【精英翻譯】的部落格

Tourist numbers steady after price hike at Kaohsiung’s Former British Consulate at Takao (2014/03/18)

The National Palace Museum’s decision to raise admission prices from July has drawn much criticism. But if the ticket price hike at Kaohsiung’s Former British Consulate at Takao last week serves as a barometer of expected impact, tourist numbers are unlikely to vary heavily. 

Sports Focus (2014/03/18)

Wang Wei-chung Strong Again

Taipei mayoral candidate Sean Lien eager to face opposition frontrunner in debate (2014/03/17)

KMT Central Committee member Sean Lien visited party headquarters today to fill out paperwork for the upcoming Taipei mayoral election. While there Lien said he’s eager to debate the opposition frontrunner Ko Wen-je. 

Interior Ministry moves to compensate workers for holidays that fall on weekends (2014/03/17)

The Interior Ministry has decided that when holidays fall on weekends, an extra day of paid vacation shall be provided on the preceding or following work day. The change starts from 2015 and was made following an outcry over the particularly low number of holidays workers were set to face next year. 

Alleged apartment trashers caught in Tainan (2014/03/17)

Two Hong Kong teenagers who allegedly wreaked havoc on the rented apartments and hotels they stayed in are now in detention. Among the many acts the women are accused of: using lipstick to write swear words on walls, backing up toilets with cigarettes, and strewing food leftovers and sanitary pads across living areas and bathrooms. 

National Palace Museum decides to let foreigners foot the bill of higher overhead costs (2014/03/17)

The National Palace Museum will soon introduce a two-tiered pricing system that will lead to significantly higher prices for foreigners compared to Taiwanese nationals. In July it plans to raise the price of general admission for foreigners from NT$160 to NT$250. Tickets for Taiwanese nationals will be lowered by NT$10 to NT$150. 

Newly published research from late toxicologist shows dangers of fine particulate matter (2014/03/17)

When one of Taiwan’s best-known public health advocates died last year, he left behind an impressive legacy. Lin Chieh-liang’s contributions continue with new research published by a team he led that shows how fine particulate matter raises the mortality rate of dialysis patients. 

Bali Pomelo Festival (2014/03/17)

Pomelos cultivated in Bali District, New Taipei City are known around Taiwan for their excellent taste. 

Pingtung Agriculture Biotechnology Park blends aquaculture and greenhouses (2014/03/17)

The Pingtung Agricultural Biotechnology Park has created Taiwan’s first integrated aquaculture farm and greenhouse. It uses an ingenious process where wastewater from the aquaculture ponds can be used to raise saltwater crops. 

Pingtung Agriculture Biotechnology Park blends aquaculture and greenhouses (2014/03/17)

The Pingtung Agricultural Biotechnology Park has created Taiwan’s first integrated aquaculture farm and greenhouse. It uses an ingenious process where wastewater from the aquaculture ponds can be used to raise saltwater crops.