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The Philippine government Saturday rejected Taiwan's allegations that the Philippine Coast Guard had intentionally murdered a Taiwanese fisherman whose death has triggered a major diplomatic spat.
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Friday Asia Update: Top Five Stories for the Week of May 17, 2013
Former police officer Abner Afuang burns a replica of Taiwan's national flag as he protests against the mistreatment of Filipinos working overseas, along a main street of Manila on May 17, 2013.
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Hoax phone calls hit mainland flights
Several flights from Chongqing and Guangzhou were forced to land or delayed on Friday after telephone threats were received, airport authorities said.
Filipinos attacked with baseball bats in Taiwan
Two overseas Filipino workers in Taiwan have been attacked by unidentified assailants armed with baseball bats, the Philippines' top official to Taipei said Friday.
Fate of OFWs bound for Taiwan hang in balance
MANILA Every month, 2,500 Filipinos leave for Taiwan and the numbers peak in the months of May and June when about 3,000 find jobs there mostly as factory workers, caretakers or domestic helpers.
Poultry price could increase as a result of ban
Vendors warned yesterday that the price of poultry might increase in June due to an increase in electricity prices that have resulted from the ban on the slaughter of fowl in traditional markets.
74 % of Taiwanese dissatisfied with President Ma: Poll
Ma was first sworn in as president on May 20, 2008, while his second and final term started on the same day last year.
"Taipei Factory" Debuts in Cannes
The screening enjoyed a very well-received response at the Theatre Croisette and generated an energy and interest for Taiwan Cinema.
Local museums to host art events on International Museum Day
Museums in Taiwan are set to host a series of events May 18 ranging from treasure hunts to sleepovers to celebrate International Museum Day.
Jonathan Manthorpe: Asia's territorial disputes claim the life of a Taiwanese fisherman
Killing frays relations between Taipei and Manila, but they have too much in common to let things spiral out of control A Kidd-class ship, the Makung, sails out of Kaohsiung Harbor on Taiwan as Taipei orders a military drill in response to the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman by Filipino coast guards Why and where Taiwanese fisherman Hung ... (more)
Record number of CU-Boulder students receive Fulbright awards
The 2013 University of Colorado students who have received Fulbright offers and their destination countries are: Ulyana Horodyskyj, Nepal; Renee Payne, Brazil; Elise Pizzi, China; Sean Planchard, Spain; Ian Rowen, Taiwan; Amelia Schubert, China; Eric Simley, Denmark; Levin Sliker, Italy; Marin Toscano, China; Andrea Watson, Chile; Claire Waugh, ... (more)
TAIPEI: Ma Ying-jeou pushing Taiwan to boost investments abroad in Europe
Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou praised the potential of the Taiwanese-European economy and encouraged Taiwan to pursue a steady trade relationship with European countries during the Europe Day Dinner held by the European Chamber of Commerce yesterday.
Taiwan-Philippines dispute grows
Taipei imposed further sanctions on Manila on Wednesday, despite an apology from Philippine President Benigno Aquino that attempted to ease a weeklong rift between the two economies.
Taiwan sends officials to investigate slaying
Taiwan dispatched a large investigative delegation to the Philippines, among other punitive measures, after Manila's fence-mending efforts failed to quell escalating tension over the Philippines' killing of a fisherman from Taiwan.
Taiwanese Wind Tower is Covered with Thousands of Wind Turbines and LED Lights
Beijing-based Decode Urbanism Office has designed a conceptual skyscraper with a facade composed of thousands of small wind turbines that would be able to produce enough energy to power the entire building.
Filipinos in Taiwan fear backlash over fisherman's death
MANILA Filipinos who are based in Taiwan are concerned about the alleged harassment being experienced by some Filipinos in the country following the fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman last week.
Cannes: Festival-Commissioned Omnibus Films Come to Prominence
The premiere of the Directors' Fortnight-backed "Taipei Factory" marks the latest effort for film festivals to extend their pedigrees as creators as much as curators.
China news round-up: Shuangjiangkou dam gets approval, Taiwan rejects Philippine apology
Patrick Boehler has written for Time, Bloomberg, Le Monde Diplomatique and the Chinese weekly Shidai Zhoubao.
Taiwan dumpling eatery tops 101 Best Asian Restaurants poll
A Taiwanese eatery famed for its dumplings was crowned Asia's best restaurant, while restaurants in Beijing claimed the lion's share of spots in the top ten of a new survey of the food-obsessed region's best dining.