Idealic: Built in 1992, the resort has a diverse ecological system, abundant natural beauty and spring festivities. — Photo courtesy of Atayal Resort Viet Nam News NANTOU, Taiwan — The Atayal Resort in the north of Puli Township in Nantou County, Taiwan, is an excellent spot for family vacations and school field trips. The resort reflects the recent trend of ecological tours which are increasingly popular in Taiwan. Located at the border of Renai and Kuohsin Townships, an area known for its natural beauty, the Atayal Resort was established by people who posses a strong respect for the Atayal aboriginal tribe. Close to nature: With abundant natural ecological resources and a pleasant climate, alongside vast mountain ranges, Atayal resort is the perfect place to relax. — VNS Photo Thục Nghi The founders of the resort place a great emphasis on preserving the natural environment and Atayal culture. The resort has an aboriginal museum … [Read more...] about Atayal Resort: A relaxing getaway in Taiwan
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No Vietnamese victims found in Taiwan’s factory fire
No Vietnamese workers have been found injured or dead in a massive fire that broke out at a factory’s dormitory in Pingzhen District, Taoyuan city, Taiwan (China) around 9:00 pm on April 29. A fire breaks out at a factory’s dormitory, where many Vietnamese workers live, in Pingzhen District, Taoyuan city, Taiwan (China) on late April 29. According to the Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei, the deadly blaze has claimed lives of five local firefighters and some foreign workers, but not including Vietnamese. A total of 161 Vietnamese workers are working at Chin Poon Industrial Co., a rigid printed circuit board producer in Taoyuan. At the time of the fire, most of the workers were at work while some asked for a leave from work to meet friends. Shortly after the accident occurred, the Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei coordinated with the Taoyuan authority and the Vietnamese brides’ association to provide foods and water for the affected … [Read more...] about No Vietnamese victims found in Taiwan’s factory fire
China to hold military drills in Taiwan Strait
China was scheduled to hold live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait Wednesday, flexing its military muscle after warning Taipei about seeking independence or closer ties with Washington. It is the first such exercise in the waterway since 2016, and it coincides with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's visit to Swaziland, one of the self-ruled island's few remaining international allies. The Chinese government has given scant details about the manoeuvres, with a Fujian province maritime safety administration statement merely saying last week that the day-long drills would start at 8:00 am (0000 GMT). China's Taiwan Affairs Office director Liu Jieyi said Monday the drill was "an action to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our motherland." As she left for Africa on Tuesday, Tsai said Taiwan has "the confidence and determination to safeguard the country's security." Relations between Beijing and Taipei have deteriorated since Tsai came to office in May 2016, largely … [Read more...] about China to hold military drills in Taiwan Strait
No Vietnamese victims reported in Taiwan earthquake
The office on February 7 launched a hotline, 00886988579362, to receive information about Vietnamese citizens affected by the accident (if have). No Vietnamese victims reported in Taiwan earthquake. The 6.5-magnitude quake was recorded at 11:50 p.m. of February 6 in Hualien city, leaving at least four deaths, 225 injured and 145 others missing. The Foreign Ministry directed the office to keep a close watch on the situation to timely carry out citizen protection measures. This is the strongest quake hit the popular Taiwanese tourist city in the past five decades. Several tall buildings were left tilting on their sides. Over 560 houses are facing power cut, while 35,000 households are living without water. Since February 4, over 100 quakes struck Hualien. Experts warned that many others may hit the city in the following weeks. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about No Vietnamese victims reported in Taiwan earthquake
Bản in : Vietnamese brides teach mother tongue in Taiwan
Many Vietnamese mothers in Taiwan have become teachers of their native language to their children after engaging in a programme entitled "Ngọn đuốc tân di dân" (New Immigrant Torch). A report by radio The Voice of Vietnam (VOV). According to statistics, Taiwan is home to around 100,000 Vietnamese mothers whose children number 200,000. Vietnamese women are very keen on teaching their mother language to children. Local authorities are also placing importance on the Vietnamese language training for younger generations. Nguyen Thi Lien Huong, a Vietnamese language and culture lecturer of Taiwan University, has taken part in the "New Immigrant Torch" programme for seven years. Huong married a Taiwanese man, and has three children who are taught Vietnamese language by their mother. She said her children are learning to speak Vietnamese and her husband has spent years studying the language and traditional culture. "We often talk in Vietnamese so that our children can learn Vietnamese daily," … [Read more...] about Bản in : Vietnamese brides teach mother tongue in Taiwan