox Singapore race held at the National Stadium on April 5, 2026.

Taiwanese singer Rainie Yang’s concert in Singapore cancelled for second time

Rainie Yang held the latest leg of The Elephant We See tour in Chengdu on March 28.
Rainie Yang held the latest leg of The Elephant We See tour in Chengdu on March 28.

Taiwan says it has assurances over LNG supplies from ‘major’ country

State-owned refiner CPC said crude oil inventories were being maintained at pre-conflict levels and overall petrochemical feedstock supplies have remained stable.
State-owned refiner CPC said crude oil inventories were being maintained at pre-conflict levels and overall petrochemical feedstock supplies have remained stable.

‘Plastic bag chaos’: Shortage fears highlight Taiwan’s energy security concerns

wyyplastic - Plastic bags are heavily used in Taiwan's wet markets.



ST PHOTO: YIP WAI YEE
wyyplastic - Plastic bags are heavily used in Taiwan's wet markets.



ST PHOTO: YIP WAI YEE

Jay Chou unveils secret 2014 marriage proposal in new I Do music video

The music video for I Do shows Jay Chou proposing to Hannah Quinlivan.
The music video for I Do shows Jay Chou proposing to Hannah Quinlivan.

Taiwan airlines to hike fuel surcharges 157% on international flights

The fuel surcharge increase will differ between short-haul flights and longer flights.
The fuel surcharge increase will differ between short-haul flights and longer flights.

Taiwan to strengthen Pratas islands’ defences as China steps up pressure

Kuan Bi-ling, minister of Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council, which runs the Coast Guard Administration, speaks during a press conference in Taipei, Taiwan, April 2, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang
Kuan Bi-ling, minister of Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council, which runs the Coast Guard Administration, speaks during a press conference in Taipei, Taiwan, April 2, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Taiwan military says budget delay threatens $3.1b in weapons buying, training

FILE PHOTO: A High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) vehicle is on display during an annual military exercise ahead of Lunar New Year in Taichung, Taiwan, January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) vehicle is on display during an annual military exercise ahead of Lunar New Year in Taichung, Taiwan, January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

World does not need a crisis over Taiwan, opposition leader says ahead of China trip

Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wun speaks to the media ahead of her trip to China, in Taipei, Taiwan March 30, 2026.
Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wun speaks to the media ahead of her trip to China, in Taipei, Taiwan March 30, 2026.

Look at Hong Kong and don't be naive about China, US senator says on Taiwan trip

Taiwan's National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) attend a press conference at the Presidential Office Building in Taipei, Taiwan, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang
Taiwan's National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) attend a press conference at the Presidential Office Building in Taipei, Taiwan, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.