Living Hells for Pedestrians! The Top Five Worst Traffic Safety Countries in the World EDITORAugust 9, 202302.4K views In recent years, there have been many fatal car accidents in Taiwan, and drunk driving problems were also serious, making Taiwan known as a pedestrian hell. According to the number of traffic accident deaths per 100,000 people, the World Bank lists the world’s top five pedestrian hells, namely Dominican, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, Liberia, and Eritrea. Read more
Why Father’s Day Is Different Around the World EDITORAugust 7, 202301.3K views Father’s Day is a day to thank fathers. Father’s Day varies from country to country due to historical background or cultural customs, but no matter what day, everyone will give… Read more
People Sleep Too Little should Be Careful to Grow a Big Belly EDITORAugust 5, 202301.8K views Studies have found that too little sleep time not only leads to poor energy during the day and inability to concentrate but also leads to increased visceral fat. For people who sleep less than seven hours, the total amount of visceral fat will increase by 12 grams for every hour of sleep lost. Therefore, they will naturally become a big-belly person. Read more
Taiwan Minister of Agriculture CHEN Chi-Chung Promotes Agricultural and Fishery Products in the US EDITORAugust 4, 202301.2K views SEATTLE, WA (Merxwire) – Taiwan Minister of Agriculture CHEN Chi-Chung led a delegation to the United States to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Food Security Ministerial Meeting held in Seattle.… Read more
The Power of 300,000 Period Panties: GoMoond on the Evolution of Taiwan’s Menstrual Abundance Policies EDITORAugust 3, 202301.2K views TAIPEI, TAIWAN (Merxwire) – Founders Wen-Fei Shih and Yuan-Yi Chen of GoMoond, a more than decade-long advocate of period products in Taiwan, embarked on a journey to Society for Menstrual… Read more
Longevity Secret: Study Shows Dog Owners Live Longer EDITORAugust 3, 202301.5K views There are many benefits to owning a dog, which can reduce loneliness and depression. In addition, the scientists found that dog owners lived longer, presumably related to reduced cardiovascular mortality.… Read more
Long-COVID Sequelae, Brain Fog Phenomenon is Like Aging 10 Years Old EDITORJuly 31, 202301.7K views After COVID-19 subsided, people resumed traveling and living without masks. But some people are still affected by “brain fog”, persistent symptoms such as inability to concentrate and memory loss. The latest research in the UK has found that brain fog can make people look as old as 10 years old, and at the same time cause cognitive impairment. Read more
People Should Know More About Vitamin Supplements as Consumption Grows EDITORJuly 28, 202301.2K views People are more health-conscious than ever before, leading to a continued increase in the consumption of vitamin supplements. Consumers should understand the various vitamins before eating them to confirm their… Read more
Business Weekly Co-hosted the 2023 CTBC FinTech Summit to Show Prosperous Perspectives for the Future of Fintech in Taiwan EDITORJuly 26, 202301.7K views TAIPEI, TAIWAN (Merxwire) – The 2023 CTBC Fintech Summit, being the first of its kind, showcased the vibrant innovation scenes in local fintech ecosystem. Co-organized by Business Weekly Taiwan and… Read more
Artificial Sugar Substitutes are Not Safe? WHO Declares That Aspartame May Cause Cancer EDITORJuly 26, 202301.3K views The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared that the artificial sweetener “aspartame” has been classified as “probably carcinogenic,” putting it in the same risk category as inhaling engine exhaust, working… Read more